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Stunning views of Monchique Mountain in the Algarve

Adventurous Monchique Hike

A great day out conquering the second highest mountain of the Algarve, the marvelous Picota (774 m). An adventurous 7km hike with quite a bit of climbing.

 

We will cross beautiful Cork Oak and Eucalyptus forests, to finally arrive to the top of Picota. Here we can overlook all of the Algarve from South to West.

ONLY ON REQUEST

Adventurous circular hike from the foot of the Picota straight to the top with mostly dirt track and narrow paths. Long steep climb and descent straight through the woods
 

Lunch break during the hike, so bring a picnic. Option to walk into the center of Monchique after the hike 

DISTANCE: 7 km

DURATION: 3,5 hours 

LEVEL: Intermediate

AVAILABILITY: All year 

MEETING POINT: Intermarché Monchique

TIME OF DAY: morning 

Rates & Infos 

ONLY PRIVATE GROUPS

On request

2 persons €60/p 

Each additional person: €50/p

Kids < 12 yo: €40€

RETREATS/PACKAGES

Get in touch if you would like to add one of the trips to your retreat or package.

*Ask about the special prices for collaborations.

INCLUDES 

  • Professional guidance in English and Dutch (on request French, German, Portuguese)

  • Picture-video compilation

  • Insurance

WHAT TO BRING 

  • Water 1,5L/p recommended

  • Lunch picnic snack

  • Comfortable shoes with decent profile on the bottom

  • Sunscreen SPF50

Stunning views from the mountain of Monchique
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