MOUNTAIN CHALLENGES
Take time out, enjoy activities outside of the work place and rediscover what nature has to offer.
Choose from wide range of outdoor sports including mountain biking, climbing, hiking, canoeing, Paintball and much more in the Serra de Monchique, a beautiful mountain range in the western Algarve.
There is a continual process of staff training, and the equipment used is of the highest quality, ensuring that the activities that we provide are carried out with comfort and safety.
Walking Mountain biking Canoeing Introduction to Rope Climbing & Abseiling Cableslide Rope Handling Paintball Orientation Environment Audiovisuals
Walking tours in the Monchique Mountains
Monchique - Fóia
Distance: 8km
Altitude at Fóia: 902m
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3-4 hours
6+ persons 17€ each
5 persons 20€ each
4 persons 25€ each
2 persons (minimum) 50€ each
Fóia - Monchique Minibus tour following rural roads to the summit of Fóia
Distance: 4km
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 2-3 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 17€ each
5 persons 20€ each
4 persons 25€ each
2 persons (minimum) 50€ each
Monchique Experience Tour
Minibus Tour + Walk in Monchique town and mountains
Distance: 1.5km
Duration: 4-5 hours
Lunch at a traditional restaurant
6 persons+ 40€ each
5 persons 45€ each,
4 persons (minimum) 50€ each
Introduction to Climbing
Introduction to climb and rappel on the rocks of the Monchique mountains + Cable Slide+ Top Tree course
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 3-4 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 35€ each
5 persons 40€ each
4 persons 45€ each
3 persons 50€ each
2 persons (minimum) 55€ each
Classic climbing
Location and meeting point: Rocha da Pena JPS: N37º15’01,40” O8º05’51,93”
Height: From 10 to 25mt
Difficulty: Até grau 7 da Escala
Francesa
Duration: 3-4 hours
All equipment is included as well as a
guide; water and picnic.
Conditions:
1. The minimum age to participate in classic climb activities is 16 years;
2. The participants wear appropriate shoes to climb (cat feet), and dress according to the prevailing weather conditions.
6 persons+ 50€ each
5 persons 55€ each
4 persons 60€ each
3 persons 65€ each
Minimum 2 persons 92.50 each
Downhill Mountain Bike Ride
Starting from the summit of Fóia with its breathtaking views, cycle down on an exhilarating cross country course.
Altitude at Fóia: 902m
Distance: 30km
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 3-4 hours
Picnic included
6+ persons 35€ each
5 persons 40€ each
4 persons 45€ each
3 persons 50€ each
2 persons (minimum) 55€ each
Rent a Mountain Bike
Rent a mountain bike with map and tips about the area.20€ a day per bike
Canoeing on Bravura Lake
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3-4 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 25€ each
5 persons 30€ each
4 persons 35€ each
3 persons 45€ each
2 persons (minimum) 50€ each
Paintball
in Foiá Adventure Park.Body and eye protection supplied, along with camouflaged clothes, marker and 100 balls.
10+ persons+ 20€ each, Up to 9 persons 30€ each
WHY NOT TRY COMBINING ACTIVITIES?
Walk + Climb
Monchique to Fóia – 4km walk + introduction to climb and rappel on rock + Cable Slide + Top Tree course.
Distance: 4km wak
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 3-4 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 40€ each
5 persons 45€ each
4 persons 50€ each
3 persons 55€ each
2 persons (minimum) 60€ each
Mountain Bike Downhill + Canoeing
Mountain bike descending cross country starting from summit of Fóia at 902m altitude on a course of 30 km to a canoe trip on Bravura Lake
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3-4 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 45€ each
5 persons 50€ each
4 persons 55€ each
3 persons 60€ each
2 persons (minimum) 65€ each
Walk + Mountain Bike Downhill
Monchique to Fóia– Descending cross country starting from summit of Fóia at 902m altitude over a course of 15 km
Distance: 4km walk + 11km bike
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 3-4 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 40€ each
5 persons 45€ each
4 persons 50€ each
3 persons 55€ each,
2 persons (minimum) 60€ each
Climb + Mountain Bike Downhill
Introduction to climb and rappel on rock + Cable Slide + Top Tree course + Mountain bike descending cross country starting from summit of Fóia at 902m altitude on a course of 15 km.
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 4-5 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 45€ each
5 persons 50€ each
4 persons 55€ each
3 persons 60€ each
2 persons (minimum) 65€ each
Walk + Climb + Mountain Bike Downhill
Monchique to Fóia – Introduction to climb and rappel on rock + Cable Slide + Top Tree course + Mountain bike descending cross country starting from summit of Fóia at 902m altitude on a course of 15 km
Distance: 4km walk + 11km bike
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 3-4 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 45€ each
5 persons 50€ each
4 persons 55€ each
3 persons 60€ each
2 persons (minimum) 65€ each
Monchique Challenge
Monchique to Fóia – Introduction to climb and rappel on rock + Cable Sliding + Top Tree course + Mountain bike descending cross country starting from summit of Fóia at 902m altitude on a course of 30 km, to a canoe trip on Bravura Lake
Distance: 30km bike
Difficulty:.Medium
Duration: 4-5 hours
Picnic included
6 persons+ 55€ each
5 persons 60€ each
4 persons 65€ each
3 persons 70€ each
2 persons (minimum) 75€ each
General conditions
The activities are always organized according to the expectation and capacity of the participants.
All meeting points referred to in the costs are in Monchique. Costs include all equipment, a guide, insurance and transport.
Picnics include 1 cheese sandwich, 1 cold meat sandwich, 1 juice, 2 fruit pieces and an energy bar.
Should you require picking up and dropping off other than the meeting point in Monchique that can be be arranged separately with the cost dependent on the distance and number of people.
The participants should bring the right sports footwear and clothes for the prevailing weather.
The reservations should be done at least 24 hours before the start of the activity.
All taxes are included
Confirmation of your reservation is on acceptance of the above conditions.
CHILDREN
Children of 6 to 10 years old, in family group context don't pay.
Minimum age to participate in the activities:
Mountain Bike and Paintball 10 years old
Clássic Climbing 16 yars old.