A Postcard from the Azores
Gelato in Girona, coffee breaks on the beach, and an epic climb above a stunning white-washed village by the sea – these are just some of the unforgettable…
21 Sep 2025
27 Sep 2025
DISCOVER: Northern Portugal
Experience Portugal Like Never Before
ABOUT THIS TRIP
On this week-long, point-to-point odyssey we’ll explore Portugal, from the sea to the mountains and from the mountains to the valleys, all from the vantage point of your saddle — and the dinner table, of course, because this is inGamba.
Starting in Porto, you’ll head north, turning skyward and into the mountains where the real riding begins in the Serra da Estrella National Park, which boasts the highest roads in the country and some truly spectacular views. Then, you’ll find your way to the unforgettable Douro Valley, with every inch of its steep hills wrapped in precious vineyards, for some well-deserved wine tasting before finishing in the enchanting city of Porto.
This trip will reveal Portugal’s unique landscape and culture, staying in a hand-picked selection of unique and charming properties along the way, taking you right to the heart of what we think is European cycling’s best-kept secret. Expect quiet roads and hours of fun on rolling roads through beautiful countryside.
Arrival Details
Airport City: Lisbon, Portugal
Pick-Up Location: InterContinental Hotel Lisbon
Pick-Up Time: 8:30-8:45am
Departure Details
Airport City: Lisbon, Portugal
Drop-Off Location: InterContinental Hotel Lisbon
Drop-Off Time: Lisbon Airport (11am), InterContinental Hotel Lisbon (11:15am)
What's Included?
*Pre/post-trip lodging is not included. Our transfers operate on a time slot basis, starting from a designated meeting point. †Flights are not included
**Beverages ordered by guests beyond normal amounts and away from group activities will incur additional charges
MEET THE GUIDES
Sérgio Paulinho
The World Tour veteran
After an impressive pro career that started back in 2003, Sérgio Paulinho joined the inGamba team at the start of 2022 after his retirement. But we’ve known him for a long time, as not only did he race against our founder João Correia, but he was also a teammate of our star guide Manuel Cardoso back in the day. A two-time national champion in Portugal, Sérgio has also won stages at the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, and in 2004, he won a silver medal in the road race at the Athens Olympics. So it’s fair to say the man has pedigree! It isn’t the racing victories that impress us most about Sérgio though, it’s his personality, his friendly nature on and off the bike, and the fact that he’s always ready with a smile. That said, if you find yourself running out of gas on a big climb, it certainly helps to have someone like him beside you!
THE TRIP AT A GLANCE
START LOCATION:
Lisbon
FINISH LOCATION:
Lisbon
TOTAL ELEVATION:
TOTAL DISTANCE:
DAYS RIDING:
6
GROUP SIZE:
8-14
LONGEST DAY:
Day 6. Peso da Régua – Porto. 113km
BIGGEST CLIMBING DAY:
Day 2. Unhais da Serra – Penhas Douradas. 2,357m
READ WHAT OUR PAST GUESTS HAVE SAID
DAY BY DAY BREAKDOWN
PINARELLO NEW DOGMA F
The latest version of the DOGMA features an advanced fiber with remarkable tensile strength, which enables Pinarello to improve the bike’s lateral stiffness performance. With this enhancement, the New DOGMA F is engineered to tackle any road challenges, establishing itself as a reliable option for all kinds of rides.
In addition, it comes equipped with the new SRAM RED AXS, the lightest electronic groupset to date. The controls have been redesigned to offer smooth, comfortable ergonomics for a wide range of hand sizes. What makes this groupset stand out is the effortless braking, allowing for one-finger braking with minimal effort. The RED brakes now require 80% less effort when braking from the hoods and 33% less effort from the drops, delivering more power and reducing hand fatigue.
WHEELSET:
Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless
FRAMESET:
Pinarello New Dogma F
COCKPIT:
MOST Talon Ultra Fast
TIRES:
Vittoria Corsa N.Ext
GRUPPO:
New SRAM RED AXS (Powermeter Included)
BOTTLE CAGES:
Elite Custom Race
PEDALS:
Speedplay
BIDON:
Elite Jet
SADDLE:
Prologo
COMPUTER:
Garmin Edge 1040
COLOUR:
inGamba Red
PINARELLO NYTRO GRAVEL
The NYTRO GRAVEL has a pure road racer DNA which upon launch marked an era in the E-BIKE/GRAVEL world. Featuring an iconic design, the Nytro Gravel is perfect for anyone looking for a road bike with powerful support for the toughest climbs.
WHEELSET:
Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless
FRAMESET:
Nytro Gravel E-Bike
(available for an additional fee)
COCKPIT:
ZIPP Service Course SL
TIRES:
Vittoria Corsa N.Ext
GRUPPO:
SRAM RED eTap AXS
BOTTLE CAGES:
Elite Custom Race
PEDALS:
Speedplay
BIDON:
Elite Corsa Team
SADDLE:
Prologo
COMPUTER:
Garmin Edge 1030
COLOUR:
Saturn Silver
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