アルガルヴェサイクリング｜アルジェズールからフォイアへの登山ガイド（アルガルヴェ最高峰）

アルガルヴェサイクリング｜アルジェズールからフォイアへの登山ガイド（アルガルヴェ最高峰）

Good morning sunshine. Today I would like to take you with me to Foya. Going to climb the biggest mountain in Algarp which is around 900 something m above sea level. And uh the fun part starts. Come on. The fun starts in Monik where the main climb to the summit of of Foya starts. Remco holds the KO king off the mountain. I think he did it like in 16 minutes. I don’t know if I ever did in less than 25, but it’s not like that. I’m going to try to beat his com because obviously if you follow him cycling, you know who he is and I’m just a mortal. So yeah, I’m starting in Baldia. I’m going to go first 10 km to Arjazur. Pretty easy just a warm up including nice descent from we call it from Valdia down clar jazour valad deaya and then we start climbing. So wish me luck and enjoy and maybe join me and rest of the boys who supposed to be here today for uh next time when I’m going to go to foya. Let’s go. I’m so scared cuz I follow my chair. Don’t want to walk downstairs to the right. Here I am. Okay, just passing Alazor now. I have 10ks in my legs. First sip of my sugar water and uh in a few kilometers I’m going to hit the first proper climb. So I’ll wait a little bit before I start suffering. Okay. At least at least today I have a pretty strong nortada which for now towards Mjik Foya it’s going to be tailwind but on the way back when I’m already tired it’s going to be all headwind and it gets stronger during the day. So, I’m getting closer to the first proper climb, which is going to be from Al Jazzur all the way to Marmallet. It’s a grind. It’s a grind. I think it’s four or five kilometers. Steep all the time. And the higher you go, it’s steeper it gets. Usually very windy. Lucky for me, today is a tailwind, at least on this way. So, some fiber, sugar, and carbs, dried plates, cuz from now on we are climbing. Wo, windy. So, here is where all the fun begins. So next 4 kilometers I believe uh it’s going to be just climbing climbing climbing and it’s 10% minimum in the easiest part and then it gets steeper and steeper and further you go higher you are steeper it is. So, just remember if you’re doing this road, uh, pace yourself cuz you’re going to be climbing for next 40 kilometers more or less. So, don’t kill yourself on this first climb. And remember, like I said, I’m not doesn’t do the justice. This is like a NASCAR bank here. views are awesome, but you know, once you’re on top, the feeling is awesome as well. 350 watts, it’s definitely too much. So, I need to chill out. Now is the moment when you think it’s the end. But there is one more K to go. Okay, done. It was super tough today. Definitely no legs. Oh my ass. All right. Next 20k is just rolling. So we almost in Marmallet now. So like I said, it’s rolling, but it’s a unfair game because you ascend more than descent. And then once you’re in Montik before starting Foya, which is 900 m above the sea level. All right, 30 seconds recovery and we’re pushing again. I mean not pushing not pushing easy. What I’m saying my head unit is showing 35 Celsius. That’s going to be interesting day. Maybe that’s why I have no legs today. Or maybe not. When you do a road like this one or when you do exactly this one, especially from Arjazour, you have to plan your day pretty seriously because once you pass Marmallet, there are going to be no shops or gas stations before Monik where you can refuel your bottles or get some snacks. Especially in the days like this when it’s hot and you lose a lot of fluids, it’s crucial. So remember when you’re going from Alazour, if you don’t have enough, stop in Marmallet. There is a little supermarket and a gas station and get your fluids, your haribo, and whatever you have or don’t. I have a bag of dates, 2 liters of fluids, and my plan is that I’m going to do all the way to Foya Summit and then down to Manchik. And this is where I’m planning to do the refill. So once you pass Marmallet, there’s nothing ahead of you. Remember that. Super important. Just leaving Marmallet right now. So no turning back beyond this point. Views are amazing. Unfortunately, there is a big fire now in West Algar really close where I live cuz the plan was different for today to go to the south coast but the main road. Yeah, great place to overtake. Blind corner. Ah, I have to say I know drivers are everywhere, good and bad, but Portuguese are on another level going back to uh to the point. Yeah. So, I supposed to go west coast to south coast and back. There’s a big fire and it’s pretty windy last couple of days. So they’re having problem to keep it under control. I wish them all the best and I have a big respect to Bombay Ro in Portugal. I’m at the point where I could turn left now and climb Foya from the north which is the usual road we do on Grand Fondo. It’s definitely more countryside deep in the middle of nowhere and uh definitely steeper and more climbing, more technical. So, today I’m going to take you guys the regular one. I’m going to stick to the main road. It’s the most common and everybody can do this. It’s just easy as long as you properly pace yourself, have enough fluids, nutrition, fuel, and legs. The views are amazing. Hola, 30 kilometers in and I feel like, you know, I’m getting that flow now. when everything works together like you know I’m not grinding not fighting not mentally drain or legs it feels okay I usually need around 20ks 20k to warm up today was a little bit longer I don’t know why maybe because I had a first but oh donkeys some old ruins like to build a cycling club here with a tour guides car service rental it’s the place all right the fire is big now I’m going to have a nice decent descending segment so I can recover a little bit. Call it out your name ney. Okay, the I don’t know how you call this place where they do the stones but quarry quarry quarry. So here is where I met year or two years ago. Not that I met I saw and I ride maybe for 30 seconds with Matthew Vanderpole and some other guys. But literally after this bridge till the summit of Foya it’s all climbing. And uh as always, I choose the day with the strongest wind and the worst wind direction cuz I like to have headwind, especially when climbing. So we are in the center of Montik. The famous Bik is right ahead of me. Check this place. Google it. Check the Instagram. Highly recommend it. But we are Come on. That’s a tricky tricky junction especially when there is a lot of tourists involved. All right. What they doing? All right, that’s going to be a lot of climbing now. From this little roundabout, it’s all where fun begins. Like I said, Ramco did this in 16 minutes. I’m not planning to do this faster than half an hour today. Wish me luck. I suggest first 300 m. It’s terrible. Super steep from beginning, from the get- go. Take it easy. Don’t rush cuz you’re going to blow up. blow out before the middle of the climb. Time for Adam Yates to join the chat. Jesus, this headwind 15% elevation. Awesome. But then if you climb in a days like this, you will more appreciate climbing when it’s no wind. Jesus Christ. 350 W. Here is the moment when I start to regret my life choices for the first time today. I know I’m going to have at least one or two more moments like this during this climb, but you you know once you’re on top it’s completely different feeling and we forget all the pain. Yeah, buddy. Lightweight. Tequila in my eyes. But I’m going. I’ve just noticed drop of my sweat in the middle of the lens. So, I had to stop. But that’s why if I go like, you know, for training rides, I will never take a camera with me cuz I don’t care and I can’t be bothered with it. I’m pushing usually with Benny. So, I’m every 5 minutes just about to crack and give up. There’s no time for cleaning the camera. Slowly coming to the last section of that climb. I call it alpine section. It’s going to be no trees. Beautiful view. Almost there. Of course, a lot of wind. Last 2 kilometers I’m really high altitude 88 m going probably 100 m more elevation enjoying the views I came from over there and going there and then down. Like I said, the whole trick about doing foya is to pace yourself, have enough fluids and nutrition, and uh don’t do long breaks. Cuz if you stop for like 5 10 minutes, your body goes into recovery mode and it’s difficult to get going again. Not many cyclists today. Maybe because it’s windy. We climb for you. We did it. I wasn’t pushing, but I’m not going to say that this was easy, cuz it wasn’t. Short break, change the camera, camera setup, and we going again. So, I installed this on that stick behind me, you know, like a drone view kind of thing. Not a big fan of this view, but everybody’s like, “Yeah, this camera is designed to do this and that.” So, yeah, I’m going to test this on uh pretty awesome design. I see how this is super wobbly. Run away. Run away. Okay guys, so this is how to get to Foya from Valda Al Jazour. I hope this guide will help you and maybe you try one day or you want to join me while cycling club ride together and do it all together. Uh the full video from the descent I’m going to upload in a separate video. Please don’t forget to like, comment, and share the video. I hope you enjoy it. be safe out there and uh go cycling. Thanks,

Cycling from Aljezur to Foia — Algarve’s Highest Mountain 🚴‍♂️
In this video I take you from the coastal town of Aljezur all the way up to Foia (902m), the highest point in the Algarve. It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding cycling routes in southern Portugal — combining stunning ocean views, rolling hills, and a long climb into Monchique.
This isn’t just a ride vlog — I’ll share tips and advice on:
✅ How to plan the route from Aljezur to Foia
✅ What to expect along the way (roads, gradients, refuel stops)
✅ Best strategy to pace yourself for the climb
✅ Gear & food you should bring for a smooth day out
✅ Where the hardest sections really are
If you’re thinking about cycling in the Algarve — whether you’re visiting for the first time or training for an event — this guide will help you tackle one of the region’s must-do climbs.
📍 Route: Vale da Telha/Aljezur → Monchique → Foia summit
⏱️ Distance & Elevation: Around 100 km depending on your route, with over 1,800 m of climbing
👉 Drop a comment if you’re planning to ride Foia — or if you’ve done it before, share your tips too!

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