Three riding days from Amarante to the Douro

Motorcycle Tour · Portugal

Tough Mountain: Serra do Marão & Douro, 5 Days

Five days out of Amarante with three full riding days: around 400 kilometres, 90 per cent of it away from tarmac. The first riding day belongs to the Serra do Alvão, with forest tracks and open plateaus; the second to the Serra do Marão, wi...

How long?: 5 days
When?: Winter
Price: € 2.150 / person

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Tough Mountain: Serra do Marão & Douro, 5 Days

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Dates

08. Dec 2026
18. Dec 2026
08. Dec 2027
18. Dec 2027

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At a glance

The key facts of this tour

Duration: 5 days
Distance: 400 km
Offroad share: 90 %
Skill: Beginner
Terrain: Off-road
Guiding: Guided
Start: Amarante
Finish: Amarante
Vehicle: Rental motorcycle
Motorcycle: KTM

Character of the trip

Off-road riding 5/5
Serras & Douro valley 5/5
Wine & food 4/5
Adventure 4/5

Rental bike: KTM enduro
Riding days: three guided stages from Amarante
Route highlights: Serra do Alvão, Serra do Marão, Alto Douro with wine tasting

Three riding days from Amarante to the Douro

You are picked up at Porto airport; the facilities near Amarante lie about 70 kilometres away. After the handover of the machines and a shared dinner come three riding days in the terrain, led by local pilots who speak German, English, Spanish and Portuguese. The routes are meant for experienced off-road riders: standing up confidently, loose ground and steep climbs are all part of it. Lunch is taken in typical restaurants of the region, and four nights are spent at the farmhouse on full board.

Highlights

Serra do Alvão Tracks

The first riding day leads through dense forest, over open plateaus and along technical gravel tracks. The terrain keeps changing, and with it come wide views across the mountain ridges of northern Portugal.

Steep Ground on the Marão

The second riding day counts as the most technically demanding section: steep climbs, loose rock and tight hairpins in the Serra do Marão. Standing up confidently pays off here, and so does concentration.

Quinta do Douro

The third riding day ends among the terraced vineyards of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro, a UNESCO World Heritage site. At Quinta do Douro a guided visit and a wine tasting round off the last day on the machines.

KTM 450, 350 or 250

You pick the rental machine to match your riding level from three capacity classes. Fuel, tyres for every stage, technical support on site and the complete set of protective equipment are all covered.

Farmhouse on Full Board

Four nights at the family farmhouse with every meal included, and lunch taken in typical restaurants of the region. The group rides exclusively, from two people upwards and without outside participants.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1–5

Portugal

Five days from Amarante, with three riding days through the Serra do Alvão, the Serra do Marão and the Douro valley.

Day 1 · Portugal

Day 1: Arrival in Amarante

Our team picks you up at Porto airport and drives the roughly 70 kilometres to the facilities near Amarante, where the farmhouse is your quarters for four nights. The evening brings the handover of the machines and a shared dinner, along with the briefing for the three days in the terrain ahead.

Day 2 · Portugal

Day 2: Serra do Alvão

The first riding day heads into the Serra do Alvão. Forest and mountain tracks alternate with open plateaus, and technical gravel sections lie in between. Lunch is taken at a typical restaurant of the region, and the evening brings the group back to the farmhouse.

Day 3 · Portugal

Day 3: Serra do Marão

Day 4 · Portugal

Day 4: Douro Valley and Wine Tasting

The third and final riding day runs through the terraced vineyards of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It closes at Quinta do Douro with a guided visit and a wine tasting, before the way leads back to the farmhouse.

Day 5 · Portugal

Day 5: Back to Porto

After breakfast the team drives you back to Porto airport. Behind you lie around 400 kilometres at an off-road share of 90 per cent, along with the Serra do Alvão, the Serra do Marão and the vineyards above the Douro.

Portugal

Day 1–5

Five days from Amarante, with three riding days through the Serra do Alvão, the Serra do Marão and the Douro valley.

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Amarante

Our team picks you up at Porto airport and drives the roughly 70 kilometres to the facilities near Amarante, where the farmhouse is your quarters for four nights. The evening brings the handover of the machines and a shared dinner, along with the briefing for the three days in the terrain ahead.
Day 2
Day 2: Serra do Alvão

The first riding day heads into the Serra do Alvão. Forest and mountain tracks alternate with open plateaus, and technical gravel sections lie in between. Lunch is taken at a typical restaurant of the region, and the evening brings the group back to the farmhouse.
Day 3
Day 3: Serra do Marão

The second riding day counts as the most technically demanding section: steep climbs, loose rock and tight hairpins in the Serra do Marão. Standing up confidently pays off here, and the guides match the pace to the group. The night is spent at the farmhouse again.
Day 4
Day 4: Douro Valley and Wine Tasting

The third and final riding day runs through the terraced vineyards of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It closes at Quinta do Douro with a guided visit and a wine tasting, before the way leads back to the farmhouse.
Day 5
Day 5: Back to Porto

After breakfast the team drives you back to Porto airport. Behind you lie around 400 kilometres at an off-road share of 90 per cent, along with the Serra do Alvão, the Serra do Marão and the vineyards above the Douro.

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Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

Multilingual guide (German, English, Spanish, Portuguese)
3 full riding days in the terrain
KTM enduro motorcycle: 450, 350 or 250
Fuel and on-site technical support
Tires for all stages included
Full equipment: helmet, protective suit, knee pads, boots, CamelBak and energy bars
Lunch at typical regional restaurants
Guided visit and wine tasting at Quinta do Douro
Route planned by experienced pilots
Comprehensive insurance coverage
Airport transfer from Porto (Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro)
Full board with all meals included
4 nights at the farmhouse with full board
Personalized shirts and baseball caps for all participants

Not included

Anything not explicitly listed as an included service

A deposit of 2,000 € applies to the booking and is fully refunded at the end. The minimum group size is two participants, and every group rides exclusively without outside riders. Free cancellation is possible up to 15 working days before departure. Additional nights and meals can be added on request.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

For experienced off-road riders. You should be confident riding standing up and familiar with loose ground, gravel and steep climbs. It is not suitable for complete beginners.

At our facilities near Amarante, around 70 kilometres from Porto airport. The transfer from Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro and back again is included.

Yes, a KTM 450, 350 or 250 is covered by the price. Fuel, tyres for every stage, technical support and the complete set of protective equipment come with it.

Of the five days, three are full riding days: the Serra do Alvão, the Serra do Marão and the Douro valley. Day one is arrival and day five is departure.

The last riding day runs through the terraced vineyards of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro. It closes with a guided visit and a wine tasting at Quinta do Douro.

Drei Fahrtage zwischen Alvão, Marão und den Weinbergen am Douro – jetzt Platz ab Amarante sichern.

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Tough Mountain: Serra do Marão & Douro, 5 Days