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Atouguia da Baleia – Torres Vedras via Roliça

Atouguia da Baleia, Leiria, PortugalRoad

86 km
Distance
746 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Atouguia da Baleia – Torres Vedras via Roliça

Elevation profile

Total ascent
746 m
Distance
86 km
0255075100125150m0 km20406086 km125 m · highest, at 6.7 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with 85.7 km distance and 746 m total climbing.

An 85.7 km loop in Leiria, Portugal, from Atouguia da Baleia with 746 m climbing.

Starting in Atouguia da Baleia, the route heads past Serra d'El-Rei at 6.2 km and continues through several villages including Bolhos at 10.4 km and Lourinhã at 20.9 km. The route features six main climbs, with the first notable ascent beginning just after Bolhos at 10.6 km gaining 61 m over 2 km at an average of 3.1%. Following a rolling profile, another climb starts at 21.8 km lasting 3.4 km and rising 85 m, then after 33.1 km a 2.2 km climb gains 86 m with the steepest 500 m at 6.5% around 34.9 km. Most of the route is on main roads (83%), including 24.1 km on EN 8 and 14.6 km on EN 8-2. The surface is 96% paved with 3% gravel or unpaved and minor sections of paths or tracks. Long descents include a 3.5 km drop of 97 m starting at 14.5 km. Cafés and shops are available regularly, such as Nellus patisserie near 12.7 km, Double AM café at 21.3 km, and various cafés and eateries near Bombarral around 55-62 km. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 9.1 km from 74.9 to 84 km. Bailout points with stations are at Ramalhal (39.8 km) and Bombarral (55.3 km).

Highlights

  • Climb after Bolhos: 2 km at 3.1% average
  • Long climb starting 21.8 km: 3.4 km at 2.5%
  • Steepest 500 m at 34.9 km at 6.5%
  • Loop passing Bombarral at 55.6 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Serra d'El-Rei 6.2 km
  2. Casal Faísca 8.4 km
  3. Bolhos 10.4 km
  4. Ribafria 11.1 km
  5. Bufarda 12.9 km
  6. Alto Veríssimo 13.5 km
  7. Alto Foz 14 km
  8. Casal da Murta 16.5 km
  9. Seixal 18.3 km
  10. Lourinhã 20.9 km
  11. Marteleira 25.2 km
  12. Casais do Araújo 25.5 km
  13. Ameal 37.8 km
  14. Ramalhal 39.2 km
  15. Casais Larana 44.9 km
  16. Vale Cruzes 45.3 km
  17. Outeiro da Cabeça 46.4 km
  18. Casais do Camarão 50.9 km
  19. Vale do Pato 53.4 km
  20. Cintrão 54.4 km
  21. Bombarral 55.6 km
  22. Bairro Torre Bela 56.5 km
  23. Paúl 58.9 km
  24. Roliça 61.4 km
  25. São Mamede 63 km
  26. A-da-Gorda 65.3 km
  27. Sobral da Lagoa 66.5 km
  28. Amoreira 68.4 km
  29. Vau 71.1 km
  30. Casais do Rio 71.6 km
  31. Casais do Moinho da Praia 80.8 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—10.6 km2 km61 m3.1 %5.2 %112 m
—21.8 km3.4 km85 m2.5 %3.4 %102 m
—33.1 km2.2 km86 m3.9 %6.9 %114 m
—42.3 km1.8 km40 m2.2 %3.2 %87 m
—67.8 km1.6 km53 m3.4 %6.4 %78 m
—75.9 km1.5 km66 m4.6 %10.3 %94 m

High point 128 m at 6.3 km; low point 7 m.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
83% main road · 7% quiet street · 4% minor road · 3% path
Main roads
69.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
8.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
EN 8 (24 km), EN 8-2 (15 km), EM 603 (8 km), EM 573 (7 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
22% climbing · 24% descending · 53% flat
Steep sections
2.6 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 6.5% at 34.9 km
Longest descent
3.5 km from 14.5 km, dropping 97 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 2.2 kmFonte dos Cabreiros · spring · 200 m off route
  2. 6.2 kmA Serrana · café · 90 m off route
  3. 6.2 kmFarmácia Serra · pharmacy · 130 m off route
  4. 13.4 kmConvenience store · 200 m off route
  5. 19.9 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  6. 21.3 kmDouble AM · café · on the route
  7. 21.8 kmAldi · supermarket · 80 m off route
  8. 25.9 kmRepsol · petrol station · 40 m off route
  9. 29.8 kmWater tap · 50 m off route
  10. 31.4 kmPrio · petrol station · 40 m off route
  11. 38.3 kmSupermercado Castanha Pintada · convenience store · 190 m off route
  12. 39 kmEsplanada do Rossio · café · 130 m off route
  13. 44.9 kmO Regional · restaurant · on the route
  14. 46.5 kmRepsol · petrol station · on the route
  15. 55.3 kmLidl · supermarket · 60 m off route
  16. 55.6 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  17. 62.7 kmSolar da Faia · café · on the route
  18. 68.3 kmPharmacy · 50 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 39.8 km — Ramalhal (station), 1.4 km off route
  • 46.4 km — Outeiro (station), 450 m off route
  • 55.3 km — Bombarral (station), 130 m off route
  • 62.4 km — São Mamede (station), 100 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 5.4 km — Parque de Merendas Serra D'El Rei (picnic site)
  • 20.7 km — Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã (attraction)
  • 67.6 km — Baloiço na Serra da Amoreira (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3–4½ hours riding
Season
July with temperatures around 24°C.

Know before you go

  • 69.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 8.6 km on roads with posted limits of 80 km/h or more
  • Gravel or unpaved sections total 3% surface
  • No café, shop or water for 9.1 km from 74.9 to 84 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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