Via Algarviana - Ligação 11: Alferce-Monchique

Hiking Moderate Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 11.52 km
Elevation gain 695 m
Elevation loss 804 m
Altitude minimum 317 m
Altitude maximum 742 m
Altitude Start 437 m
Altitude End 328 m
Estimated hiking time 3 h 20 min
Difficulty Moderate

11.52 km loop hiking starting from Monchique. Elevation gain is 695 m, with altitude ranging from 317 m to 742 m. Estimated time: 3 h 20 min. Starting town: Monchique (Faro District, Portugal).

This hike includes 1 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 316 m across 2.70 km, with an average slope of 11.7%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 4.48 km): +316 m over 2.70 km, average slope 11.7%

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