Trail Serra de Monchique

Trail Running covering 18 km to 46 km in Monchique (Faro District, Portugal)

Location

Monchique, Faro District, PortugalShow on map(37.3177° N, 8.5553° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,748 m

Trail Serra de Monchique is an endurance sporting event in Monchique, Faro District, PT focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 46 km (46 km, +1,748 m D+), Trail 32 km (32 km, +1,216 m D+), and Trail 18 km (18 km, +684 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).

Official website

Trail Serra de Monchique in Monchique (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2 (middle - view from to Santana)-07ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2 (middle - view from to Santana)-07ASD" · Photo: **Asurnipal** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Mountain Forest

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 46 km	Trail Running	46 km	+1,748 m	620 m - 1,354 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 32 km	Trail Running	32 km	+1,216 m	623 m - 1,134 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 18 km	Trail Running	18 km	+684 m	626 m - 913 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

46 km

Elevation gain

+1,748 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,748 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 1,354 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

46 km+1,748 m D+Peak 1,354 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,354 m above sea level (+1,748 m D+, -1,748 m D-)

Peak: 1,354 m·at 20 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail Serra de Monchique take place?

Trail Serra de Monchique takes place in Monchique, Faro District, PT (start area at coordinates 37.3177° N, 8.5553° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Trail Serra de Monchique?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 46 km (46 km, +1,748 m D+), Trail 32 km (32 km, +1,216 m D+), and Trail 18 km (18 km, +684 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail Serra de Monchique?

The main competition (Trail 46 km over 46 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,748 m of elevation gain and -1,748 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,354 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail Serra de Monchique?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).