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Are you ready for a real adventure?
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Join us on this amazing trip through the real Portugal. We will be following the fantastic track put together by the ACT Team. Coincidentally, this is also where it all began for them. For us, we will actually be completing the track in reverse, travelling from South to North. This offers several advantages, one of them being that the hardest day is at the end, you will be ready for it! It is also good to finish closer to the ferry ports in Spain and France for those that have travelled this way.
This is not an easy track and is definitely not for first time off-roaders, however, we are including a day’s training with local expert Diogo Guerra from Offroad-Offcourse.com to prepare the team for the adventure that lies ahead. This tour is for solo riders only and is not suitable for pillions/passengers.
You will have a team to look after you and a support vehicle to carry any heavy items of yours, as well as tools, the tents we provide, first aid equipment, emergency food supplies and everything you need to have a safe and relatively comfortable adventure. We say RELATIVELY comfortable because ACT Tracks are a challenge. A good level of fitness is required. We also take 6 days to complete the track rather than 5 as this allows a more realistic pace to include any issues that arise and also assists with selecting suitable accommodation.
Accommodation will be mainly camping, we provide a tent and you bring anything else that you need. Camp sites will all offer full facilities, this is not wild camping.
We are happy to carry as much stuff in the van as we can but access to it will be limited whilst off road so pack well and pack light! We are happy to advise as to what to bring. There will be a few nights in hotels too. For those that do not want to camp we can arrange accommodation close to the campsites.
All images used with the kind permission of ACT Adventure Country Tracks
This tour will cover a total of more than 2000 km with us, plus any that you cover prior to meeting the team and whatever you do to get home. This means that it will be tiring and at times physically demanding. Teamwork will help to manage energy levels, as will being able to leave items in the support vehicle rather than carrying them on the bike.
If you are using your own bike it must be well maintained, protected and have suitable tyres. In general 50/50 tyres would be a good option. The surfaces are a mix of gravel, rock, mud and every combination of these that you would expect to find. Hills can be very steep. There are some optional sections that are proving to be very tricky, especially in bad weather. Those that wish to can attempt them, with a guide/instructor on hand, whilst those that prefer to take the less technical option will be guided along the standard route.
For those that wish we are very happy to give you the option to “lead” the group (under the watchful eye of one of the team) on sections of the track. There are also other roles that will be offered to those wishing to benefit as much as possible from the experience but they are entirely optional.
Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions must be carried. Being hot is almost as uncomfortable as being cold. We recommend armoured mesh clothing/adventure clothing or similar with packable waterproofs. Bring warm clothes by all means, we can carry it in the support vehicle but be prepared for the heat too. European law dictates that helmets and gloves are CE Marked and worn at all times whilst on public roads. We will supply tents but you are required to bring sleeping bags, cooking equipment etc. A Camelbak or similar hydration system is essential. We will carry water in the support vehicle.
Final details to be confirmed, depending on numbers ans specific customer requirements but it will be a mix of hotel and camping. Generally each night on the ACT track will be camping. To be confirmed.
This is a rider only tour, no passengers, so generally most customers will use their bike for transport. In the case of fly/ride options please talk to us to see if we can help.
Meals will be provided for the duration of the tour.
Alcohol is excluded in the price and anybody with specific dietary requirements should inform us beforehand using the booking forms that we will provide.
There are no specific health requirements for visiting France, but it is a good idea to be up to date on routine vaccinations and to take precautions to stay healthy during your trip.
Since 14 March 2022, the “vaccine pass” has been lifted in France in all areas where it was previously required (cultural and leisure venues, commercial catering, professional trade shows, etc.). Similarly, the COVID certificate is no longer required as of 1 August 2022.
It is recommended that you check the following link as well as any requirements from your home country before visiting France:
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