🌸 37th Almond Blossom Cycling Tour 2026

The 37th Almond Blossom Cycling Tour is organized by the Cycling Tourism Association of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, as part of the Almond Blossom Festival, organized by the Municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. A 37-year tradition in the heart of the Côa Valley!

📅 Date and Location

• Date: March 1, 2026 (Sunday)
• Registration: 08:00 at the Secondary School (entrance via R. das Escolas)
• Official Start: 09:00 from Praça do Município
• Location: Vila Nova de Foz Côa
• District: Guarda

🚴 Route

Details	Information
Distance	~50 km
Itinerary	Foz Côa → EN 222 → Almendra → EN 222 → Foz Côa
Average speed	17 km/h
Max. participants	150

📋 Schedule

• 08:00 - Registration at Secondary School
• 08:45 - Departure to Praça do Município
• 09:00 - Official Start
• 10:30 - Refreshment stop in Almendra
• 13:00 - Arrival at Foz Côa
• 13:30 - Lunch at the school canteen

🎁 Registration Includes

• ✅ Lunch at the school canteen
• ✅ Race number
• ✅ Personal accident and liability insurance
• ✅ Event souvenirs
• ✅ Refreshment in Almendra
• ✅ Ambulance and broom wagon
• ✅ Changing rooms at the school

🏆 Recognition Awards

• 🧒 Youngest participant
• 👴 Oldest participant
• 👥 Largest team
• 🗺️ Team from farthest away

📧 Contact

• Phone: 910 358 970