Montes Novos

Loulé, Portugal

5.7 miles (9.2 km) · 1,038 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Montes Novos is a 5.7 mile point-to-point route located in Loulé, Portugal. The route climbs 1,038 feet and descends 1,031 feet. The longest climb spans 2.1 miles with 301 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 183 feet per mile. 62% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 11.5 puts it in the top 30.75% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Portugal.