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Mountain Trails of Ave Bridge 2026

Sun, September 27, 2026
10 € — 15 €
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The Trilhos Montanhosos do Ave, Ponte 2026 is a mountain biking and solidarity walking event taking place on September 27, 2026, at Parque de Lazer de Ponte, Guimarães, Braga. The event offers a 36 km mountain bike trail with an optional shortcut reducing the distance to 30 km, and a 10 km walking route along the Rio Ave.

The mountain bike ride is open to participants aged 15 and older, while the walking route is accessible to various age groups. The event is organized by ARCAP with local support and emphasizes recreational and leisure participation. The bike route features rural and mountainous trails, while the walking route follows pedestrian paths and riverside trails.

Participants will enjoy marked routes, nutritional support, entertainment along the course, and a festive atmosphere with music and theatrical animation at the finish area. The event also includes a lunch option and facilities such as bike washing and showers.

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Start/finish locations: Parque de Lazer de Ponte, Vila de Ponte, Guimarães

Start times per category/distance:
• 9:00 – Passeio de BTT (Mountain Bike Ride)
• 9:30 – Caminhada Solidária (Solidarity Walk)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 26, 14:00–16:00 at Parque de Lazer de Ponte
• September 27, 7:30 at Parque de Lazer de Ponte

Participants limit: 500 participants

Registration deadline: September 25, 2026 at 24:00

Course format: Linear routes

Race routes:
• BTT: 36 km with a shortcut at km 22 reducing distance to 30 km (mandatory for ages 15 and 16)
• Caminhada: 10 km pedestrian and riverside trails along Rio Ave

Surface types:
• BTT: rural paths and mountainous trails
• Caminhada: pedestrian paths and riverside trails

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Guimarães, Braga

15 €

10 €

Optional Extras

Lunch + 5 €

2 lunches + 15 €

3 lunches + 25 €

🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit with event-themed gift, frontal plate for BTT participants
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments during the route
🚿 Facilities: showers and bike washing area
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration

Registration is done electronically via the event website. Payment is made through Multibanco or MBWay using the provided references.

Participation in the BTT ride is allowed only for those aged 15 or older. Minors must submit a signed responsibility term by a guardian along with identification.

The BTT ride starts at 9:00, and the solidarity walk starts at 9:30 on September 27, 2026.

Yes, wearing a helmet properly during the entire BTT route is mandatory.

Kit and bib pick-up are available on September 26 from 14:00 to 16:00 and on race day from 7:30 at Parque de Lazer de Ponte.

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