Trails

Madeira MTB Trails

Madeira's MTB trail network splits into two categories: officially-marked IFCN trails (you can ride solo with a regular rental) and operator-built singletracks on private land (require a guided tour or shuttle).

Official IFCN trails

5 marked routes maintained by the Institute for Forests + Nature Conservation. Open to anyone with a bike.

Poiso – Chão das Aboboreiras
Medium · 4.09 km
High-altitude mountain terrain
Down – São Jorge
High · 1.4 km
Fast, demanding descent
Pico da Pedreira – Lombo da Velha
Advanced · 8 km
Most challenging official route
Pico das Pedras
Medium · 2.49 km
Accessible to most riders
Bica da Cana – Lameirinhas
Medium-Hard · 6 km
North coast ocean views

Popular operator-built singletrack

Privately built and maintained by tour operators. Access through a guided ride or shuttle.

Estaca Trail 2 & 3
Expert (Black) · 2287 ft descent
Steep, rooty singletrack, technical drops
Robin dos Bosques
Advanced (Red)
Flowy with jumps, forest tunnels
Blandy Trail
Advanced
Technical singletrack
GAMBLE Trail
Expert
Designed with Loïc Bruni; bike-park berms
Fox Monos
Beginner-Intermediate
Smooth warm-up, coastal vibes

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