Alto Alentejo & Marble Country LoopA 3-day motorcycle itinerary with GPX
Open plains, fortified hill towns, marble country and the greener roads of Serra de São Mamede. A 526.5 km / 327 mi loop starting and finishing in Évora, divided into 3 stages.
A different landscape around every bend.
Epic Moto Journey Route 124 – Alto Alentejo & Marble Country Loop is a 3-stage motorcycle touring loop in Portugal, covering approximately 526.5 km / 327 mi.
Start in Évora and travel clockwise through Monsaraz and Alqueva to Vila Viçosa. Continue through Borba and Elvas before climbing via Portalegre towards Marvão and Castelo de Vide. The final stage is the longest, returning through Crato, Alter do Chão, Avis, cork-oak country, Estremoz and Arraiolos.
Route at a glance: Évora → Monsaraz → Vila Viçosa → Elvas → Marvão → Castelo de Vide → Évora.
This page introduces the journey. Open the complete roadbook and select each stage for its map, narrative, points of interest and practical planning information. Allow time for visits, meals and photography as well as the riding.
Four reasons to take the long way.
Monsaraz and Alqueva
A fortified ridge above the reservoir landscape.
Marble country
Vila Viçosa and Borba give the route its distinctive stone heritage.
São Mamede
Greener roads and the hill towns of Marvão and Castelo de Vide.
Alentejo plains
Cork oaks and a broad landscape finale back to Évora.
Your route, on your device.
The Route 124 ZIP package contains GPX, ITN, KML and KMZ files. Choose the format supported by your navigation device or software.
Compatible devices and apps
Import tracks or routes into devices and applications that support GPX. Check which file types your system accepts.
TomTom and route planning
For compatible TomTom navigation devices. Also importable into MyRoute-app Routeplanner and supported by RouteConverter.
Google Earth
Explore the route and surrounding landscape in Google Earth and compatible mapping software. KMZ is the compressed version of KML.
Navigation recalculation may change the intended roads. KML and KMZ let you explore the itinerary in Google Earth; they do not automatically provide turn-by-turn road navigation. Visit the route page for download access details.
Planning to travel by car?
This tour may inspire a driving holiday, but the suitability of the entire route for cars has not yet been verified. Paved surfaces and navigation-file compatibility alone do not establish that every section is free from restrictions or suitable for a car.
Your questions before the journey.
Where does Route 124 start and finish?
The loop starts and finishes in Évora. It covers approximately 526.5 km / 327 mi, with 3 suggested riding days.
When should I plan this journey?
Spring and autumn. Check current weather, road conditions and access before departure. Particular planning points: summer heat, hydration and daylight for the longer final stage.
What kind of roads should I expect?
Open plains, secondary roads and hill-country bends. Use the accepted route files and roadbook as your planning reference; roadworks, diversions and local conditions may affect access.
Which navigation files are included?
The ZIP contains GPX, ITN, KML and KMZ. Choose a format compatible with your device or software, import it and compare the result with the EMJ map.
Can I use ITN outside TomTom?
MyRoute-app Routeplanner supports ITN imports, and RouteConverter can handle the format. Direct navigation depends on the particular app or device.
Where are the map, stage details and download options?
Open the dedicated Route 124 roadbook using the button below. Select individual stages for the detailed journey information and check the available download and PRINT options there.
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Explore Alto Alentejo & Marble Country Loop, compare the 3 stages and plan your journey from Évora.
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