Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Alcongosta, Portugal. The main route is 12 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Start
- Alcongosta 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 12 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 5-week plan to Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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A scenic hike through the chestnut groves and cherry orchards of Serra da Gardunha, featuring the traditional local Magusto celebration in Alcongosta.
What this race demands
This 12 km hike in Alcongosta demands steady aerobic endurance and footwork suitable for navigating uneven terrain through Serra da Gardunha.
Aerobic endurance
Covering the 12 km distance requires sustained cardiovascular effort over a duration that likely exceeds two hours, depending on terrain.
Terrain durability
Traversing the chestnut groves and cherry orchards of Serra da Gardunha requires muscular resilience in the lower body for off-road walking.
Your road to race day
Race day at Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional?
Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Alcongosta, Portugal.
How long is Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional?
The main route is 12 km.
What does Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional demand?
This 12 km hike in Alcongosta demands steady aerobic endurance and footwork suitable for navigating uneven terrain through Serra da Gardunha.
Who is Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional for?
Rota dos Castanheiros e Magusto Tradicional is open to all participants.
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