Ride Madeira wild — seven days of trails, ocean views and island life, guided with deep local knowledge.
This departure runs over Christmas — a unique way to spend the week. The exact 25 December schedule depends on local operations and will be confirmed closer to departure.
Forest, volcanic soil, rock, steep natural trails, flow sections, ridgelines and ocean views — Madeira packs an unusual range of terrain into a small island, and its microclimates mean conditions can shift zone to zone. That's exactly where local knowledge earns its keep: choosing the right area on the right day, and using shuttle support so the group spends more time descending and less time on transfers.
Our friend and local guide Marco Gouveia knows the island, its trails and its day-to-day conditions. He's a central part of this trip's story — local route choice, culture, and the kind of day-to-day adaptability that only comes from riding somewhere year-round. Freeride Klosters brings the small-group, personal guiding style you already know from Klosters.
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An example programme — the final locations are chosen locally, according to conditions.
Airport arrival, transfer to accommodation, bike setup and check, welcome briefing.
First full day on Madeira trails — building into the terrain and establishing the right pace for the group.
A different riding zone — natural singletrack, forest terrain and longer descents.
Another full riding day chosen for conditions, with an optional relaxed Christmas Eve social afterward.
Flexible programme — a special ride, shorter ride, or cultural/rest period, depending on local operations. Final details confirmed closer to departure.
The signature closing day — the best terrain available for the group and the conditions.
Breakfast, pack bikes, airport transfer.
21–27 December 2026 · limited places · 30% deposit to secure your place, balance due before departure.
Based on shared accommodation. Treat as a target price until final December supplier costs are confirmed. Single room supplement and bike rental pricing are confirmed on enquiry.
Intermediate to advanced — comfortable on red trails and natural singletrack, with roots, rocks and loose surfaces.
No. Flights to and from Madeira are not included.
Yes, as an add-on — confirm your bike type and we'll arrange it with a local partner.
The programme is flexible and depends on what's operating locally — a special ride, a shorter ride, or a rest/culture day. Confirmed closer to departure.
Recommended group size 5–7 riders — the exact maximum is confirmed with local shuttle capacity.
No — Marco and the team adapt the riding plan to weather, trail condition, group level and local access.
30% at booking, with the balance due before departure.
Travel, cancellation, accident and rescue/repatriation cover suitable for mountain biking abroad — you're responsible for arranging this.
Tell us your riding level and bike plans, and we'll confirm availability for the 21–27 December departure.