• Sandokan

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Sandokan

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  • Itinerary
  • Fonte do Bispo - Achada Grande 
  • Start
  • Fonte do Bispo (E.R. 210)
  • End
  • Achada Grande (E.R. 210)
 

 

 

Ficha Técnica

  • Typology
  • DOWNHILL
  • Difficulty
  • EASY
  • Terrain
  • SINGLE TRACK
  • Direction
  • ONE WAY
  • Distance
  • 1,6 KM
  • Time
  • 5 – 10min

3D Route

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How to get here

With Funchal as reference:

  • Take the Via Rápida (VR1) towards Ribeira Brava;
  • In Ribeira Brava, follow the Via Expresso (VE3) towards Ponta do Sol and Calheta;
  • Once you arrive in the village of Prazeres, follow the first exit of the Via Expresso towards the Estrada Regional (E.R. 101);
  • At the Crossing with the Estrada Regional (E.R. 210), go left until you reach Fonte do Bispo;
  • The trail is located on the right. 

 

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Route Summary

The “Sandokan” is a short, quick track with little gradient.

Because of its privileged location in relation to its neighbouring tracks: "Avalanche Raposeira", "Blackline" and "Redline”, “Sandokan” is the ideal track to warm up and prepare for the following descents.

With beautiful scenery and natural toboggans it really is a must, although it does require some technical ability on the rocky areas.

“Sandokan” starts on a dirt road to the right (coming up), follow the dirt road about 500 meters to find the single track that leads a little below the starting point. At the end of the route, on the Regional Road (ER210) you can go back up ready to take on the more extensive tracks.

Safety

Necessary / recommended equipment:

  • Full Face Helmet;
  • Gloves;
  • Knee pads;
  • Elbow pads;
  • Mobile Phone;
  • Thermal blanket;
  • Waterproof jacket;
  • Puncture repair kit;
  • Inner tube.

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