more stats
2,205 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-243 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
-240 ft
Altitude change
1,375 ft
Altitude min
1,618 ft
Altitude max
1,615 ft
Altitude start
1,375 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
1,932 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
Avg time

Monge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais
    Sintra
  • AKA
    Colares Direita
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17368 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2208 in E-Biking
    • #1982 in Trail Running
    • #61897 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas, I.P.

Flowly loamy trail packed with berms and small drops.

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 169 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 801 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
Status:
on Aug 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.43 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monge located?
      Monge is located in Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, Sintra, Portugal. It is part of the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.77454, -9.44174.
      ▼ How hard is Monge?
      Monge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monge?
      Monge has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 243 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,375 ft to 1,618 ft.
      ▼ Is Monge a point to point trail?
      Yes, Monge is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monge?
      Monge is 2,205 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Monge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Monge. The trail is 2,205 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monge?
      Monge is a very popular trail. There have been 8,496 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,084 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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