20–26 June 2027

Heading SouthWest 2027

Bragança, Portugal Sagres, Portugal

Heading SouthWest 2027 starts on 20 June 2027 in Bragança, Portugal. It runs until 26 June 2027. The finish is in Sagres, Portugal. There are two options: Heading SouthWest Ultracycling, Travessia Nacional Bikepacking. Format: Event, on mixed surface, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is not open yet. Entry fee: €200 (as of 24 Oct 2026). All details come from the organiser, last checked on 24 October 2026.

2 distances from 1,000 to 1,000 km – figures apply to the selected distance.

Distance
1,000 kmHeading SouthWest Ultracycling
Climbing
18,000 m1,800 m per 100 km · alpine
Support
UnsupportedEvent · fixed route
Surface
Mixed
Time limit
168 h
Entry fee
€200as of 24 Oct 2026
Price levels and categories

Entry fee includes cap, tracking and accident insurance

Supplies along the way

Self-supported: only publicly available commercial services, mutual help between riders allowed, drafting prohibited.

Distances

Heading SouthWest Ultracycling1,000 km · 18,000 Hm · 168 h
Travessia Nacional Bikepacking1,000 km · 15,000 Hm · 168 h

Classification

Not stated – please check with the organiser.

Registration

Status
Registration to follow
Date
20–26 June 2027

What it’s about

Unsupported bikepacking adventure across Portugal from Bragança in the north-east to Sagres on the Atlantic coast, in a single stage. You can choose between a road route and a new gravel route, each around 1,000 km.

Sixth edition (HSW#06). Briefing on the evening of Saturday 19 June. Organised by Gravel Birds and Gravosfera.

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Source: www.headingsouthwest.cc · last checked 24 Oct 2026 · start location by region

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