After hosting the European Championships in the sport in 2018, with athletes acknowledging that some of the best trails in the world are found there, Lousã will host, from 29 October to 1 November, the last two stages of the Downhill World Cup. The winners of the 2020 season will be announced at Louzanpark. The competition brings together around two hundred athletes of various nationalities. 

Programme

28 October

• Practice

29 October

• Practice and qualifying for the 1st stage

30 October

• 12.30pm: Women's final
• 1.45pm: Men's final

31 October

• Practice and qualifying for the 2nd stage

1 November

• 12.30pm: Women's final
• 1.45pm: Men's final

Given the current situation, the competition is being held without an audience, with the finals being broadcast on Red Bull TV. You can follow the news on the event’s  website .

The track chosen to host the World Cup is called DH2 and is about 2.1 km long. It is a very technical and demanding track, designed to challenge the best athletes and, at the same time, encourage users to step up and push their limits. It is mostly made up of natural areas.

The project Cyclin’ Portugal confirms  the Aldeias do Xisto’s position as Portugal’s premier destination of excellence for competitive and recreational cycling,with its combination of quality infrastructure, competitive and recreational events, and tourism programmes and services that specifically target cyclists.

Start planning your stay now. Click the links to find out about the nearest accommodation and restaurants. Go to  Bookinxisto  to discover everything the Aldeias do Xisto have to offer.