Ronda to Granada: A 5‑Day Self‑Guided Road Cycling Tour Through Andalucia

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Overview

 

START: Ronda

FINISH: Granada

• This tour can be started in Sevilla or Cadiz, adding 4 or 5 extra days of riding — price on request.

• Reverse this bike tour route if you prefer it to be a Granada to Ronda road cycling tour.

Price	From €1395 p.p. based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room with breakfast
Duration	7 days	6 nights	5 cycling days
Distance	258 km total	52 km daily avg (max 60 km : min 32 km)
Grading	Moderate-Challenging – The route follows mostly quiet roads, with very little traffic. The roads in Andalucia are in excellent condition providing smooth surfaces and courteous drivers. There are some significant climbs along the way so a reasonable level of bike fitness is needed.
Availability	March to June | Sep to November Choose the dates which suit you. Start any day of the week. Supplements may apply during Easter week due to accommodation pricing.

 

Spanish Cycling Tour Highlights — Ronda to Sevilla 

Culture & History Ronda 'City of Dreams' – Puente Nuevo bridge and 120m gorge El Chorro Gorge  Antequera – Alcazaba (Moorish Fortress) Sierra de Loja Alhama de Granada – a village in a spectacular location overlooking the Tajo del Alhama Seville – Cathedral, Giralda Tower, Alcazar palace, Italica ruins

Scenery & Cycling Low Traffic riding – ride on smooth, quiet roads away from traffic Take less-travelled routes – tourists rarely discover Lakes of Malaga – ride along the lakes and take a cooling swim Discover the deep river gorge of Alhama de Granada The luxurious La Bobadilla " Royal Hideaway" – midway through the tour you can upgrade your stay if you wish

Itinerary

 

Arrival Day in Ronda

Check in to your hotel and enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful clifftop town of Ronda. 

 

 

• Extra sightseeing days can be added on request

• Welcome meeting and bike setup usually take place the evening before your first ride

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Riding Day 1 - Ronda to El Chorro

60km +1030m

Leaving Ronda, you are soon on quiet roads which lead eastwards, via olive groves and holm oak forest. You pass over Puerto del Viento in the mountains before a long descent into the sleepy village of El Burgo, then continue along an undulating road surrounded by tall mountains to Ardales (a good lunch stop). Then climb up into the 'Malaga Lake District', riding through rocky landscapes and past a series of reservoirs to your overnight stop near El Chorro. You will be staying next to the Caminito del Rey walkway, so many riders like to enjoy this spectacular walk the next morning, prior to setting off on their ride (pre-booking required, closed Mondays).

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Riding Day 2 - El Chorro to Antequera

32km +763m

You ride up out of El Chorro and along quiet roads with beautiful views through remote landscapes. We recommend you take a picnic lunch today so you can make the most of the peaceful environment. Your day ends with a pleasant ride into Antequera, a lively town which is dominated by a striking hilltop Moorish fortress, or Alcazaba. Plenty of options in the town for post-ride relaxation and dinner. 

Alternatively, if you wish to visit the famous Caminito del Rey gorge walk, you can book an early tour for this, and there is still time to do this relatively short cycling day to Antequera. N.B. Closed on Mondays

The route passes the "Lobo Park", an Andalucian Wolf Sanctuary.  Private tours can be pre-booked.

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Riding Day 3 - Antequera to Sierra de Loja

54km +1049m

The regular tour takes you via the town of Archidona and acres of arable land to the town of Loja. For tonight's stay, you can upgrade to a nearby luxury 5* Leading Hotels of the World "La Finca Bobadilla" (from +€100 p.p.)

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Riding Day 4 - Sierra de Loja (or La Bobadilla) to Alhama de Granada

54km + 980m

Today's route climbs high into the hills with a long, steady climb through an extensive olive-growing region. As you near Alhama de Granada, you will enjoy fabulous views down to the town. Your accommodation is perched on the cliff edge overlooking the deep gorge. Before dinner, a walk into the gorge below the town gives a great perspective of this town's unique location.

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Riding Day 5 - Alhama de Granada to Granada

58km + 708m

Take a steady climb out of the village to look back down into the Alhama gorge. Then freewheel a 10km descent to the town of Cacin, then straight back up on a second ascent. The day now gets much easier, with a steady downhill to La Malaha (good lunch stop) and on towards Granda's outer suburbs. Here you join a riverside path that takes you right into the heart of the city, passing through the old Arabic street market, where metalwork, leather goods and ceramics are still sold from tiny shopfronts before you finish your cycling tour in front of Granada's impressive Cathedral. Enjoy a final evening in this atmospheric city.

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Departure Day

Check out of your hotel and have a safe trip home or to your next destination.

 

 

 

• Extra sightseeing days can be added on request. 

• We can provide transfers to your next destination or the airports of Sevilla or Malaga. POA

Included

 

What's Included 6 nights of accommodation on a B&B basis Luggage transfers Quality road bike (this tour is suitable for touring bikes or e‑bikes — supplement applies) Helmet & water bottle (or bring your own) Toolkit (multi‑tool, chain tool, tyre levers, inner tube, pump, puncture repair aerosol) Overnight lock Route GPS app (offline) or GPX files Handlebar phone mount Annotated route maps Briefing Pack with day‑by‑day notes Briefing meeting on arrival Bike collection from final destination of the tour

Accommodation Your tour includes a mix of 4**** and 3*** hotels in larger towns, plus countryside haciendas, boutique B&Bs and traditional village hotels. All rooms have en‑suite facilities. We prioritise clean, comfortable stays with friendly owners, secure bike storage and, where possible, swimming pools. Sierra de Loja - Optional upgrade; for a night of luxury at 5-star "La Bobadilla" Royal Hideaway Hotel +€100 p.p.

 

Route Navigation For self-guided biking, we provide a GPS app for your phone, which works fully offline for each day's ride. The app shows detailed maps, route profiles and turn‑by‑turn navigation. A quality phone holder is supplied with your bike. You also receive a large‑scale annotated map designed specifically for your tour.   Local Support You’re never on your own. As soon as you arrive in Spain, we add you to a dedicated WhatsApp group so communication is quick and effortless throughout your trip. We also meet you at the start of your tour to walk you through everything you need to know, make sure your navigation app is set up correctly, and confirm you’re fully comfortable using it. Our team is based right here in Ronda, close to all the touring areas, so if anything unexpected comes up, we’re nearby and ready to help.

FAQs

 

 Is There A Lot Of Traffic On The Route?

Our Road Cycling Tours are designed to follow the ‘less-travelled path’. The routes avoid traffic and busier roads as much as possible, in favour of quiet country roads. Drivers in Andalucia are generally very considerate to cyclists.

 How Fit Do I Need To Be?

Our Road Cycling Tours are graded from ‘Moderate’ to ‘Challenging’, with daily distances from 35-75km and varying levels of ascent, depending on the specific tour. They are designed for cycling enthusiasts who have good to excellent fitness and are happy to be on a bike for 4+ hours a day. Check the individual tour Itinerary for a daily breakdown of distance and ascent.

 What’s The Weather Like?

Our cycling tours run from March through to November, with the best cycling weather from March to June and from September to November. Most routes are also possible during the summer months, but we recommend an earlier start to beat the main heat of the day, and don’t forget to carry plenty of water.

 What Happens To My Luggage?

We transfer all your main luggage for you. We provide a rear seat trunk bag or small side pannier and a handlebar bag (per couple) to carry a few essential items with you each day, such as water, snacks, and sunscreen, but we recommend you travel light.

 How Do I Navigate Each Day?

Navigation on this tour is very easy with our phone app, RidewithGPS. We provide personalised daily routes from door‑to‑door to each day’s accommodation. The app shows maps and daily routes in great detail, with distances and route profiles, so you always know what is coming up. The app is used in offline mode, so you do not need to use data on your phone and can still navigate in areas where there is no phone signal.

 What Happens If I Have A Puncture Or Problem With My Bike?

On this self‑guided tour, we provide all the necessary kit on your bikes for you to fix your own flat tyres or deal with minor mechanical issues (e.g. broken chain). If you do not know how, ask a bike mechanic at home to show you before your holiday or check our Bike Repair notes at the bottom of every web page. If you need our assistance, you can call us on the number provided, and we will help as much as possible on the phone; we may be able to attend to minor mechanical issues, but this may be subject to a charge. In the case of a more major mechanical issue, we will come to repair the bike or bring a replacement.

 What Meals Are Included?

All accommodation includes breakfast (unless specifically stated). Lunch and dinner are not included, so you are free to eat when and where you wish. We mark up your map with suggested lunch locations. Your hosts can recommend dining options, or sometimes they will serve dinner – this information will be included in your daily route notes.

 Is This Tour Available With A Guide Or Support?

We can offer a guided version of this tour with qualified guides and support vehicles or a semi‑supported version with a support vehicle and driver/mechanic. There is a minimum requirement of 6 people to be able to provide this service. Please do not hesitate to enquire about price and availability.

 What If I Need To Cancel Or Change My Booking?

If you need to cancel or change the dates of a booking, we have a scaled set of charges based on the work already completed and any costs already incurred that we cannot get back. If you re‑book a holiday with us within 12 months of a cancellation which has incurred charges, we will credit up to 50% of the retained amount to the new holiday. Our full cancellation policy can be found here.

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