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Mountain Bike Holidays in Spain
Centre based Mountain BIking Holidays in Andalucia
Mountain bike holidays in Ronda, Andalucia, southern Spain. British Cycling qualified mountain bike guides with expert local knowledge show you the area's remote mountain bike trails. We arrange mountain bike holidays for all levels of mountain biker, using the area's extensive network of dirt tracks, natural cross country trails and singletrack. Join other riders or we can create a bespoke holiday to suit your riding ability, preferences and dates.
Ronda is the perfect location for a centre-based mtb holiday. This historical town is located in a stunningly beautiful and unspoilt mountainous region between two protected Natural Parks and enjoys the best weather in Europe, with over 300 days of sunshine a year.
Exhilerating Daily MTB Rides
Enjoy expert guided cross country mountain biking on superb natural trails in the Serrania de Ronda and Natural Parks of western Andalucia. Each day of your mountain biking holiday you will ride remote mtb trails and enjoy great riding conditions in fabulous mountain scenery. You will explore diverse and unspoilt local landscapes - mountains, river valleys, forests and lakes, even right down to the coast - our British Cycling qualified guides will take you into this largely undiscovered natural landscape and help hone your MTB skills along the way. You will visit traditional white villages and hill-top towns; try out the great local cuisine in village cafes and bars (lunches on riding days included in your holiday price). This is a region just crying out to be explored on a mountain bike.
Difficulty level
Our most popular centre-based mtb holidays are at an Intermediate level. Intermediate level mountain biking will require a reasonable amount of fitness on the bikes, along with a competency in bike handling skills on sometimes technical trails. It's not highly technical with jumps or drop offs but the natural terrain means that you should be happy tackling all sorts of different surfaces with some good climbs and descents every day. This type of week is ideal for mountain bikers who enjoy XC riding on natural trails in areas of outstanding natural beauty and want to improve their skills over the duration of a week.
We can also arrange holidays at an easier or more difficult level to suit you - just let us know the sort of riding you would like to do when you enquire about a centre-based mtb holiday.
Our guides are British Cycling qualified and here for route guidance and to help with your riding skills. They are also fully qualified Outdoor First Aiders and carry a first aid kit at all times, as well as a wide range of tools & spares to deal with mechanical issues with your bike.
Each day's riding is minibus supported to optimise mtb route choice and also if anyone runs out of steam and needs a helping hand!
Example Holiday Itinerary
| Day | Activity | Distance | Ascent | Description |
| Day 1 | Malaga airport transfer | |||
| Day 2 | Bandits Trail | 46km | 886m | Start the week in the remote trails close to Ronda - an intoduction to the area's hill climbs, tracks and rocky descents. |
| Day 3 | Grazalema Grand Tour | 41km | 718m | Explore the remote limestone mountains and valleys of this potected region near Grazalema village |
| Day 4 | Mountains to the Mediterranean | 40km | 723m | Ride from the mountains right down to the coast along an ancient drovers route through the pine forests |
| Day 5 | Rest Day | Chill out at your hotel or explore the historic town of Ronda | ||
| Day 6 | El Chorro | 49km | 689m | Ride high in the mountains overlooking the Sierra de las Nieves and on to Andalucia's "Lake District" |
| Day 7 | Banks of the Rio Guadiaro | 44km | 762m | Twisitng trails through the forest then a fantastic technical undulating 7km singletrack above the river to finish your week |
| Day 8 | Malaga airport transfer |
Holiday itinerary is an example only; can be changed to suit varying levels of rider ability.
Your Accommodation
Our centre-based holidays are located in a family-run, boutiuqe countryside hotel, just outside Ronda. The hotel is a beautifully restored olive mill, full of character and comfort. On 5 nights you will dine in the hotel's excellent restaurant La Cascada, with 2 nights left free for you to explore Ronda's extensive range of restaurants and tapas bars. Standard accommodation is for 2 people in a double or twin room.
The Hotel Molino del Puente.....
If you prefer to stay in Ronda town, we can arrange accommodation at all levels here. We have good knowledge of all the hotels in town and maintain close relationships with our favourites, which we have selected based on our experience of service, facilities, welcome, location, comfort and price. Tell us what is most important to you and we will make our recommendations.
Whether you stay out of town or in the centre, Ronda is a wonderful town to visit and explore.
Highlights of this centre based MTB holiday include:
- Dramatic scenery, peaceful and remote trails, stunningly beautiful region of southern Spain
- Varied mountain biking terrain - singletrack, undulating valley trails, high mountain passes, technical sections and thrilling descents
- British Cycling trained guides based in Ronda with unrivalled knowledge of the area and the best trails; on-the-trail skills development to help improve your ability and confidence on the bike
- Historic town of Ronda
Pricing
For your comfort and enjoyment, we offer:
Centre Based - Half Board holidays based in a boutique countryside hotel just outside Ronda * or
Centre Based - B & B holidays based in a quality hotel (usually 4****) in the centre of Ronda
Our centre-based holidays include:
- 7 nights' accommodation (B & B)
- 5 days' guided mtb riding
- Registered English guides, qualified by British Cycling
- Hire of quality hardtail 29er mtb (eMTBs also available)
- Vehicle support throughout the week
* Guests staying on our half board holidays in the Hotel Molino del Puente will also enjoy
- 5 nights' dinner in the hotel's excellent restaurant
- afternoon tea/coffee and cakes every day
All prices are based on 2 people sharing. Click here for full pricing information
Self Guided Mountain Biking Holidays
Some of our rides can be completed on a self-guided basis, so if you prefer, we can arrange a self guided mtb holiday. Please note, the rides on a self guided mtb holiday tend to be at the easier level, as the more challenging rides require a guide and vehicle support. If you prefer something more challenging, we strongly recommend a guided holiday.
Mountain Bike Day Trips
Already in Ronda and looking for a day out on a bike? Check out our Guided Mountain Bike Day Trips.
