Cycling Holidays in Andalucia, Spain

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Holiday Details

 

BASED IN: Ronda

You can choose between a central Ronda hotel or a country hotel on the outskirts of town.

Price	From €995 p.p. self-guided based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room with breakfast
Duration	3-7 days	2-6 nights	3-5 cycling days
Distance	25km to 60km daily rides	Ascent ranges from 250m to 1000m
Grading	This is a supported and structured riding holiday. Routes are tailored to your ability, with options to extend or reduce rides to cater for different abilities. Rest assured, the rides are supported with drop off and pickups where needed to help cover the best places to ride. Routes can be further adjusted during the week if needed. For peace of mind, the support vehicle is just a phone call away.
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 Holiday Highlights

Your choice of bike – trekking, gravel or carbon-framed road bike (e-bikes also available) Choose self-guided or a mix of guided and self-guided – qualified local guides or our navigation phone App Bespoke routes and itinerary – designed to cater for all levels and style of riding Riding 'the less travelled path' – routes which explore where other riders don't get to go Breath-taking scenery – remote landscapes, Natural Park of Sierra de Grazalema, Serranía de Ronda, mountains, valleys and forests Best weather in Europe – 300+ days of sunshine per year for optimal cycling conditions

Flexible booking schedule – pick the dates you want and the length of your holiday Half-board or B&B options – all offering superb hospitality Choice of hotel – boutique countryside hotel or Ronda town centre hotel Ronda, the City of Dreams – cliff-top town split by a 120m gorge and iconic 18th‑century bridge White villages – nestled in valleys and mountains, unchanged for centuries Warm Andalucian hospitality – local culture and cuisine

Sample Itinerary

 

Complete Flexibility

On our cycling holidays in Spain, we organise every day of riding based on your abilities, preferences and pace, ensuring you get the best cycling during your time with us in Ronda. We design every day's ride to suit all our guests.

A TYPICAL WEEK: Sunday Arrival Day We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Hotel Molino del Puente. Set up bikes ready for tomorrow's ride. Monday Setenil de las Bodegas – Cave Houses Village Riding from the hotel on quiet roads and unsurfaced tracks to head over the hills to a Roman amphitheatre. From Acinipo we descend into a valley and ride into the hidden village of Setenil de las Bodegas where many of the houses and bars are set into the limestone rock of the gorge. A great introduction to riding in Spain. Tuesday Grazalema Natural Park Enjoy spectacular views from the top of Las Palomas Pass (1357m) and a thrilling mountain descent to finish. You will cycle through the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park and ride via the white villages of Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra. Wednesday Montejaque – Mountainside White Village Riding from the hotel through the Rio Guadiaro and visit a popular local spot, the Cueva del Gato. Ride up to the remote village of Montejaque, nestled on the side of rugged mountains. We pass an abandoned dam and ride through cork Oak forest before a final descent back to the hotel. Thursday Genal Valley – Hidden White & Blue Villages The Genal Valley is full of Chestnut trees and isolated white villages which you will ride through on this road ride. Visit the blue village of Juzcar — an oddity of the region but still a sight to behold. This ride changes with every turn, offering panoramic views along the way. A long descent into Ronda and then again down to the hotel gives an amazing finish to this ride. Friday The Via Verde de la Sierra – Disused Railway Trail Start with a minibus transfer into the hilltop town of Olvera where the Via Verde de la Sierra starts. This is a lovely ride along an abandoned railway, passing through 30 tunnels, over 4 viaducts and past a Griffon vulture colony. Saturday Departure Day After enjoying your final breakfast we will transfer you back to Malaga airport. If you have a later flight you could spend some time in Ronda or Malaga before going to the airport.

A TYPICAL DAY: Based on staying in country hotel, half board. 09:00 – Enjoy a hearty breakfast ready for the day ahead 10:00 – Start the ride from the hotel or a short drive to ride start 10:30 – Ride fantastic country roads or traffic-free routes 13:00 – Refreshment stop at local Venta or Café 14:00 – Continue the ride to the finish point 15:00 – Return to the hotel (ride finishes at hotel or minibus transfer) 15:30 – Post-ride drinks, tea, beer, cake and chill-out time by the pool 19:00 – Drinks in the bar 20:00 – Enjoy a well-deserved 3-course meal on the hotel restaurant's terrace 21:30 – Drinks on the terrace before getting a good night's sleep ready for tomorrow's cycling adventure

Hotels & Prices

 

Accommodation Options.

Over the years we have seen how our guests have different requirements for their accommodation, just like they do with their riding preferences. 

For this reason, we offer 3 excellent choices of accommodation to suit everybody's needs. All our hotels have excellent reviews, facilities, hospitality and location. Choice of accommodation does not affect where you ride or walk each day, the Ronda hotels are very close to each other and the country hotel is less than 10 minutes from the town.

Prices below are per person, sharing a double or twin room for a 7-day, 6-night holiday but we can cater for anything from a single day of walking and riding through to a full week.

COUNTRY HOTEL: Half Board Relax in a boutique countryside hotel below Ronda with a pool, gardens and restaurant. Self-Guided: from €1065 Mix S-G and Guided: from €1205 Includes: 6 nights' en-suite accommodation with breakfast 4 nights' dinner, incl drinks Afternoon tea & cakes 5 day's of riding 5 days hybrid/trekking bike hire e-bikes available for a supplement of €20/day Transfers from Ronda to the hotel on arrival and departure days Self-guided riders receive route maps, local information and GPS phone app/GPX files, and selected drop-off/pick-up days to optimise route choice Mixed S-G and Guided includes 2 guided days but more can be added Longer or shorter holidays also available on request

 

4* RONDA HOTEL: B&B Enjoy one of Ronda's popular hotels right in the centre of town, usually the 4-star Hotel Maestranza.  Self-Guided: from €995 Mix S-G and Guided: from €1135 Includes: 6 nights' en-suite accommodation with breakfast 5 day's of riding 5 days hybrid/trekking bike hire e-bikes available for a supplement of €20/day Self-guided riders receive route maps, local information and GPS phone app/GPX files, and selected drop-off/pick-up days to optimise route choice Mixed S-G and Guided includes 2 guided days but more can be added Longer or shorter holidays also available on request

 

SUPERIOR RONDA HOTEL:  B&B Indulge in one of Ronda's finest 4-star hotels with a pool, spa, gardens and wonderful views over the famous cliffs. This hotel is also close to the town centre. Self-Guided: from €1235 Mix S-G and Guided: from €1275 Includes: 6 nights' luxury en-suite accommodation with balcony/terrace Superb breakfast buffet 5 day's of riding 5 days hybrid/trekking bike hire e-bikes available for a supplement of €20/day Self-guided riders receive route maps, local information and GPS phone app/GPX files, and selected drop-off/pick-up days to optimise route choice Mixed S-G and Guided includes 2 guided days but more can be added Longer or shorter holidays also available on request

 

NOT INCLUDED: Flights Airport transfers - Malaga transfers available on request Travel Insurance

Meals not stated above Single room - price available on request Personal expenditures e.g. bar bills, hotel extra

 

Ride Options

 

 

Cycling in the Serrania de Ronda of southern Spain

Our leisure cycling rides make the most of the network of tracks and quiet roads which interconnect the white villages of the region.  Riding on the many tracks offers virtually traffic-free riding along the less travelled path and offers much more in the way of route options.  If you prefer to stay on the roads, the courteous drivers and smooth tarmac will give you an unforgettable riding experience here in Ronda.

Our most popular cycling holidays are at a moderate level of difficulty and are suitable for leisure or regular cyclists with a reasonable level of general fitness but do not need to be serious athletes. This type of week is ideal for cyclists who enjoy cycling in areas of outstanding natural beauty and who relish the challenge of ascents ranging from between 250m and 900m. During your week we can include any of the following types of rides:

 

EASY/MODERATE ROUTES

The quiet country roads and tracks which wind between traditional white villages provide the most beautiful views. But this region is hilly and mountainous, so you should expect some hills every day. For riders who wish to take things fairly easily, we recommend our easiest rides, with shorter distances and minimal hills, whilst offering a fabulous chance to explore the beautiful countryside and villages of Spain. 25-40km  200-500m ascent

 

 

 

MODERATE/CHALLENGING ROUTES

For riders who like to ride further but still don't want to spend all day in the saddle. Varied scenery, varying degrees of ascent, long descents and plenty of opportunities for refreshment stops in white villages. 35-60km  500-1000m ascent

 

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