Join our Group Cycling Holiday in Spain
Enjoy Spectacular Andalucian Countryside and Great Biking in a Group Setting
Ronda is a fantastic location for both leisure cycling and mountain biking. The town is located in the heart of the Serranía de Ronda – an area of outstanding natural beauty and great geographical diversity. Quiet roads twist through the loveliest countryside, particularly in springtime, and MTB trails are dry and dusty.
Spring 2026, April 12-18
Riders will stay together in one hotel to enjoy a set of curated self-guided rides - either MTB or Leisure cycling. Some rides include drop-offs/pick ups to maximise the route variety and distance covered. Navigation is via GPS phone app, with all daily routes pre-loaded to make the riding seamless and enjoyable, whilst vehicle support will be on hand throughout.
This biking holiday is a great way for solo riders to enjoy the company of other riders during the day and also the wider group in the evenings.
For Leisure Cyclists...
Leisure rides will explore the quiet country roads, peaceful country lanes and easier tracks which criss-cross the region. Riders will pass through some of the most charming white villages and unspoiled rural countryside of the Serrania de Ronda and beyond. Enjoy a tapas lunch or a local beer along the way, before returning each afternoon to the clifftop town of Ronda.
The rides will be set at a moderate level (40-50km +500-800m ascent), with some hill climbs every day … and therefore also some fabulous descents.
For Mountain Bikers...
MTB rides will explore the varied and beautiful landscapes of the Serrania de Ronda and two Natural parks. The riding is mainly cross country, on natural trails - a mix of single track, mountain paths, farm trails and lanes. Nothing is neatly maintained or clearly signposted and the trails vary from relatively easy through to quite challenging in parts.
The rides will be graded at an intermediate level (40-50km + 400-800m ascent, technically moderate - so some MTB experience is required).
Riding through this stunning region on dusty trails is a treat for any mountain biker.
Overview
Price
(incl. bike hire)
Single room €1850 p.p.
Shared Double/Twin €1395 p.p. (for solo travellers, shared room is subject to availability of suitable room share companion )
Dates
April 12-18, 2026 7 nights 5 riding days Travel Fly into and out of Malaga airport Includes airport trasnfer to Ronda (at agreed group times). Leisure Cycling 5 rides at a moderatelevel (40-50km +500-800m ascent)
Mountain Biking 5 cross-country rides at an intermediate level (4-50km +400-800m ascent, technically moderate - so some MTB experience is required, but not highly technical) Cycling Holiday Highlights
Leisure Cycling Highlights
- Riding 'the less travelled path' – routes which explore where other riders don't get to go
- Breath-taking scenery – remote and untouched landscapes, Natural Park of Sierra de Grazalema, Serranía de Ronda, mountains, valleys and forests
White villages - nestled in the valleys and mountains and unchanged for centuries
Muntain Biking Highlights
- Ronda, the City of Dreams - a cliff-top town separated in two by a 120m-deep gorge with an awe-inspiring, 18th century, arched bridge
- Warm Andalucian hospitality, local culture and cuisine
Leisure Cycling Itinerary
5 days of spectacular Leisure Cycling routes on a mix of quiet roads and gravel tracks
Sunday - Arrival Day
Transfer from Malaga airport to Ronda and settle into your hotel.
Group dinner to meet your hosts and fellow riders.
Monday - Setenil de las Bodegas
45km +450m
A scenic circular ride on a mix of quiet roads and country tracks to the cave house village of Setenil de las Bodegas. Try a local tapas lunch before cycling home. A great introduction to the region.
Tuesday - Cueva del Gato & Montejaque
38km +785m
A stunning ride which heads below Ronda cliffs, for spectacular views up to the Puente Nuevo bridge, then continues into the countryside. Ride via a local beauty spot and then into the mountains to Montejaque for lunch on the central plaza. Take a thrilling descent through cork oak forest back to Ronda.
Wednesday - Valle de Genal
36km +683m
Ride through the Valle de Genal, surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and past hillsides covered with chestnut trees. The route passes through several white villages, including Cartajima and the remote blue village of Juzcar. From the final summit of this ride, we have a fun descent for 12km back into Ronda.
Thursday - Zahara Lakeside
45km +877m
Beginning outside Ronda, near Montejaque village, this extremely scenic route heads through dramatic mountains and cork oak forest to Grazalema. Then we ride along Zahara's beautiful lakeside to finish in Zahara de la Sierra village, overlooking the blue waters of the lake.
Friday - Via Verde de la Sierra
36km +147m
Take a relaxing final ride to finish the week on an easy, scenic ride along a disused railway. Riders follow a gently descending, unsurfaced track which meanders through rural countryside, through 30 tunnels, over 4 viaducts and past a Griffon vulture colony.
Finish the week with a celebratory group dinner.
Saturday - Departure Day
Return to Malaga airport for your flight home.
Mountain Biking Itinerary
5 days of cross-country Mountain Biking on all-natural trails
Sunday - Arrival Day
Transfer from Malaga airport to Rnda and settle into your hotel.
Group dinner to meet your hosts and fellow riders.
Monday - Setenil de las Bodegas
45km +450m
A scenic circular ride on a mix of quiet roads and country tracks to the cave house village of Setenil de las Bodegas. Try a local tapas lunch before cycling home. A great introduction to the region.
Tuesday - Cueva del Gato & Montejaque
38km +785m
A stunning ride which heads below Ronda cliffs, for spectacular views up to the Puente Nuevo bridge, then continues into the countryside. Ride via a local beauty spot and then into the mountains to Montejaque for lunch on the central plaza. Take a thrilling descent through cork oak forest back to Ronda.
Wednesday - Valle de Genal
36km +683m
Ride through the Valle de Genal, surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and past hillsides covered with chestnut trees. The route passes through several white villages, including Cartajima and the remote blue village of Juzcar. From the final summit of this ride, we have a fun descent for 12km back into Ronda.
Thursday - Zahara Lakeside
45km +877m
Beginning outside Ronda, near Montejaque village, this extremely scenic route heads through dramatic mountains and cork oak forest to Grazalema. Then we ride along Zahara's beautiful lakeside to finish in Zahara de la Sierra village, overlooking the blue waters of the lake.
Friday - Via Verde de la Sierra
36km +147m
Take a relaxing final ride to finish the week on an easy, scenic ride along a disused railway. Riders follow a gently descending, unsurfaced track which meanders through rural countryside, through 30 tunnels, over 4 viaducts and past a Griffon vulture colony.
Finish the week with a celebratory group dinner.
Saturday - Departure Day
Return to Malaga airport for your flight home.
What's Included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 6 nights accommodation on a B&B basis
- 4* hotel in Ronda centre
- Malaga airport transfers on arrival and departure days *
- Group dinner on arrival day and final evening
- Quality trekking/hybrid bike or MTB
- e-bike/eMTB available, supplement €100
- Helmet & water bottle (or bring your own)
- Toolkit (multi-tool, chain tool and speed links, tyre levers, inner tube, pump, puncture repair aerosol)
- 5 rides via GPS (see below) or GPX files
- Vehicle transfers as required for ride start/finish points, with back-up support available if needed
- Handlebar phone mount
- Annotated route maps
- Briefing Pack, incl tips, advice and day-by-day route note
Briefing meeting on arrival
Subject to set times - if you arrive outside these times, separate transfer fees may apply
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Personal expenditure e.g. bar bills, hotel extras
ROUTE NAVIGATION
For self-guided cycling, we provide a GPS application on your mobile phone. We give free access to the application which can be used in offline mode for each day's ride.
The app. shows maps and the route in great detail (daily routes, profiles, maps and stats).
No Data usage required
We supply a quality phone holder on the bike to keep your phone safe.
We also provide a large-scale, annotated map, designed specifically for your tour by Hike and Bike, giving you a perspective of where you will be riding each day.
