Cycling Holidays in Andalucia, Spain

Guided or Self-Guided cycling holidays in Ronda, Spain

Ronda is a fantastic base for a Spanish cycling holiday. The town is located in the heart of the Serranía de Ronda – an area of outstanding natural beauty and great geographical diversity. The region offers an extensive choice of peaceful mountain roads and quiet country lanes, which twist through unspoiled rural countryside, stunning mountain scenery, and past traditional white villages.

Cycling in this region is a joy, with quiet, smooth roads, minimal traffic, considerate drivers, and fabulous weather for cycling. We will put together a varied choice of routes to suit your riding ability and preferences, including a couple of drop-offs/pick-ups to optimise the route choice (Self-guided or guided rides available)

(Prefer walking holidays? Explore our Andalucia Walking Trips.)

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Overview

 

Price	Self-Guided from €845 p.p. (Minimum requirement of 2 people) Mix Self-Guided & Guided from €945 p.p. (Minimum requirement of 4 people) Prices are based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room with breakfast.
Duration (longer or shorter holidays also available)	7 days	6 nights	5 riding days
Distance	25km to 60km daily rides	Ascent ranges from 250m up to 1000m
Difficulty	Moderate to Challenging - Ronda is located in a hilly area, with some mountainous sections, so a reasonable level of bike fitness is required.  If you are not sure about your fitness ask about our electric bikes, they are great fun to ride.
Availability	March to June and September, excluding July and August.  We offer flexible dates for our Cycling Holidays in Ronda. Note: Supplements may apply during Easter week due to inflated accommodation prices. Self-Guided - Prices are based on 2 people. Solo rider prices are available on request. Mix Guided & Self-Guided - Minimum 4 people for guiding

 

Cycling Holiday Highlights

Riding Highlights Your choice of bike -– hybrid, e-bike or carbon-framed road bike Choose guided (min 4 pax) or self-guided – qualified local guides or our navigation phone App Bespoke routes and itinerary – designed to cater for all levels 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 Best weather in Europe – 300+ days of sunshine per year for optimal cycling conditions

Experiences Flexible booking schedule - pick the dates you want to travel 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 - a cliff-top town separated in two by a 120m-deep gorge with an awe-inspiring, 18th century, arched bridge White villages - nestled in the valleys and mountains and unchanged for centuries Warm Andalucian hospitality, local culture and cuisine

Itinerary

 

Complete Flexibility

On our Cycling Holidays, our aim is to create the best cycling experience for you with a bespoke itinerary. 

EXAMPLE CYCLING ITINERARY Sunday - Arrival Day Transfer to Ronda and settle into your hotel.  Monday - Setenil de las Bodegas  30km +238m or 45km +450m    An easy, scenic ride on a mix of quiet roads and country tracks to the cave house village of Setenil de las Bodegas. This is an adaptable route with lots of options or stronger riders can do a full 45km loop back to Ronda. A great introduction to the region. Tuesday - Cueva del Gato & Montejaque 33km +517m    A stunning ride which heads below Ronda cliffs, for spectacular views up to the Puente Nuevo bridge, then continues into the countryside. We ride via a local beauty spot and then on to Montejaque village, nestled into the mountains  We stop for refreshments in Montejaque village square before a thrilling descent through cork oak forest to our finish or ride up into 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.  Saturday - Departure Day Return to Malaga airport for your flight home or take onward travel elsewhere if you are staying in Spain. We can help with airport or other transfer arrangements if required.

A TYPICAL DAY: (based in Country Hotel) 09:00 - Enjoy a hearty breakfast ready for the day ahead 10:00 - Head out into the countryside on your bike ride 14:00 - Finish your ride at a local bar or cafe for refreshments or light lunch. If you finish outside Ronda, the minibus will return you to your hotel. 16:00 - Chill out by the pool. Afternoon tea and cakes are provided. 19:00 - Drinks in the bar 20:00 - Enjoy a well-deserved 3-course meal on the hotel restaurant's terrace. 21:30 - Relax with a nightcap before getting a good night's sleep, ready for tomorrow's adventure

 

Hotel Options & 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 €895 Mix S-G and Guided: from €995 Includes: 6 nights' en-suite accommodation with breakfast 4 nights' dinner, incl drinks Afternoon tea & cakes 5 day's of riding 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 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 €845 Mix S-G and Guided: from €945 Includes: 6 nights' en-suite accommodation with breakfast 5 day's of riding 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 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 €1095 Mix S-G and Guided: from €1195 Includes: 6 nights' luxury en-suite accommodation with balcony/terrace Superb breakfast buffet 5 day's of riding 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  Longer or shorter holidays also available on request

 

NOT INCLUDED: Hybrid bike rental - 5 days €165 e-bikes available for a supplement of +€20/day Flights Airport transfers - Malaga transfers available on request Meals not stated above Single room - price available on request Travel Insurance Personal expenditures e.g. bar bills, hotel extras

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