Hike and Bike Week in Spain

Enjoy Cycling and Walking but Can't Choose Between the Two? 

Hike + Bike holidays uniquely offer a mix of walking, cycling or mountain biking – perfect for walkers who like a day or two on a bike or for cyclists and mountain bikers who occasionally want to swap their bikes for boots. 

Hike + Bike holidays are designed as the most varied way to explore the beautiful region of the Serranía de RondaOn this holiday you will explore the countryside around Ronda and protected Parks to the east and west of the town. The area is rural and unspoiled, with an extensive network of quiet country roads, pathways, tracks, trails and single-track......something for everyone.

Bespoke Itineraries

Our Hike and Bike Holidays are completely bespoke and tailored to customers' requirements. You can request your preferred dates and itinerary via online booking.

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Overview

 

Hike and Bike Holidays in Ronda

Price	Self-Guided from €845 p.p.  (Minimum requirement of 2 people) Mix Self-Guided and 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 activity days
Distance	Walking: 10-15 km/day	Biking: 25-45 km/day
Grading	Easy to Moderate level walking and biking (challenging level routes available)
Availability	March to June | September to November. Choose the dates which suit you. Start on any day of the week. N.B. Supplements may apply during Easter week due to inflated accommodation prices.

 

Hike and Bike Holiday Highlights 

Activity Highlights Walking days and biking days - a unique holiday combination  Choose leisure cycling or mountain biking - hybrid bikes or e-bikes Bespoke routes and itinerary - designed to cater for all levels Expert guiding - locally based and fully qualified (native English-speaking) Hidden trails - not listed in guidebooks and maps, away from the crowds 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 trail 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 and local culture Andalucian cuisine, known for its rich flavours and fresh ingredients

Itinerary

 

Complete Flexibility

On our Hike & Bike Holidays, our aim is to create the best walking and biking experience for you with a bespoke itinerary for a minimum of 2 people.

EXAMPLE WALKING & BIKING ITINERARY: (Easy-Moderate level) Sunday - Arrival Day Transfer to Ronda and settle into your hotel.  Monday - Setenil de las Bodegas (Bike) 30km +238m     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 which we can change to make it shorter or easier once the guide sees how you are getting along. A great introduction to the region. Tuesday - Montejaque to Ronda (Walk) 11km +394m    Nestled into a niche amongst rocky mountain peaks, at the edge of the Sierra de Grazalema, lies the white village of Montejaque. We drive out to the village to enjoy its characterful features and then follow the original pathways that took villagers across the mountains to Ronda. We enjoy wonderful countryside and stunning views and enter Ronda from the base of the gorge, with spectacular views of the Puente Nuevo bridge. Wednesday - Valle de Genal (Bike) 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 all the way back into Ronda. Thursday - Grazalema National Park (Walk) 12km +79m    A beautiful cross-country walk through the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, following an ancient path that connected the villages of Grazalema and Montejaque. The route heads through cork oak and holm oak forest, and the area is dotted with natural springs, which have been important water sources for livestock and wildlife for centuries. Friday - Via Verde de la Sierra (Bike) 36km +147m     This popular, easy ride along a disused railway line is suitable for everyone. 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 an airport or other transfer arrangements if required.

A TYPICAL DAY: (based on Country Hotel) 09:00 - Enjoy a hearty breakfast ready for the day ahead 10:00 - Head out into the countryside to begin your walk or bike ride 14:00 - Finish your walk or bike ride at a local bar or cafe for refreshments or light lunch. If we finish outside Ronda, minibus return to your hotel.  16:00 - Chill-out by the pool. Afternoon tea and cakes 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

 

Our 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 for 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 just outside 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 days of biking / walking  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 center of town, usually the 4**** Hotel Maestranza. Self-Guided: from €845 Mix S-G and Guided: from €945 Includes: 6 nights' en-suite accommodation with breakfast 5 days of biking / walking   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 center. 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 days of biking / walking  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: Mountain or 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

Route Options

 

 

Every day is a different day

The Serrania de Ronda has a diverse landscape that you will explore each day on different walks and rides.  We ride local to Ronda or further afield in the National Park, Natural Parks and into areas of outstanding natural beauty, making sure we cover the best areas.

'With over 10 years of experience riding, guiding and exploring the Serrania de Ronda and surrounding areas, we have carefully developed our routes to cater for walkers and cyclists of all levels. We pride ourselves on seeking out the less-travelled paths, so everyone can enjoy an amazing countyside experience in our corner of Spain.'  

Wayne, Hike and Bike the Sierras founder and guide

 

EASY ROUTES

For families & beginners who cycle or walk only occasionally and wish to take things fairly easily. Shorter distances and routes that include minimal hills, whilst offering a fabulous chance to explore the beautiful countryside of Spain. 

 

 

 

 

MODERATE ROUTES

For cyclists who ride regularly on roads or gravel tracks and are happy to tackle some hill climbs, although not extended mountain ascents. For mountain bikers who ride regularly off-road and are happy with occasional technical sections. For walkers who are used to walking for 3+ hours on sometimes uneven and rocky trails, with some sections of ascent and maybe steeper descents.

 

 

 

CHALLENGING ROUTES

For experienced and confident riders and walkers who have a higher level of fitness and can cope with longer hill climbs, distances and, for mountain biking, trails that are more technical and narrow in places.