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Bandits Trail
Mountain Bike - Moderate
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DESCRIPTION
This circular route takes us along some of the old hillside trails and paths which ran between the secret caves and hiding places of Andalucia’s famous 19th-century bandits. Back then, they used these “Rutas de los Bandoleros“ to evade the attention of the authorities but the trails serve us better these days as superb cross-country mountain biking and hiking routes. Read more.....This ride begins with a climb from Ronda up high into the hills above the village of Arriate. We pass many well-known bodegas which produce some fine local wines and enjoy fantastic panoramas over the valley of the Serrania de Ronda. The Natural Parks of Sierra de Grazalema and Sierra de las Nieves are also visible on the horizon. We then drop down into the river valley to visit the picturesque village of Setenil de las Bodegas, with its unusual cave houses, where we normally take a short refreshment break before returning up through open countryside and farmland to Ronda. |
TOUR DETAILS
Distance: 45km Ride Time: 3-4 hours Ascent: 623m ⬆︎ Descent: 775m ⬇︎ Meeting Point: RONDA Start: RONDA (Hike+ Bike HQ in Los Pinos) Finish: RONDA (Hike+ Bike HQ in Los Pinos) |
INCLUDES
PRICE GUIDED:Min. 2 people: €60 per person 3-7 people: €50 p.p.
PRICE SELF-GUIDED: €35 p.p+ 1 off cost €10 for preloaded GPS and map |
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This route is adaptable for self-guiding.Note: This route includes long ascents, requiring good overall fitness, but you will be rewarded with great views over unspoilt countryside. Good basic mtb skills are required for some of the great descents which we enjoy on this ride. The route is versatile and can be altered to suit your preferences and ability... i.e. we can add in more hills if you wish!
Note: Routes for self-guided rides are adapted for logistical reasons, in some cases, this means a different meeting point and a variation in the distance and ascent compared to the statistics shown on this page.
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