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Mountain Bike Holidays - XC Mountain Biking in southern Spain
Guided or Self-Guided Mountain Biking Holidays in Andalucia, Spain
Enjoy a guided or self-guided mountain biking holiday in Ronda, Andalucia. Ronda is perfect for both less experienced and more technically competent mountain bikers, with an extensive network of dirt tracks, natural cross country trails and single-track pathways.
Our British Cycling or IMBA-qualified mountain bike guides have unrivalled knowledge of the region’s hidden, unmarked trails and can take you on varied and adaptable rides each day, with vehicle support, so you can explore the wider region. Or we can provide GPX tracks for you to guide yourself. You will explore some of the same areas and can ride at your own pace - but you wont get quite so far afield or have the same daily route flexibility.
The riding and the scenery are stunning, with few riders out on the trails and many route options for you to choose from. This area makes a great alternative to mountain biking in Sierra Nevada, which can get busy in high season and can be too challenging for less experienced riders.
| Country Hotel | Ronda Hotel : Comfort | Ronda Hotel : Superior | |
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Accommodation Options |
Half-Board: Relax in a boutique countryside hotel on the outskirts of Ronda with pool, gardens and restaurant |
Bed & Breakfast: Enjoy one of Ronda's popular, comfortable hotels near the centre of town |
Superior Bed & Breakfast: Indulge in one of Ronda's finest 4-star hotels with pool, spa, gardens and wonderful views over the famous cliffs. |
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Price * ** Based on 7 nights, 2 people sharing a double or twin room. Shorter or longer holidays can be arranged |
Guided: €1200 Self-Guided: €1080 |
Guided: €980 Self-Guided: €860 |
Guided: €1550 Self-Guided: €1300 |
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What's Included
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| Riding Level |
Intermediate to Challenging : Routes are selected according to rider levels of experience and fitness. Our most popular centre-based mountain bike holidays are at an intermediate level and are suitable for regular mountain bikers with a good level of general fitness. Our riding is predominantly XC cross country on natural trails – there is a great mix of single track, mountain paths, farm trails and countryside ways, rather than miles of tended single track and downhill routes. This region is mountainous so every day of riding will include some level of ascent and descent. N.B. there is very limited easy mountain biking in this mountainous area so we do not recommend a full week for beginner mountain bikers. However, we can do fantastic combined hiking and biking holidays for less experienced riders who still want to get out to see the local countryside, Daily Distance : 30 - 50km per day, adjusted to suit rider fitness levels. Guided holidays include vehicle support throughout. On self-guided holidays, pick-ups are included on some routes |
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| Availability *** | All year round. Choose the dates which suit you. Start on any day of the week. | ||
* Solo traveller and single occupancy prices available upon request. N.B. Supplements may apply during Easter week or major public holidays due to inflated accommodation prices.
** Shorter or longer holidays can be arranged - contact us for bespoke planning and pricing.
*** Check out the local annual weather conditions here.
Click to expand for an example Mountain Biking Holiday Itinerary
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EXAMPLE HOLIDAY ITINERARY
Day Activity Distance Ascent Description Day 1 Arrival in Ronda
Malaga airport transfer available on request Day 2 Acinipo & Setenil Circular 46km 955m Climb past bodegas and olive groves to the ruins of a Roman hilltop town. Return via the "cavehouse village" of Setenil Day 3 Montejaque Circular 41km 792m Explore the Guadiaro valley, visit the "Cat Cave" and lunch in a quaint village square beneath the mountains Day 4 Via Verde de la Sierra 36km 147m Easy ride along a disused railway track, with 30 tunnels, 4 viaducts and a vulture colony Day 5 Rest Day Chill out at your hotel or explore the historic town of Ronda Day 6 El Burgo / El Chorro 52km 862m Twisting mountain roads take you all the way to Andalucia's very own "Lake District" Day 7 Genal Valley Views 25km 520m Finish the week with another great descent and a train ride home via the river gorge or ride the full circuit home Day 8 Departure
Malaga airport transfer available on request This holiday itinerary is an example only, including some of our most popular rides.
Accommodation Options
Country Hotel : Half Board
Hotel Molino del Puente
The Hotel Molino del Puente is a family-run, boutique hotel located just outside Ronda. It is a lovingly-restored olive mill, full of character and comfort, with an excellent restaurant. The hotel offers peaceful gardens and an inviting pool, together with a delightful riverside terrace, where drinks and meals are served throughout the warmer months of the year. Your holiday includes afternoon tea and cakes each day, a la carte dinner in the hotel restaurant on 5 nights, with 2 nights left free for you to explore Ronda's varied restaurants and tapas bars. Your stay also includes transfers to and from Ronda on arrival and departure days and on both days when you will dine away from the hotel.
Ronda Hotel : Comfort
Central Ronda Hotel
Ronda offers a wide selection of visitor accommodation of different styles and standards. We are familiar with all the hotels in town and maintain close relationships with our favourites. For our Comfort-level holidays, we select hotels which offer good standards of accommodation, a warm welcome and a good breakfast to set you up for a day's riding. - generally 4**** without pool, or lower-star with pool - let us know your preference. All hotels are within easy walking distance of the town's varied sights of interest, including the main Puente Nuevo bridge over the El Tajo gorge, the bullring and Arab Baths. Ronda has a wide range of tapas bars and restaurants for you to enjoy in the evenings and during your day off.
Ronda Hotel : Superior
Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria
The Catalonia Reina Victoria is a high quality hotel, offering superb levels of comfort and service throughout. It boasts one of Ronda's best locations, on top of the sheer cliff which marks the western boundary of the town, with unmatched views across the valley below. Pine tree-filled gardens surround the property to give a secluded atmosphere, whilst it is only a short walk to the centre of town and its many sights of interest, tapas bars and restaurants. You will stay in a double or twin room with terrace or balcony and your holiday will include welcome drinks with your guide, a complimentary massage and spa circuit in the hotel's luxurious spa and a private guided walking tour of the town.