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Mountain Bike Day Trips - The Best MTB Rides from Ronda
One-Day Mountain Bike Rides in Andalucia
Want to explore the countryside near Ronda? Then join us for a day on a guided mountain bike ride. Whether you are an experienced cross country mountain biker or simply want to enjoy a fun day out on two wheels, we offer rides to suit all levels of experience and fitness.
All our mountain bike rides are led by a fully qualified British Cycling / IMBA mountain bike guide. Most of the trails in this area are unmarked but our guides have expert knowledge of the routes, tracks and singletrack around Ronda and through the surrounding countryside.
Flexible Booking Schedule for Mountain Bike Rides
Simply let us know the date you wish to ride and your chosen MTB route from those featured below. Not sure which MTB day tour to pick? Then let us know your ability level or preferences and we will make a suggestion.
Try Our e-MTB's
Electric mountain bikes are also available for our guided MTB rides. Use them on the range of rides below or on our specific e-MTB routes, with longer distances and some uphill climbs that we normally avoid on our regular mountain bike rides.
Self Guided Routes 
Look for the GPS symbol for our routes which are adaptable for self guided riding. Take yourself off for the day, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, local culture and maybe a tapas or two along the way. We don't operate shop hours, so you can spend as long as you like on the tour and return the bikes to us when you are finished. For self-guiding we provide a detailed map and we pre-load your chosen route on to one of our easy-to-use Garmin GPS devices so you dont need to worry about finding your way.
Click on the cards below to read more about any of our day trip MTB routes:
Via Verde de la Sierra
Cycle traffic free along a converted railway track
Great Family Ride along a disused railway line. The route gently descends through beautiful countryside and passes through 30 tunnels and over 4 viaducts, from the town of Olvera to Puerto Serrano. 36km
3-4 Hrs
Fitness - Easy
Skill Level - Novice
Min. 2 people: €80 per person
3-7 people: €65 p.p.
Child (16 or under): €25 p.p.
Ronda to Cueva del Gato
An easy ride finishing at the popular water pool of the Cueva del Gato
Great Family Ride from Ronda through rural countryside and arable farmland to a local beauty spot. The Cueva del Gato is a cave entrance where a waterfall of crystal clear water emerges from the mountains. 25km
2-3 Hrs
Fitness - Easy
Skill Level - Novice
Min. 2 people: €60 per person
3-7 people: €50 p.p.
Child (16 or under): €25 p.p.
Ronda to Setenil de las Bodegas
Ride to Setenil, hidden in a limestone valley North of Ronda
Our most adaptable ride - a very flexible route that can be varied in distance and difficulty for families through to keen mountain bikers. 25-45km From Ronda to the cave-house village of Setenil.
2-3 Hrs
Fitness - Easy or Moderate
Skill Level - Novice or Intermediate
Min. 2 people: €60 per person
3-7 people: €50 p.p.
Child (16 or under): €25 p.p.
Olvera to Ronda MTB
A picturesque XC ride, visiting 3 white villages and finishing in Ronda
From the white hilltop town of Olvera, ride cross-county via 3 lovely white villages, Torre Alhaquime, Alcala del Valle, Setenil de las Bodegas and back to Ronda. A lovely, off-road escape into the countryside which requires very little technical MTB ability.
3-4 Hrs
Fitness - Moderate
Skill Level - Novice
Min. 2 people: €70 per person
3-7 people: €60 p.p.
Grazalema Natural Park
Explore the beautiful Andalucian Natural Park
This ride takes you into the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Enjoy amazing vistas of limestone mountains in this remote, protected area of natural beauty. A good ride to build fundamental mtb skills.
2-3Hrs
Fitness - Moderate
Skill Level - Intermediate
Min. 2 people: €65 per person
3-7 people: €55 p.p.
Hundidero Dam & Montejaque
Ride to an abandoned dam
This is a great MTB route taking in some of our favorite places to ride near Ronda. A great all-rounder with single-track, mountain views, riverside riding and a pretty mountainside white village too.
2-3Hrs
Fitness - Moderate
Skill Level - Intermediate
Min. 2 people: €65 per person
3-7 people: €55 p.p.
The Bandits Trail
Hillside trails once frequented by local bandits.
Visit Setenil de las Bodegas on a more challenging MTB ride. This circular route takes you high into the hills west of Ronda, where vineyards produce local wines with views of the old Roman town of Acinipo and on to the village of Setenil de las Bodegas via the Ruta de los Bandoleros
3-4 Hrs
Fitness - Moderate
Skill Level - Intermediate
Min. 2 people: €60 per person
3-7 people: €50 p.p.
El Chorro Lakes
Head North and ride out to Malaga's "Lake District"
This route starts high above Cuevas del Becerro. We take you over the pine-forested hills to 3 giant reservoirs known as the Conde del Guadalhorce reservoirs near el Chorro. Striking vistas throughout this ride - requires good fitness but very little technical MTB ability.
3-4 Hrs
Fitness - Moderate
Skill Level - Intermediate
Min. 2 people: €85 per person
3-7 people: €70 p.p.
Mountains to the Mediterranean
Our most epic ride through the Sierra de las Nieves National Park to the Costa del Sol
An exhilarating and stunning ride descending on mountain tracks for the ultimate XC MTB experience. Ride through the mountains and along the beachfront to finish in San Pedro de Alcantara.
3-4 Hrs
Fitness - Moderate
Skill Level - Intermediate
Min. 2 people: €90 per person
3-7 people: €75 p.p.
Banks of the Rio Guadiaro
Ride the best single-track along the rio Guadiaro
Test your riding skills on single-track along the Rio Guadiaro which links Benaojan to Jimera de Libar. Ride there and back to maximise this single-track experience on 2 wheels.
2-3 Hrs
Fitness - Moderate
Skill Level - Intermediate to Technical
Min. 2 people: €65 per person
3-7 people: €55 p.p.
Grazalema Grand Tour
Grazalema Natural Park and beyond
Explore the Grazalema Natural Park then head on to the village of Montejaque and descend into the Guadiaro valley. A varied mix of trails, sections of single-track and long descents. A fantastic ride for regular bikers with reasonable fitness and MTB expereince.
3-4 Hrs
Fitness - Moderate or Challenging
Skill Level - Intermediate or Technical
Min. 2 people: €85 per person
3-7 people: €70 p.p.
Africa Mirador
Mountaintop views of Africa and the Genal Valley
From the village of Jimera de Libar we explore the Guadiaro river valley and surrounding mountains. We climb up to a viewpoint at nearly 900m called the Africa Mirador, with views of Gibraltar and Africa in the far distance. A demanding ride with a long climb but great descents.
4-5 Hrs
Fitness - Challenging
Skill Level - Intermediate
Min. 2 people: €75 per person
3-7 people: €65 p.p.