Meals

Full-board - breakfast, lunch & evening meals

Guide

FULL SUPPORT Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle. We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle. The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy. Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.

Transport

Inlcuded, premium upgrade & e-bike rental available

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Accommodation

Aire Hotel & Ancient Baths Centrally located, modern & stylish. The perfect way to kick off your holiday. Hotel Villa Laujar de Andarax Located in the Almerian Alpujarra mountains in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada nature reserve, this is the perfect stopover in a traditional white Andalucian village. Enjoy a dip in the pool at the end of the ride & take a stroll around the beautiful gardens. Villa Oniria Hotel Villa Oniria is a charming hotel in the heart of Granada, located in an old Nineteenth-century mansion which was renovated following the architectural guidelines of old Andalusian palaces. Parador de Antequera A modern hotel to contrast the ancient walls of the night before. Enjoy a location overlooking the town with views of the Alcazaba. Hotel Catalonia Ronda Stay in the centre of Ronda at the stunning Hotel Catalonia with views of the old Bull Ring. Check in to the spa to optimise recovery ahead of tomorrow’s ride. Parador de Arcos de la Frontera Stay in the old Casa de Corregidor turned 4* hotel. Soak up incredible views of the region & enjoy fabulous food in the hotel’s traditional restaurant. Fontecruz Sevilla Seises Finish the ride in the centre of the Sevilla, within touching distance of the Cathedral & the Royal Alcazar of Seville – two must-sees before you leave. The hotel features comfy rooms & sites of archeological interest – it was built on the runs of a building from the XVI century & formed a part of the Archbishop’s Palace. There’s a pool next to the hotel’s rooftop bar.

Not included:

Optional

Transfers available on request

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Welcome To Andalusia!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Andalusia!

No sooner are the bikes set up, then the tour will begin with a gentle warm-up ride along the coastline. Setting off from the hotel, the group will head west towards the town of Aguadulce.

EAT

Enjoy a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. Refuel with a dinner included at the accommodation or in a nearby restaurant.

SLEEP

3*/4* hotel

CYCLE

Welcome briefing and warm-up ride - 22.3 km, 360 m
Day 2 Almeria To Laujar De Andarax
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Almeria To Laujar De Andarax

The real fun gets going on day 2, as the first leg of the tour gets underway. The goal for today’s ride is Laujar de Andarax, around 76 km from Almeria. Fuel up at breakfast at the hotel in the morning and enjoy the ride ahead.

EAT

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Enjoy a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. Refuel with a dinner included at the accommodation or in a nearby restaurant.

SLEEP

3*/4* hotel

CYCLE

Almeria to Laujar de Andarax - 76.5 km, 2,629 m
Day 3 Laujar De Andarax To Granada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Laujar De Andarax To Granada

After a good night’s sleep in Laujar de Andarax, the tour continues west for 144 km towards Granada, one of the most magical cities in Spain, passing through the Puerto de Regua and into the Sierra Nevada mountains. Under Islamic rule until the late fifteenth century, Granada today preserves echoes of its multicultural past, culminating in one of the best-preserved examples of Islamic architecture in Europe, the Alhambra. Enjoy a stroll around the Albaicín neighbourhood in the evening and dine in one of Granada’s famous tapas restaurants.

EAT

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Enjoy a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. Refuel with a dinner included at the accommodation or in a nearby restaurant.

SLEEP

3*/4* hotel

CYCLE

Laujar de Andarax to Granada - 144.2 km, 2629 m
Day 4 Granada To Antequera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Granada To Antequera

After Granada, the tour will head to Antequera, a pretty town of Roman origin with an incredible natural wonder on its doorstep, the natural park El Torcal de Antequera, home to millennia-old rock formations that once upon a time lay on the seabed.

EAT

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Enjoy a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. Refuel with a dinner included at the accommodation or in a nearby restaurant.

SLEEP

3*/4* hotel

CYCLE

Granada to Antequera - 133.8 km, 1,912 m
Day 5 Antequera To Ronda
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Antequera To Ronda

Day 5 presents a slightly shorter route of 91 km to Ronda, home to the awe-inspiring Puente Nuevo, an almighty bridge connecting two parts of the city over a deep gorge. Once rested, explore the town and enjoy a cold drink in Plaza Mayor.

EAT

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Enjoy a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. Refuel with a dinner included at the accommodation or in a nearby restaurant.

SLEEP

Hotel Don Miguel, Ronda

CYCLE

Antequera to Ronda - 91.2 km, 1,954 m
Day 6 Ronda To Arcos De La Frontera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ronda To Arcos De La Frontera

The penultimate day of riding takes the tour from Ronda to Arcos de la Frontera, one of Andalucia’s classic white-washed hilltop villages. Today’s route is a climber’s dream with just over 2,000 m to complete before reaching the destination. Upon arrival, explore this charming town by foot and stretch your legs before the final day in the saddle tomorrow.

EAT

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Enjoy a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. Refuel with a dinner included at the accommodation or in a nearby restaurant.

SLEEP

Parador de Arcos de la Frontera

CYCLE

Ronda to Arcos de la Frontera - 102 km, 2,036 m
Day 7 Arcos De La Frontera To Seville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arcos De La Frontera To Seville

From Arcos de la Frontera, ride north to the final destination of the tour, Seville. Overflowing with Andalucian charm, buzzing bars and breath-taking archtecture, Seville is the ideal place to end an epic journey such as the Trans Andalucian Challenge. After a final 92.8 km, enjoy a well-deserved glass of sherry and an authentic flamenco tablao whilst reminiscing about the past seven days of incredible riding.

EAT

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Enjoy a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle. Refuel with a dinner included at the accommodation or in a nearby restaurant.

SLEEP

Fontecruz Seises, Sevilla

CYCLE

Arcos de la Frontera to Seville - 92.8 km, 532 m
Day 8 Departures From Seville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departures From Seville

Sadly, it’s time for the tour to end! Plan your onward travel from the last hotel in Seville.

EAT

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel.

8 days tour

Trans Andalusia Challenge

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Itinerary of your trip Trans Andalusia Challenge

Welcome To Andalusia!

Almeria To Laujar De Andarax

Laujar De Andarax To Granada

Granada To Antequera

Antequera To Ronda

Ronda To Arcos De La Frontera

Arcos De La Frontera To Seville

Departures From Seville

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