Tour Ronda And The Sierra De Grazalema By Bike

Transport

Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

Others

24 speed high quality rental bike (e-bike available on request - supplement applies) Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps, roadbook and GPS Tracks Emergency hotline 24 speed high quality rental bike is provided, along with a lock, pump, spare inner tube and puncture repair kit. You can bring your own gel seat cover for added comfort. Helmet rental is not included - please bring your own, or can be rented locally at the bike shop. In Spain your are required by law to wear a helmet while cycling. In the case of a puncture the assumption is that you can repair. You will be given a puncture repair kit, to fix the issue.

Accommodation

6 nights in 2-3 star hotels and B&B’s on a twinshare basis with private facilities The accommodation on this trip is a real highlight. The simple but personal hotels have been specially chosen for their character and location. Each of the owners are passionate about their region and usually have special restaurants to sample local specialties.

Meals

6 breakfasts - these are usually continental style consisting of bread, cheeses, meats, yoghurt, juice, tea and coffee

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Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included.

Guide

Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and guidebook per room booked

Others

Travel to and from Ronda Meals not listed as included, drinks Travel insurance - mandatory Helmet - bring your own, or rental is available on request but payable locally (allow EUR 6pp) E-bike hire, supplement applies Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room Entrance fees not listed as included Transfers not listed as included Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage Excess Luggage Handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app / GPX files Hotel taxes if applicable – payable directly to the hotel Items of a personal nature Bike helmet* (request to rent or bring your own), mobile phone holder, wet weather gear, daypack, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets are worn whilst cycling.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Ronda
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Ronda

Make your own way to the hotel in Ronda, a major historical town in Andalucía’s "pueblos blancos".
Day 2 Day 2: Ascend To Setenil De Las Bodegas, Continue To The Pretty Village Of Olvera (37Km/23Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ascend To Setenil De Las Bodegas, Continue To The Pretty Village Of Olvera (37Km/23Mi)

A lovely route for your first day of cycling. You’ll ascend to Setenil de las Bodegas, perched on rocky cliffs overlooking the River Guadalporcun. You then cycle by way of Arriate and Torre Alhaquime to reach the pretty village of Olvera, surrounded by open farmland and vast olive orchards. Ascent: 450m
Day 3 Day 3: Cycle Through Whitewashed Villages To The Hilltop Zahara De La Sierra (49Km/30.5Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cycle Through Whitewashed Villages To The Hilltop Zahara De La Sierra (49Km/30.5Mi)

Today’s route follows narrow tarmac roads through farmland, to reach the town of Algodonales. There’s a lovely contrast of white-washed buildings among a variety of earth tones. Zahara de la Sierra is another magnificently-situated cliff-top village. Ascent: 500m
Day 4 Day 4: Ascend To Grazalema And On To Benaocaz With Its Moorish Town Centre (41Km/25.5Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ascend To Grazalema And On To Benaocaz With Its Moorish Town Centre (41Km/25.5Mi)

Today you do a tough ascent of 470m to reach Grazalema, then cycle onward to Benaocaz, where you come upon ancient sections of a Roman Road. The historical town centre is of Moorish origin, with a church built on the site of a former mosque. Ascent: 500m
Day 5 Day 5: Via Ubrique, Around The Grazalema Mountains To Jimera De Libar, Train To Benaojan (41Km/25.5Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Via Ubrique, Around The Grazalema Mountains To Jimera De Libar, Train To Benaojan (41Km/25.5Mi)

First you descend to the town of Ubrique, the largest of all white villages with many bars, restaurants and shops. You’ll then start to climb along a quiet interior road and cross the largest cork oak reserve of Spain as you cycle around the central massif of the Grazalema mountains. Enjoy magnificent views while you cycle down into the green valley of the river Guadario. You barely have to move your feet for 10km, before you arrive at the train station in Jimera de Líbar. Here you take the train with your bike to Benaojan and 5 minutes later you reach Benaojan and your cosy rural hotel. Ascent: 500m
Day 6 Day 6: Cycle Aross The ’Encinas Borrachas’ Pass To Ronda (26 Or 15Km/16 Or 9Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cycle Aross The ’Encinas Borrachas’ Pass To Ronda (26 Or 15Km/16 Or 9Mi)

This part of the trip takes you back to Ronda by way of the "Encinas Borrachas" pass (1000m), on the road from Gaucín to Ronda. It’s a very scenic route and quiet short, but you’ll have to do 2 ascents of 350m. Your reward is a long descent to Ronda and a grand entrance across the town’s spectacular bridge. If you prefer to skip the long ascents, you can travel with your bike by train to Ronda. Ascents: 800 or 400m
Day 7 Day 7: Trip Concludes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trip Concludes

Your trip concludes this morning after breakfast. We can book extra nights in Ronda if you’d like to spend more time here, please ask for our rates.

7 days tour

Ronda And The Sierra De Grazalema By Bike

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Itinerary of your trip Ronda And The Sierra De Grazalema By Bike

Day 1: Arrive Ronda

Day 2: Ascend To Setenil De Las Bodegas, Continue To The Pretty Village Of Olvera (37Km/23Mi)

Day 3: Cycle Through Whitewashed Villages To The Hilltop Zahara De La Sierra (49Km/30.5Mi)

Day 4: Ascend To Grazalema And On To Benaocaz With Its Moorish Town Centre (41Km/25.5Mi)

Day 5: Via Ubrique, Around The Grazalema Mountains To Jimera De Libar, Train To Benaojan (41Km/25.5Mi)

Day 6: Cycle Aross The ’Encinas Borrachas’ Pass To Ronda (26 Or 15Km/16 Or 9Mi)

Day 7: Trip Concludes

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