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6 days biking on wilderness trails through
the best of southern Spains’ Nature
Reserves from the highest peaks (over
3,000m.) to the Mediterranean & the
Atlantic seaboard. A great cross country
ride with masses of downhill thrown in.
Visit the sights & the dramatic ‘white
villages’ along the way. Designed
for competent novices & recreational
riders.
Trip
profile: 8 day Guided
itinerary – Point to point
format.
Activity: 6
days mountain biking.
Difficulty:
Moderate but fitness helps to
enjoy the experience.
Terrain: Quality
dirt tracks, country roads &
occasional poor condition track.
Riding km.
300km. variable itin means we
can lengthen /shorten this itin.
Location: Sierra
Nevada, Ardales N.P., Sierra
de la Nieves N.P., Sierra Grazalema,
Alcornocales N.P., Las Breñas
N.P. & Trafalgar coastline.
Accom: Granada,
Antequera, Ronda x 2 nights,
Jimena, Vejer Frontera x 2 nights.
Hotel choice:
Hotels range from 2,3,4* depending
on location
Season: All
year except July, August, January
& February.
Airports IN:
Malaga (120mins.), Granada (30mins.)
Airports OUT:
Malaga (150mins.), Jerez (60mins.),
Seville (120mins.)
Price: P.O.A.
Group size:
Max: 15pax. |
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 An
8 day mountain bike journey through five
of Andalucias most dramatic Natural
parks. From the high peaks of Sierra
Nevada we blast down to visit the outstanding
Moorish places of the Alhambra. We stay
in five different locations giving us
a chance to feel the ambiance of different
towns. We take in stunning El Chorro
gorge
and its pine laden hills reaching down
to crystal clear lakes. The romance of
Ronda never fails to enchant and from
here we ride down to the beaches of the
Mediterranean on classic trails through
pine forests & along steep sided
valleys. The classic white hill town
of Grazalema
and its colourful geranium filled balconys
lead us into a Natural Park where Eagles
and Vultures cruising overhead are a
common
sight. From here we ride into Europes
largest Oak forest, a highly protected
nature reserve where few people have
permission
to access its heart - incredible views
and true undisturbed wilderness. Our
last
days riding takes us from the pretty
walled town of Vejer to the pine forests
surrounding
historic Cape Trafalgar.
This
trip is designed for those looking to
enjoy some great riding in true wilderness
areas combined with visiting some of
Andalucias’
most picturesque towns. The riding is
about 75% off road & takes in everything
from riding on fast trails from the highest
peaks to gentle tracks through oak forests
to hard packed sandy tracks down to sea
level. We ride about 40-50km. per day
& we have about 60% use of support
vehicles. Support vehicles get us high
to start the day & will help out in
case of tiredeness or injury. The support
vehicle also carries our buffet picnics
& clients belongings. This tour is
designed for competent bikers however
fit novices will enjoy this trip also.
This trip can also be tailored to challenging
riders by adding more kilometres & some
variations on the trails.
 Day 1 Arrival. Arrival
to either Malaga or Granada airport. Transfer
to hotel. Welcome drinks, tour, dinner.
Choice of 2,3,4* Hotels in Granada or
3* Hotels in Sierra Nevada.
Day 2 Sierra Nevada
National Park - 44km. Breakfast. Transfer
to the statue of the ‘Virgin of
the Snows’ (2,700m.) & warm-up
ride to Borreguiles followed by descent
on a mix of road/off-road to El Purche.
Lunch followed by descent to Cenes de
la Vega (option of single track descent).
Transfer or ride to Alhambra Palaces.
Optional Alhambra visit. Transfer to Antequera
(80km.). Choice of 3* & Parador Hotels.
Day 3 Ardales Natural
Park & Sierra de las Nieves NP.- 25km.
& 23km. Breakfast. Transfer to Abdalajis
valley. Fabulous riding around the lakes
& through pine forests. Picnic lunch
& short transfer (40km.) to El Burgo.
Ride the ‘Secret Valley’ route
past deep forest & mountain streams.
Optional ride over Puerto del Viento to
Ronda. Check-in hotel. Guided tour of
Ronda & its sights (if you have the
energy!). Choice of 2,3,4* Hotels &
Parador.
Day 4 Sierra de la Nieves
Biosphere Reserve – 65km. Breakfast.
Classic mountain biking from 1,700m. peaks
down to sea level. Quality dirt tracks
along steep ravines. Finish ride through
pine & eucalyptus forests. Day ends
at Puerto Banus on the Mediterranean for
a sunset drink on the beach. Return transfer
to Ronda. Night Ronda.
 Day 5 Grazalema Natural
Park – 35km. with optional 25km.
Breakfast. Ride through the valleys of
Grazalema one of Spains most heavily protected
forests. Ride from Montejaque to Benaojan
& Cortes Fra. Optional single track
descents near Jimena. Finish day in Jimena.
Choice of 2,3* Hotels. Option of Almoraima
Hunting Lodge (4* quality).
Day 6 Alcornocales Natural
Park – 44km. The heart of the Oak
forest (Europes largest continuous woodland
area) sees us riding through fabulous
trails with views across to the Cádiz
coastline. Ride the fast ‘Cork collectors’
trail down to the Barbate reservoir. Optional
extra riding to Vejer. Check in hotel.
Guided tour of walled medieval town. Choice
of 2,3* Hotels
Day 7 Las Breñas
Natural Park & Cape Trafalgar –
47km. Our last days ride takes us through
open countryside past an ancient monastery
(visit option) & into the Breñas
forest a 5,000ha. Reserve of umbrella
pines & dunes. Great riding on quality
tracks down to historic Cape Trafalgar.
Visit the headland & ride back to
Vejer on farm tracks. Farewell dinner.
Hotel Vejer.
Day 8 Transfer to airport
& farewells. Transfer to Seville,
Jerez, Malaga airports.
For a more detailed itinerary please
contact
James at discoverAndalucia. |
Mountain
Biking Andalucias’ National Parks