Self-guided Sporting Tours, Spain
This Sporting Tour through Andalucia is suitable for the avid cyclist, sportive riders and keen road bike riders. Expect to ride 50-100km per day on this point-to-point cycle tour.
Fantastic road cycling in the heart of southern Spain, through beautiful white villages with picturesque and dramatic scenery. Riding on quiet country lanes your week long point-to-point sporting tour takes you on a journey of discovery through the Andalucian countryside by rivers, lakes, cork forests, olive groves, over mountain passes and to many beautiful white villages that are synonymous with Andalucia.
Your week long Sporting Tour takes you through the most scenic Andalucian white villages (“pueblos blancos”), visiting Benoajan, Montejaque, Grazalema, Zahara, Prado Del Rey, Olvera, Setenil de las Bodegas and of course Ronda. Ronda, Setenil & Olvera have recently been voted in the Top 25 most scenic villages in Spain, for me you could also include Zahara & Grazalema in that list as these are 2 of my personal favourites.
If you haven’t got a full week to dedicate to riding the Sporting Tour, we are happy to adapt this tour to suit your schedule. We are also able to extend this trip if you want to add a few extra days to your Sporting Tour
Included
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Emergency On-Call Support Van
Not Included
- Meals
- Travel Insurance
- Health Insurance
Bookable Extras
- Airport Transfers
- Bike Hire
Detailed Route Cards & GPS files
We take pride in our cycling route cards, checking and update them regularly.
Our route cards are your guide, providing much more information than the basic directions. Just as a guide would tell you about the places you pass, our route cards include information on historic villages, places of interest and monuments along the way. If it’s worth making a short detour to a fantastic viewpoint, we point this out too. We even suggest cafés and restaurants where you can stop for lunch.
We can also provide you with GPS files for this tour.
What to bring
Wearing a helmet while cycling in Spain is mandatory, we recommend that you bring your own or we can supply you with a helmet.
It’s important to be comfortable when cycling so we recommend wearing thin layers of clothing. Fast drying and hardwearing synthetic fabrics are ideal as a base layer as these allow your skin to breathe and wick the moisture away from your skin. In my opinion cycling shorts are a must, if you are not comfortable on the saddle you will be less likely to want to ride. For most of the year you will need sunglasses, sun protection cream, aftersun lotion and a cotton scarf or buff to protect the back of the neck or top of the head.
Your luggage transported
We want you to enjoy your self guided cycling tour in Andalucia to the full so, for your comfort, we arrange the transportation of your luggage from one hotel to the next. All we ask is that you leave your suitcases in reception each morning, and a member of the Andalucian Cycling Experience team will ensure that they are waiting for you at your next hotel. All you need to carry with you are drinks, a camera, some cash and sun cream.
Villages on this tour
Zahara
The hill top village of Zahara, where the Tour starts, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful White Villages in the area.
El Torcal
A visit to the El Torcal National Park and the stunning rock formations is a ‘must do’ on this trip. It’s a tough day but well worth it!
Ronda
Ronda is a beautiful mountain top town in Andalucia. Famous for it’s El Tajo bridge over the dramatic deep Gorge and Plaza de Toros (bull ring).
Smurftown
Juzcar aka Smurftown was painted blue in 2011. Getting your picture taken with Papa Smurf has to be the highlight of any cycling holiday!!
Fly to Malaga Airport and transfer to Zahara where you will receive your bikes and Tour information pack.
Zahara is, one of, if not the most picturesque ‘pueblo blanco’ (white village) in this area. It makes a great base to test yourselves in the mountains with numerous awesome climbs which of course are always followed by exhilarating descents.
You return to Zahara for a second night.
Route Options & Ride Distances:
- Option 1 Distance 45km Total Climbing 950m
- Option 2 Distance 50km Total Climbing 1000m
- Option 3 Distance 75km Total Climbing 1750m
Back on the bikes and a trip through the Sierra de Grazalema to the historic city of Ronda. The cycling is simply stunning, quiet roads, fabulous climbs and exhilarating descents, you pass through several white villages before arriving in Ronda, famous for its spectacular gorge, is steeped in history. Ronda also boasts the oldest and biggest bull ring in Spain.
Route Options & Ride Distances:
- Option 1 Distance 60km Total Climbing 1000m
- Option 2 Distance 80km Total Climbing 1700m
- Option 3 Distance 110km Total Climbing 2100m
In total you’ll spend 3 nights in Ronda giving you plenty of opportunity to explore this historic cliff top city, it’s cobbled back streets, numerous tapas bars and excellent restaurants. Must do things in Ronda are a visit to the House of the Moorish Kings from within which you can walk down inside the cliff to the bottom of the gorge. A walk along the Ramparts of Xijara, which the Arabs built to fortify the town; three of the ramparts can still be viewed today. Tour of the Arabic baths and of course the bullring.
Today’s highlight is a ride to Juzcar aka Smurftown and getting your picture taken with Papa Smurf!
Route Options & Ride Distances:
- Option 1 Distance 45km Total Climbing 985m
- Option 2 Distance 70km Total Climbing 1450m
- Option 3 Distance 100km Total Climbing 1950m
Today you’ll explore the Genal valley, passing the Cueva de Gatos the largest subterranean cave system in southern Europe and the Cueva de Piletas with its pre-historic drawings. The terrain is far more rugged and mountainous with plenty of long climbs and fast descents. Alternatively you could take a day out of the saddle for a spot of rest and relaxation. A visit to the Aguas de Ronda for a Spa and Massage would revitalise the legs for the second half of your trip
Route Options & Ride Distances:
- Option 1 Distance 58km Total Climbing 1220m
- Option 2 Distance 77km Total Climbing 1850m
Finally you end your tour with a two night stay in Antequera but not before a breathtaking ride through the Sierra de Nieves. Quite simply some of the best riding and breathtaking scenery in Andalucia.
Ride Distance:
- Distance 80km & Total Climbing 1700m
The last day of your point-to-point sporting tour takes you through the beautiful Ardales Natural Park, an area that is known as the ‘Spanish lake district’, to the stunning El Chorro Gorge and the lakes at Ardales before riding through the El Torcal Natural Park where you see some of the most breathtaking views in the whole of Andalucia
Route Options & Ride Distances:
- Option 1 Distance 40km Total Climbing 950m
- Option 2 Distance 55km Total Climbing 1210m
- Option 3 Distance 95km Total Climbing 2160m
Time to pack your bags before we collect you for your flights home.
Prices start from
- €1095/Person (B&B Basis)
- €130/Person (Optional Airport Transfer)
- €250/Person (Optional Single Occupancy)
- €210/Bike (Optional Road Bike Hire)
- €250/Bike (Optional E-Bike Hire)
- Hotel Upgrade in Ronda available upon request
Our Sporting Tour runs all year round
Contact us for shorter or longer stay. We can customise this trip to suit your schedule
Our Services
We provide a full service holiday to make your cycling holiday as enjoyable, and troublefree as possible
Workshop
Free access to our fully equipped workshop to carry out repairs and maintenance on their bikes. Use of workshop is at clients’ own risks.
On Call Support
Our support van can come to the rescue at any time during your ride. Puncture, breakdown, fatigue, or just tired! Just call us. We will pick you up.
Bike Storage
We provide clients with Secure Bike Storage for the duration of their stay. Bikes can be stored at our facilities at no extra cost giving you peace of mind.
Guided Holidays
Experienced Guides with local knowledge helping you select the best routes for your ability, so that you get the most out of your cycling holiday.
Route Maps
We provide full route maps, plans and directions to help you select the best routes for your ability and ensure you get the most out of your cycling holiday.
Group Discount
Groups of 4 or more can enjoy discounts. Our returning guests get a special loyalty discount as a special thanks for coming back to us. Contact us for details.
Airport Transfer (optional)
Optional airport transfer from Malaga airport, also can arrange transfers from Jerez & Sevilla Airports. Check before booking your flights
Safety
Your safety is important to us so please bring suitable safety wear such as helmets, etc. and we ask you to follow our safety briefing for your own safety.
Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
Travel insurance to include health cover and repatriation to your country of residence is mandatory for all trips
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