Type: Invidual tour
Guidance: GPS
Cycling type: Mountain biking
Difficulty level: 4/5
Luggage xfer: Included
This multi-day tour through Andalusia (Southern Spain) connects the rugged mountain trails of Ronda with the tracks around Mijas, near the coast. Instead of staying in one region, you’ll cross a varied landscape: from quiet forests and gravel roads to technical singletracks overlooking deep gorges and reservoirs. Along the way, you’ll ride through white villages like El Burgo, Ardales, and Mijas, pass the cliffs of El Chorro, and cross two mountain ranges – the Sierra de las Nieves and the Sierra de Mijas. You’ll finish just a stone’s throw from Malaga and the Costa del Sol.
The route can be adjusted in length or difficulty.
You’ll be cycling mostly off-road, with each day offering new surfaces, rhythms, and surroundings. From flowy trails to loose gravel, with the occasional tough climb or fast descent. The tour starts with a loop ride from Ronda, giving you time to get used to the terrain and your bike. It also gives you a chance to explore Ronda – a city with Moorish influences, dramatic gorges, and unforgettable viewpoints.
From the second cycling day, you’ll head further inland toward your next hotel. You’ll ride through diverse landscapes and sleep in a new location each night.
You can ride the route with your own MTB or opt for a fully rented setup. The tour is self-guided, but there are plenty of opportunities along the way for coffee, lunch, or a cool drink in a village square.
This mountain bike tour is available as a 7- or 6-day trip. You will cycle for 5 or 4 days, depending on the option you choose.
Tour info: 7 days, 6 nights, 5 cycling days
Departure: daily, prices are per person
| 2026 | |
| Package price | |
| Price per person, double room incl. breakfast (with 2 travelers) |
€ 675 |
| Single traveler supplement | on request |
| Optional extras | |
| Own standard single room p.p. | on request |
| Half board (breakfast + dinner) | on request |
| Extra nights | |
| Extra night in Ronda standard double room |
€ 55 |
Tour info: 6 days, 5 nights, 4 cycling days
Departure: daily, prices are per person
| 2026 | |
| Package price | |
| Price per person, double room incl. breakfast (with 2 travelers) |
€ 645 |
| Single traveler supplement | on request |
| Optional extras | |
| Own standard single room p.p. | on request |
| Half board (breakfast + dinner) | on request |
| Extra nights | |
| Extra night in Ronda standard double room |
€ 55 |
Prices do not include:
During your cycling holiday, you’ll stay in atmospheric accommodations ranging from cozy inns to charming family-run hotels with two or three stars. You won’t find large chains here, but rather places with a warm, personal ambiance and unique details. Each location has been carefully selected so you can enjoy comfort and hospitality to the fullest. Rooms all include a private bathroom (en suite).
You can expand each day for more information.
Your journey begins in Ronda, a city full of history and character. Stroll through the old town, admire the deep El Tajo gorge, and enjoy a drink on one of the lively squares. This first day is for settling in and soaking up the atmosphere. Tomorrow you’ll start cycling with a loop through the surrounding countryside.
Route: no route – arrival day
A first exploration around Ronda. You climb to 880 meters and soon get views of the Sierra de Grazalema. After a technical section toward the ‘Cueva del Gato’, a scenic ride along the river takes you back. End the day with a drink on the quiet Plaza Ruedo Alameda.
Route: Ronda – Ronda
Today you dive deep into nature. Via gravel roads you climb to the sheep farm of Lifa and descend through the Sierra de las Nieves. After a coffee stop in El Burgo, you continue through quiet landscapes toward Ardales. You’ll end the day in a peaceful white village near the reservoirs.
Route: Ronda – Ardales
This day is all about trails and views. You ride past the reservoir and drop into a short, rocky trail full of flow and technique. After a tough climb comes a long descent to El Chorro, overlooking its famous cliffs. After lunch at your hotel, one last beautiful forest descent awaits. End your day at the hotel at the foot of the gorge.
Route: Ardales – El Chorro
Today is a connecting ride. You follow quiet gravel roads and rural tarmac lanes through the valley toward Málaga. Along the way you’ll pass white villages and citrus groves. In Alhaurín el Grande a comfortable overnight stay awaits at the foot of the Sierra de Mijas.
Route: El Chorro – Alhaurín el Grande
The final day is a tough one, with nearly 1200 meters of climbing through the Sierra de Mijas. You start with a long ascent and then dive into the trails. Steep climbs alternate with fast descents and views of the Mediterranean Sea. The tour ends in the white village of Mijas, where a cool drink awaits.
Route: Alhaurín el Grande – Mijas
After six days on the trails, it’s time to say goodbye to the paths of Andalusia. Enjoy the coastal view one last time from Mijas’ central square—or consider extending your stay at the beach.
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