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the ultimate holiday destination

Many people will agree that Spain is one of the best destinations for holidays, in fact, Spain is the second most visited country in the world . We have it all; nice weather, amazing food, spectacular landscapes, a great tourism infrastructure and a huge historical heritage.  

Food is a big aspect of  Spanish culture,  our guides will make sure you experience this part of Spain to the fullest. During the trips, participants will get to taste the flagships of Spanish cuisine and visit local wineries.

Spain has likely the best climate in Europe. September to June offer perfect riding conditions. The northern regions are best to visit in the Fall or Spring while the south and the Canary Islands offer 320 days of clear skies per year. We don’t recommend the Summer months since they are too hot for biking and usually crowded.

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EPIC MTB Tours Spain is the result of decades of pedaling. The trails we ride are carefully chosen to provide a jaw-dropping Mountain bike experience at every level.

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Visit the most beautiful spots you can access on a mountain bike in Spain. Ride through pristine alpine trails, lush forests, historic towns and heritage sites.

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Your well being and happiness are our priorities. We take care of  every detail to deliver a premium holiday. Our expert local guides are fluent in english.

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Food, history, culture and architecture are key components of the tours. Get immersed in Spanish culture from day one. Live, ride and eat like a Spaniard.

EPIC Mountain Bike Tours in Spain are designed meticulously to keep you thrilled every minute with the smile on from start to end, you can expect friendly and approachable guides, holidays without crowds, rad off bike activities, tips to boost your riding skills and support throughout your trip. The rest has been said: amazing trails, jaw-dropping landscapes, rich history and delicious food.  

The best mountain biking locations in Spain

Mountains up to 3500 meters altitude, the mighty Pyrenees and trails alongside the turquoise Mediterranean. Sounds good right? This, in combination with the rough alpine terrain and lush forest trails makes Spain a great mtb location. Add to that, the typical Spanish laid-back atmosphere and you have found the ideal mtb holiday destination. I mean, what more could you wish for? In this post, I will share with you the top 5 best mountain biking locations in Spain. I’ve also written a post which focuses more on the destinations from a holiday perspective .

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Strange enough Spain is still an undiscovered and unknown mountain bike destination for most mountain bikers. But did you know that Spain has more* trails than the traditional mountain bike havens like France or Italy? It’s also a year-round destination due to the mild winters and alpine summer spots. But where and when to go on your next mtb holiday in Spain?

The best mountain biking locations for your mtb holiday in Spain

I’ll share with you what I believe are the best mountain biking holiday locations in Spain. From the Southern Sierra Nevada near Malaga and Granada all the way down to the Spanish Pyrenees in Catalonia. At each destination you will encounter the best Spanish trails for both cross country and the more adventurous enduro trails.

Spain is one of the biggest countries in Europe. The country has a multitude of mountain ranges, 14.000+ trails* and not to be forgotten: almost 5000 km of coastline. Therefore, finding the best mountain bike area can be quite strenuous. Personally, I believe an ideal mountain bike destination should have more than just trails. Additionally, the scenery is equally important, trails should be varied, the weather sunny and I do appreciate some sightseeing and/or beach time. Also, the mountain bike area should be easily reachable, as you don’t want to spend your precious time traveling.

Without further ado, in random order: the best mountain biking locations in Spain:

• Zona Zero (Aínsa) – Spanish Pyrenees
• The Berguedà / Berga region (covered on my holiday blog)
• Val d’Aran – Spanish Pyrenees
• Girona region (& Costa brava)
• Sierra Nevada & Malaga
• Sierra de Madrid/ Sierra de Guadarrama

Spanish Pyrenees

The Spanish Pyrenees like its French counterpart offer exceptional mountain bike opportunities. The mountain range stretches from the Bay of Biscay in the west, down to the Mediterranean Sea in the east. This horizontal mountain range extends for more than 400 kilometres and acts as a natural border between Spain and France. The Spanish Pyrenees offer incredible mountain bike opportunities. It is therefore no wonder, that two of the five best mountain biking locations in Spain are located in the Spanish Pyrenees.

The weather in the Spanish Pyrenees

Whereas many people associate the Pyrenees with the French side, you actually can’t compare the Spanish Pyrenees with its neighbour. The main reason is the difference in weather conditions. The weather varies significantly across the Pyrenean range. The general rule of thumb is that the west (Basque country) is wet and the eastern part is much dryer. Next to this, the Spanish Pyrenees are considerably warmer than the French side.

For example, the average annual rainfall in Bilbao and San Sebastian (both Basque country) is respectively 1200 and 1500mm. In the middle (Ainsa, Zona Zero) and in the east (Figueres) it’s around 660mm. So if you want to lower the chance of a rainy day I would advise you to plan your trip to the middle or eastern Pyrenees.

Recommended areas

For me, and I guess most of us, a mtb holiday in Spain should contain plenty of dry days, sun and a moderate temperature. So therefore I focus on the middle and eastern part of the Pyrenees. Sure, don’t get me wrong: the Basque area is beautiful, green and has a rough coast with plenty of trails. But the weather can change instantly, it can be cold(er) and the chances to get soaked to the bones is higher, so why take your chances?

1. Zona Zero / Aínsa

Let’s start with the best-known mountain bike destination in Spain: Zona Zero with its base in Aínsa. Aínsa is a small picturesque town at an altitude of 500m and is the perfect base for your next enduro mtb holiday. It has plenty of hotels, campsites, Airbnb’s and the town has the typical tourist outdoor vibe. Everywhere you look you’ll see mountain bikers, hikers and active families looking for their next adventure. Zona Zero is with ease, one of the best mountain biking locations in Spain.

Mountain biking in Zona Zero

What makes Zona Zero so special? Well, it’s the fact that it’s one of the few places in Spain with a dozen well marked enduro routes leaving directly from the village. Shuttles can bring you to the higher located trailheads, starting at around 2000m. Combine this with the awesome scenery of the lower and higher Pyrenees and you have a formula for success.

For more information: visit the zona zero website .

2. Val d’Aran

Despite the somewhat secluded location of Val d’Aran – and the time needed to reach it – I still want to include this hidden gem in my list of best mountain biking locations in Spain. Maybe the “hidden” is already a bit outdated as this enduro mountain bike spot has appeared on the radar of an increasing amount of magazines.

The area Val d’Aran is well-known within the skiing scene. However, in the last few years it’s also making a name in the mountain bike scene. The 2 main hubs are the towns of Vielha and Baqueira, which are situated at around 1000m altitude. And as to be expected from an established skiing area, the towns host plenty of bars, restaurants and your local bike shop. But back to mountain biking…

Mountain biking in Val d’Aran

The main reason to visit this area are the views and the feeling you’re in a hidden valley. As around 30% of the Val d’Aran is above 2000m altitude. Adding to this, it’s surrounded by the highest peaks of the Pyrenees providing amazing panoramic views. The highest peak of the Pyrenees, the Aneto (3404m), is just around the corner and is the third highest mountain of Spain. As mentioned, the region is actively expanding their reputation and adding new trails each year as they started their own trail association: AranBikeParks

The signature trail is the Entecada trail , running for almost 7km with a vertical drop of more than 1100 meters! If you start from Vielha you can paddle up, but a shuttle would be recommended. Even with the shuttle you still need to paddle for about 500m vertical meters, making the descent even more deserved. It’s a classic alpine route. The descent starts at a narrow trail running through a grass field with stunning panoramic views. Soon enough it becomes more technical with rocky sections and some exposure. The final part is more flowy and runs through the forest, this trail has all the ingredients you could wish for.

The two main areas are called “Val d’Aran Mountain Bike Park” and “Enduromies”. These two areas can be visited/connected in a single day.

3. Girona region & Costa Brava

My take on the Girona region is that it will grow into a known mountain bike destination in the upcoming years. While still unknown to the masses, this province hosts without a doubt one of the most diverse mountain bike areas in Spain and Europe. Here you can combine the high Pyrenees, medium size mountain ranges and Mediterranean trails all within a week’s holiday. Fancying an alternating day between climbing and descending: there are multiple possibilities for 300m ascents and descents. Want to have long descents of 800+ meters? No problem, the Pyrenees are around the corner.

Mountain biking in the Girona region & Costa Brava

Around the city of Girona you will find enough trails to keep you busy for a few weeks. This is mostly thanks to the Les Gavarres at the doorstep of the city. Furthermore, to the east you will find the Cap de Creus peninsula , a protected natural reserve with jaw dropping views. In the north and within just an hour from Girona, the Pyrenees start. The lower Pyrenees is where you find the European Enduro World Series stages of Les Salines. Just a bit further down the road, the rougher alpine feeling starts.

The weather in the Girona region & Costa Brava

It won’t come as a surprise that in the Girona region you can find a huge variety of different surfaces and conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions you can always find perfect trails. The Girona region is ridable all year round, winters are mild with around 12 degrees. What makes this region so appealing is that during summertime you can escape the heat by staying in the Pyrenees. The ideal season runs from early March to end of June and September to end of November. The attractive climate adds to Girona’s appeal as one of the best mountain biking locations in Spain.

Girona beyond the trails

You won’t be disappointed by the cultural and dining options around Girona either. For instance, the inner city has a beautiful medieval old town with plenty of small cobbled alleys and picturesque squares all packed with restaurants and bars. The old cathedral even appeared in a few episodes of Game of Thrones. To explore it’s beauty you can check out the Girona street Instagram account . In addition, the Mediterranean Sea is just 30 minutes away. Also, if you feel like going on a big city tour: Barcelona is just 40 minutes away by train

In conclusion, the power of Girona is found in the abundance of options in the area. From the city centre you ride into Les Gavarres filled with off the beaten path trails. For some variety you can also take a trip to the Pyrenees or head down to explore the beautiful coastline. With Girona as your base, there is no doubt you will have an awesome time mountain biking in Spain. But the best thing about Girona is that it is not just about amazing trails. You can also enjoy a day relaxing on the beach, sightseeing and not unimportant: get a taste of the Spanish lifestyle with a nice cold caña (small glass of beer) and some tapas. Add a large selection of accommodations to the mix and it is clear why Girona is an excellent choice for your next mtb holiday in Spain.

For more information on Girona, check out our blog on what to do in Girona .

4. Sierra Nevada & Malaga

Close to the Mediterranean and a perfect winter destination; this South Spanish mountain bike destination packs it all. Located around the highest mountain peak of the Iberian Peninsula – the Mulhacén at 3.482m – the Sierra Nevada provides all kind of trails, from beginner to expert. Nature varies depending on the altitude you are at, from lushly forests to alpine wastelands. In winter time you will be biking more near Malaga and the lower sections of the Sierra Nevada. Obviously, because of its location, the “greenness” of the surroundings is way less than of e.g. the Girona and Pyrenees area. Nevertheless, this region deserves to be in the list of the top 5 best mountain biking locations in Spain.

The weather in the Sierra Nevada & Malaga area

The region with its mild winters and warm summers is a beloved destination for sun lovers. However, for your mountain bike adventure I would advise the lower areas around Sierra Nevada between November till the end of April. The season for the higher Sierra Nevada routes run between May till the end of October. This area is a bit less accessible as you will need your own transport or uplift shuttle assistance.

Although these are the recommended seasons, if you ask me arriving back into the oven after a day of riding does not sound appealing. As most mountain bike bases are located on a lower altitude, it is not uncommon for these areas to reach temperatures of 35°C or more around the summer. So in my opinion the south of Spain is best suited for biking in December, January and February. However, if you want to explore the (higher) trials around Sierra Nevada it is best to stick to the recommended seasons. As this is also a famous skiing destination with plenty of snowfall and icy temperatures during winter.

It will be somewhat difficult to plan your own trip as there is little information available on trailforks and wikiloc. So, to make most out of your winter trip you will need to contact a local mountain bike agency.

Perfect mix of mountain biking and sightseeing

It’s also a culturally interesting destination as it has influence from the Moors and Berbers, which led to the beautiful Alhambra and the small picturesque villages located in Las Alpujarras. When visiting the area, you will most likely fly into Malaga. This famous tourist destination is nice to visit for a day, as there is plenty to do here. Visit the amphitheatre, relax in a beach club or even go for a relaxing bike ride along the boulevard. To experience a more authentic Spanish vibe, head over to the cultural city of Granada. The historical old centre and the Alhambra make Granada worth a visit. Especially outside of high season, this is an incredible place to discover the true Andalusian vibe and hospitality. The combination of great trails with plenty to do in the area makes this region a great choice for you mountain biking holiday in Spain.

5. Sierra de Madrid / Sierra de Guadarrama

Huh, is there a major mountain bike area near Madrid? Yes, it’s one of those locations only known by locals and it’s one of the better semi year round mountain bike destinations in Europe. Sierra de Madrid consists of various connected mountain ranges, among it is the Sierra de Guadarrama. Ideally located, at less then an hour drive from Madrid.

Mountain biking Sierra de Madrid/ Sierra de Guadarrama

The Sierra de Madrid consists of various valleys and mountain peaks that are quite far apart from each other, creating a great variety of terrain and trails. Moreover, it’s packed with scarcely used trails where you will feel as if you have the entire national park to yourself .If you don’t feel like paddling and want to avoid an uplift shuttle, there is even a special train you can take. From the little town of Cercedilla you can ride through with the panoramic nature train to Puerto de Navacerrada ski station, located at around 1900m and taking about 40 minutes. You can also combine the natural unshaped trails with a day in the nearby Pinilla Bikepark , which is located within 30 minutes to an hour drive, depending on where you stay.

The weather in Sierra de Madrid/ Sierra de Guadarrama

During the scorching summer it’s a perfect escape from the heat in in Madrid as the mountain bases are located around 1000m and most peaks above 2200 meters (highest: the Peñalara at 2428m). Some of the areas are designated as a national park, providing a home for deer, wildcats, boars, wolves, eagles and vultures. So safe to say it’s a beautiful spot for your mountain bike holiday in Spain. In spring and fall, the weather is most agreeable as the temperatures range from 10 to 20 °C with an average of 8 days of rain each month.

During winter I wouldn’t recommend going here as it can be very cold and there will be snow in the mountains. So only the lower trails will be available. Summertime could be an option, if you like warm weather and the occasional heat wave. On average temperatures are around 20 to 25 °C in the mountains and 28 °C at the mountain base.

Don’t miss out on the cultural hotspots in the area

If you have the time and are in need of a rest day, then I would advice you to visit one of the cultural hotspots in the area: The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the old city of Segovia . San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a historical residence of the King of Spain and a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Segovian has a scenic 11 th century fortress and an ancient 1 st century Roman aqueduct.

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I’ve done extensive research to find the best locations and mountain bike holidays in Spain. As part of our journey we setup partnerships with local mountain bike companies in various regions. Obviously, we will recommend you to book with us for Northern Spain mountain bike trips. However, we fully realize that Spain is big, very big, and that you want to explore other parts of Spain as well. For this reason we offer our professional insights of where to book in other parts of Spain, for free!

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The Pyrenees and Beyond

For thou­sands of years, Span­ish farm­ers moved their live­stock from val­ley farms to graze in the high Pyre­nees Moun­tains for the sum­mer months. This move­ment cre­at­ed hun­dreds of incred­i­ble live­stock trails, now redis­cov­ered and uplift­ed by local moun­tain bik­ers in search of adven­ture. This unique his­to­ry of Spain has helped cre­ate a vibrant moun­tain bike scene you need to experience.

The trails criss­cross over mil­lion-year-old sea beds, across wine-rich regions, through aban­doned mid­dle-age vil­lages and along rocky foothills, before meet­ing the rugged Pyre­nees moun­tains — the nat­ur­al bor­der between Spain and France. The ter­rain offers up the per­fect ingre­di­ents for an awe-inspir­ing moun­tain bike trip. Heli-drops, shut­tle runs and tech­ni­cal sin­gle­track rid­ing in the heart of the Pyre­nees is topped off with mouth-water­ing Span­ish cui­sine (‘tapas’ includ­ed), local wine pair­ings and fas­ci­nat­ing, rich cul­tur­al expe­ri­ences. Descend 2,500 ver­ti­cal meters in one day,  ped­al by 1,000-year-old cas­tles and take count­less pho­tographs — the mem­o­ries you’ll cre­ate on this ride will not be forgotten.

Is This Ride For You?

You are a skilled moun­tain bik­er who loves a good chal­lenge, long descents and a fair amount of ped­alling to keep you in shape! You’re fine break­ing a sweat if it means incred­i­ble views and get­ting off-the-beat­en-track where the chances of see­ing anoth­er moun­tain bik­er are slim. You thrive off epic descents with the help of a shut­tle van or your own two legs. You’re com­fort­able rid­ing rocky ter­rain, includ­ing rock slabs, loose rocks, grip­py rock, slip­pery rocks — rock on! You’re com­fort­able rid­ing for up to 6 hours a day, for mul­ti­ple days. You have a sol­id, well-main­tained do-it-all trail bike (with rough­ly 130–160mm of trav­el, drop­per post and beefy tires. Lim­it­ed rentals are also avail­able). You love eat­ing like roy­al­ty, try­ing new foods and learn­ing about the local cul­ture and his­to­ry of the des­ti­na­tion you’re visiting.

We’ll pick you up from our part­ner hotel in down­town Barcelona at 11:00 am or from the Barcelona air­port (BCN) at 12:00 pm.

Enjoy a 3‑hour scenic dri­ve from the bustling beach-side city of Barcelona to the small, his­toric town of Aín­sa, on the edge of the Pyre­nees moun­tains. We’ll pro­vide snacks and lunch for the road trip.

The small vil­lage of Aín­sa was the cap­i­tal of the old King­dom of Sobrarbe and was lat­er incor­po­rat­ed into the King­dom of Aragon in the 11th cen­tu­ry. The now mod­ern and vibrant tourist town con­sti­tutes a mag­nif­i­cent exam­ple of medieval archi­tec­ture. The his­toric quar­ter was declared a His­toric-Artis­tic Site in Spain and you will under­stand why when you’re dropped off in the beau­ti­ful town square. The hous­es are har­mo­nious­ly packed togeth­er with the back­drop of bell tow­er, cas­tle and church. The walls that sur­round­ed the town cen­turies ago remain almost intact today and the streets are filled with mon­u­ments that will trans­port you back to the Mid­dle Ages.

Upon arriv­ing in Aín­sa, you’ll meet your guides, review the week’s itin­er­ary, build your bikes and enjoy your first Span­ish din­ner together.

There will be an option to go for a quick ride close to town to get your legs spin­ning and warmed-up for the incred­i­ble week ahead!

We’ll enjoy din­ner as a group tonight as a warm wel­come, start to the trip meal. Get to know your fel­low trav­el­ers, and rev­el in the cama­raderie of the group. 

Rise and shine!

Enjoy break­fast at the hotel, take an ear­ly morn­ing stroll through the his­toric medieval town of Aín­sa and then suit up to ride!

The vil­lage of Aín­sa dates back to the 11th Cen­tu­ry, and the trails that sur­round it are old trad­ing routes, care­ful­ly brought back to life by the local moun­tain bike community.

In 2015 and 2018, Aín­sa host­ed the Enduro World Series and you’re about to find out why — it’s home to incred­i­ble moun­tain bike trails and ter­rain. From forest­ed sin­gle­track to rocky descents, you’ll get a lit­tle taste of the diverse ecosys­tems in the area. From the ‘bad­lands’ north of town to the rolling rocky hills south of town, you’re sure to fin­ish this day with a smile on your face. 

We’ll head back to the hotel and you can get out for an amaz­ing intro­duc­tion to Span­ish cui­sine. Bring your appetite!

After break­fast at the hotel, we’ll pack up and head out to Biel­sa — a small town close to the French bor­der, and the gate­way to the beau­ti­ful Pyre­nees mountains. 

Our team in Spain is part of the group who builds and main­tains the trails in this area. You’ll get to expe­ri­ence big moun­tain views and sin­gle­track straight of a dream at the door of the Orde­sa Nation­al Park. Today is about the adren­a­line of the descent — with a lit­tle climb­ing (around 100 meters), you’ll be in store for about 2,500 meters of descent! 

After a great day of rid­ing, we’ll head back to the hotel and get ready for din­ner in Bielsa. 

Rise and Shine!

Today we cross over the bor­der and enter France for some amaz­ing enduro-style trails in the lush green forests. The immac­u­late dirt here will have you almost as excit­ed as the first time you got on a bike. Make sure to real­ly breathe in the fresh air in this pris­tine area of the country!

We’ll be rid­ing in the Fabi­an Bike Cen­ter and the Ens trail sys­tem for some fast and flowy trails, with a mix­ing in of fun tech­ni­cal trails as well. These forest­ed sin­gle­track rid­ing areas will leave you rem­i­nisc­ing as we head back to our hotel in Bielsa. 

Tonight we’ll all go out and enjoy din­ner as a group. Sto­ries about the rid­ing and cold bev­er­ages are sure to flow! 

We’ll enjoy break­fast at the hotel in Biel­sa and then head to the small moun­tain town of Louden­vielle (less than a 1‑hour dri­ve), for some sweet down­hill action. 

Since 2021, Louden­vielle has been host to a round of the Enduro World Series, which means you’ll be rid­ing in the foot­steps (or tire marks) of some of the great­est rid­ers in the world. From the moun­tain sum­mer pas­tures to unspoiled hazel­nut and fir forests Louden­vielle has estab­lished itself as a mec­ca in the moun­tain bike world. From the trails to the set­ting (lakes and moun­tain peaks sur­round­ing you), this is a play­ground for all rid­ing styles. 

After a full day of rid­ing, we’ll dri­ve back to our hotel in Biel­sa. Tonight is our last night in Biel­sa. Make sure to get out and sam­ple some more of the local cuisine! 

Rest up, the adven­ture con­tin­ues tomorrow. 

Wake up and enjoy break­fast at our Biel­sa hotel before pack­ing up and head­ing south to our next des­ti­na­tion — Tremp. Along the way we’ll stop in the lit­tle town of La Pobla de Segur (The Town of Secu­ri­ty). Orig­i­nal­ly set­tled north of where the town is present­ly, La Pobla de Segur was moved to its cur­rent loca­tion in the mid 13th century. 

Get ready for some long descents, a con­stant­ly chang­ing land­scape from pine and moss forests to more cob­bled and rocky out­crop­pings. Just like the land­scape, there is a good vari­ety in the trails as well — from flowy and fast to tech­ni­cal and spicy. 

After we fin­ish rid­ing, we’ll con­tin­ue on to Tremp, where we will spend our last two nights in Spain. Our hotel is a his­toric one, with it being orig­i­nal­ly start­ed as a small inn by the fam­i­ly’s great grandfather. 

Today, you’ll awake to amaz­ing views of tow­er­ing moun­tains and alpine lakes. After a hearty break­fast, we’ll get out and hit the trails. 

We will enjoy some won­der­ful trails in the area — the ones with the most flow, and the most tech­ni­cal ones if we still have the strength. This will be our last good day of rid­ing, so make sure to get the goods! 

After the full day of rid­ing, we’ll head back to our hotel, enjoy a final din­ner togeth­er, share sto­ries and say “Salud” to an amaz­ing adventure!

After break­fast, we offer a com­pli­men­ta­ry shut­tle back to Barcelona at 8:00 am. We will drop Rid­ers off at the Barcelona air­port (BCN) by 1:00 pm or pro­vide a drop-off to our part­ner hotel in Barcelona in the late afternoon.

The fol­low­ing data rep­re­sents a typ­i­cal itin­er­ary, but adven­ture trav­el can be unpre­dictable and our Guides may need to make last-minute changes to ensure your enjoy­ment. Inclement weath­er, road clo­sures, changes to the itin­er­ary to accom­mo­date requests, and oth­er issues may affect the itin­er­ary. The ride data rep­re­sents an ‘aver­age’ itin­er­ary, and may dif­fer when you actu­al­ly show up to ride. Our guides make every effort to stick to the itin­er­ary as post­ed, but your safe­ty is our #1 priority. 

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Black diamond.

The Black Diamond Rides are  suitable for riders looking for that edge. Maybe it’s the edge of a drop, the edge of a cliff, or singletrack requiring focus and fast reactions developed from extensive experience riding “the edge”. You will find yourself on steep trails of varied surfaces. In the Pacific North West that could be slick roots and loam, in Nepal you will find exposed granite in the Mustang Valley and in Guatemala it maybe narrow stairways through cliffside villages. While airtime is rarely required, the ability to find the backside or clean a tabletop should be comfortable or in a state of progress. Obstacles on Black rides are likely to be outside the range of your bikes ability to cover your goofs with its awesome suspension and grip.

Blue Square

In general, Blue trails are narrower than green trails, encounter unavoidable obstacles such as roots, rocks, and drops that are up to 8-inches tall. You will want to have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of mountain biking including body positions, powerful braking, cornering, riding on varied terrain, steep sections and experience riding trails that requires line choice. Airtime is not mandatory, but you will find yourself on trails with alternate lines giving you the option.

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A Double Black ride is for those that already know they are looking for a Double Black. It’s going to be very hard and require advanced bike handling skills. You will find yourself on trails with sections most non-riders would look at and say, “that’s totally nuts!”. You will know how to look at a line and contemplate where it will work and where it won’t. Drops of a couple feet should be comfortable and getting your bike off the ground should feel predictable and fun.

Green Circle

Typically, green Rides are safe for beginners. Green Rides may have both avoidable and unavoidable obstacles. Trails are generally low grade, wide, consistent surface texture and have minimal features. You are likely to come across unavoidable obstacles 2-inches or shorter, which is small enough for mountain bike tires to simply roll over. More challenging than tarmac, but in general, a wonderful Ride for those riders new to mountain biking or looking for a casual experience.

Fitness Levels

A Black Fitness ride will test you. Aside from needing to be able to manage up to 6 hours on the bike, day after day, including distance up to 50km/30miles and elevation gains up to 1750m/5000feet of climbing, you will be adding extra challenges along the route like periods of hike-a-bike and the extra effort required by the whole body to safely dance with your bike over technical terrain. Generally, riders who are up for a Black Fitness ride, likely spend time on the bike a couple times each week.

Blue should be considered a good deal more effort than our Green Rides.  You should be able to handle 3 to 5 hours in the saddle covering up to 45km/30miles and be able to pull off a big day of 1000m/3000feet of elevation gain. Managing fuel is important as well.  You should have a good understanding how your body responds to multiple days on the bike. We will help with positive coaching, a manageable pace and plenty of trailside snacks.

A Double Black will be for those with the strength and endurance to get to the top of anything they want and understand the term “turning the screw”. Distance could be quite high on some routes and elevation gain numbers could hit 2000m/6000 feet+ in a day. You are likely riding multiple days a week during the dry periods and have a trainer or belong to a gym for the rest of the year.

You should be ready to spend 2-4 hours per day on the bike. Mileage may be up to 30km/20 miles and elevation gain will be under 500m/1500feet. On e-MTB tours, numbers will be higher, however the approximate effort would be considered similar to a standard Green Circle ride. If you get on your bike once a week, you will be just fine. However, when preparing for a Ride, you will benefit from more rides and time in the saddle.

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Ride Southern Spain

 Mountain Biking Holidays in Lanjarón, Sierra Nevada 

 open september-june , we are in the centre of a huge trail network, in the heart of the alpujarras.

 Enduro/Downhill holidays  - Open September to June - Catering for solo riders to groups of 21

RSS offers group mountain biking holidays in the stunning Alpujarras mountain range on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. We provide packages that include accommodation, transfers from Málaga airport, 99% uplift shuttled riding and bike rental options.

RSS is for the keen riders out there - our trips fit in roughly 3000m to 5000m of descent per day over multiple descents, shuttling from 9.30am to 4.30pm. We ride 6 days a week, rather than most companies 5 days. Training weeks and local race weeks are also available. Non-riders are also welcome to come and stay at RSS with a discounted rate - there are plenty of other activities in the area around Lanjarón.

An added bonus for trips booked in the winter is that we are only 1 hour from the Sierra Nevada ski resort which is based up at 2000m, meaning you can ski in the morning and ride to the beach in the afternoon - no compromise needed!

We offer a 7 day package, starting on Saturdays, however if you would like a shorter duation trip or slightly more tailored, drop us a message and we can see what we can do. 

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£775 pp

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Basque Coast Mountain Bike Holiday | Spain

Basque coast mountain bike holiday | spain, north shore mountain biking – basque style.

Our Basque Coast mountain bike holiday in Spain is based near San Sebastian on the northern coast of Spain offers incredible mountain biking above perfect surf beaches. We specialise in uplifted, enduro style mountain biking with dedicated van shuttles and expert guiding. If you like amazing mountain biking and great food in a stunning, unspoilt coastal town then this is the mountain bike holiday for you.

“Best holiday I have ever had. The whole experience was absolutely superb. Great accommodation. Incredible riding. Friendly guides. Perfect location” Mario (Spain)

Culture, Amazing Trails and Shuttles All Day Long

The Basque Coast mountain bike holiday was our original trip and we have been improving it for the last 12 years. Put simply this part of Spain has everything we need with the Pyrenees, the Basque culture, and Spain’s stunning coastline. The mountain biking is very varied, from big mountain trails in the Pyrenees to stunning singletrack along the Spanish coast, each day we will choose something special to suit you.

PHOTOS | BASQUE ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE HOLIDAY

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• 7 nights May, June, July, September 6 days guiding 12,000m descending, 3,000m climbing Breakfast + Dinners with wine Single room €300

DETAILS | BASQUE ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE HOLIDAY

What’s included.

• 7 Nights High Quality Accomodation
• Breakfasts + Dinner With Wine
• 6 Days Guiding
• Transfers from San Sebastian or Biarritz Airport
• Small Groups
• Local, Experienced Guides
• Full Van Support and Unlimited Shuttles
• Up to 12,000m of descending
• Around 3,000m of climbing

 “One of the best experiences of my life” Karl (UK)

What is the Biking Like on the Basque Coast?

Having groups with similar levels is key to our mountain bike holidays and something we spend a lot of time sorting before you arrive.

Each week we aim to run two groups with a guide, driver, van and trailer each to allow people to choose the group which best suits their level.

Ride With Groups At Your Level

We rate our holidays for fitness and skill levels and, to find out more about how we do this and an overview of the grades we use, check out our mountain bike holiday skills and fitness guide .

Skill Level  

The terrain on our Basque Coast mountain bike holiday is very varied and we can offer mountain bike holidays for all levels from good intermediate riders to expert .

Fitness  

To enjoy our mountain bike holiday on the Basque Coast you will need a moderate to good level of fitness.

LOGISTICS | BASQUE ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE HOLIDAY

Most people arrive to Bilbao Airport, however Biarritz is also good. If you are flying via Madrid or Barcelona you might be able to arrive to Hondarribia Airport for the shortest transfer. If you are coming by car then the ferry to Bilbao or Santander is a good option from the UK. Additionally you can contact us for the most up to date advice. From Paris you can take the TGV direct to Hendaye.  

Departures are very flexible. We can usually get you to San Sebastian in time to get a flight around 10:30am. Midday makes it a lot more relaxing for you though.

Accommodation

Doneztebe is around 30 minutes from San Sebastian and the Basque Coast beaches, and is a traditional Basque town. Your accommodation will offer traditional dinners every night, with amazing local food and the perfect hosts. All accommodation has Wifi, secure bike storage and clothes washing facilities.

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The Basque Coast mountain bike holiday is based in Doneztebe, a beautiful traditional Basque village around 30 minutes inland from Hondarribia. Doneztebe is surrounded by mountains and of course fantastic mountain biking! Evening meals are included with this package and the quality, and quantity, of the meals are perfect for hungry mountain bikers. This accomodation suits groups, happy with their own social life and not looking to go out eating and drinking at nights.

TRIP DATES | BASQUE ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE HOLIDAY

This trip will run in May, June, July and September. For a detailed schedule please check out our calendar.

Basque MTB is located just outside San Sebastian, in Spain , a perfect location to offer great holidays for those who, for some strange reason, don’t want to throw themselves down mountains all day! While your loved ones risk life and limb mountain biking, you can choose lots of alternative holiday activities, from relaxing on the beach, shopping and being pampered with spa treatments to alternative thrills such as surfing. If you would like to, you can surf in Spain in the morning, have a guided tour of a local vineyard in the afternoon, and then dine in France in the evening.

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We had high hopes for our trip and it was even better than expected. The town, the house, the guides, the trails were all awesome. It was great getting to know the other riders and going out for dinner with them in Hondarribia each night. The riding was perfect for our level - challenging but doable. It was fun to ride trails that were quite different to what we ride here in NZ. We rented bikes and were very happy with them. We will return, and recommend Basque MTB to all our friends!

I was afraid the rides would be too easy - they were actually a good challenge. This, paired with 5 full days of riding really increased my skills/ability a big notch. I'm a better rider as I could go over some blockages I had. Really nice!

The most astonishing scenarios, exciting trails and excellent food....doesn't get any better than this.

A heady mixture of fantastic riding, incredible scenery and food, wine and beer to knock your socks off - I'll be back!

Excellent biking in beautiful scenery! All in all, it was much better than I was hoping it to be.

Here are some of the questions we are regularly asked about our mountain bike holidays. If you have any questions we are delighted to answer them, just get in touch.  

We don’t have set itineraries for our holidays. We have dozens of trails to choose from and we match each day to suit the mountain bikers we have. The only thing common to all our holidays is that we ride 6 days a week and run transfers to San Sebastian and Biarritz on the Saturdays.

Yes, we can offer shorter breaks. We don´t guide on Wednesday and Saturday but we can offer shorter trips and based around that. If you arrive on a day when we are guiding you might have to have a drink in San Sebastian and wait until we are able to pick you up though!

During our mountain bike holidays we tend to keep the groups small. The average size of our group is 6 people. If you can come in a group of 6 people or more and want your own guide then we can do that. We typically have 10-14 people a week, supported by two dedicated guides, two drivers who can also guide and two vans with dedicated bike trailers.

During the booking process we guide people towards a week where the other guests are at a similar level. Obviously this isn’t totally accurate so we run our holidays with two guides so we can offer a harder and an easier group each day.

Yes, this part of Spain is perfect for non-biking partners, check out our holiday pages for more information.

The weather on the Basque coast is generally amazing, however the price for having mountains right on the coast is that we get some rain. Generally if the rain comes from the north it all falls on the coast and we can drive a short distance south into Spain and enjoy sunny and dry conditions. If the rain comes from the south then usually the Basque coast remains dry while the rest of Spain gets wet. It is very uncommon for the weather to be bad in all the areas we can choose to ride in, however if that does happen then we take some comfort in the fact that it generally means most of Spain, France and northern Italy are affected!

Temperatures remain moderate through the whole season, averaging around 25°C in the hottest months of July and August. Occasionally we will get higher temperatures of around 30°C-35°C for a day or two in August but it never lasts and we can ride high up or next to the coast to escape the heat. In August the Basque Country is full of holiday makers from France and Spain due to it’s great climate.

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WHY THE BASQUE COAST MOUNTAIN BIKE HOLIDAY IN SPAIN?

Our Basque Coast mountain bike holiday is a fun trip. It is less intense than the High Pyrenees or Backcountry Pyrenees holidays, largely because the trails are more flowing and we are based in one place all week. Each day we use unlimited shuttles to ride the best singletrack, with lots of hand built trails mixed in with fun natural singletrack. There is some climbing but around 70% of the riding is downhill. If you like the idea of riding amazing trails and ending up back in a fun seaside town to go out and eat and have a few drinks then this is the trip for you!

Amazing riding variety. The trail building on the Basque Coast is amazing, with lots of hand built trails, with berms and jumps. In addition there is a lot of natural riding from big mountain tops to coastal singletrack. The trails on the Basque Coast can be steep and technical, if your group is up for it.

On the Basque Coast we have smaller mountains, however we don´t limit the number of shuttles we do. You can ride up in the van and down on the bike as often as you want.

Environment

Beers with friends on the beach after riding in the deep, ancient forests or high on remote mountains. The Basque culture is famous over the whole world with good reason and for people who want to explore, nearby San Sebatian or Hondarribia offers great nightlife and fantastic food.

The Basque Coast offers great, loamy trails peppered with roots and rocks to keep everything interesting. The deep, ancient forests are one of our favourite places to ride anywhere.

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Camino Primitivo

Guided mountain bike holiday, prices from.

We offer this holiday with an e-MTB only departure as well as trips on regular mountain bikes. Boost your riding off the beaten track! Our e-MTB only departures offer experienced riders the chance to enjoy a phenomenal e-mountain biking adventure with Skedaddle. Hire one of our quality e-mountain bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. 

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• Pre-trip cider pouring in the old town of Oviedo
• The sinuous singletrack switchback descent to Las Grandas
• Remote, wild routes across high mountains passes
• Descending out of the rugged Cordillera to the fabulous Roman city of Lugo
• Tasting Galician-style Octopus washed down with a crisp Albarino white
• Hearing the eerie wail of bagpipes on arrival into the cathedral square in Santiago

Sensational Sierra Nevada

• Remote technical riding on seldom visited paths
• Impressive views of the Sierra Nevada’s highest peaks
• Testing climbs and descents on natural terrain
• Re-fuelling on tasty local cuisine
• Endless free-flowing trails through a bikers paradise
• The beautiful white villages of Moorish origen in the dramatic Poquiera Valley

Pyrenees All Mountain Traverse

We offer this holiday with an e-MTB only departure as well as regular trips where you can choose a normal bike or a pedal assist e-MTB hire. Boost your riding off the beaten track! Our e-MTB only departures offer experienced riders the chance to enjoy a phenomenal e-mountain biking adventure with Skedaddle.

Hire one of our quality e-mountain bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. You may choose to hire an e-MTB on a regular tour date for this holiday but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.

• Oh, just sweet, sweet singletrack everywhere
• The full traverse of the stunning Tena valley
• Riding ancient singletrack steeped with history and heritage
• Exploring the untouched Spanish Pyrenees
• Enjoying tasty local cuisine with a glass of Somantano Red
• Taking on el Classico from San Andreas hermitage

Self-Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

Book your summer cycling escape before 30 April and save £70 or get half-price bike hire, including full-suspension and e-mountain bikes, where available. Applies to departures until 31 August 2024.

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Book your summer cycling escape before 30 April and save £70 or get half-price bike hire, including full-suspension and e-mountain bikes, where available. Applies to departures until 31 August 2024. Apply the promo code SKEDADDLE24 when you book.

Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

2024 02 Apr – 30 Sep

Season 1 – £1385 02 – 22 Apr and 03 – 31 May

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Book your summer cycling escape before 30 April and save £75 or get half-price bike hire, including full-suspension and e-mountain bikes, where available. Applies to departures until 31 August 2024.

Book your summer cycling escape before 30 April and save £75 or get half-price bike hire, including full-suspension and e-mountain bikes, where available. Applies to departures until 31 August 2024. Apply the promo code SKEDADDLE24 when you book.

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Season 1 – £1545 11 – 22 Apr and 01 Oct – 30 Nov

Season 2 – £1695 23 Apr – 30 Jun and 01 – 30 Sep

• Exploring the historical town of Ronda
• Riding the slick Guadiaro single-track
• The incredible descent through the Alcornocales to the white hilltop town of Jimena
• Spending a night in the beautiful setting of a 13th century Moorish castle.
• Riding the shores of the Straits of Gibraltar past secluded coves and ancient watchtowers
• Tapas bar hopping in the fun-filled town of Tarifa

This holiday is great fun on a regular mountain bike or an e-mountain bike and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us! If you’re an experienced rider, you can choose one of our quality e-mountain hire bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. Select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us. Bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders with a regular mountain bike. 

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• Incredible descent through the Alcornocales to the white hilltop of Jimena
• Spending a night in the beautiful setting of a 13th century Moorish castle
• Tapas bar hopping in the fun filled town of Tarifa

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Spain is the second most toured country in the world. This country is known for miles of beautiful Mediterranean coastline ranging from the rocky Costa Brava to the white sand of Costa Blanca.

Cycling is an uncomplicated, convenient way to tour Spain’s unique history, with countless monuments, ruins, castles and cathedrals. Spain boasts the second most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.

Find a diverse landscape with miles of dedicated bike paths and minimal traffic. Cycling conditions are optimal for bike touring, with warm, sunny weather and easily understood signage. Spain is also home to the famous Camino de Santiago walking path, perfect for cycle touring.

“The villages were full of nice people, historical castles and churches. I enjoyed the towns by the Mediterranean Sea and going to the beaches. I liked the narrow old streets lined with little shops and walking the wall built around the city.”

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COUNTRY: Portugal, Spain

Guided from EUR € 2390 Self guided from EUR € 1950

Guided: Privately Guided - Daily, upon request: Apr 1-Oct 31, 2024 (minimum of 4 participants) Group Guided: Apr 09, Jul 02, Sep 03, 2024

Self-guided: Daily, upon request: Apr 1-Oct 31, 2024 (minimum of 2 participants)

Description: This coastal variation of the Portuguese Camino will take you from Porto to Santiago de Compostela via the romantic medieval cities north of Portugal and Galiza. Accompanied by awesome ocean views, this tour offers an exciting and convenient way to…

Andalusia: Southern Spain

COUNTRY: Spain

Self guided from EUR € 1183

Self-guided: Daily, upon request: Mar 1-Jun 30; Sep 1-Nov 30, 2024

Description: Your tour begins in Seville, a vibrant, charismatic city drenched in spirit-enriching sunlight for most of the year. Not far from here, you’ll research another jewel of Andalucia: the hilltop town of Carmona, holding churches, palaces, and an imposing…

Basque Country: Bilbao to San Sebastián via Olite

Guided from EUR € 1989

Guided: May 25; Jun 1, 8, 2024 (minimum 8 participants; *indicates fully booked)

Description: Behold the full glory of the Basque Country on this epic guided tour of its multifaceted landscapes and scintillating Spanish cities! As you bike from the vibrant, visionary city of Bilbao to the jewel in the Basque's crown, San Sebastián, you'll cross…

Basque Country by Road Bike (Upscale Lodging)

Guided from EUR € 3250

Guided: Sundays: May 26, Jul 14, Sep 22, Oct 13, 2024

Description: The breathtaking Basque Country of Northern Spain is the setting for this incredible premium road bike tour. Nothing has been overlooked in designing of this unique adventure, so you can be sure of a superior experience! Beyond the professionally guided…

Best of Catalonia Cycle Touring

Guided from EUR € 2250 Self guided from EUR € 1650

Guided: Daily, upon request: Mar 1-Jun 30; Sep 1-Nov 15, 2024

Self-guided: Daily, upon request: Mar 1-Jun 30; Sep 1-Nov 15, 2024

Description: This is a 9 day/8 night cycling tour that includes cycling the 'Carrilet', the converted railway that runs for 135 km from Ripoll in the Pyrenees to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea. The riding starts in the mountain town of Ripoll, cycling…

Camino de Santiago: A Pilgrim’s Route From Astorga to Santiago

Self guided from EUR € 742

Self-guided: Daily, upon request: Apr 1-Oct 31, 2024

Description: The Camino de Santiago offers an incredible cycling experience surrounded by the beauty of Spain. You'll find this tour packed with history - pilgrims have walked this route for over 1,000 years, and the way is lined by blissful cathedrals, churches, and…

Camino de Santiago: From Leon to Santiago (Premium)

Guided from EUR € 2090 Self guided from EUR € 1558

Guided: Daily: Jan - Dec, 2024 (minimum of 4 people)

Self-guided: Daily: Jan - Dec, 2024

Description: Welcome to a remarkable cycling journey that spans from the charming city of Leon to the revered destination of Santiago de Compostela. This is not just a bike tour, but an exploration of history, culture, and the captivating landscapes that connect…

Camino de Santiago: From León to Santiago

Guided from EUR € 1527

Guided: May 25, Sep 14, 2024 (minimum 2 participants; additional dates upon request for parties of 6 or more.)

Catalonia Road Bike Tour: Girona to the Sea

Guided from EUR € 1950 Self guided from EUR € 1450

Guided: Daily, upon request: Mar 1-Jun 30; Sep 1-Nov 15, 2023 (additional dates in Jul-Aug available upon request for a surcharge)

Self-guided: Daily, upon request: Mar 1-Jun 30; Sep 1-Nov 15, 2023 (additional dates in Jul-Aug available upon request for a surcharge)

Description: Experience the very best of the fantastic road biking on offer in the Girona region, discovering for yourself why so many pros choose Girona as their beautiful training base. The rides on this tour are a mezmerizing mix of exquisite coastal scenery…

Catalonia's Region of Empordà by Gravel Bike

Self guided from EUR € 780

Self-guided: Daily, upon request: Mar 1-Oct 31, 2024

Description: Introducing the gravel bike and a thrilling new cycling adventure in Catalonia, Spain. While Girona and its surrounding landscapes have long been a haven for road cyclists, mountain bikers, and touring enthusiasts, there's a new contender on the scene:

Cycling in Tenerife

Guided from EUR € 1774

Guided: Jan 13, 20; Feb 3, 17, 24; Mar 2, 9, 23, 30; Apr 13, 2024

Description: Tenerife's stunning beauty, from its impressive peak to its incredible coastline and natural parks, reveals the island's volcanic past. With well-maintained roads and pleasant weather year-round, it's an ideal destination for cyclists. Discover the best…

Cycling Spain's Ebro River

Self guided from EUR € 1140

Self-guided: Sundays: Apr 1-Oct 31, 2024 (additional dates upon request for groups of 4 or more)

Description: This superb trip follows the River Ebro, the longest in Spain, as it flows from its source in the Cantabrian Mountains down to the distant Mediterranean. The very name of the Iberian Peninsula comes from this river: Iberia, the country of the Ebro. The…

Granada, White Villages and Costa del Sol

Self guided from EUR € 1279

Self-guided: Daily: Feb 1 - Jun 30, 2024; Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2024

Description: This bike tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning, sun-soaked region of Andalucía in Spain. Your tour begins in Granada, filled with ornate Moorish architecture, from the famous Alhambra Palace to the many churches, mosques, and other…

Great Pyrenees and Costa Brava E-Bike Tour

Self guided from EUR € 950

Description: We all love electric bikes! We also love upscale and boutique accommodations - that is why we are offering this exclusive electric bike tour in Spain that will take you from the stunning Pyrenees Mountains down to the Costa Brava, showing you the most…

Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights

Self guided from EUR € 595

Description: Bike along the Girona Greenways, divided in shorter rides to make an ideal trip for families with children. The tour has plenty of different pretty spots to discover with the kids such as volcanic areas, forests, and river marshes. In Girona, there is…

Cycling Spain’s Land of the Conquistadors

Self guided from EUR € 1084

Self-guided: Daily, upon request: Mar 1 - Jun 30; Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2024

Description: This unique tour cycles from Parador to Parador in Extremadura, west Spain. This tour features luxury hotels with a focus on historic buildings such as restored palaces, monasteries, or castles. The route starts in the old castle of Oropesa and takes you…

Madrid to Lisbon

COUNTRY: Spain, Portugal

Guided from EUR € 3000

Guided: Jun 21, 2024

Description: From the capital of Spain to the capital of Portugal, this guided bike tour is a test of endurance with well over 600 miles of some of the most scenic riding in the world. Starting in Madrid, you will pedal through the central mountainous system of the…

Majorca: A Loop Tour of the Beautiful Balearic Island

Self guided from EUR € 999

Self-guided: Fridays and Sundays: Feb 9 - Jun 23, Sep 6 - Oct 20, 2024.

Description: Located off the coast of Spain, the island of Majorca serves as an ideal setting for a bike tour. This loop tour of Majorca cycles around the entire island, visiting new, exciting sights and towns each day. You'll be astonished by the natural beatuy!

Medieval Villages of Catalonia

Guided from EUR € 1850 Self guided from EUR € 1350

Description: This Medieval villages cycling tour is a perfect way to explore the quieter, less traveled areas in this fascinating region of Catalonia. The tour starts in Girona city and winds its way gently through the undulating and ever-changing scenery of the Baix…

Northern Spain: Cantabrian & Asturian Coasts

Self guided from EUR € 880

Self-guided: Saturdays: Mar 30 - Nov 1, 2024 (additional dates upon request)

Description: On this tour of Northern Spain, you will enjoy a beautiful ride along the Cantabrian and Asturian coasts. The rich, green countryside contrasts with the blue sea and the magnificent unspoilt beaches. Picturesque villages with flower bedecked houses…

Northern Spain & the Gem of Basque Country

Guided from EUR € 2950

Guided: Apr 7, Jun 16, Aug 11, Sep 29, 2024

Description: Experience Bilbao and its surroundings in the best way possible: from the seat of a bike. You will bike in Basque Country on high-quality road bikes, guided by local, ex-professional athletes. You will challenge yourself with climbs such as the Orduña…

Wine & Cuisine in Catalonia’s Empordà Plain

Guided from EUR € 1990 Self guided from EUR € 725

Guided: Daily, upon request: Mar 1-Oct 31, 2024 (minimum of 2 participants)

Description: Girona country is an area containing great geographical diversity. From the well known Costa Brava to the Pyrenees, there is a huge range of different landscapes full of history and culture. On this week-long itinerary, you'll discover the Empordà, one…

Bilbao Central Bike Tour

Bilbao · from €43 EUR

Description: The Bilbao Central Bike Tour is your best-of-Bilbao bicycle tour, encompassing its most sensational sightseeing spots, including the Guggenheim Museum, Zubizuri Bridge, Doña Casilda Park, La Salve Bridge, Plaza Nueva, and the Euskalduna Conference…

Bilbao Gold Coast Bike Tour

Bilbao · from €55 EUR

Description: The people of Bilbao have spent centuries taming a wonderful wilderness into the vibrant landscape it is today. This beautiful guided bike tour takes you on an adventure through Bilbao’s past as you ride along the River Nervion towards the seafront. This…

Bilbao Underground Culture Bike Tour

Bilbao · from €39 EUR

Description: Get beneath the skin of this Spanish city on Bilbao’s Underground Culture Bike Tour, a guided day tour taking you off the beaten track and into the alternative scene. Discover the city’s diverse artistic culture: graffiti, public and urban art, cultural…

Bohemian Barcelona E-Bike Tour

Barcelona · from €40 EUR

Description: The Bohemian Barcelona E-Bike Tour lets you pedal in the footsteps of Picasso, leading you through the gorgeous Gothic and Born Quarters, the picturesque Park de la Ciutadella, and to the blissful Barceloneta Beach, before returning you to the…

Bohemian Barcelona E-Bike Tour with Wine & Tapas

Barcelona · from €65 EUR

Description: The Bohemian Barcelona E-Bike Tour with Wine & Tapas sets out in Pablo Picasso’s footsteps to experience the vibrant, artistic city that captured his imagination, before concluding in true Spanish style with regional wine and tasty tapas! This guided…

Cadiz Highlights Bike Tour

Cadiz · from €35 EUR

Description: Catch all the sightseeing spots of the city on this all-encompassing Cadiz bike tour! With the added benefit of bike rental, this guided day tour maximizes your time and memories, taking you in 3 hours to San Juan de Dios Square, Santa Maria Beach…

Discover Palma de Mallorca Bike Tour

Palma de Mallorca · from €35 EUR

Description: Your one-stop-shop for the perfect Palma bicycle tour! Enjoy the benefits of bike rental and a family-friendly day tour suitable for children. The ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’ is renowned for its beautiful beaches, offering stunning vistas of…

Essential Madrid E-Bike Tour

Madrid · from €39.9 EUR

Description: The Essential Madrid E-Bike Tour is your opportunity to explore the most splendid of Madrid's sightseeing spots efficiently by e-bike! Your guided day tour includes stops at the resplendent Royal Palace, expansive Plaza Mayor, picturesque Puerta Del Sol…

Gaudi’s Barcelona E-Bike Tour

Description: Exuberant, imaginative and colorful: Antoni Gaudí's iconic architecture reflects the spirit of Barcelona itself. Discover both on Gaudí’s Barcelona E-Bike Tour through the Gothic Quarter, Park Ciutadella, the Eixample neighborhood…

Madrid de los Austrias & Temple of Debod Night Bike Tour

Madrid · from €29.9 EUR

Description: Under the setting Spanish sun and the lights of the sleeping city, this exciting bicycle tour ventures through the dark to visit the Temple of Debod. Here, the people of Madrid come to watch the sun drop beneath the horizon. It is a truly magical…

Madrid Retiro Park E-Bike Tour

Madrid · from €34.9 EUR

Description: Enjoy a rejuvenating e-bike tour around Retiro Park, which welcomes each visitor into the verdant tranquility of its greenery and gardens. Once belonging to the Spanish Monarchy, this public park is among the largest in Madrid. Part of a combined UNESCO…

Madrid Rio & Casa de Campo E-Bike Tour

Description: Madrid is a magnificent city alive with the hustle and bustle of the Spanish metropolitan lifestyle, but there are also peaceful pockets that offer an oasis amid the hubbub. Madrid's parks, including Madrid Rio and the Casa de Campo, are well worth…

Madrid Santiago Bernabeu Stadium E-Bike Tour

Madrid · from €89 EUR

Description: This guided e-bike tour takes you to the Madrid's iconic center of soccer, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where some of the best soccer matches in history have been played out before the roaring crowds. Built in 1947, Santiago Bernabéu…

Palma de Mallorca Bike Tour with Tapas

Palma de Mallorca · from €45 EUR

Description: See picture-perfect Palma served with a delicious side dish of fresh, authentic tapas on a unique bike tour! Enjoy the benefits of bike rental and a family-friendly day tour suitable for children. The ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’ is renowned…

Palma de Mallorca Private Countryside Bike Tour

Palma de Mallorca · from €40 EUR

Description: Experience authentic Palma de Mallorca on a private guided bike tour along lush countryside roads, away from the bustle of Palma’s center. Explore sightseeing spots off the beaten track on this bicycle tour: discover windmills, birds and flowers, and…

Palma de Mallorca by Night Bike Tour

Palma de Mallorca · from €42 EUR

Description: If you want to watch the moonlight dancing magically on the Mediterranean and the sunset glow on the sun-scorched roofs, this is the bicycle tour for you! Admire spectacular views of Palma by night – lights twinkle above the narrow streets, bars emanate…

Palma de Mallorca by Night Bike Tour with Tapas

Palma de Mallorca · from €52 EUR

San Sebastian City Bike Tour

San Sebastian · from €49 EUR

Description: Cycle to the most sensational sightseeing spots in stunning San Sebastián on this guided day tour of the city! In just 2.5 hours, this brilliant bicycle tour, with the added benefit of bike rental, takes in El Peine del Viento, La Concha Bay, the…

San Sebastian E-MTB Tour

San Sebastian · from €69 EUR

Description: Enjoy an exhilarating ride to the natural sights of San Sebastián on the San Sebastián E-MTB Tour! In 3.5 hours, this guided mountain bike tour takes you to the highs and lows of the area, from Igueldo Mountain to La Concha Bay via the Camino de Santiago…

San Sebastian MTB Tour

Description: Enjoy an exhilarating ride to the natural sights of San Sebastián on the San Sebastián MTB Tour! In 3 hours, this guided mountain bike tour takes you to the highs and lows of the area, from Ulia Mountain to Zurriola Beach and Pasaia Bay via…

San Sebastian Road Bike Tour

Description: Enjoy an exhilarating ride to the natural sights of San Sebastián on the San Sebastián Road Bike Tour! In 3.5 hours, this guided bicycle tour takes you to the highs and lows of the area, from Jaizkibel Mountain to Zurriola Beach and Pasaia Bay via…

Santiago Bernabeu & Retiro Park E-Bike Tour Madrid

Madrid · from €125 EUR

Description: This dynamic e-bike tour takes you to two iconic locations, central to the identity of Madrid. Understand the dual sides of the city, from the way the locals love to roar on their world-famous soccer team and rattle the rafters of the Santiago Bernabeu…

Seville Highlights Bike Tour

Seville · from €30 EUR

Description: Enjoy an all-encompassing introduction to the city on the Seville Highlights Bike Tour! In just 3 hours, this family-friendly guided day tour takes in Seville’s top sightseeing destinations, including the Palace of San Telmo, Triana, the Royal Tobacco…

Seville Private Bike Tour

Seville · from €60 EUR

Description: Enjoy an all-encompassing introduction to the city on the Seville Private Bike Tour! In just 3–4 hours, this family-friendly guided day tour takes in Seville’s top sightseeing destinations, including the Palace of San Telmo, Triana, the Royal Tobacco…

Seville Sunset Bike Tour

Description: Explore the most spectacular sights of Seville as the sun sets behind the cathedral and drenches the city in gold. You’ll never forget your experience of cycling through Seville as the palaces become rosy pink and the streets beneath your wheels are…

Valencia Highlights Bike Tour

Valencia · from €35 EUR

Description: Discover vibrant Valencia’s best sightseeing spots by bicycle on this guided bike tour! Taking in the highlights and hidden gems of this sensational Spanish city, your day tour will discover the Turia Gardens, Serrano and Quart Towers, Concert Hall…

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Discover Ronda in Spain: A Hidden Gem for Hiking and Biking Adventures

Explore less-travelled trails with hike and bike andalucía.

Experience the thrill and serenity of hiking and biking in Andalucía with Hike and Bike the Sierras.

We are the foremost experts on biking and walking tours throughout Ronda, Andalucía, and its breathtakingly beautiful surroundings.

Traverse southern Spain's most exquisite cities, charming white villages, and pristeen landscapes that encant every adventurer.

Our Expertise Shines in Our Award-Winning Ronda Tours

Explore Andalucía in the most exhilarating way possible:

Mountain biking, leisure cycling, road cycling, and walking tours

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With Hike and Bike the Sierras, your adventure in Ronda, Spain, and Andalucía goes beyond the ordinary, taking you onto the region’s less-travelled bike trails and walking routes.

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Mountain biking in andalucía - scenic trails far from the crowds.

Our Mountain Bike Holidays and Mountain Bike Tours are your passport to the unspoiled natural trails of western Andalucía, a region rich in contrasting, dramatic landscapes.

We offer an enticing blend of single-track and double-track mountain trails, technical riding challenges, and miles of remote tracks through untouched terrain.

Our biking tours cater to intermediate and advanced mountain bikers, with equally rewarding routes for families and novices to off-road mountain biking.

Whether you are considering a mountain bike holiday in Spain, or you are already enjoying the sights and sounds of the Ronda area and fancy a day or two of mountain biking, we have an array of experiences awaiting you.

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Mtb multi-day tours, leisure and road cycling in andalucia: traverse timeless white villages.

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Choose from our single-day or multi-day Leisure Cycling Tours , using hybrid bikes designed to handle the hilly terrain with ease.

If you seek a greater challenge, our Road Cycling Tours in Andalucia provide more rigorous rides over multiple days, sure to satiate the adventurous spirit within every road cyclist.

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Our Walking Holidays and Walking Tours offer a unique opportunity to discover the untamed beauty of Andalucia's natural landscapes. The Serranía de Ronda and the nearby Natural Parks of Sierra de las Nieves and Sierra de Grazalema provide a tranquil retreat, far from the bustling coastal resorts. If you're looking for unforgettable hikes in Southern Spain, we have the local knowledge and expertise to ensure you have the best possible experience.

Explore these barely-trodden trails on our 1-Day Walking Tours or Multi-Day Walking Tours from Ronda and encounter a side of rural Spain that remains a hidden gem.

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E-bikes present an excellent solution for those who wish to conquer hills and longer rides without sorry. Ideal for everyone, from beginners to experienced riders, our 1-Day Leisure and eMTB Tours are designed to optimize the e-bike experience.

E-bikes can be selected for any of our regular Cycling Holidays, Tours, or MTB Holidays and Tours, offering a more accessible way to explore.

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Join us in Ronda for an exciting day of family cycling through the picturesque countryside. With our selection of 1-Day Family Bike Rides that primarily avoid roads and traffic, you can enjoy a fun, safe biking experience with your kids.

Whether you're on a family holiday in Ronda or staying on the Costa del Sol, our family cycling days are an exciting adventure sure to delight the entire family.

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All levels of mountain bike routes in the surrounding of Barcelona riding in Collserola Natural Park, Montseny, Montserrat, Barcelona North Coast, Sitges and more. All our guides, are certified Mountain bike guides, locals that will help you discover the most hidden places, so you can enjoy  this personalized guided tour is small group.

We are proud to be Canyon Official Partners in Barcelona, and to offer the best mountain bikes from this season (hard tails or full suspension), always clean and checked by our mechanic. You can check in “ITINERARY” a selection of our routes that start directly  from our shop in Barcelona, others with a short transfer to the starting point of  your Mountain Bike Experience. Let us advice you the best routes, distance and difficulty can always be adjusted to your expectations. Our guides know every single trail and they can modify your ride on the spot, adding or making it shorter.

We are proud to say that our guide, Manel, is the best mountain bike guide in Spain. When he is not riding in the trails, he is the responsable for the training of new MTB guides in Catalonia. He is the master.

GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS FROM BARCELONA includes: Guided bike route by a local professional certified guide: Spanish, English, German speaking. Daily personal sport insurance. Bottle water souvenir of your tour. Water and snacks. Transport to the starting point of the rout if a transfer is needed.

Difficulty level: All levels available upon request.

Barcelona - Carretera de les Aigües

20 km – 220m    12,4 miles – 722 feet

On this route, you will cycle from our store to the “Carretera de les Aigües”, from where you can enjoy magnificent views at all times of the city of Barcelona.

It is a route suitable for anyone who wants to take a bicycle ride without great physical and technical demands, because the only climbs and descents you will have to ride will be on asphalt and the entire “Carretera de les aigües” is flat.

Barcelona - Sant Cugat Loop

36 km – 810 m   22,32 miles – 2.656 feet This route will take you across the Collserola Natural Park to Sant Cugat and back. It is a demanding enough route to be satisfied since you must climb and descent the Collserola mountains twice. But it does not mean that it is only suitable for experts, as it is not excessively technical or long, it is available to anyone who wants to enjoy a MTB ride.

Barcelona - Collserola - Olorda - Sant Cugat

53 km – 1.121 m  33 miles – 3.677 feet In this route you will also cross Collserola but in this case the return route will be a lot longer and more demanding. It is a leg breaker, that will delight anyone who wants to take their body to the limit and also enjoy a MTB ride. For this route it is recommended to have a certain physical condition since 53 km on a mountain bike can mean 6 hours of pedaling, depending on the speed and the stops.

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• Daily personal sport insurance
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• Private guided mountain bike tour for two people: 85 €/person
• Private guided mountain bike tour for 3 people: 70€/person
• Private guided mountain bike tour for 4 people: 60 €/person
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Electric Andalucía

• Level Intermediate +
• Duration 8 days / 7 nights
• Riders (max) 7
• Region Europe
• Price (per person) £2,580 / €3,096 / $3,483

CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE SIERRA NEVADA BY E-MTB

Andalucía is the largest region in Spain, and its southerly location across the water from Morocco, means it is a melting pot of different cultures, cuisines and architecture.

On this e-mountain bike tour in Spain you’ll explore this fascinating history, along with the delicious food and drink, and rugged landscapes of Andalucía. From the ancient mule tracks of the high Alpujarra, to the desert ‘Badlands’, to the alleyways of old town Granada.

To find out if this intermediate+ e-mountain bike tour Spain is right for you, read more on the skill and fitness levels required .

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• Conquering some long, tough climbs
• Staying in comfortable + unique caves in the ‘Badlands’
• Learning how the world-famous jamón iberico is produced
• Bar-hopping on a tapas tour of Granada
• Riding through the streets of the Albaicín, the old gypsy quarter
• Being immersed into the local way of life in Andalucía
• Marvelling at the unique geology of the ‘Desierto de los Colorados’

Tour itinerary

The itinerary for our incredible mountain bike tour Spain E-MTB has been designed to flow perfectly, maximising your time on the best trails in the most spectacular spots in the South Island, whilst minimising time in the van.

You should arrive in Málaga the day before your tour start date, to allow for any travel or baggage delays, and to give yourself time to relax before your adventure begins.

We have a guide to spending 24 hours in Málaga which contains recommendations on places to stay and things to do in the city.

Your guides will meet you at the recommended hotel in Málaga around 12:00 noon.

We will then head to a small village outside Granada where we will build and set up bikes at a beautiful country house and have some lunch, before we move on to Dilar, a village in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

When we arrive at your fabulous small hotel we’ll set up rental bikes, then get together for some coffee and cake and our welcome tour briefing.

On the first full day of your e-mountain bike tour Spain you’ll have a big day of riding, from last night’s accommodation and along the southernmost portion of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

During your ride you will experience flowing singletrack, doubletrack, climbing and descending, and an optional technical descent to round things off; not to mention amazing mountain cuisine, hospitality and views…

From your accommodation in Capileira we’ll venture even higher and deeper into the Sierra Nevada mountains on a selection of breath-taking singletrack that leads us to a height of 2000m, before dropping us down through high mountain meadows to lunch in the highest village on mainland Spain, Trevélez.

This remote village is famous across Spain and the world for its ‘jamones’. You’ll have the chance to visit the museum and small family factory and, of course, taste some of this delicious ham – a real highlight of the day.

After a relaxing sleep on the farm, we have a van transfer to Mecina Bombaron, one of the last strongholds of the Moorish culture in Spain.

From here we’ll climb up to 2,000m on some easy Land Rover tracks, until topping out at the singletrack trailhead where we’ll descend on some of the most ancient trails in the area towards the “Rio Grande de Bérchules”.

From the high snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains, where you were riding on trails that interlinked whitewashed villages, you are now going to cut across to the northern side and into the desert landscape.

We will start with a transfer of about an hour from our accommodation in Cádiar, followed by a full day on the bike that will have you wondering if you have landed in another country, or world! A large part of today will be doubletrack, punctuated by flowing singletrack sections.

We’re now on the north side of the Sierra Nevada and will be e-mountain biking in a Quaternary Geopark, where the rivers have excavated a unique ‘Badlands’ landscape.

A tour in the “Desierto de los Colorados” will give us the chance to take some really special photos. This will also allow us to get a full understanding of how people have lived here since the Neolithic time.

Today we’ll be e-mountain biking an ancient trade path that will be enough to give any singletrack addict their fix!

As you snake along singletrack-strewn hillsides, completely engrossed in these spectacular trails, you will suddenly be hit by a surreal view of the Alhambra in the distance, which signals the start of your descent into Granada via a much less ventured path…

Sadly, today we must bid our farewells. We’ll pack up all our belongings and transfer you (app. two hours) back to Málaga airport for your flight back to reality.

We advise that you book your return flight no earlier than 13:00 if you’re flying home today.

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£2,580 GBP / $3,483 USD / €3,096 EUR per person (ex. flights, based on two sharing a room)

• Services of professional, English-speaking expert e-mountain bike guide(s) for the duration of the trip
• 7 nights’ accommodation
• 7 breakfasts
• English-speaking driver
• All ground costs
• Back-up vehicles and luggage/ bike transfer (as required) for duration of your e-mountain bike tour Spain
• All group safety equipment
• Airport/ H+I recommended hotel pick-up on day 1 and drop-off on day 8 of tour (specified times apply)
• Global Rescue  medical and evacuation services
• Lunches and dinners
• International/ domestic flights
• Travel and activity insurance
• Bike rental – £580/ $783/ €696 for a good quality e-MTB
• Hammam experience in Granada
• Tips in restaurants and hotels
• Single supplement:* £320/ $432 / €384
• Alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages
• Personal safety and cycling equipment
• Any other items not mentioned as included

*Single supplement is only applicable if you are travelling solo and do not wish to share a room with another rider of the same sex. If you’re happy to do that, you need not add the supplement.

Please note: A single room may not be available at the time of booking, check with our team for availability.

We want you to have the best experience in Andalucía, Spain, so it’s important to be sure that this is the perfect E-MTB tour, with the right level of challenge, for you.

You’re an experienced e-mountain biker, riding at least once a week through the season and comfortable on: long double track climbs; steep, singletrack descents with switchbacks; loose, rocky singletrack; rock gardens. Read more on our intermediate+ skill level .

Does this sound like you? Your vacation time is precious and we want to be absolutely sure that you’re making the most of it, by finding the perfect adventure for you.

On our E-MTB tours the e-bike is not a skill or fitness compensator. It is an aid to exploring the world, riding further, or giving you that one final run down a trail that we might otherwise have missed.

During our e-mountain bike tour in Spain you will deliver around 85% of the effort required on an average day and your E-MTB will help you with the other 15%. You will occasionally encounter terrain or a situation where you will need to run the bike in Boost mode for short periods. Most of your ride will be spent between Eco and Trail modes, sitting in Eco mode on most climbs to manage your battery life through the day.

Please note: The skill level required reflects an overall rating for the trails on the trip but you should expect to find sections and obstacles that push your ability levels.

Skill level: Intermediate+

• You have been mountain biking regularly for at least two years
• You can brake, use gears and corner with confidence
• You have good bike handling skills, and are confident riding rough double track and non-technical singletrack
• You are competent at riding undulating trails with moderate climbs and descents on both double and singletrack, but tend to get off and walk technical singletrack sections
• You mountain bike approximately once a week throughout your biking season

Fitness level: 6/7

• You have an excellent level of bike fitness, exercising four or five times every week throughout the year, for at least an hour at a time
• You are comfortable mountain biking up to six hours a day at a moderate pace, with snack and photo stops, for four or more consecutive days
• You can tackle several serious climbs a day, up to 600 metres each

Typical trails you’ll be riding

• The trails on our E-MTB tour Spain are natural ‘rustic’ ancient walking paths of varying trail surface, that will require you to choose your own riding line and decide if it is suitable to ride
• Double track: undulating and sometimes steep jeep tracks made up of a mixture of hard-packed and loose road surfaces
• Singletrack: you will encounter up to head-sized, fixed and loose rocks, as well as fixed bedrock style trails, natural rock steps and street riding
• Tight switchbacks are also characteristic of this part of Spain, and worth practising before you travel
• The surface will most likely be very dry and loose
• Trails in the forest will have roots crossing them and may be narrow through the trees

Training for your Andalucían E-MTB adventure in Spain

To get the most out of your e-mountain bike tour in Spain you should plan plenty of training in advance of your tour.

The ideal bike for our e-mountain bike tour in Spain is a good quality full-suspension e-mountain bike with around 140mm of travel front and rear.

Please remember that it is not possible to fly on any airline with an eBike. If you are coming from oversees, we have a selection of good quality electric mountain bikes available for you to add onto your booking.

We can arrange rental of a good quality full suspension e-mountain bike for the duration of your tour.

We only run small group e-mountain bike tours to ensure that everyone has the best experience possible, and we can take a maximum of seven riders in each group. The minimum number of people we require to run this e-mountain bike tour in Spain is four.

In short, no. This E-MTB tour in Spain is designed for experienced riders who can mountain bike on varied terrain/ singletrack, or have been using e-mountain bikes for a few years gaining experience on a variety of trails on their e-mountain bikes.

Our e-mountain bike tour in Spain caters for a wide age range; typically between 30- and 65-years-old. Regardless of age, you must have the appropriate level of physical fitness and mountain biking skills to participate in this adventure. Please refer to clause 14 of our terms and conditions of booking to find more information on rider age.

This E-MTB tour in Spain is a guided e-mountain biking tour, ideal for intermediate+ e-mountain bikers. Riding here, in the Sierra Nevada and coast of Andalucía you’ll experience some long climbs and rocky descents.

The trails are generally very dry and loose, with most climbing done on double track and descents on technical and, in places, flowing singletrack.

The distances we cover each day range from 35km to 60km, in accordance with the difficulty of the terrain. Each evening your guides will chat with you about the following day’s e-mountain biking and give you an idea of the sorts of trails you can look forward to.

If there’s anything you feel anxious about, your guides will be happy to discuss it with you.

No, you only need to carry a back pack with you whilst riding. We have your large kit bags transferred to your next accommodation as required, and have it ready and waiting for your arrival.

Your guide will be very happy to give you some e-bike skills help during your trip to help improve your confidence and your enjoyment of your e-mountain bike adventure in Spain.

If there is a section that you would prefer not to ride, then you can simply hop off your bike and walk. You won’t be the only one to walk certain sections and it’s not a competition in biking ability; it’s a mountain bike holiday!

Your e-mountain bike guides are local to Andalucía and experienced professionals who have a real passion for mountain biking and for the culture and landscape of Spain.

Your safety is their number one priority, closely followed by your enjoyment of your adventure. They will always be on-hand to answer any questions or requests you may have throughout your trip.

On this e-mountain bike tour in Spain you will be staying in a diverse range of wonderful accommodation. From small family-run hotels in mountain villages, to organic farm stays and even luxury caves.

The accommodation we have chosen reflects the culture and traditions of the Sierra Nevada and Granada area, and you’ll receive the warmest of welcomes in each and every one.

Breakfast is included each day, and lunch and dinner will be at your own expense. You should budget around 55€ per day for meals and snacks.

A good quality full suspension e-mountain bike with around 140mm travel front and rear will be ideal for this e-mountain bike tour in Spain.

If you cannot travel with your own E-MTB we can arrange rental of a good quality e-mountain bike for the duration of your adventure.

Read the full kit list to find out what you need to pack for your European e-mountain bike tour in Spain.

Yes, there are laundry facilities at your accommodations.

Unfortunately not. We are working hard to provide each and every customer who rides with us an unparalleled mountain bike experience in every destination we ride. This takes years of experience, riding and planning to get right, and a drone adds a very real danger to the group’s riding experience and health & safety.

Málaga Airport is well-served by international airlines, including: British Airways, Lufthansa, Delta and EasyJet, and you can also connect via Madrid and Barcelona with American Airlines, United Airlines and Iberia.

t is your responsibility to find out the visa and passport requirements to enter Spain from your country. You can find these details on the Spanish tourism website

Arrival and departure details

Your e-mountain bike tour Spain will start on day 1 at Málaga Airport or your H+I recommended hotel. Your guide and/or driver will meet you in the arrivals area of Málaga Airport, or the hotel lobby and he/she will be holding an H+I Adventures sign.

The trip will end back at Málaga Airport on day 8.

We would ask you to arrive at Málaga no later than 12 noon on the first day, and to arrange flights home no earlier than 13:00, if possible.

Ideally, you should arrive in Málaga the day before the tour start date, to allow for any flight/ luggage delays, and we have created this handy guide to spending 24 hours in Málaga before the start of our mountain bike tour Spain.

On arrival we will transfer you by private shuttle to our first location in Dilar, about 90 minutes’ drive from the airport, and close to the Sierra Nevada National Park.

Our local e-mountain bike guides in Spain are of the very highest standard. They are qualified in first-aid, and have the knowledge and experience to lead a group safely around the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarra of Andalucía.

Our guides have years of experience in the saddle on the Spanish trails and will be able to enhance your holiday with facts and fables on local history, flora and fauna. They’re also genuinely nice people and will do their best to make sure that everyone in the group has a great time.

One of the things that sets this e-mountain bike tour Spain apart from other tours is the quality and individuality of the accommodation we use. We understand that when you’ve had a big day in the saddle in the Sierra Nevada, you want a warm welcome, hot shower and a comfortable place to relax and unwind – because that’s exactly what we’re looking for too.

The majority of accommodation that we use on our mountain bike tour Spain is family-owned and operated hotels, guest lodges and even comfortable caves. We’ve spent time researching these areas extensively to select the most comfortable and authentic accommodation in the region, and we have carefully planned the itinerary to incorporate these.

Another highlight of our Spanish E-MTB adventure is the abundance of exceptional local food and drink you’ll enjoy in every town and village along the way, culminating in a tapas tour of Granada.

Whilst lunches and dinners are not included in the tour price, so that you can choose what you wish from the dinner menu, we will eat together as a group at each mealtime.

No specific vaccinations are needed to enter Spain.

It is wise to carry basic medicines such as paracetamol or aspirin for fever and pain and Pepto-Bismol for stomach upset.

You should always consult your own doctor or physician before travelling to new countries to seek their advice on matters concerning your health abroad.

Your health and safety on tour is our top priority and when you travel with us you will be covered by Global Rescue emergency medical and evacuation services.

The official currency of Spain is the Euro EUR and is the only currency that will be accepted. ATM machines are available in most towns.

It is not compulsory to tip your guides or drivers in Spain, but if you feel that you have had a tremendous experience on your E-MTB adventure in Spain, you can tip at your discretion; as a rough guide, around 5% of your tour price for your guiding team.

It is not compulsory to tip in restaurants, however should you wish to tip your servers, 10% of your meal cost would be acceptable.

You are required as a condition of booking to be insured against medical and personal accident risks. In this policy you must include cover for mountain biking and we recommend that you take out a policy which covers cancellation and baggage, including your bike.

We work with Global Rescue whose policies are specially designed for adventure travel and you can arrange your insurance cover directly with them.

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We met mountain biking over 25 years ago, and for our 25th year anniversary, we did a private mountain bike tour through the Andalusia mountains. This was a memorable and amazing experience - definitely worth the money. We take back with us priceless memories and new friendships. Our hosts/guides, Cali, Lali and Guille were very accommodating. We got to know quite a bit of the small villages and to experience first hand their everyday routines. They live an amazing life having to make do with the resources around them. The food was tasty, yet simple. It is definitely farm to table and you can taste the freshness in the ingredients. From olive oil tasting, to staying in the highest village in the Sierra Nevadas, to learning about how they make Jamon serrrano/iberico, to riding on trails traveled by the Romans, learning about natural electrolytes for the cattle, staying in a cave, and tasting different artisan wines from the region, the memories/experiences are always going to stay with us. This was one of those bucket list experiences for me, but my husband would like to bring a group to experience this again. Thank you H+I Adventures for planning this trip for us. I highly recommend this company!

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Gravel Bike Adventures

Gravel biking adventures introduction.

We offer three gravel bike trips:

• self-guided, lodge-based gravel bike holiday
• guided, point-to-point Sierra Nevada gravel bike tour
• guided, point-to-point Two Deserts gravel bike tour

Whichever you choose, you’ll discover the kind of deserted backroads that gravel bikers dream about; with stunning views, pretty villages and all the details taken care of for you. Come and find out why Andalucía is gravel’s best kept secret.

Lodge-Based Gravel Bike Holidays

Lodge-based gravel biking overview.

These self-guided, ride-in ride-out gravel bike holidays are based at our beautiful mountain lodge .

You’ll explore the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, known as Las Alpujarras , which are criss-crossed by a wonderful network of gravel roads.

Your routes will include spectacular wilderness passes, magical forest roads, beautiful valleys and traditional villages. There will be demanding climbs and exhilarating descents. You’ll pass through a variety of micro-climates on the way. The average day is about 50km in length, with 1000m of climbing and descending. Being centre-based, unlike a point-to-point bike trip, you’re not under time pressure to get to the next place and you don’t have to unpack and pack more than once!

We provide you with GPS routes and detailed route notes for all the rides, a packed lunch, a daily briefing and emergency back-up.

The surfaces range from fine to chunky gravel and some tarmac/asphalt. We recommend a gravel bike with at least 40mm tyres. A good alternative is a hardtail mountain bike.

Day 1. Arrival.

Arrive Málaga airport. Transfer to the lodge accommodation. Bike assembly, with a helpful bike mechanic on hand. Briefing from your hosts and guides. Dinner at the lodge.

Day 2. Route 1.

You descend on gravel from the lodge to join the tarmac/asphalt road that takes you through the villages of Bérchules, Alcútar and Mecina Bombarón.

Then you start the main climb of the day up to the Pista Forestal and follow this gravel road around the mountains before a final descent to the farmhouse.

56km. 1500m of elevation. 20% tarmac, 80% gravel.

Day 3. Route 2.

You descend to the Cruz de Juviles on a gravel road and then follow the tarmac to the Bérchules cemetery. Then you descend to Cádiar on gravel, ride through the town and follow the rambla (dry river bed) to the village of Yátor.

Then you climb on a mixture of cement and gravel to Yégen where you take the tarmac road to Mecina Bombarón. From there you climb up to the Pista Forestal gravel road and follow this until you reach the descent to the lodge.

60km. 1940m of elevation. 30% tarmac, 70% gravel.

Day 4. Route 3.

You start with a transfer to a high gravel road, just below the mountain pass of Puerto de la Ragua (2000m).

You follow this gravel road, in and out of many beautiful valleys, before descending to the lodge.

58km. 1170m of elevation. 100% gravel.

Day 5. Route 4.

You descend to the Cruz de Juviles on a gravel road and then ride west into a small valley and climb up into the woods. Then you join the Pista Forestal gravel road and ride through several valleys until you descend all the way to the village of Mecina Bombarón.

Then you follow the road to Bérchules and climb back to the lodge.

52km. 1775m of elevation. 30% tarmac, 70% gravel.

Day 6. Departure.

An early transfer to Málaga airport.

What’s Included

• GPS routes and detailed route notes for all the rides. (Short Weeks, four days. Extra Long Weekends, three days.)
• Daily briefings.
• Emergency back-up.
• Accommodation at the Pure Mountains lodge . (Short Weeks, five nights. Extra Long Weekends, four nights.)
• Delicious food . Full board: all breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals.
• Beer and wine at the lodge, including Pure Mountains real ales.
• Málaga airport transfers (pick up 16.00, drop off 10.00).

What’s Not Included

• Flights/train to Málaga
• Bike rental

Prices are based on two people sharing a room. If you come on your own, we may allocate you a room with another guest of the same sex. You can guarantee that you will have a room to yourself by paying a 20% single room supplement.

If you do not need airport transfers, €40/£35 ‘no transfers’ discount per person.

For groups of six people, there is a discount of 60% on the price of the holiday for the group organiser. For a group of seven this rises to 70% and for eight to 80%.

Non-cyclists and 13 to 17 year olds are welcome and pay 75% of the holiday price.

Once you’ve decided on dates, contact us to confirm availability and to ask any questions you may have. We will email you a booking form and hold your places while you book flights etc. On booking, you pay a 20% deposit. The balance is payable four weeks before arrival.

Sierra Nevada Gravel Bike Tour

Sierra nevada gravel bike tour highlights.

Highlights of this unique, expertly-guided, high altitude, point-to-point gravel tour around the Sierra Nevada mountains include:

• Epic riding on endless gravel roads, through a variety of microclimates, with views of high plains, snowy peaks and the Mediterranean sea.
• Exploring both the north and south-facing slopes of this scarcely-visited mountain range, where you are more likely to see a flock of vultures than other riders.
• Staying in hidden white villages, where time stands still and the stars shine brightly in deep, rural darkness.
• Enjoying local food and wine.
• The jewel in the crown: conquering the other-worldly Veleta Pass, at 3269 metres above sea level.
• Riding into the captivating city of Granada, beneath the Moorish Alhambra palace.
• While you’re riding, we take care of everything else.

The Route & The Riding

This is a challenging mountain gravel route; about 80% light to chunky gravel riding and 20% quiet tarmac/asphalt roads. The total distance is 242 kilometres, with 6830 metres of climbing. The daily distances are not huge, but there is a lot of climbing and riding at high altitude. We will be in remote areas. You need to be a fit, experienced cyclist. We recommend a gravel bike with at least 40mm tyres. A good alternative is a hardtail mountain bike.

Day 1. Arrival

Transfer from Málaga airport to Lanteira, an intriguing village on the north side of the mountain range. We stay in a charming hotel overlooking a gorge, on the outskirts of the village. Over dinner in the renowned restaurant, we will talk about the adventure ahead of us.

Day 2. Stage 1

From Lanteira, we ride up into the wilderness and follow an undulating gravel road, traversing forested mountainsides, with glimpses of the endless high plains to the north. At 2100m, we crest the mountain pass of Puerto de la Ragua, which leads us to the south-facing side of the range, known since Moorish times as La Alpujarra. We descend to the pretty village of Mairena, where tonight’s accommodation is a stylish take on the traditional Spanish hotel, with a great restaurant. Distance 55km, with 1460m of elevation.

Day 3. Stage 2

From Mairena we climb up to a spectacular gravel road at 2000m. From here, we have views of the highest peaks, the Mediterranean and, on a clear day, the Rif Mountains of Morocco. We follow this road in and out of several valleys and finish at a lovely, small hotel in the village of Bérchules. We will enjoy a hearty dinner and a few drinks on the terrace. Distance 61km, with 1590m of elevation.

Day 4. Stage 3

A gentler day today. We climb up through Bérchules on gravel and wind our way up to 2000m and a superb view of Mulhacén: mainland Spain’s highest peak. Then we have an exhilarating and challenging gravel descent before a lovely asphalt/tarmac ride into Spain’s highest village and world centre of jamón serrano: Trevélez. Then we take a stunning gravel road into the spectacular Poqueira valley. We stay in a charming hotel in Capileira, chosen by National Geographic as one of Spain’s most beautiful villages. An early night is advisable! Distance 48km, with 1590m of elevation.

Day 5. Stage 4

This is the queen stage!

Today we head up from Capileira, climbing gradually on tarmac/asphalt and then gravel, into the famous lunar landscape of the Veleta pass. At 3269m, this is Europe’s highest cyclable pass. It used to be Europe’s highest driveable road, but was closed to vehicles when the area was declared a National Park in the 1990s. Crossing it by bike will be a memory to last a lifetime. We then have a truly epic tarmac descent, on quiet roads, to the valley bottom. Then we climb, briefly, to the town on Güéjar Sierra and onwards to the delightful village of Pinos Genil. From here we follow the River Genil, all the way into Granada, by way of a wonderful, gently descending, gravel cycleway.

On arrival in the centre of Granada, at the Fuente de la Ninfa, we are rewarded with cava and tapas to ease our weary bodies and to celebrate the end of our amazing adventure.

Distance 78km, with 2190m of elevation.

Day 6. Departure

Transfer to Málaga airport.

• Four days of professionally qualified guiding, with two guides per group.
• 4×4 vehicle support. Your luggage is transported in the support vehicle, which is on hand to provide water, cold drinks, spares and moral/physical support, if needed. You only need to carry a day pack.
• Accommodation in charming, rural hotels, followed by a city-centre Granada hotel.
• Full board: all breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, except dinner on the last night.
• Málaga airport transfers.
• Evening drinks

The Sierra Nevada Gravel Bike Tour can run in June, September and October; there is too much snow on the Veleta pass to cross in winter and spring.

As shown on the calendar, via the link below, these scheduled tours are available to book:

• Saturday 22 June to Thursday 27 June 2024
• Thursday 5 September to Tuesday 10 September 2024

To open a new tour, we need a minimum of four riders. If you have a group of four or more, please contact us to arrange dates to suit you.

Two Deserts Gravel Bike Tour

Two deserts gravel bike tour highlights.

Escape the gloomy northern winter on this luminous, point-to-point gravel tour of southern Spain’s Gorafe and Tabernas deserts.

Highlights include:

• Astonishing scenery, sculpted by millennia of wind and rain, accorded UNESCO Geopark status and home of the infamous Badlands ultra bikepacking event.
• Exploring remote, frontier-like landscapes, where many Westerns were filmed, such as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
• Sleeping in fascinating cave houses.
• Riding endless gravel roads, from valley floors to exposed ridgelines.
• While you’re riding, we take care of everything else.

This is a challenging gravel route; about 85% medium to chunky gravel and 15% quiet tarmac/asphalt. It’s a low-altitude tour, which makes it ideal for winter, but there is a lot of climbing and descending.  Daily averages are 65 km, with 1000 metres of climbing. We will be traversing remote, sparsely populated areas. You need to be a fit, experienced cyclist.

You can ride this route with a rigid gravel bike, but we recommend at least 40mm tyres. A great alternative is a hardtail mountain bike.

Transfer from Málaga airport to Hinojares, on the northern edge of the Gorafe Desert. We stay at a family-owned hotel on the outskirts of the village, where there is plenty of space to build our bikes over welcome drinks. During dinner at the hotel restaurant, you’ll be briefed on the adventure ahead.

Pedalling out of Hinojares, we soon hit gravel. Today’s ride takes in forest, river crossings and classic Gorafe Badlands landscapes. We pass through one village today, where we resupply, before heading onto a route that traverses canyons and ridgelines. As we approach our destination, the scenery becomes more agricultural and we join a tarmac climb into the frontier-feeling village of Gorafe, which sits below an escarpment dotted with cave dwellings. We spend the night in a lovingly-restored cave. Dinner in an authentic village bar.

Having slept soundly in the silence of our cosy caves, we ride the stiff climb up onto the escarpment to begin the classic Gorafe Desert route of Los Coloraos. On this cinematic 25km loop, the towering cliffs display a myriad of colours as you ride among them. Having recovered from this sensory overload, we head south towards tonight’s destination, the village of Gor, where we stay in a quaint rural guest house on the banks of the river. Dinner in a local bar.

Today’s ride is mostly downhill. To begin with, we ride through ranch country and olive groves. We then join an ancient droving route which skirts the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, before arriving in the oasis village of Bentarique. We stay in a charming village hotel, notable for its colourful décor and super-friendly owner. Dinner is at a bar run by the same family, just around the corner.

Today we traverse the Tabernas Desert; famous for dry riverbeds and endless sandy mesas, punctuated by towering buttes. It stands in for the American West in many film productions. It’s challenging, but rewarding, gravel riding terrain. Our destination today is the village of Tabernas. We’ll finish our ride with a well-earned beer or two in the bar of the small hotel, where we will stay the night. We’ll have our last night celebration dinner in a local restaurant.

• Accommodation in rural hotels, caves and guest houses.

The Two Deserts Gravel Bike Tour can run from October through to March.

• Thursday 15 to Tuesday 20 February 2024
• Monday 14 to Saturday 19 October 2024
• Thursday 12 to Tuesday 17 December 2024