A description of a weeks road cycling, Gravel and tours.

Below is a description of a typical weeks road riding for a keen rider who trains regularly. Our rides will be adjusted so everyone gets to enjoy the area within their comfort zone but this is a typical example.......

This is only an example of a weeks riding with us. We have at least another week of different rides including many more climbs from the coast and inland. If you would like to bring your gravel bike we can give you a week of Groad (gravel/road) This is a great way to explore even more of our amazing area taking you to stunning gravel tracks and roads well of the beaten track.

Day 1

After your pickup from Málaga airport we will get you home and fed before a quick warm up ride for a coffee to a local village, around 30-50 Km depending on time.

Day 2

90 Km (50km short loop)

We will leave Cádiar straight into a 4km climb that takes us up to La Sierra de la Alpujarra. We then wind our way through many traditional villages surrounded by olive and almond groves. Our coffee stop will be at the lowest point of the ride. After coffee we tackle the stunning 22km climb to the village of Murtas before a rolling ridge road to a well deserved 10km descent back into Cádiar.

Day 3

108 Km

Órgiva loop…. One of our classic rides starting with a 45km undulating descent to the large town of Órgiva where a quick coffee before the climb is always appreciated. We then start the huge climb to the village of Trévelez (the highest populated village in Spain) with an option of the extra climb to Capileira which was used in La Vuelta. Then it's a fast run home along a stunning ridge road before another fast descent home.

Day 4

76 Km (50 km short loop)

The reservoir climb is a slightly shorter day after 2 big days and a chance to have a longer afternoon for recovery. It's one of my favourite rides with a beautiful climb above the Beninar reservoir.

Day 5

113 Km (70 km short loop)

Ohanes and back. We head out to the east with the first 18 km being very quick descending. We eventually head north and start the hairpin climb to the pretty village of Ohanes. After snacks in Ohanes we retrace our steps before tackling the challenging ascent back into Cádiar.

Day 6

112 Km (80 km short loop)

If everyone is still feeling good we will ride to Puerto de la Ragua (shorter option available) our highest road in the area at 2000 metres. This will be followed by a brilliant 16 km descent down to lunch and then an amazing winding up and down roller coaster road to get us back to base.

Day 7

70 Km

The 18km climb…….for the last day we will head down towards the coast for a quick look at the sea. After a quick caffeine hit if needed, we will head inland for the 18km climb up to the Haza del Lino restaurant for a regroup and a last day cruise along the ridge before a very welcome 10km drop back into Cádiar.

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Why settle for the beaten path when you can carve your own?

Join us for a week-long immersion into the world of gravel (or "groad" for the hybrid lovers). Our region is famous for its pristine tarmac, but the real magic happens when you steer away from the white lines. In just a few minutes, a quick turn off the main road transforms your ride from a standard loop into a rugged mountain expedition, unlocking hidden valleys and vistas that remain invisible to the average tourist. Please have a look at our media page for a look at our gravel feature in Cyclist magazine.

For our returning riders, this is the ultimate "Phase Two." You’ve seen the climbs, but have you seen the High Pista of the Sierra Nevada? Imagine grinding up sun-drenched trails with nothing but the wind and the peaks for company, or climbing from the salty air of the Costa Tropical back over the ridge of the Sierra Contraviesa. This isn't just a bike ride; it’s a backcountry exploration of Andalusia’s best-kept gravel secrets. Below is a week's typical groad riding that we have already ridden with guests.

Day 1

75 KM

A ride out to the east on the new road (if you know) to the gravel tracks of the Cerro Del Morron mountain. A gravel loop that drops us down to the Beninar reservoir before joining the traffic free road back to Cherin for a coffee stop. It·s then climbing back to base on a mixture of road and gravel.

Day 2

58 KM

A local riding day taking in loads of our local gravel tracks staying local on the Sierra Contraviesa and making the most of the local coffees and tostadas.

Day 3

A mega downhill recovery type ride with a full lunch stop and a van ride home.

Day 4

70 KM

A ride to the famous Haza Del Lino coffee stop but on gravel. We head out West on the road that many of you know but just after Torvizcon we turn left onto the gravel climb.

Day 5

106 km

After climbing from Cadiar on the road we descend 20 km to the coast. After a quick ride along the Mediterranean coast line we turn inland joining gravel tracks for an amazing climb back inland before staying off road all the way back to Cadiar.

Day 6

40 km

A local ride staying close to our base in Cadiar enjoying single track suitable for gravel bikes and much more.

Day 7

76 km

A ride high into the Sierra Nevada. After the initial climbing we stay at 2000 mts high for most of the ride before a huge descent on gravel back to Cadiar. A self sufficient day as there are no cafes at 2000 mts.