Central Andalusia Tour
Mon, 30 May
|Grazalema - Antequera - ViƱuela
7 nights - 3 hotels - 7 days riding - 500-600km
Time & Location
30 May 2022, 12:00 ā 06 Jun 2022, 12:00
Grazalema - Antequera - ViƱuela
About the Event
This 7Ā dayĀ tour isĀ aimed at the cyclist who wants to discover the varied landscapes of Andalusia taking in HC climbs, coast and mountains viewsĀ plusĀ historic sites.
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The start of the trip is based atĀ the superb 4 star Fuerte Grazalema overlooking the pueblo blancoĀ in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park.Ā From here there will be daily rides including the incrediblyĀ beautiful HC climbs of Puerto de las Palomas and Puerto de Boyar.Ā The hotel hasĀ wonderfulĀ areasĀ to relax after a ride with outside pool and hot tub overlooking the mountains.Ā The hotel isĀ geared up for cyclists with bike friendly facilities.
After 3 nights in Grazalema, the tour heads to through Ronda on aĀ route past the awe inspriring Caminito del Ray toĀ Antequera, where we will stay in the 5 star star Hotel Convento MagdalenaĀ and enjoy their 6 course gourmet tasting menu,Ā The following day we head east through this central part of AndalusiaĀ to the 4 star B Bou Hotel ViƱuela and Spa overlooking the lake. From here we will have daily rides, including a ride up theĀ Puerto de Leon and a ride to the Costa Del Sol for lunch on the beach.Ā
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Included in the tour*:
7 nights accommodation (3 in Grazalema, 1 in AntequeraĀ and 3 in ViƱuela)
Half board (wine and soft drinks with dinner included at firstĀ two hotels)
Transfers from/to MalagaĀ airportĀ (for flights arriving before 12:00 on 28/5Ā and leaving after 12:00 on 4/6
Daily led rides with high ride leader to rider ratio
Car support each day with luggage transfer
Energy food and water from the support car
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Itinerary*:
Day 1 Ā - 30km 700m - Transfer from MalagaĀ airport to theĀ 4Ā star Fuerte GrazalemaĀ Hotel.Ā After setting up the bikes and rider briefing, we'll set out to take on our first climb, the 2nd cat Puerto de Gaidovar
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Day 2 - 60km/110km 1,300m/2,500m - An opportunity to take on two HC climbs in one day covering most of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park,Ā the Puerto de Las Palomas (3 time La Vuelta climb) and Puerto de Boyar.
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Day 3 - 95km/125km 2,000m/3,000mĀ - Our last full day in this area will give us the opportunity to ride for a lunch stop in the historic townĀ of Ronda, but not before we take in the optional climb to Juzcar, home of the smurfs (yes you read that correctly).
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Day 4 - 122kmĀ 2,200mĀ - Leaving Grazalema, the route heads though Ronda before the smooth tarmac to El Burgo used in Ruta del Sol, then heading pastĀ the awe inspiring Caminito del Ray followedĀ byĀ theĀ climb of El Churro before arriving in Hotel Convento Magdalena to the west of Antequera to enjoy a 6 course gourmet dinner.
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Day 5Ā - 85km/110km 1,900m/2,300m - Day 4 starts with the incredible El Torcal de Antequera climb, 15km at 4% to an elevation of over 1,200m with its unusual limestone rock formations this is one of Spain's must do climbs.Ā The route then takes on a rolling route to our base in ViƱuela for the conclusion of our trip.
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Day 6Ā - 115km 2,500m - The first of our circular rides from ViƱuela is set to include the 26km Puerto de Leon with an average gradient of 3% to just over 900m.
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Day 7 - 70km/110km 2,000m/2,500m - Our last ride will be down one of the fantastic descents to the Costa del Sol for lunch before heading back inland on the Puerto de Leon using a different approach from the previous day.
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Day 8Ā - Transfer back to Malaga AirportĀ airport.
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Price ā¬1899Ā (twin occupancy - single supplement ā¬400)
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Flights are not included.
*Note, exact itinerary is subject to change and hotels subject to availability.Ā
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We can also provide bike hire from our fleet of Ridley Fenix SL's for ā¬140 for the duration of the trip (ā¬210Ā for DI2, ā¬245 for DI2 and disc brakes).
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Contact us via this page or by email at info@siempre.cc to request more information about this trip.