Tour Type: Women’s Only Guided E Bike Tour
Province: Granada
Total Distance Covered: 250 km
Duration: 6 Nights/ 7 Days
Cycle Days 6 Days
Number of participants 4 – 12
Terrain: 45 % paved Road and 55% Gravel Road
Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
Provision for Support Vehicle Accessible
Best Season to go April, May, June, September, October, November
Nearest Airport: Granada
Embracing Sustainable Journeys
At Bike and Hike Granada, we’re dedicated to redefining travel through sustainability. Our tours are thoughtfully crafted to promote conscious exploration, focusing on minimizing our ecological footprint and fostering positive societal growth within local communities and economies.
TOUR- AT A GLANCE
Embark on an unforgettable 250 km Cycle Tour from Guadix to Castril, weaving through the stunning landscapes of Spain’s Geo Park. This scenic journey offers a blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, with overnight stays in charming traditional Cave hotels enhancing the experience.
Begin your adventure in Guadix, where you’ll explore its unique cave neighborhood before heading to the Megalithism Interpretation Center to delve into ancient stone structures. Pedal on to Freila, where a visit to the fascinating Cueva Gato de Bácor awaits, followed by a serene evening stroll along the shores of the Negratín Reservoir.
The tour continues with a stop in Benamaurel to witness the historical Hafas, followed by a visit to the First Settlers Interpretation Center, providing insights into early human habitation. Cycle through the historic Iberian city of Tútugi and the Argaric settlement of Castellón Alto in Galera. Finally, conclude your journey with a visit to Casa Penalva, immersing yourself in the local heritage.
This cycle tour combines thrilling rides with captivating historical and cultural exploration, making it an enriching adventure through one of Spain’s most remarkable regions.
Highlights
WHAT TO EXPECT
The guide will give a detailed briefing on each day’s ride and an introduction to the bicycles with continued advice throughout the day and will cycle with the group. The driver as well as the tour leader takes care of day-to-day bike maintenance. In addition, the guide will explain and show interesting facts to get to know the true beauty of Andalusia; its traditions, cuisine, history, and landscapes.
Throughout the tour, we organize several outdoor picnics with a great variety of local products. The expected arrival at the hotel will be at a respectable hour to allow you to enjoy and appreciate the place. A cycling day takes between 5- and 6 hours including breaks and lunches.
The bicycles are provided with panniers to allow you to carry some basic things, a water bottle, helmet, etc.
WOMEN ONLY BICYCLE TOUR
Women-only bike tours are becoming increasingly popular among female cyclists and travelers, offering a distinctive experience that combines camaraderie, adventure, and empowerment. These tours are designed exclusively for women, providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters participation and enjoyment for riders of all skill levels. Whether organized by operators specializing in women-only bike tours or by companies offering women-only departures, these trips create a space where women can connect, explore, and thrive together.
WHY WOMEN ONLY BICYCLE TOURS?
Who Can Participate
Women’s Only Cave-to-Cave E – bike tours are designed for individuals with a moderate level of fitness who enjoy cycling and seek an active yet leisurely adventure. These tours are also ideal for those new to cycle touring who wish to explore the countryside in a unique and engaging way.
Each day’s ride covers distances between 40–50 km, with an average cycling speed suited to the terrain. We will mostly traverse rolling hills and gravel roads, with a few challenging climbs. Some participants may choose to ride in the support vehicle if needed. On average, we will spend 4–6 hours cycling each day, with occasional longer rides. There will also be regular breaks, lunch stops, and visits to notable sites along the way.
It is important to ensure you are physically prepared for the tour’s level of difficulty. Due to the unpredictable nature of the weather, conditions may vary, potentially making some activities more challenging. If the guides determine you are unable to complete a scheduled activity, they may ask you to ride in the support vehicle for that day, prioritizing your safety and the well-being of the group.
If you have any doubts about your fitness level, please reach out to our Adventure Consultants who can provide additional guidance
Climate
The region has a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine and long daylight hours, even in winter. In spring and autumn, temperatures range from 8°C to 19°C, while summer temperatures can reach 22°C to 35°C, and often higher. At higher elevations, temperatures are slightly cooler. Rainfall is minimal. In winter, nights can be quite cold, with daytime temperatures averaging around 12°C.
BICYCLE
We provide high-quality E- BIKES with pannier bags for carrying luggage, allowing the bike to take the weight rather than your shoulders. When booking, you indicate your height and weight to have the correct frame size of the bicycle at the start of your holiday.
Spanish bicycle regulations
Outside of metropolitan areas, all bikers of 16 years of age and younger must always wear helmets. There are exceptions for expert riders, difficult climbs, and during periods of extreme heat.
It is probably advisable to always wear a helmet because it seems that what constitutes a city core is debatable and subject to police judgement. (A fine of 200 euros is applicable if otherwise)
Similar to when a car’s lights would need to be turned on, reflective apparel and lights must be fitted and used in situations where they are important (necessary during tunnels, sunset to sunrise). Lights shouldn’t be necessary on your bicycle if you want to avoid riding at night on the Camino.
Hands-free Bluetooth and headphones, even in one ear, are forbidden. (Fine of €190 imposed)
It is not permitted to travel on free or toll highways. Unless otherwise indicated by a sign, cyclists older than 14 may ride on the shoulder of a toll-free highway.
Running a stop sign or a traffic signal, driving while intoxicated, etc. are all offences that carry fines similar to those for driving.
Arrival and Departure info:
Your Bike and Hike Granada guide will meet you at Plaza Mariana Pienda or your hotel at 8:00 AM on Day 1 of your trip. The journey will conclude on the final day at 18:00 PM, with drop-off options at the airport, bus terminal, Hotel or Plaza Mariana Pienda.
Scheduled to operate
If four persons books a trip on a specific date, the departure is guaranteed. For trips with only one or two guests, we will contact you before your final payment
Trips with fewer than four guests may be led by a single guide who also serves as the driver, providing full support with a BHG van. If you prefer to have two guides, please consult your trip advisor, as this may involve an additional cost due to the minimum participant requirement not being met.
In rare cases, unforeseen circumstances may require trip cancellations or modifications. Our Guest Services team will keep you informed of any changes. We reserve the right to cancel a departure due to force majeure or if third-party partners, such as hotels, cannot fulfill their reservations. In such cases, all payments made will be fully refunded, constituting full settlement. Bike and Hike Granada is not responsible for expenses related to canceled trips, including airline tickets, travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly recommend purchasing your own travel insurance for full coverage.
Travel Insurance
It is your responsibility to secure appropriate travel insurance for your trip. This should include coverage for trip cancellation, activities such as hiking,Cycling trip curtailment, as well as sufficient medical insurance for illness, injury, and medical repatriation. We also strongly recommend having insurance to cover your travel arrangements, including flights, and your personal belongings.
We encourage you to do your own research to find the insurance policy that best suits your needs.
Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation:
Our selection of accommodations has been thoughtfully curated to enhance your journey, blending exceptional locations with a unique personal touch, making your trip an unforgettable experience.
Your stay at these accommodations includes breakfast and offers excellent service, often complemented by amenities such as a restaurant, bar, garden, and swimming pool included, ensuring you’re well taken care of.
The standard room type is the Standard Double Room, designed for double occupancy, featuring two individual beds or a double bed for couples.
To ensure a comfortable and harmonious experience, room assignments are made considering the gender of the travelers. Private rooms / single supplements can be arranged for individuals who prefer not to share accommodations with other group members, subject to an additional cost. It’s important to note that a request for a single room must always be made in advance due to limited hotel capacity.
Meals:
Meals are included as outlined in the Tour Inclusion details, breakfast provided each day. At Bike and Hike Granada, we prioritize great food, and you can look forward to enjoying excellent regional cuisine throughout the trip.
On the evenings when you are free to choose your own dinner, your guide will recommend local dining options and assist with making reservations. They will ensure you have all the information needed to explore the local dining scene independently.
Optional:
WHAT TO EXPECT
The guide will give a detailed briefing on each day’s ride and an introduction to the bicycles with continued advice throughout the day and will cycle with the group. The driver as well as the tour leader takes care of day-to-day bike maintenance. In addition, the guide will explain and show interesting facts to get to know the true beauty of Andalusia; its traditions, cuisine, history, and landscapes.
Throughout the tour, we organize several outdoor picnics with a great variety of local products. The expected arrival at the hotel will be at a respectable hour to allow you to enjoy and appreciate the place. A cycling day takes between 5- and 6 hours including breaks and lunches.
The bicycles are provided with panniers to allow you to carry some basic things, a water bottle, helmet, etc.
WOMEN ONLY BICYCLE TOUR
Women-only bike tours are becoming increasingly popular among female cyclists and travelers, offering a distinctive experience that combines camaraderie, adventure, and empowerment. These tours are designed exclusively for women, providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters participation and enjoyment for riders of all skill levels. Whether organized by operators specializing in women-only bike tours or by companies offering women-only departures, these trips create a space where women can connect, explore, and thrive together.
WHY WOMEN ONLY BICYCLE TOURS?
Who Can Participate
Women’s Only Cave-to-Cave E – bike tours are designed for individuals with a moderate level of fitness who enjoy cycling and seek an active yet leisurely adventure. These tours are also ideal for those new to cycle touring who wish to explore the countryside in a unique and engaging way.
Each day’s ride covers distances between 40–50 km, with an average cycling speed suited to the terrain. We will mostly traverse rolling hills and gravel roads, with a few challenging climbs. Some participants may choose to ride in the support vehicle if needed. On average, we will spend 4–6 hours cycling each day, with occasional longer rides. There will also be regular breaks, lunch stops, and visits to notable sites along the way.
It is important to ensure you are physically prepared for the tour’s level of difficulty. Due to the unpredictable nature of the weather, conditions may vary, potentially making some activities more challenging. If the guides determine you are unable to complete a scheduled activity, they may ask you to ride in the support vehicle for that day, prioritizing your safety and the well-being of the group.
If you have any doubts about your fitness level, please reach out to our Adventure Consultants who can provide additional guidance
Climate
The region has a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine and long daylight hours, even in winter. In spring and autumn, temperatures range from 8°C to 19°C, while summer temperatures can reach 22°C to 35°C, and often higher. At higher elevations, temperatures are slightly cooler. Rainfall is minimal. In winter, nights can be quite cold, with daytime temperatures averaging around 12°C.
BICYCLE
We provide high-quality E- BIKES with pannier bags for carrying luggage, allowing the bike to take the weight rather than your shoulders. When booking, you indicate your height and weight to have the correct frame size of the bicycle at the start of your holiday.
Spanish bicycle regulations
Outside of metropolitan areas, all bikers of 16 years of age and younger must always wear helmets. There are exceptions for expert riders, difficult climbs, and during periods of extreme heat.
It is probably advisable to always wear a helmet because it seems that what constitutes a city core is debatable and subject to police judgement. (A fine of 200 euros is applicable if otherwise)
Similar to when a car’s lights would need to be turned on, reflective apparel and lights must be fitted and used in situations where they are important (necessary during tunnels, sunset to sunrise). Lights shouldn’t be necessary on your bicycle if you want to avoid riding at night on the Camino.
Hands-free Bluetooth and headphones, even in one ear, are forbidden. (Fine of €190 imposed)
It is not permitted to travel on free or toll highways. Unless otherwise indicated by a sign, cyclists older than 14 may ride on the shoulder of a toll-free highway.
Running a stop sign or a traffic signal, driving while intoxicated, etc. are all offences that carry fines similar to those for driving.
Arrival and Departure info:
Your Bike and Hike Granada guide will meet you at Plaza Mariana Pienda or your hotel at 8:00 AM on Day 1 of your trip. The journey will conclude on the final day at 18:00 PM, with drop-off options at the airport, bus terminal, Hotel or Plaza Mariana Pienda.
Scheduled to operate
If four persons books a trip on a specific date, the departure is guaranteed. For trips with only one or two guests, we will contact you before your final payment
Trips with fewer than four guests may be led by a single guide who also serves as the driver, providing full support with a BHG van. If you prefer to have two guides, please consult your trip advisor, as this may involve an additional cost due to the minimum participant requirement not being met.
In rare cases, unforeseen circumstances may require trip cancellations or modifications. Our Guest Services team will keep you informed of any changes. We reserve the right to cancel a departure due to force majeure or if third-party partners, such as hotels, cannot fulfill their reservations. In such cases, all payments made will be fully refunded, constituting full settlement. Bike and Hike Granada is not responsible for expenses related to canceled trips, including airline tickets, travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly recommend purchasing your own travel insurance for full coverage.
Travel Insurance
It is your responsibility to secure appropriate travel insurance for your trip. This should include coverage for trip cancellation, activities such as hiking,Cycling trip curtailment, as well as sufficient medical insurance for illness, injury, and medical repatriation. We also strongly recommend having insurance to cover your travel arrangements, including flights, and your personal belongings.
We encourage you to do your own research to find the insurance policy that best suits your needs.
Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation:
Our selection of accommodations has been thoughtfully curated to enhance your journey, blending exceptional locations with a unique personal touch, making your trip an unforgettable experience.
Your stay at these accommodations includes breakfast and offers excellent service, often complemented by amenities such as a restaurant, bar, garden, and swimming pool included, ensuring you’re well taken care of.
The standard room type is the Standard Double Room, designed for double occupancy, featuring two individual beds or a double bed for couples.
To ensure a comfortable and harmonious experience, room assignments are made considering the gender of the travelers. Private rooms / single supplements can be arranged for individuals who prefer not to share accommodations with other group members, subject to an additional cost. It’s important to note that a request for a single room must always be made in advance due to limited hotel capacity.
Meals:
Meals are included as outlined in the Tour Inclusion details, breakfast provided each day. At Bike and Hike Granada, we prioritize great food, and you can look forward to enjoying excellent regional cuisine throughout the trip.
On the evenings when you are free to choose your own dinner, your guide will recommend local dining options and assist with making reservations. They will ensure you have all the information needed to explore the local dining scene independently.
Driving distance: 53 Km
Activity: Guided sightseeing
We’ll start by picking up from Granada and driving to Guadix, where we’ll check into the hotel. After freshening up, we’ll embark on our short sightseeing tour
Once we’re refreshed, you’ll have plenty of time to relax or explore the beautiful surroundings. Later that day, the tour leader will give a detailed orientation about the next 6 days of riding, including essential safety guidelines and bicycle technical instructions.
At the end of the journey, unwind in a charming, millennial house dating back to the eleventh century. This historic residence offers excellent views of Guadix’s old town and is nestled in a serene, central neighborhood. From here, enjoy the tranquility and explore the city’s rich heritage on foot, soaking in the blend of ancient charm and modern comfort.
Cycling Distance: 49 Km
Leaving Guadix, we enter the BADLANDS, a landscape shaped over a million years as the large lake that once covered this area drained away.Upon reaching Benalúa, we can enjoy stunning viewpoints over the Fardes River valley.
Next, we head towards FACE RETAMA, a site sacred to Christianity. According to legend, Saint TORCUATO was martyred here by the Romans. Saint Torcuato, along with seven other apostolic men, traveled from Rome to preach Christianity, which was then unknown in the Iberian Peninsula. This area also features caves that, according to archaeological studies, might have been a Paleo-Christian hermitage dating back to the 4th century.
Continuing onward, we visit a Nazarí tower in GUAJAR, offering fabulous views of the Sierra Nevada. This tower once guarded the border with the Christian kingdoms to the north.
We then traverse desert Ramblas, arriving at the Alicún Spa, a place known for its fascinating geological formations and medicinal mineral waters, inhabited since at least the Neolithic era.
Our journey concludes in the unique desert town of GORAFE, a place inhabited since ancient times.
Cycling Distance: 49 Km
Today’s 49 km Ride: Gorafe to Freila Circular Route. This stage, with a moderate to high difficulty level, takes us through gravel terrain deep into the heart of the Gorafe desert. We’ll embark on the renowned circular route, exploring the striking Colorados area, which evokes the rugged beauty of the Colorado Desert in the United States, along with fascinating geological formations.
Next, we’ll traverse the desert to reach the BACOR oasis, a town distinguished by its network of caves. Among these, the Black Cat Museum, a captivating cave-museum created by a local artist, is a must-see.
The stage concludes in FREILA, once a border city of the Muslim Kingdom of Granada, where we’ll be treated to an extraordinary sunset.
Cycling Distance: 43 Km
We’ll start our journey in Freila, navigating gravel roads until we reach the pavement, traveling a couple of kilometers before arriving in Zújar.
In Zújar, we will prepare for the ascent to Jabalcón Peak, the heart of the Granada Geopark. From the summit, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the entire Geopark, with a special focus on the Negratín Reservoir, allowing us to envision the area’s evolution over millions of years.
After descending Jabalcón Peak, we will circle around it, approaching the edge of the Negratín Reservoir. We’ll cross the reservoir at its tail and enter a steppe-like terrain, heading towards Benamaurel. Here, we’ll observe the ancient caves known as Hafas de Benamaurel, dating back to the 11th century(an ancient cave fortification inhabited since the 11th century). The tour continues with a stop in Benamaurel to witness the historic Hafas,
Cycling Distance: 55 Km
Today’s journey takes us on a 55 km ride from Benamaurel to Orce, a historic gem in Europe. followed by a visit to the First Settlers Interpretation Center in the town of Orce, which provides information about the earliest hominid settlements on the European continent. Ride a bicycle through the historic Iberian city of Tútugi and the Argaric settlement of Castellón Alto in Galera.
In Orce we’ll explore the natural spring of Fuencaliente, located just 2 km from the town center, offering a refreshing flow of water at a constant 18-20 degrees Celsius. Additionally, we’ll visit the Cerro de la Virgen, 3 km from Orce, where ancient ruins reveal a walled village with burials spanning from 2,500 BC to the mid-seventeenth century, providing a fascinating glimpse into the area’s long and diverse past.
The gastronomy in this region is noteworthy, especially the Segureño lamb, which has a protected designation of origin.
Cycling Distance: 39 Km
Today’s 39 km ride takes us from Orce to Huéscar, This stage follows in the footsteps of ancient settlers and civilizations that inhabited this region millennia before Christ.
Starting in Orce, we trace the path of the earliest inhabitants, reaching an archaeological site where hominid remains over a million years old have been discovered. From there, we continue on a scenic route to Galera, where we will explore two ancient cities. The first, Tútugi, dates back to around the 5th century BC and is the precursor to the modern town of Galera, where we’ll visit its interpretation center. Next, we’ll head to the Castellón Alto site, an Argaric settlement that dates back several millennia.
Before our final stretch to Huéscar, we’ll take a detour along the ancient settlers’ path to witness the unique geological formations known as paleosemites. Finally, we’ll ride upstream to the historic town of Huéscar, where we’ll visit its Main Church,
Cycling Distance: 40 Km
Driving Distance: 145 Km
On the final leg of your journey, enjoy a picturesque 40 km ride from Huéscar to Castril, where the scenic landscapes of Granada continue to captivate. Explore the charming village of Castril, known for its stunning natural surroundings and historic sites. After soaking in the beauty of this tranquil area, you’ll drive back to the vibrant city of Granada, bringing your tour full circle. Reflect on your adventure as you return to where it all began, enriched by the diverse experiences and stunning vistas of the Altiplano.
Today we bid you farewell as our journey ends. While our journey may end here, the memories, experiences, and the essence of Andalusia will forever linger in your heart. We thank you for choosing to explore this remarkable region with us, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back on another captivating journey in the future. Until then, safe travels and may your adventures continue to flourish.
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