Name: Alpujarra Cycling Hiking | E Bike Tour | Bike and Hike Greener
Price: 1850.00 EUR
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OVERVIEW

Tour Type: Guided E Bike Tour

Province: Granada

Total Distance Covered: 255 km

Duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days

Cycle Days 5 Days

Terrain: 95 % paved Road and 5% Gravel

Difficulty level: Moderate

Provision for Support: Vehicle Accessible

Best Season to go April, May, June, September, October

Nearest Airport: Granada

EMBRACING SUSTAINABLE JOURNEY

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

This is a country rich in culture, history, fiestas, natural beauty, and delectable cuisine. You will have the opportunity to see everything, from magnificent monuments to a broad range of unique natural settings… and you’ll get the chance to participate in many interesting public activities and taste a variety of delectable food items

The province of Granada has so much to offer, from the mythical city that witnessed the fall of the last king of Moorish Al-Andalus to untouched natural areas. The land that charmed romantic travellers still captivates anybody who visits it. The Cycling Journey goes from north to south along epic, ever-changing landscapes from a vast high plateau to desert landscapes, high mountains with traditional villages, and the tropical – Mediterranean coast towards the city of Granada.

The Tour is designed to have time enough to immerse yourself in a country’s culture. As you travel from one hotel to another; there’s no need to worry about your luggage, which is brought to your hotel, ready to welcome you upon arrival.

Suitable for anyone who likes an active way of traveling and has a normal physical condition and health.

HIGHLIGHTS

Supported & guided cycle holiday
Professional guides with years of expertise and local knowledge with a personal connection to the region.
Small group travel allows people to feel freedom, to go at their own pace, get to know their travel companies, and also benefit from their leader’s knowledge.
Personalized attention. Any tour can be modified to meet the interest and preferences of the customer.
A tailor-made tour: A tour fully personalized to meet your interest and preferences. We create and organize a Personalized Tour ideal when traveling as a family, a group of friends, or on an incentive trip. You determine the duration of the trip, destination preferences, type of accommodations, difficulty level, or a range of activities, with full flexibility to travel at your own pace.
Our selection includes hotels in rural areas surrounded by nature to discover the special features in the middle of their unique scenery.
Travel guidance in different languages.
Culture and Nature Experience. Get to know the traditions, the local cuisine, the people, and the history, and explore the landscapes with your own eyes.
Sustainable travel. The tours are designed with the idea of being more conscious of how we travel. We seek to minimize negative impacts on the environment and aim to have a positive social impact on local communities and economies.
Nature and culture were our role models to design the tour
Experience different regions in an exciting and environmentally friendly way
The opportunity to stop when and where you want to explore differently

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 Granada; 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.

Included/Excluded

• Accommodations for 7 nights
• 7 breakfasts, 5 Picnic lunches
• Daily bag transport
• On-route support vehicle
• Liability and rescue Insurance
• Airport transfer Granada or Málaga.
• Train station Granada or City Granada.
• Qualified tour guides who ride the route and describe the locations
• Alhambra private guided tour
• E Bike with Pannier
• G P S Tracker
• Helmet
• Gloves
• Water Bottle
• Supported and Guided holiday

Tickets and Visa
Insurance
Extra meals
Extra excursions
Personal Expenses
Tips
Extra nights
Dinner – all days

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival Day - Granada

Activity: Orientation / Free day at Granada

Upon arriving in either Málaga or Granada, our pick-up service will take us to our hotel in Granada, nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Once we settle in at the hotel, you'll have time to explore the rich cultural heritage of Granada. This city, influenced by Moors, Catholics, and Jews, has become a significant cultural center, with a Moorish rule that lasted for 800 years.

Alternatively, you can experience the local cuisine by sampling Granada's famous tapas, known for being served free with every drink. In the evening, our tour guide will arrange a dinner for the group to celebrate the start of our journey.

On the same day, the tour leader will provide an introductory briefing about the trip, followed by a safety and bicycle technical briefing.

Hotel: Vincci Albayzín

https://www.vinccialbayzin.com/

Day 2 EXPLORE THE OLIVE GROVES OF GRANADA

Cycling Distance: 44 Km

Ascent: 470 m

Descent: 900 mtr

Difficulty level: Moderate

After breakfast, we will drive to the village of Montefrío, an ideal starting point for our first day of cycling, surrounded by breath-taking landscapes. National Geographic has even ranked Montefrío among the top 10 towns with the best views in the world. Before we set off, you'll have time to test your bicycles and make any necessary adjustments for comfort.

Our route will take us through traditional olive groves, which hold great significance in Andalusia and are highly valued for their landscape and heritage. After enjoying a delightful picnic, we will continue to our destination, Iznájar, located in the province of Córdoba. The village of Iznájar is perched on the ruins of an old Moorish castle atop a rocky outcrop, overlooking a picturesque valley and lake. It is a quintessential white-washed Spanish village with narrow, winding streets.

Hotel Caserío de Iznájar

https://hoteliznajar.com/

Meal Plan: Breakfast / Picnic lunch

Day 3: SIERRA NEVEDS FOOTHILLS TO THE GORAFE DESERT

Cycling Distance: 50 Km

Ascent: 500 m

Descent: 700 m

Difficulty level: Easy / Moderate

Starting from our hotel, we embark on a cycling journey towards the historic old town of Guadix, where a rich heritage of monuments awaits exploration. Notable landmarks include the medieval Arab Citadel, the Cathedral, and various Mudejar-style buildings. One distinctive aspect of this expansive town is the prevalence of cave houses, which serve as homes for many of its residents.

After a leisurely break and a stroll through the fascinating cave district, our cycling adventure continues towards the charming village of Purrullena. Venturing further, we pedal through the heart of the desert, passing isolated towns within the territory of the Granada Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2020.

As we make our way, we encounter a secluded spot in Alicún de las Torres, where a peculiar natural formation catches our attention. A limestone wall, shaped over time by the precipitation and sedimentation of mineral salts carried by the water, stands 15 meters tall and stretches approximately 1 kilometre.

The cycling route concludes in the town of Gorafe, renowned for hosting the highest concentration of dolmens in Europe—among the earliest examples of architecture known to mankind. Before returning to our hotel, we pause at a panoramic viewpoint that offers a breath-taking vista of the arid Badlands enveloping the village of Gorafe.Top of Form

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Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)

Hospedería del Zenete. La Calahorra.

www.hospederiadelzenete.com

Day 4: IMMERSE IN THE ENCHANTING ALPUJARRA REGION

Cycling Distance: 50 Km

Ascent: 855 m

Descent: 2030 m

Difficulty level: Moderate

The Alpujarra region is a timeless enclave, preserving the legacy of the Moriscos from Granada and showcasing the harmonious relationship between humanity and the environment fostered by the Moorish culture of Al-Andalus.

Our day begins with a drive to the "Puerto de la Ragua," a mountain pass situated at an elevation of 2,000 meters, marking the boundary between the provinces of Granada and Almería. Enroute, we traverse charming villages offering breath-taking views of the valley and its terraced farms. On clear days, the panorama extends to the Mediterranean Sea and, on occasion, even Africa.

As we journey through, there are opportunities to pause and explore rustic villages, their distinctive architecture influenced by Berber occupation. These settlements boast flat-roofed, box-shaped white houses with tall round chimneys, tightly clustered along narrow, winding, and steep streets, clinging to the slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Our final destination is the hotel near the village of Cádiar, situated in proximity to the Guadalfeo River, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)

Hotel: Alquería de Morayma. Cádiar

http://www.alqueriamorayma.com/

Day 5: EXPLORING THE ENCHANTING ALPUJARRA – PART -2

Cycling Distance: 40 Km

Ascent: 1020 m

Descent: 850 m

Difficulty level: Moderate

Our journey through the Alpujarras begins as we drive back up to the village of Berchules. Our initial destination is the village of Trevélez, situated at an impressive altitude of 1,480 meters in the Trevélez Gorge, making it one of the highest villages in Spain. Renowned for its traditional method of ham drying, Trevélez holds a Denomination of Origin for the exceptional quality and rich flavor of its ham. The unique qualities of this product are attributed to the geographical surroundings, where climatic conditions such as altitude, temperature, and humidity contribute to its distinct character.

Continuing our adventure, we pedal towards the village of Capileira, nestled at 1,435 meters and ranking as the highest among the three villages in the Poquiera Gorge. This area is celebrated as one of the most picturesque locations in the Alpujarra. Spending the night here offers a truly remarkable experience, surrounded by the breath-taking landscapes of the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada.

Meal Plan: Breakfast / Lunch

Hotel: Finca de los Llanos. Capileira.

https://www.hotelfincalosllanos.com/

Day 6: TRANSITIONING FROM MOUNTAINS TO COASTLINE

Cycling Distance: 50 Km

Ascent: 450 m

Descent: 1360 m

Difficulty level: Easy / Moderate

We bid farewell to the captivating landscapes of the Alpujarras and embark on a journey by vehicle to the village of Nigüelas, perched at an elevation of 930 meters and proudly known as the Balcony of the Valley, marking the highest point in the Lecrín region.

Our concluding cycling day unfolds in the picturesque Lecrín Valley, characterized by rolling hills, ravines, rugged cliffs, and rivers adorned with cultivated citrus and orange groves, almond trees, and olive oil plantations. Navigating around the Béznar Reservoir, the valley's focal point fed by several rivers originating from the Sierra Nevada, we traverse villages that have preserved their Moorish essence through the centuries.

Our cycling route guides us to the village of Pinos del Valle, offering a breath-taking panorama. Continuing onward, we pedal along the Old Road Granada-Motril, passing through a notable canyon renowned for rock climbing.

The final leg of our journey leads us towards Salobreña, a picturesque village atop a colossal rock crowned with an ancient Moorish castle. From here, we set our sights on the ultimate destination of this memorable journey—Granada.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)

Hotel: Casa del Capitel Nazarí. Granada.

https://www.hotelcasacapitel.com/

Day 7: EXPLORE GRANADA.

Cycling Distance: 50 Km

Ascent: 3640 m

Descent: 6100 m

Difficulty level: Moderate

A city with history located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The cultural riches of Granada with influences from the Moors, Catholics, and Jews make this city in Spain into an important cultural centre with Moorish rule spanning 800 years of occupation.

Granada's role gradually increased within the Moorish realm and eventually became a kingdom with the stunning Alhambra palace. In 1492, the city was reconquered by the Catholic kings (Ferdinand and Isabel), due to which the Moors and Jews had to convert to Catholicism or flee the country. Slowly but surely, this caused the city to fall into economic and cultural decay for several centuries.

We start the day with a private guided tour of Alhambra and the gardens of the Generalife (UNESCO World Heritage Site) where you discover one of the best- preserved monuments of Islamic architecture in Spain.

The rest of the day you are free to explore more beautiful places and to try the Granada tapas which are known for serving free tapas with every drink. The tour guide will organize a place to have dinner together to celebrate the last evening of the journey.

Stay: Casa del Capital Nazari. Granada

https://www.hotelcasacapitel.com/

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Day 8: FAREWELL

On Day 8, we bid you farewell as our journey ends. Following a satisfying breakfast at our hotel, it's time to conclude our adventure. We ensure a seamless departure with a private airport transfer, transporting you from the comfort of our accommodations to the airport in either Granada or Málaga.

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.

Meal Plan: Breakfast