Impressive Mountain Ranges of Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Mountain Biking

Tour Description: Guided

This seven day guided mountain bike tour offers you some of the best mountain biking in Europe. You’ll be in the safe hands of our local guides who have nearly 20 years experience of guiding riders around this part of southern Spain. You’ll take in the impressive mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevada, and valleys of the Alpujarrras, including the highest village on the mainland, which is renowned for its mouth-watering cured ham - jamón Serrano - second only to its mouth-watering singletrack!

The Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras provide all-year-round riding and boast the cleanest and driest climate in Europe, with around 320 days of sunshine annually. Ideal conditions for world-class mountain biking.

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Tour Description: Self-guided

This seven day guided mountain bike tour offers you some of the best mountain biking in Europe. You’ll be in the safe hands of our local guides who have nearly 20 years experience of guiding riders around this part of southern Spain. You’ll take in the impressive mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevada, and valleys of the Alpujarrras, including the highest village on the mainland, which is renowned for its mouth-watering cured ham - jamón Serrano - second only to its mouth-watering singletrack!

The Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras provide all-year-round riding and boast the cleanest and driest climate in Europe, with around 320 days of sunshine annually. Ideal conditions for world-class mountain biking.

Learn more about guided tours. 

Highlights: Guided

• Biking through 1000 year old trails in the Alpujarras region
• Visit the highest village in Spain
• Taste amazing local foods like, churros and Jamon
• Lunch each day with locals, in carfully selected cafes, off the beaten track

Highlights: Self-guided

• Biking through 1000 year old trails in the Alpujarras region
• Visit the highest village in Spain
• Taste amazing local foods like, churros and Jamon
• Lunch each day with locals, in carfully selected cafes, off the beaten track

Daily Program: Guided

Your mountain bike vacation starts with a transfer from Màlaga airport to our base in the Alpujarras. We will stop off for lunch on the coast before continuing the journey to Sierra Nevada. Arriving at your base in the village of the Fondales, on the south facing slopes of the Sierra Nevada, you will be met with spectacular views of the Trevelez gorge. We will then build our bikes and relax by the pool, watching the sun set.

With nearly 20 years experience of mountain biking in the area, our guides prefer not to run a fixed itinerary, instead planning your daily routes by choosing from our vast portfolio, taking into account the mood of the group, weather conditions, seasons etc.

Most of our rides will be lift-assisted with some climbing necessary to link more remote sections of trail.

An important part of all of our tours, and this trip is no exception, is the opportunity to absorb and be part of the local culture. In the mountain villages of the Sierra Nevada the way of life remains largely unchanged since first settlement, and you’ll be treated to excellent local food and drink, and the warmest hospitality in our lunchtime village retreats. Once your batteries are fully recharged, we set off on the afternoon leg of the tour.

Daily rides average somewhere in the region of 984 feet (300 m) to 2,952 feet (900 m) of ascending, 3,280 feet (1,000 m) to 6,561 feet (2,000 m) of descending over 19 miles (30 km) to 28 miles (45 km). Then we have our full day of gravity-assisted riding; five separate descents of approximately 8,202 feet (2,500 m) accumulating in over 16 miles (25 km) of singletrack!

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Mar 16, 2013

Dates: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Per person, double occupancy £570 Bike rentals Mountain bikes, not available to rent £0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• Breakfasts and evening meals starting with dinner on day one and ending with breakfast on departure day
• Lodge accommodation for seven nights
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• The services of a qualified and experienced mountainbike guide for the duration of the trip
• All group safety equipment
• Uplifts and support vehicle for duration of the trip

Please note that bicycles are not available to rent on this tour. You are advised to travel with your own bike. 

Included Services: Self-guided

Bike Rentals: Guided

Please note that bicycles are not available to rent on this tour. You are advised to travel with your own bike.

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

Please note that bicycles are not available to rent on this tour. You are advised to travel with your own bike.

Surface and Terrain: Guided

Terrain consists mostly of singletrack, some Landrover tracks, steep technical climbs and descents, frequent rocks, slabs and roots. You have advanced bike handling skills such as, bunny-hop, drops, rock gardens, hairpins and loose rock. You exercise five times or more a week for 40 minutes and more, and are comfortable with sustained, challenging riding including long periods of anaerobic exercise for six or more days in a row.

Daily rides average somewhere in the region of 984 feet (300 m) to 2,952 feet (900 m) of ascending, 3,280 feet (1,000 m) to 6,561 feet (2,000 m) of descending over 19 miles (30 km) to 28 miles (45 km). Then we have our full day of gravity-assisted riding; five separate descents of approximately 8,202 feet (2,500 m) accumulating in over 16 miles (25 km) of singletrack!

This tour is rated Challenging and is for experienced cyclists in above average physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

Terrain consists mostly of singletrack, some Landrover tracks, steep technical climbs and descents, frequent rocks, slabs and roots. You have advanced bike handling skills such as, bunny-hop, drops, rock gardens, hairpins and loose rock. You exercise five times or more a week for 40 minutes and more, and are comfortable with sustained, challenging riding including long periods of anaerobic exercise for six or more days in a row.

Daily rides average somewhere in the region of 984 feet (300 m) to 2,952 feet (900 m) of ascending, 3,280 feet (1,000 m) to 6,561 feet (2,000 m) of descending over 19 miles (30 km) to 28 miles (45 km). Then we have our full day of gravity-assisted riding; five separate descents of approximately 8,202 feet (2,500 m) accumulating in over 16 miles (25 km) of singletrack!

This tour is rated Challenging and is for experienced cyclists in above average physical condition. 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Malaga, Spain

Malaga is becoming increasingly well-served by major and budget airlines from all over the world.

This tour will start/end at Malaga city airport and all transfers during the tour dates are included in the price. 

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Malaga, Spain

Malaga is becoming increasingly well-served by major and budget airlines from all over the world.

This tour will start/end at Malaga city airport and all transfers during the tour dates are included in the price. 

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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Video: Guided

Experience the thrill of mountain biking in the heart of rural southern Spain

Video: Self-guided

Experience the thrill of mountain biking in the heart of rural southern Spain

Tour Company Background: H&I Adventures: Guided

H&I Adventures specializes in exceptional guided mountain bike adventures in some of the most spectacular locations in the world.

We personally research and test all of our tours before taking any bookings. We're committed to responsible tourism and use local guides/ drivers/ fixers in all our destinations, and contribute to local conservation efforts.

Our guides are among the best in the industry and give our customers a truly memorable experience. We offer skilled advice on all of our tours - no matter what level - to ensure our customers get the most out of their trip with us. 

Tour Company Background: H&I Adventures: Self-guided

H&I Adventures specializes in exceptional guided mountain bike adventures in some of the most spectacular locations in the world.

We personally research and test all of our tours before taking any bookings. We're committed to responsible tourism and use local guides/ drivers/ fixers in all our destinations, and contribute to local conservation efforts.

Our guides are among the best in the industry and give our customers a truly memorable experience. We offer skilled advice on all of our tours - no matter what level - to ensure our customers get the most out of their trip with us. 

Terms and Conditions: H&I Adventures: Guided

If you wish to cancel your holiday, this must be done in writing by the person whose name the holiday is invoiced to.

If you cancel your booking more than two calendar months before the first day of your holiday, you will receive a refund of monies paid, minus the 25% non-refundable deposit.

If you cancel your holiday less than two calendar months before the first day of your holiday you will receive no refund on monies paid.

We will not cancel your holiday unless (i) we are forced to do so by unforeseeable circumstances: adverse weather conditions, acts of God; or (ii) if the minimum number needed to operate our holidays has not been met. In the latter case we will advise you no later than 28 days prior to departure.

If the holiday has to be cancelled for any reason then you will be informed and offered another holiday.

Highlands and Islands Adventures reserves the right to change the itinerary advertised for any holiday, at any time and for any reason, such as adverse weather conditions, forestry operations and other seasonal activities, e.g. deer culling.

To take part in our holidays you must include adequate insurance for baggage, medical expenses and the cost of repatriation should you become too ill to continue. Any claims concerning matters for which you are insured must be directed to your insurers.

Your booking is accepted on the understanding that you realise the risks and hazards of such a holiday, including the dangers inherent in cycling either on the road or off the road, or the dangers inherent in the other activities included in individual holidays.

On an adventurous holiday it is necessary that you abide by the authority of the leader, who represents the company. Completing the booking process signifies your agreement to this, and if you commit any illegal act when on the holiday or if in the reasonable opinion of the leader your behaviour is causing or likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to others we may terminate your travel arrangements without any liability on our part. If you are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect your or other people's enjoyment of the holiday, you must advise us of this at the time of booking.

Our responsibility does not commence until the appointed time at the designated meeting point. If you fail to arrive there at the appointed time for whatever reason, we will not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by you to meet up with the group.

We shall not be held liable for any damages caused by the total, or partial failure to carry out the contract if such failure is due to the theft of bicycles or injury as a result of cycling either on or off road and in particular injuries as a result of either inadequately maintained and serviced personal equipment or failure to wear the correct safety equipment most notably cycle helmets.

When completing the booking process you agree to accept all these conditions and when we accept your booking we agree to carry out our obligations as defined to you in all materials sent to you from us. This agreement is made subject to, and must be interpreted and enforced by Scots Law.

Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any of our holidays may be used by the company without charge in all media (whether now existing or in the future) for bona fide promotional materials of any kind, such as brochures, videos and the internet.

Please ensure that your bike is adequately maintained and insured. We will take all reasonable care when transporting bikes, however we are not responsible financially for any damage caused by a third party during our trip or in transit to the start point of the holiday.

Terms and Conditions: H&I Adventures: Self-guided

If you wish to cancel your holiday, this must be done in writing by the person whose name the holiday is invoiced to.

If you cancel your booking more than two calendar months before the first day of your holiday, you will receive a refund of monies paid, minus the 25% non-refundable deposit.

If you cancel your holiday less than two calendar months before the first day of your holiday you will receive no refund on monies paid.

We will not cancel your holiday unless (i) we are forced to do so by unforeseeable circumstances: adverse weather conditions, acts of God; or (ii) if the minimum number needed to operate our holidays has not been met. In the latter case we will advise you no later than 28 days prior to departure.

If the holiday has to be cancelled for any reason then you will be informed and offered another holiday.

Highlands and Islands Adventures reserves the right to change the itinerary advertised for any holiday, at any time and for any reason, such as adverse weather conditions, forestry operations and other seasonal activities, e.g. deer culling.

To take part in our holidays you must include adequate insurance for baggage, medical expenses and the cost of repatriation should you become too ill to continue. Any claims concerning matters for which you are insured must be directed to your insurers.

Your booking is accepted on the understanding that you realise the risks and hazards of such a holiday, including the dangers inherent in cycling either on the road or off the road, or the dangers inherent in the other activities included in individual holidays.

On an adventurous holiday it is necessary that you abide by the authority of the leader, who represents the company. Completing the booking process signifies your agreement to this, and if you commit any illegal act when on the holiday or if in the reasonable opinion of the leader your behaviour is causing or likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to others we may terminate your travel arrangements without any liability on our part. If you are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect your or other people's enjoyment of the holiday, you must advise us of this at the time of booking.

Our responsibility does not commence until the appointed time at the designated meeting point. If you fail to arrive there at the appointed time for whatever reason, we will not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by you to meet up with the group.

We shall not be held liable for any damages caused by the total, or partial failure to carry out the contract if such failure is due to the theft of bicycles or injury as a result of cycling either on or off road and in particular injuries as a result of either inadequately maintained and serviced personal equipment or failure to wear the correct safety equipment most notably cycle helmets.

When completing the booking process you agree to accept all these conditions and when we accept your booking we agree to carry out our obligations as defined to you in all materials sent to you from us. This agreement is made subject to, and must be interpreted and enforced by Scots Law.

Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any of our holidays may be used by the company without charge in all media (whether now existing or in the future) for bona fide promotional materials of any kind, such as brochures, videos and the internet.

Please ensure that your bike is adequately maintained and insured. We will take all reasonable care when transporting bikes, however we are not responsible financially for any damage caused by a third party during our trip or in transit to the start point of the holiday.