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Alhama Lake Loop
100 km
62 miles +
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Arrive in ancient Alhama de Granada, evocative in its medieval past and and surrounding sierras. Enjoy cycling to a shimmering lake, edging along the Sierras of Alhama, and travelling through the small farming villages of the area. There are enough category climbs in the area for the keenest of cyclist. |
2 |
Coastal Ranges
115 km
72 miles |
Prepare for a classic day of road cycling with an exhilarating loop ride with 2 mountain passes and views to the Mediterranean sea! Pass through an ancient gap in the coastal mountains to Periana before attempting the famed Puerto del Sol, a hairpin classic with panoramas that fill a trip. Finish the afternoon with a soak in the thermal baths of Alhama. (NB spa treatments not included). |
3 |
Loja Mountains
113 km
71 miles |
Enjoy the many ascents and descents on the way to the city of Loja and its Sierra. The road from Alhama winds its way down to the fertile valley below of asparagus before a good climb up for vistas of the many craggy peaks around. For a snack, try Loja's famous sugared donuts with a strong coffee. |
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Escape to Montefrio
120 km
75 miles
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This loop to Montefrio is also a visual feast with a good ride through small villages. Climb a shady route, used in the Vuelta a Espana 2010, before slipping down into pretty Montefrio, its church and castle standing precariously on a rocky outcrop. Prepare for a gentle but long climb back upto your base in Alhama. |
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Onwards to Granada
upto 120km
75 miles |
If short of time, this is the end of your training in the Granada region and you can take transportation back to Malaga or Granada.
or continue with a ride to Granada. A climb to start off before spinning past a lake lined with pine trees and across a dam. These are the roads used frequently in the Vuelta a Andalucia pro-race where the likes of Armstrong and Sastre have raced. In the saddle, you fly through picturesque countryside, to crest a plateau from where the last Moorish king turned and saw the Alhambra Palace for the final time before Granada fell. Take in the majestic view yourself before heading into this tremendous picture. Have time to visit the sights of Granada and the Alhambra (optional extra).
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6 |
Sierra Nevada challenge
85 km
53 miles + |
Heading into the Sierra Nevada, ride to the top of the highest paved road in Europe at 3398 meters (weather permitting). Here the mountain peaks of Pico Veleta are your companions and the landscape around grandiose. This is the road of cycling legends where the pros race and train. Just imagine the descent back down to Granada. |
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Granada & Onwards
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After a good buffet breakfast make your onward travels taking either local transportation or an extra optional transfers available to Malaga Airport or Granada. (Or continue on with some extra days riding.)
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| Route |
Based in Alhama de Granada and Granada (Cycle to Periana, Loja, Montefrio, Genil valley and Sierra Nevadas) |
| Accommodation |
Specially chosen central 4 star hotel in Granada and a fantastic country inn in Alhama - all bedrooms are en-suite. (Please enquire about the possibility of apartments when in Alhama.)
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| Food |
All 6 breakfasts (4 for the 5 day option)
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| What's Included |
- Accommodation and Food as stated
- Luggage delivered to your next hotel when moving on to Granada
- Welcome meeting and introduction to the route and area
- Emergency support and contact details
- Pre tour pack & Tour guide book / maps / route notes / ride profiles
- Complimentary souvenir Cycling Country water bottle
- Access to a bike workstation and bike tools when in Alhama
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| Extras |
- Bring your own bike or hire of good quality ORBEA racing road bike (carbon-alu frame, Shimano ultegra-105 groupset, compact or triple chainset) with seat post bag for puncture kit and spare tube - 95 Euros for 5 days or 115 for 6 or 7 days.
- Options to ride with a local club and / or team
- Professional sports massage can be arranged
- Private one way transfers to/from Alhama from Malaga airport can be arranged (including bike transport if required) for 115 Euros and from Granada for 65 Euros.
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| Activity Level |
Challenging - distances are a daily average of 100km. Each day there is an option to extend / shorten the distances and the itinerary can be customised to your requirements.
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| Terrain |
Good surfaced roads on quiet country roads (busier near Granada). Suitable for road bikes. The countryside is rolling and the terrain is hilly. Be prepared for hills and climbs and of course some great descents. |
| Staff |
1 guide will meet and greet in Alhama and provide daily luggage transfers when needed. As we are based in Alhama de Granada, and some of our guides live in Granada, we are never far away from offering advice and assistance. Feel free to drop in anytime. |
| Group Size |
1+ |
| Dates |
Customise Your Dates - any dates throughout the year given availability (check for availability)
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| Price |
For the above Cycle Training 1 tour:
5 days: Eur 395 (single supp. Eur 75, high season supp. Eur 85)
7 days: Eur 545 (single supp. Eur 125, high season supp. Eur 115)
For the Cycle Training 2 tour on the Mediterranean Coast (please request exact itinerary)
6 days: Eur 475 (single supp. Eur 100, high season supp. Eur 100)
High season supplement applies for Spanish Bank Holidays and Fiestas
Discounts for 4 or more booking together |
| Guided Option |
The tours are available as a guided option. Please contact us for prices and availability. |
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