Cycling - Las Palomas Pass (White Villages) - 41km - Challenging Level

Name: Cycling - Las Palomas Pass (White Villages) - 41km - Challenging Level
Brand: Hike + Bike The Sierras
SKU: 793ad693-b87a-4dc9-800a-159c8dbdd91b
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Summary

Beginning in Montejaque village, ride through dramatic mountains and cork oak forest to Grazalema. Cycle to the top of Las Palomas Pass (nearly 1400m) for amazing views, then thrill to a 14km switchback descent down to Zahara village. The three villages you will pass through date from Arab times but all have a distinctly different look and feel: Montejaque is small and sleepy; Grazalema was a wealthier village, built on a large blanket weaving industry, so contains some grand old houses, and Zahara sits dramatically above its startlingly blue lake, with the remains of an Arab fort still dominating the skyline above the village.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Why take this tour?

Enjoy spectacular views, a challenging climb to the top of Las Palomas Pass (1357m) and a thrilling mountain descent to finish. You will cycle through the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park and ride via the white villages of Montejaque, Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra. This tour follows the same route as our Zahara Lakeside day tour as far as Grazalema village, cycling along small country roads which twist and turn through the mountains. But it is the climb up to Las Palomas and the descent down into Zahara which will stay in your mind for many years to come. From Grazalema we climb around 7km; if we are lucky, we may see mountain ibex hopping between the rocks on either side of the road or vultures soaring overhead. From the top of Las Palomas Pass the views in both directions are incredible. Then we enjoy a 14km switchback descent, with incredible views of the mountains and the lake below. Time for optional refreshments in Zahara before we return to Ronda by minibus.

What’s included?

Bicycle
Helmet
Water Bottle
Air-conditioned vehicle

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Hike + Bike The Sierras

About operator:

Join us on one of our mountain biking, ebiking, walking or cycling day tours in the beautiful countryside that surrounds Ronda. Take a look at our website for a full list of day tours or our multi-day holidays. Being based in Ronda we are in an ideal location for a full range of activities from easy to challenging levels. Our qualified guides (native english speaking) will show you the best of the walking, cycling or mountain biking that is available in the Serrania de Ronda. We can provide a great day out for families, less frequent riders and of course experienced enthusiasts and with minibus support you can be assured that help is close at hand if you have bitten of a bit more than you can chew. Dont forget, we have electric bikes available if you are unsure of your fitness for riding in the Ronda area.