Cycling - Zahara Lakeside (White Villages) - 48km - Moderate Level

Name: Cycling - Zahara Lakeside (White Villages) - 48km - Moderate Level
Brand: Hike + Bike The Sierras
SKU: 1143a064-1ba4-4608-acae-b0f185984ff0

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Summary

Beginning in Montejaque village, ride through dramatic mountains and cork oak forest to Grazalema. Ride along Zahara's beautiful lakeside to finish in Zahara village, overlooking the blue waters of the lake. 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?

This road cycling route takes us through the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, from the white village of Montejaque, via Grazalema to finish in Zahara de la Sierra. This route to Zahara omits the high mountain Las Palomas pass and finishes instead with a lovely 11km undulating ride along the edge of Zahara’s stunning blue lake. We take a short drive out to the mountains, up to the village of Montejaque, where we begin our ride. From the village we enjoy miles of small country roads which twist and turn through a rocky gorge and then through extensive cork oak forest. We reach open mountain countryside and make a short climb up to the village of Grazalema. After a quick refreshment break, we enjoy a terrific 13km twisting descent through the mountains to the shores of Zahara lake, then follow the undulating lake road to finish in Zahara village. Time for optional refreshments here before we return to Ronda in our minibus.

What’s included?

Bicycle
Helmet
Water Bottle
Air-conditioned vehicle

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

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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.