Five days of unforgettable gravel riding
6th to 13th April 2025
Experience a ride into the mountains through olive and almond orchards, explore the breathtaking Gorafe Desert, and stay in a Gypsy cave opposite the magical Alhambra Palace. Spend a night out in the desert and watch Flamenco dancers whirl.
Highlights
Fabulous Gravel
Covering 400km with just one gate, the gravel riding here is some of the most fabulous you'll ever encounter.
Stay in Caves
Stay in the gypsy caves of the the Albaicin district of Granada.
GORAFE DESERT
Ride through the incredible scenery of the Gorafe Desert aka Badlands
Sleep under the stars
One night Free camp for a night in middle of the desert.
Flamenco night
Enjoy a barbeque on the terrace overlooking the Alhambra Palace followed by a private Flamenco Tableau
Traditional Food
Eat simply, eat well with homecooked traditional Andalusian food in the bars in small villages.
INTINERARY
DAY 1
Travelling to Granada
Day 2
A warm up 60 km ride into the mountains following an old tram track to have lunch in a shady café on the riverside
Day 3
A slightly longer cycle through the Olive and Almond groves to the west of Granada, almost entirely on gravel, you'll love the long flowing descents back into Granada.
Gather for a barbeque on the terrace overlooking the Alhambra with a private Flamenco tableau after dinner.
Day 4
Set off across the mountains on our three day adventure into the heart of the Badlands.
The long climb is amply rewarded with a long 25km descent to the edge of the desert.
Day 5
Welcome to the Badlands!
Your first glimpses of the desert come from the old railway line, and the scenery and riding just get better with every kilometre.
Stop for lunch in a tiny village to enjoy home-cooked tapas before heading out to the heart of the desert, where we'll camp under the stars.
Day 6
The desert gradually gives way to olive and almond groves as we head back towards Granada along the glorious gravel roads connecting pretty little villages.
Day 7
Travelling - we'll arrange a transfer to Malaga Airport, arriving at the Airport at 10 am
Accommodation
In Granada, we're based from a series of caves in Albaicin, the traditional home of the gypsys of Andalucía and the heart of the Flamenco culture.
The caves are simply but comfortably furnished and the communal terrace has the most stunning view overlooking the Alhambra Palace.
We'll spend one night free camping under the stars in the Gorafe Desert.
The nitty gritty
Tour dates: 9th to 14th October 2024 & 6th to 13th April 2025
The cost per rider is £1300 (on shared room basis) which includes five days fully supported and guided gravel riding, all accommodation and luggage transfers when in the Gorafe desert.
Home prepared dinners and breakfasts.
Private after dinner Flamenco tableau in Granada.
Transfers to and from Malaga Airport.
Price excludes flights, meals when riding to and from the Gorafe desert, all lunches & snacks.
A non-refundable £200 deposit will secure your place, balance due 8 weeks before the tour starts.
Single room supplement is available for £350.00 per person.
WHATS INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION
We stay in caves in Granada and local hotels enroute to the Gorafe where we freecamp for one night under the stars.
Meals
Breakfasts and evening meals are included.
Luggage TRANSFER
Your bags are transported from hotel to hotel when we're in the Gorafe Desert.
Fully GUIDED
Rides are guided by Charlie, an experienced British Cycling Qualified Ride Leader
Supported Ride
Rides are shadowed by a van driven by a trained bike mechanic who can fix almost any bike problem.
Route grade
Red/Challenging, riders require reasonable fitness and some experience riding off road.
Bike Transfer
We can arrange door to door bike transfer.
Airport Transfer
We'll meet you in the late afternoon of Day 1 at Malaga Airport and drop you off there before 10:30 AM on Day 7.
Any Questions
Send me an email or give me a call 07930406610
How to fly to Granada
Granada does have an airport, but flights are few and far between. Malaga, however has numerous flights from all parts of the UK and Europe.
The 2 hour transfer for you and your bike from Malaga airport to Granada leaves around 4pm on Day 1 and will drop you back at Malaga Airport by 10 am on Day 7.
The cost is included.
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