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The impressive Puente Nuevo bridge in Ronda
Ronda and the Sierra de Grazalema by Bike
7 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
Cycle back in time to discover Moorish history, classic Spanish mountain‐scapes and one
of the prettiest villages in Andalucia ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Ronda 2 | Ascend
RURAL HOTELS
Vineyard in Rioja, a region known for its gastronomic riches
Highlights of the Rioja by Bike
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE BOUTIQUE HOTELS / PARADORS
to Setenil de las Bodegas and continue through farmland to Olvera (37km/23mi) 3 | Cycle through whitewashed villages to hilltop Zahara de la Sierra (49km/30.5mi) 4 | Ascend to Grazalema and continue to Benaocaz (41km/25.5mi) 5 | Descend to Ubrique and follow an interior road up around the Grazalema mountains, descend to Jimera de Libar and continue by train to Benaojan (41km/25.5mi) 6 | Cycle across the ‘Encinas Borrachas’ pass to Ronda (26 or 15km/16 or 9mi) 7 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights 2‐3 star hotels and B&B’s on a twinshare basis with private facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room booked (GPS Tracks available), luggage transfer & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: 24 speed high quality rental bike and helmet (e‐bike available on request ‐ supplement applies)
NOTES: High season: 26 Apr–31 May & 1–19 Sep – supplement applies.
GRADE 4
Spain
A cycle experience through the impressive
Rioja wine region of northern Spain
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Ábalos in northern La Rioja 2 | Circular route through La Rioja Alavesa passing many vineyards including the Marques de Riscal Estate (35km/21.7mi) 3 | Circular route to discover medieval relics and the impressive Vivanco winery (45km/27mi) 4 | Cycle past Yuso and Suso monasteries to San Millan (36km/24mi) 5 | Continue to Ezcaray via Santo Domingo de la Calzada, an important Camino de Santiago stop (39km/24mi) 6 | Optional walk along the Rio Ojo or cycle through Sierra de la Demanda foothills (5hrs or 20km/12.5mi) 7 | Loop cycle through the Valle de Oja (49km/30.5mi) 8 | Trip concludes with transfer to Santo Domingo bus stop
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 1 night 4 star, 3 nights 3 star & 3 nights 2 star atmospheric hotels, twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room booked (GPS Tracks available), luggage transfer on day 4 & 5 & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfer to bus station on day 8 EQUIPMENT: 24 speed high quality rental bike with panniers, lock, repair kit and helmet (e‐bike available on request ‐ supplement applies)
GRADE 2
Ábalos
Badaran San Millan
Spain
Catalonia by Bike for Families
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
A fun and engaging family adventure exploring the
coast and countryside of Catalonia by bike
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Flaça train station, private transfer to nearby La Pera 2 | Cycle through the medieval villages of Monells and Madremanya and visit castle at Pubol (17 or 31km/10.5 or 19mi) 3 | Cycle through woods and rolling landscapes to Peratallada (25km/15.5mi) 4 | Cycle to the Costa Brava beaches (39 or 43km/24 or 26.5mi) 5 | Cycle through the Ter River delta and on to coastal beaches (31km/19mi) 6 | Cycle north along a relatively flat route via Greek and Roman ruins at Empuries to San Pere Pescador (38km/23.5mi) 7 | Cycle to Figueres and visit the Salvador Dalí museum with option to shorten by train (20 or 57km/12.5 or 35.5mi), return to San Pere Pescador 8 | Trip concludes with transfer to Figueres
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in traditional farmhouses on a quad share basis with ensuite facilities (twin, triple and family room rates on request) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfer from Flaça train station to La Pera on day 1and from San Pere Pescador to Figueres on day 8 EQUIPMENT: 21 and 24 speed rental bike (childrens bikes (8‐14yrs) and pull‐along bikes (5‐8yrs) available, e‐bikes available ‐ supplement and min heights apply)
NOTES: High season is from 1 to 27 Aug and a supplement applies.
FARMHOUSE
GRADE 2
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Villaluenga
Ronda Benaojan
Morocco
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Ezcaray Posada
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Daily from 20 Mar to 28 Oct (except 16 Jun to 31 Aug)
France Figuéres
Spain
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Sant Pere Pescador
Daily from 1 Mar to 31 Oct
Flaça
Cycling through rural Catalonia with kids | Kate Baker
Santo Domingo de la Calzada