Itinerary
Pick up from Malaga or Granada Airport and transfer to Monachil in the foothills of Sierra Nevada.
Ride from the highest peaks in the Iberian Peninsula through the ski resort of Prado Llano. Back on natural trail this diverse ride will take us through corkscrewing pine forest trails to wide open ridgelines with views of the fertile plains, before descending passed the world famous Alhambra Palace in Granada’s maze of cobbled alleyways and staircases. Stay in Monachil
Ride the Watershed. The ridge that marks the rainfalls journey towards either the Mediterranean, on one side, or the Atlantic, on the other, is a trailriders treat. Narrow gravel singletrack cling to the side of the mountain and before barrelling down loose scree-filled gullies to the valley floor. Shuttle to Venta de Fraile where after a short climb we berm and pump our way through pine forest taking us into sinuous rollercoaster singletrack through almond and olive groves back to the valley floor. Stay in Granada
Ride the Slick Rock. Transfer to the dramatic sporting arena that is El Chorro in Malaga province, home to the spectacular Camino del Rey and renowned climbing walls. Also known as Mini Moab, the rounded limestone forms fantastic shapes for rubber clad rims to stick to as we pass the ruins of Bobastro, the infamous rebel who controlled the area in its golden age. Four distinctive descents fill our day as we explore all sides of the valley around the hamlet. Stay in El Chorro.
Transfer to the white village of Ojen that looks out over the Mediterranean – optional DH day would involve stopping at Benalmadena and buying a gondola lift pass; or day off on the beach or by the pool. Stay Refugio Juanar
Ojen’s famous enduro tracks. A shuttle assisted day of steep and twisty trails take us into jump lines before technically demanding forearm burning gravel infested drops lead us to the edge of Marbella for beer and medals.
Transfer to Tarifa in Cadiz Province where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic and Europe meets Africa.
Ride the Northern pillar of Hercules. Shuttle up out of Tarifa to the windmills and climb up Sierra de la Luna. Our descent takes us through gnarly cork oak and lush forests on narrow singletrack with rock gardens, switchbacks and drops and with breathtaking views over Gilbraltar to Morocco and finally along the beach on the most southerly singletrack in Europe which takes us to Europa Point and back to Tarifa. Our final night in Tarifa we will draw on our last energy reserves to take advantage of the fabulous seafood restaurants and vibrant night life.
Transfer to Malaga or Granada Airport.
