The Bonito White Village Cycle Tour
Self-Guided Cycling Tour from Ronda
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Discover Andalusia’s Top-Rated, Award-Winning Cycle Route - VIA VERDE DE LA SIERRA - OUR BEST SELLING DAY TRIP FROM RONDA
Highlights:
Private Self-Guided Cycling Tour
Accommodation and Luggage Transfer Included
Stay in some of Spain's most beautiful towns (officially)
Bicycle hire included
Ride Through Breathtaking Natural Landscapes
Price from:
750€ p.p.
*Based on a minimum of 2 people sharing a double room.
**Supplements may apply during Easter celebrations and local festivities.
Book with confidence – White Village Tours is a fully registered Spanish travel agency. Your booking is fully protected under EU Package Travel Regulations.
This tour has been designed around a selection of local towns that are officially recognised as some of the most beautiful in Spain.
Discover three of Spain’s most beautiful villages, officially recognised for their charm and heritage, on our Bonito White Village Cycling Tour.
Discover three of Spain’s most beautiful villages, officially recognised for their charm and heritage, on our Bonito White Village Cycling Tour.
The Bonito White Village Tour has been designed with a focus on three of Spain’s most beautiful towns, which are officially titled ‘Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España’. These towns must meet strict cultural, historical and aesthetic criteria.
Grazalema, Zahara de la Sierra and Setenil de las Bodegas are the three towns in question that belong to this association, and each has unique qualities, making it a fascinating and beautiful cycling tour.
The tour lasts 6 days and 5 nights, with 4 days on the saddle. The tour starts and finishes in Ronda and has a nice variety of distances ranging between 43km and 18km per day.
The Bonito Tour utilises quiet back roads and tracks and consists mostly of paved surfaces, except for day 4 on the bike, which uses mostly unpaved gravel roads popular with local cyclists.
We will also take care of your accommodation and luggage transfers, so all you have to do is enjoy your cycling and the beautiful towns you'll visit.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
5 nights accommodation (additional nights can be added for an additional fee)
Quality Focus Whistler MTB/Touring Bicycles
Helmet and water bottle
GPS or Phone holder for app guiding
Luggage transfers
Excluded
Airfare and transfers
Lunches, Snacks and Dinners
Personal expenses
Insurance (Suitable travel insurance is strongly recommended)
Local tourist taxes
Anything not listed in the included section
Options, extra and supplements
Airport or Train station transfers
A supplement is required for single-occupancy rooms
Extra nights are also bookable upon request.
Electric Bike Upgrade (Upgrade fee of 20€ per day per bicycle for electric bikes and subject to availability)
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Ronda
Arrival day will consist of a briefing and free time. We will arrange a time to meet you, hand over the bicycles and all other necessary equipment and answer any questions you might have.
Day 2: Ronda to Grazalema - 43 km/27 Miles
Your first day on the saddle will be the longest of the 4 days.
The route will take you down below Ronda’s famous Punte Nuevo bridge and out towards the Grazalema Natural Park, passing by the Cueva del Gato cave and water hole which is used by locals to swim in its cold water on a hot day. From the cave, you will ascend past two small mountain villages and views of a local dam. From the dam, you will pass through forests of cork oaks as you make your way with a final ascent into Grazalema town.
The accommodation we usually use is on the edge of town, so a short walk into the plaza once you have checked in makes a nice way to end the day.
Total Ascending - 1031m
Total Descending - 944m
Day 3: Grazalema to Zahara de la Sierra - 18 km/11 Miles
Your second day cycling will be the shortest route of the tour and lasts only 18km.
A simple route that starts with an ascent up above Grazalema, providing you with endless panoramic views of the town from above and the surrounding countryside. The uphill sections finish at Puerto de las Palomas, a mountain pass with a viewpoint overlooking the Natural Park from an altitude of over 1300m. After Las Palomas, you have a fun, long descent into Zahara de la Sierra to end your ride.
Total Ascending - 467m
Total Descending - 781m
Day 4: Zahara de la Sierra to Setenil de las Bodegas - 35 km/22 Miles
On your third day cycling, you will head to one of Spain’s most unique towns, Setenil de las Bodegas.
The route will follow the road that takes you along the lake before your first climb, which finishes with beautiful views of Montecorto village and the surrounding landscape. A relaxing descent down a windy country road will take you into Montecorto, which makes a great place to stop and enjoy a coffee or a drink before you continue. From Montecorto you will ascend again using quiet country roads, passing farmland, vineyards and the old Roman ruins of Acinipo, once a very important town to the Roman Empire. Finally, you will gradually descend into Setenil, passing olive groves and epic panoramic views of the countryside.
Depending on your accommodation, the route will most likely take you through the town on the way to your hotel.
Total Ascending - 880m
Total Descending - 833m
Day 5: Setenil de las Bodegas to Ronda - 29 km/18 Miles
The 4th and final day on the saddle will take you back to Ronda using gravel tracks that are popular with the local cycling community. After the initial ascent, the route flattens out back to Ronda.
Cycling through olive groves, farmland, vineyards, and oak forests makes it a peaceful and pleasant ride, showcasing the rich relationship Ronda and its residents have with the local countryside.
The final few kilometres take you through Ronda to your accommodation.
Total Ascending - 456m
Total Descending - 298m
Day 6: Departure
*Additional days can be included with or without activities.
Gallery
Gallery
What to Expect
What to Expect
Accommodation
Accommodation will depend on availability and location, but we use a mix of quality bed and breakfasts and local hotels in small towns and 3 and 4-star hotels in larger towns. Each accommodation used meets our standards for cleanliness, comfort and bike storage.
Meals
Breakfast is included and supplied by your accommodation (unless otherwise stated). Lunch, dinner and snacks are not included.
Difficulty and Terrain
Technical: Easy
Fitness: Moderate+
Our self-guiding tours are designed to suit a variety of capabilities, so we avoid difficult terrain and use paved roads and gravel tracks where possible, as well as avoid heavy traffic by using back roads and less-known locations as much as possible.
If you have any hesitations or questions about the terrain or the difficulty, feel free to contact us because routes are flexible, and we can make adjustments to suit your needs. Any concerns about stage lengths can also be tackled with alternative routing, so please feel free to ask us these questions, as we are confident we can create the perfect route for you.
Ronda to Grazalema - 43km - Total Ascent 1031m - Total Descent 944m
Grazalema to Zahara - 18km - Total Ascent 467m - Total Descent 781m
Zahara to Setenil - 35km - Total Ascent 880m - Total Descent 833m
Setenil to Ronda - 29km - Total Ascent 456m - Total Descent 298m
The Bicycle
The Bicycle
Our Focus Whistler 3.6 bikes are a reliable and comfortable hardtail mountain bike, perfect for both casual rides and those looking to explore trails around Ronda. With front suspension, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and a lightweight aluminium frame, it handles everything from scenic countryside roads to light off-road adventures with ease. Quality Shimano components make it a smooth and confidence-inspiring choice for riders of all levels.
Book with Confidence
Book with Confidence
Insurance: We are registered with the Andalusian authorities and operate in strict compliance with EU Package Travel Regulations, a legal requirement to sell package holidays such as accommodation with cycling tours.
Local Experts: We live here. We know every pothole, every hidden café, and every shortcut.
Grazalema
Zahara de la Sierra
Setenil de las Bodegas
Las Palomas Pass
Not what you're looking for?
Not what you're looking for?
Customised cycle tours, routes and holidays can be created, so we encourage you to contact us with any requests you may have. We can create customised itineraries including but not limited to shorter/longer rides, different towns, different start and end points as well as multi-day tours from one base town.
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