Montejaque
Circular - Moderate to Challenging
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Moderate to Challenging
Montejaque Circular
Montejaque Circular
Cycle below Ronda's famous 'Puente Nuevo' New Bridge
Natural swimming pool at the Cueva del Gato
Traditional Mountain White Villages
Transportation and bicycle rental included
This circular route from Ronda via Montejaque is classified as Moderate to Challenging difficulty.
Starting from Ronda, you will cycle out of town and down into the valley below. The descent lasts for 6 Km where you will meet an undulating road that will bring you to the first point of interest, the Cueva del Gato and its natural swimming pool.
From the Cueva del Gato, you will continue along the same undulating road until it starts to ascend. This mountain road will take you up through the village of Benoajan and onto Montejaque village. In Montejaque you will have the chance to grab a drink and enjoy the local plaza before you continue towards the Hundidero dam.
As you climb past the dam, you will be rewarded with fantastic views of the rugged mountain landscape and the countryside beyond and maybe a chance to spot a vulture or two.
From the dam, you will soon descend through a cork oak forest before you meet a short climb and a flat period.
The final 15 Km will see you ascend a little before descending while you pass farmland, olive groves, vineyards and forests. Finally, you will ascend into Ronda from below its famous Puente Nuevo.
48km/30 miles - Ascent/Descent 1221m/1221m - 5.5h (ETA)
Optional: E-Bike upgrade fee of 20€ per bicycle (subject to availability). For e-bike bookings contact us for availability.
Itinerary
Itinerary
09:15 - Meet at confirmed meeting point
09:30 - Start Cycling
15:15 - Arrive at the finish point (Ronda) (ETA)
What to Expect
What to Expect
This is a self-guided bicycle ride using mobile or GPS navigation.
Once you meet your guide at the confirmed meeting point, they will set you up with all the equipment you need. Once you are ready to go you will cycle 48km from Ronda, via Montejaque and the Cueva del Gato.
Once you arrive back in Ronda, you can hand over the equipment and enjoy the rest of your day.
Optional e-bike upgrade
Contact us for availability
Moderate to Challenging
Leisure Cycling Classifications
Leisure Cycling Classifications
Terrain
Terrain
The route is a mix of paved and unpaved roads. There are some short sections of cobbled streets.
Distance and Grade
Distance and Grade
The route is 48km (30 miles) and contains a cat 3 and three cat 4 climbs. Total of 1221m in ascents and 1221m in descents. The most challenging ascent is the first, with an average 4.7% grade over 5.4km. Suitable for those who cycle frequently with a good fitness level.
What's included
What's included
Bicycle rental, helmet and a bottle of water.
GPS unit/files or Mobile phone mapping.
What's excluded
What's excluded
Food and Snacks
Included - Focus Whistler - 27 speed - Front Suspension - Hydraulic Disc Brakes
What to bring
What to bring
Any cycling excursion, easy or challenging, should still be treated the same in regards to preparation. For you, all the difficult stuff like maintaining the bicycles and planning the routes have been done, so all you need to do is come prepared with suitable clothing for cycling (padded shorts are not necessary but recommended), hydrated and fuelled (have breakfast and drink water), bring suncream/sunscreen and most importantly expect to have an awesome day.
Not what you're looking for?
Not what you're looking for?
Customised routes and itineraries 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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