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Cycling - Via Verde de la Sierra - 36km - Easy Level

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Ronda, ES

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Experience the thrill of cycling amidst stunning natural landscapes on the Via Verde de la Sierra. This popular ride takes you along a disused railway line, offering an easy and enjoyable adventure suitable for families and leisure cyclists. Marvel at the picturesque valleys, olive groves, forests, and rivers as you pass through 30 tunnels and over 4 viaducts. Don't miss the opportunity to spot a vulture colony perched high up on the cliffs and visit the visitor center to watch the "vulture-cam." Starting at the old station building in Olvera, you'll enjoy a leisurely downhill ride to Puerto Serrano, with a minibus ready to take you back to Ronda. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this self-guided cycling journey and create unforgettable memories.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
5 hours
Suitable for 2-7 Participants
Small Group Tour
Self Guided Experience

Highlights

Scenic ride through valleys, olive groves, and forests
Passing through 30 tunnels, including one nearly 1km long
Riding over 4 viaducts with stunning views
Opportunity to see a vulture colony up on the cliffs
Visit the visitor center and watch the "vulture-cam"

Included

Tranpsort from ronda and return
Bicycle
Water bottle
Helmet

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Introduction

Discover the joy of cycling through the stunning landscapes of Via Verde de la Sierra with this exciting activity. The Cycling - Via Verde de la Sierra - 36km - Easy Level tour takes you on a unique adventure along the wide, unsurfaced track of a disused railway line. This popular ride is suitable for families and leisure cyclists, offering a leisurely and enjoyable experience for all.

What to Expect?

During this bike ride, you can expect to immerse yourself in the beauty of valleys, olive groves, forests, and flowing rivers. As you pedal along the route, you'll pass through 30 tunnels, with the longest one stretching almost 1km. Marvel at the breathtaking views from the viaducts and catch a glimpse of a vulture colony perched high up on the cliffs. Don't forget to visit the visitor center and catch a glimpse of the vulture-cam.

Who is this for?

This cycling tour is designed for everyone who seeks an enjoyable outdoor activity. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, this easy-level ride is suitable for all skill levels. Families, leisure cyclists, and nature enthusiasts will find this experience especially delightful. So gather your friends, bring your family, or join a group of fellow adventure-seekers for an unforgettable cycling journey.

Why Book This?

Embark on this cycling adventure to explore the picturesque landscapes of Via Verde de la Sierra. The unique selling points of this tour lie in its accessibility and beauty. With a gentle downhill route, this ride is perfect for those looking for a leisurely experience. The captivating scenery of valleys, olive groves, and rivers will leave you in awe. Additionally, the chance to witness a vulture colony and explore the visitor center adds an educational element to this exciting adventure.

Good to Know

To make your experience as convenient as possible, transportation is provided from Ronda to the start point in Olvera. After completing the ride, a minibus will take you back to Ronda. Free street parking is available near the station, or you can opt for paid parking at the station car park. This self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace, ensuring a personalized and comfortable experience.

Reviews

Previous participants have raved about their experience on the Cycling - Via Verde de la Sierra - 36km - Easy Level tour. They praised the stunning views, easy route, and the opportunity to witness the vulture colony. Many mentioned that it was a perfect activity for families and leisure cyclists, allowing them to enjoy the beauty of the region in a unique way. Overall, participants expressed their satisfaction and recommended the tour as a must-do for nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts alike.

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You can book at any time before the event

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At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

There is free street parking in the area of the station or you can use paid parking at the station car park. From Ronda we drive to Olvera (45 minute drive).

Estacíon de Ronda Adif, Av. Victoria, 31, 29400 Ronda, Málaga, ES

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Via Verde de la Sierra

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

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5 (23)

Nic B

Due to the weather Wayne contacted us to delay the ride by 1 hour, which worked well as we missed the rain. The ride was easy and it was great to be out in the countryside away from the crowds. The Via el Verde was picturesque with views of the countryside. The bikes were well equipped and the bike lights helped with the longer tunnels.

A2807KGthomast

Fabulous cycle with brilliant views. It was great to cycle along the Via Verde and not have to worry about vehicles. It was fun to cycle over all the bridges and through the tunnels along the route! It was particularly helpful that the hire bikes had lights fitted for going through the longer tunnels. The hire bikes were first class - brakes and gears all worked perfectly as they should and Wayne was very helpful with the set up. He even provided us with panniers for my backpack which was welcome in the heat! Overall excellent service from Heather and Wayne from booking to end of trip.

Curmudgeony

Great cycle through the picturesque rural landscape and tunnels. Much appreciated the great service from Heather, Wayne and Lee.

scottdR332KW

This is worth doing - views were awesome and the ride was easy and pleasant. Lee was great as well, 5 stars for all the communication and logistics.

4evaLuv-Holidays

We took the tour as a small group mostly aged 60+ (and none of us are “everyday riders”), but we found it very enjoyable and comfortably achievable to meet our informative guide and the designated meeting point in the given time (3.5hrs). Lee explained everything we needed to know about the route and the bikes. Pickup was punctual and the bikes /helmets were in excellent condition. The many tunnels could be a challenge until your eyes adjust, but the automatic lighting helped. The tunnels were exciting! The scenery was wonderful, just as we imagined. (Would love to have had a chance for a photo of the pretty white village we passed just before the ride started.) Toilet stop and cafe open at roughly halfway point. It is definitely mostly downhill (gently), with only one sharp and short rise at the end, (which was explained to us by Lee). NOTE: 5ft1” rider was provided with a perfectly suitable bike. We can recommend Via Verde de La Sierra with Lee and Heather.

ReneVague3

We had a group of 6 with one senior under 5'3" and another under 5'2" and the tour operator was only able to provide one bike sufficiently small enough for them to ride safely. This meant one member of our group had to sit out the activity with the guide at the end of the trail. No replacement bike was available and no refund or apology were offered. The path itself is unpaved, littered with potholes and stones protruding out of the ground. This is especially dangerous in the numerous unlit and partially lit tunnels where it is impossible to see the trail obstacles. Avoiding oncoming cyclists means going towards the edges where the path dissolves into treacherous gutters. One member nearly wiped out this way. It could have been avoided had the bikes been equipped with lights like the other cyclists on the trail had. Most importantly, the description given says the riding is easy and mostly downhill, which is simply not true. I was stunned that a trail with multiple uphill sections so high I had to get off and walk the bike was listed as easy. I only counted about 3 substantial downhills lasting several seconds out of a 3.5 hour ride. It was all my group could talk about for days as we continued to experience pain from the seats over a week later. Despite their padded covers, they were very hard. I even had cramping and bleeding due to the roughness of the ride, a first for me despite having done cycling tours before in Paris, Munich, and Turku. All of us noticed that the other cyclists on the trail were wearing technical gear and were not wearing jeans like us tourists, another indicator of who this trail is actually for. We had spoken with a different bike rental place at the beginning to see if they could get us a smaller bike - they couldn't as they did not do one way rides, and our tour guide was understandably not going to assist with that either. I spoke with another guide who was not from Hike + Bike the Sierras as we set off, and now I know why he sounded so surprised we were going to attempt the full 36 km/22 miles. He kindly provided us with a paper map marking waypoints, bathrooms, road crossings, and restaurant locations since our own guide did not. This tour operator also has some issues with the TripAdvisor form as none of the information I sent about group heights or hotel pickup made it through. Heather did get it cleared up though, and I appreciated her letting us know when they were running late. Hopefully they will change their form to ask for age instead of the entirely unnecessary birthdate. Several members of our group balked at giving out such personally identifiable information for a simple bike tour. The good: The scenery is worth 5 stars, as the trail is in a beautiful country area with wildflowers, farms, and spectacular views of the mountains. Even the 45 minute drives from Ronda to Olvera (the trail starting point) and Puerto Serrano (the ending point) back to Ronda were scenic and enjoyable. FYI the van does not have air conditioning despite what the listing says, so you will be uncomfortable temperature wise. The entire trail is supposed to take 3.5 hours but it took us 3 hours to get to the halfway point where there was cell service. We realized there was no way we were going to make it to the end of the trail so I called our guide Lee to request a closer pickup about a half hour away. Lee mercifully was able to do this and delivered us back to our hotel in Ronda, partially making up for his previous snarkiness. Overall, if you are used to cycling uphill on a daily basis you will love this ride. But if you are from a flat area like us Floridians, forget this tour and do a hike in Ronda instead. Your bottom will thank you for it.

Debbie S

Beautiful countryside and interesting ride through many tunnels. Lee was very helpful and the bikes where well cared for and easy to ride. Would definitely recommend it. By the way. It’s mostly down hill.

Sightsee428929

Everything went as planned, on time, perfect service! Our kids (11 and 14) loved this activity as a daytrip from Ronda.

julie292019

My husband and I had a great time riding with Wayne! We aren't so experienced but Wayne let us set the pace and paused whenever we needed. The path was easy to follow and the bikes and helmets were in great condition. We got to see Spain in a way we never would have hiking or driving. Highly recommend.

CulinaryBackstreets

As two families, with kids aged 3-12, a cycling trip can be a challenge. The Via Verde itself is an excellent choice for people without much experience. The slight descent makes a long but not challenging ride. What made this good trip great was the service of Hike and Bike. We've done a few trips like this around Spain and Portugal and quality of bikes and service vary wildly. Hike and Bike was super responsive to emails and requests, they picked us up in Ronda and were waiting for us at the finish line. They even had a technician in case anything went wrong, but the bikes were in excellent condition so that wasn't needed. Heather and her crew are clearly avid cyclists themselves and long-time residents, which makes it all the more fun to be with them. Once we graduate to higher level of cycling, I will be back to the Ronda area to try their multi-day off-road excursions.

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2024-06-21 05:26