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Saturday
Arrive at either Granada or Málaga airport and transfer to Hotel Barceló Congresos. Meet us, collect your welcome pack and check in. Option to set up bikes and go for a self guided light spin and explore the city before dinner in the hotel at 20.00.
Sunday
Breakfast & morning briefing. We start with an acclimatising flat route to our coffee stop through the country lanes to the West of Granada. We’ll return to base around 14.00 to keep some fuel in the tank, as the coming days will become increasingly longer with more climbing.
Sunday afternoon is free to stroll around town, take a tapas tour, or book a massage before we reconvene for dinner at the hotel.
Distance
65km-92km
Climb
235m-500m
Monday
We start to build up the kilometres and strength in the legs on a day of rolling terrain. After breakfasting at the hotel, we’ll stop mid ride for a coffee and tostada and then push on to our lunch stop at a local country restaurant.
There’s an option of a longer loop for those wanting to stretch their legs a bit more. We finish the ride at a café close to the hotel for a well earned beer, juice, or milkshake.
Distance
66km-98km
Climb
692m-1450m
Tuesday
Do not skip a good breakfast at the hotel today. You are going to need a full tank for a day in the high mountains. Don your climbing boots! We’ll climb to the Pradollano ski resort and experience part of this year’s Vuelta route. At Pradollano, there’s an option to push on for the intrepid and climb Europe’s highest paved road up to the Pico de Veleta (3398m/11148ft).
There is also a less extreme route for those suffering from altitude sickness!
Distance
70km-75km
Climb
1700m-1750m (PRADOLLANO)
Distance
103km-106km
Climb
2800m-2900m (VELETA)
Video credit: Javier Morales @javmorcas
Wednesday
We offer you three options depending on how you feel.
- A complete rest day to recover from Tuesday’s efforts, possibly including a massage, a visit to the Arab baths (Hammam), or the Alhambra Palace. We will transfer you, your bikes, and your luggage to our next hotel, Los Naranjos. Transport will depart Barceló at 18.00.
- A slow ride leaving the hotel at 13.00 to our lunch destination at the Señorío de Nevada vineyard for a three course paella meal, including coffee and wines from the hotel’s vineyards. We then meander to Los Naranjos, our next hotel, for a well earned siesta. Your luggage will be awaiting you at Los Naranjos.
- A longer ride to Lake Bermejales, leaving early and arriving at the vineyard in time for paella.
Lunch today at the exquisite Señorío de Nevada restaurant is included in your holiday price.
Distance
37km
Climb
345m
Distance
90km
Climb
1290m
Thursday
With batteries recharged, we’ll enjoy a ride around the orange and lemon groves of the Lecrín Valley. As on every day, you’ll have options of longer or shorter routes, but each group will endeavour to stop at the same café and lunch locations for refreshments.
However, tomorrow will be a long day in the saddle, so it’s best not to burn all the matches today!
Distance
56km-90km
Climb
1065m-1134m
Friday
After breakfasting like champions, we’ll enjoy a long and steady day of challenging climbs and spectacular smooth descents in the Alpujarras. We’ll all stop for coffee at Umami, an organic café in Velez de Benaudalla.
Double espresso for those wanting to add on the Cañar climb, our own mini Alpe d´Huez, to the last day. 8km at an average of 7.1%, climbing 564m with 14 switchbacks.
A spectacular way to end your week of riding in Sierra Nevada.
Distance
74km-90km
Climb
1450m-1990m
Distance
100km-116km
Climb
2100m-2660m
Saturday
Transfer to Granada and departure.
7 Night Package
€1,495
- Seven nights accommodation in Barceló Congresos (4 nights) and Los Naranjos (3 nights).
- Bike build service available.
- Extra ride nutrition pack available.
- Six expertly guided group rides.
- Welcome, pack with a Premium quality VSN maillot, VSN socks, a VSN t-shirt, 2 x bidons, and a musette of gels & nutrition bars.
- Daily coffee and Spanish tostada en route.
- Transfer between hotels.
- Wednesday, three-course paella meal at Señorío de Nevada with wine from the hotel’s vineyards.
- Prices quoted are per person sharing a twin room.
- A single supplement is charged for a single occupation of a twin room.
4 Night Package
€995
- Four nights accommodation in Hotel Barceló Congresos in Granada.
- Bike build service available.
- Extra ride nutrition pack available.
- Three expertly guided group rides.
- Saturday, self-guided ride if early enough arrival.
- Welcome, pack with a Premium quality VSN maillot, VSN socks, a VSN T-shirt, two bidons, and a musette of gels & nutrition bars.
- Daily coffee and Spanish tostada en route.
- Prices quoted are per person sharing a twin room.
- A single supplement is charged for a single occupation of a twin room.