Andalusia Badlands Bikepacking

by VeloVoyages
Region
Andalucia
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

This week-long gravel adventure showcases the incredible diversity and wild landscape of this special corner of Andalusia. Starting in the Moorish mountain city of Granada, we journey through colourful canyons, below snow-capped peaks, through high forests, and along arid desert ramblas before joining the coast for dreamy riding through the Cabo de Gata national park to the beaches of Almeria. The daily mileage on this trip is one of our biggest, and means the scenery changes every day, as we move into the ramblas of the Tabernas desert (the driest place in Europe!) and head towards the wild west landscapes that bring us to the coast. Our final day sees us riding right along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline, with lots of spots to swim. We finish in cosmopolitan Almeria, joining locals for a weekend on the beach and dinner al fresco in the city.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Meet in Granada

15 km 200 m

D1

Meet in Granada

Day 2: Granada to Guadix

73 km 1550 m

D2

Granada to Guadix

Day 3: Gorafe Loop

82 km 1010 m

D2

Gorafe Loop

Day 4: Guadix - Fiñana

78 km 1430 m

D2

Guadix - Fiñana

Day 5: Fiñana to Tabernas

95 km 590 m

D2

Fiñana to Tabernas

Day 6: Tabernas to San Jose

89 km 1480 m

D2

Tabernas to San Jose

Day 7: San Jose to Almeria

48 km 590 m

D1

San Jose to Almeria

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Andalucia

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