From Ronda: Via Verde de la Sierra Cycle Tour - Easy 21KM
ID: GYG714946-1166849
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
A reduced-distance cycling experience on the stunning Via Verde de la Sierra cycleway, perfect for beating the heat. Cycle 21km along a disused railway line, over viaducts and through tunnels.
The Via Verde de las Sierras is a dedicated cycle and walkway on the foundations of an old disused railway line. Starting from the town of Olvera, it weaves between the Mountains of South Sevilla and Cádiz following the steady descent designed for a train until you reach the town of Puerto Serrano 36.5km away.
This edition of the Via Verde is a reduced 21 km ride from Olvera to Coripe. We run this shorter route in the summer for those who want a shorter ride and finish before the midday heat sets in.
Once you meet your instructor at the pickup point, you will drive approximately 45 minutes to the start point of the Via Verde, followed by a bike fitting and instructions.
As you cycle this 21 km route, you will encounter beautiful panoramic landscapes of mountains, olive groves and forests. In contrast, you will also cycle through 20 tunnels of varying lengths reminding you of its industrial past.
Towards the end of the route, you will pass the Zaframagon Vulture Centre, where you will most likely see the vultures in the sky above you as they nest on the rock. Depending on the day of the week if the centre is open you can take a tour inside and learn about the projects to protect them.
After the vulture centre, you will continue for another 5km until you reach the Antique Station of Coripe, which houses a cafe/bar and hotel. This will be the end point of your bike ride and where you will meet your greeter for your car ride back to Ronda.
Highlights
- A down hill, beautiful, traffic free cycle way in the mountains in north Cadiz
- Transportation from and to Ronda included
- Reduced distance perfect for hotter days of the year
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a self-guided bicycle ride and doesn't require any navigation due to it being a dedicated cycle path.
Once you meet your guide at the pre-selected pick-up point, they will drive you to the start and set you up with all the equipment you need. Once you are ready to go you will cycle 21km from the Old Station at Olvera to the Old Station at Coripe.
Once you complete your ride, your guide will be waiting for you at the end point and drive you back to the original pick-up point.
Wait by the payment machines and look for the white van with bicycles, Lee will be your greeter.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
