This route takes us through the massif of the Sierra Nevada on mountain bikes. Along the way, we explore the diversity of its landscapes, people, customs and gastronomy.

It is a 6 day mountain bike route on dirt tracks that run along the entire perimeter of the Sierra Nevada national park. Together, they encircle this impressive massif; the pride and symbol of the Mediterranean high mountains.

We visit the most characteristic and genuine villages of each region; Marquesado del Zenete, the magical Alpujarra, and the fertile Lecrín valley, amongst others.
All of them surround to this imposing mountainous chain, representation and jewel of the High Mediterranean mountain.

ITINERARY:

FIRST DAY: Mountain and ski resort of the Sierra Nevada – Centro de visitantes El Dornajo - Haza Llanas – Las Veguetas – Río Genil – Güejar Sierra – Collado de la Trinchera – Pantano de Quentar – Nacimiento del Río Aguas Blancas – Pto. Blancares – Cortijo Navogal – La Peza – Cjo. Narvaez – Lugros - Jeres del Marquesado

SECOND DAY: Jeres del Marquesado – Río Alhorí – Loma del Medio – La Tizná – Río del Pueblo – Mirador del Peñón – Río del Barrio – Collado del Tomillo – Río Gallego – Bco. Malpica – Carretera de la Ragua – Puerto de la Ragua

THIRD DAY: Puerto de la Ragua – Río Laroles – Mirador de la Llanada – Río Nechite – Peñón de la Loma – Río de Valor – Fte. Guijarro – Río Mecina – Cerro Gordo – Río Grande – Juviles – Trevelez

FOURTH DAY: Trevelez – Bco. La Bina – Tajo Córtes – Capileira – Bubión – Pampaneira – Errmita del Padre Eterno – Parque de Soportujar – Vivero de la Sombra - Pte. Palo – Camino de Lanjarón - Torná de Cañar - Lanjarón

FIFTH DAY: Lanjarón – Arroyo Salado – Camino de Tello – Cruce de Lecrin – Bco. Tablate – Río Torrente – Nigüelas – Durcal – Río Durcal – Bco. Los Lobos – Canteras del Padul – Ermita Vieja – Río Dilar – Gojar – Ogijares – La Zubia

SIXTH DAY: La Zubia – Cumbres Verdes – Pte. Los 7 Ojos – Cortichuela – Collado Ruquino – Los Poyos – Río Monachil – Convento de San Jerónimo – Centro de visitantes El Dornajo – Collado de las Sabinas – Mountain and ski resort of the Sierra Nevada

TECHNICAL DATA:

• Total distance: 370 km approx.
• Duration in days: 6 days of activity
• Approximate duration: 6 hours of activity/day
• Technical difficulty: Low
• Type of terrain: 85% dirt track, 15% tarmac
• Cyclability: 100%
• Physical difficulty: High
• Accumulated ascent:
  FIRST DAY: 1.046 mts
  SECOND DAY: 1.010 mts
  THIRD DAY: 450 mts
  FOURTH DAY: 1.450 mts
  FIFTH DAY: 1.115 mts
  SIXTH DAY: 1.774 mts

INCLUDED SERVICES:

• Guides
• Insurances
• Measl at the end of the activity
• Picnic, five days

OPTIONAL SERVICES:

• 4x4 support vehicle
• Transfer
• Medical service
• Digital photographs
• Mountain bike rental
• Accommodation, 5 nights