Andalusia—a captivating region that enchants from the very first pedal stroke. Its natural, cultural, and historical treasures are as diverse as they are breathtaking. Inspired by this richness, we’ve crafted an epic gravel adventure that captures the essence of this singular land. This traverse takes you first from the Mediterranean views of the Costa del Sol to the majestic heights of the Sierra Nevada. You’ll climb to the summit of Pico Veleta, the highest paved road in Europe, and explore Andalusia’s architectural heritage—from charming whitewashed villages to the imposing Alhambra of Granada. From there, we uncover the raw beauty of Andalusia's iconic badlands: the legendary Tabernas Desert, famously featured in cinematic classics like The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Lawrence of Arabia, and Indiana Jones. Along the way, you’ll savor the region’s traditional flavors, with local dishes that enrich the experience. The journey culminates in the breathtaking landscapes of Cabo de Gata Natural Park, where wild, untouched beaches provide the perfect finale to this extraordinary gravel adventure, leaving you with unforgettable memories—and flavors—from this stunning region.
Some of our Gravel trips offer different levels of difficulty, from 1 to 3. When variants are available, details (distance and altitude gain) can be viewed in the day by day details of the “programme” tab.
In the case of tours with variants, regardless of the level you choose, accommodation is always in the same location (except some rare exceptions, clearly stated in the description). This allows you to choose the most suitable level on a day-to-day basis.
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| Start date | End date | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09/2025 | 05/10/2025 | 9 days | 1780 € |
| 11/10/2025 | 19/10/2025 | 9 days | 1780 € |
| 25/10/2025 | 02/11/2025 | 9 days | 1780 € |
| Single room occupancy (8 nights) | 135 € /  |
| Vélorizons cycling jersey (shipping not included) |
75 € / |
Bike rental: see below for details
The following bikes are available for rent:
| Gravel Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon or equivalent Carbon frame and fork, 700x42 tyres, Sram Apex groupset, single chainring, 11v 11/42 cassette, disc brakes (subject to availability) |
350 € / |
You will receive your chosen model from the tour leader on the first day of your tour. He will carry out an inventory of the bike with you, as well as a second inventory at the end of the tour.
Don't forget your helmet, water bottles and pedals (the bike comes with flat pedals by default).
A timeless road cycling jersey produced in France, inspired by our team and our road cycling trips. High quality, made in France by a Savoy company and with a feel-good character for long days in the saddle. Offered at a great price.
- High-quality SIRTECH + LYCRA textiles
- 3 pockets, one with a central zip + 1 side pocket
- Full front zip
- Half-high cycling collar
- Short raglan sleeves in Lycra with seamless ends
- Gripper at the hem
Available sizes (EU sizing): XXS bis XL
Cut: Slim fit, unisex
Price: see above
Order and further information by e-Mail or ask our leaders while on tour.
You are a group of friends, a family, a company or a cycling club and you would like to organise a private cycling tour on the dates of your choice. This option is available for guided and self-guided tours.
For more information or to receive a quote, please contact us by phone at +33 458 140 435 or by email at info@france-bike-trips.com.
It is important to be correctly insured when embarking on a cycling holiday. We recommend checking the details of your travel insurance (if you have one) and, if necessary, subscribing to our contract below. Please note that France Bike Trips is simply an intermediary between you and the insurance company.
You can choose between these travel insurance contracts while completing your booking form:
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In order to make a booking please fill in the online booking form on the "booking" page of your chosen tour. At the end of the booking process you will be transferred to our bank's secure payment page in order to pay a 30 % deposit.
All self-guided bookings made within 21 days of tour departure will incur a surcharge of 15 € per person.
A dedicated team of travel specialists is available to offer you expert advice Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (French time) by phone - +33 458 140 435 or by mail - info@france-bike-trips.com.
In order to confirm our guided tours, we need to reach a minimum number of participants (usually 5 persons are necessary). Therefore booking a guided tour does not necessarily mean the tour is confirmed. In the unlikely event that we are unable to confirm your chosen tour, we will offer you the opportunity (no less than 21 days before departure) of switching to another (confirmed) tour, or receiving a full refund.
Self-guided or custom tours: We confirm bookings of self-guided tours and custom tours directly after booking.
In both cases, please await our final booking confirmation before making any travel arrangements.
Tour balance payment must be made no less than 30 days before tour departure. Your travel documents will be sent to you once we have received your balance payment. Road books and maps will be sent to you 3 weeks before departure.
In the event that you are obliged to cancel your tour France Bike Trips will reimburse the entire sum paid for the tour, minus the following cancellation charges:
Full details of our sales conditions are available here
During riding you carry only your day pack. All your luggage is transported each day by the support vehicle.
After breakfast, the tour leader (support vehicle driver) will pack your luggage in the van and distribute cereal/energy bars.
He or she briefs the group on:
A packed lunch is given to those who wish to be independent during the day, or to everyone if the stage does not allow a picnic to be organised at an opportune moment during the day. In fact, on some of the rare stages of some of our tours, our vehicle may not be able to access the right picnic area (if there are long, unsealed sections).
Once all the participants have passed the last checkpoint, the tour leader transports your luggage directly to the following night's accommodation. He or she is then once again available to the group to help out a participant in the event of a physical or mechanical problem. You'll usually meet the tour leader several times during the day, offering the opportunity to fill up with water, change clothing, etc.
Each participant is free to ride at his or her own pace, using the road book and GPS route to navigate during the day. However, the driver is equipped with a mobile phone, and can be reached at any time during the day if a particpant encounters a problem. The driver is also available throughout the trip to provide information and advice.
You will receive an email 2 weeks before departure, containing all the information necessary for your upcoming tour, including the following navigation tools:
Follow your route with comfort and ease! Thanks to the Velorizons navigation app, download the full trip itinerary to your smartphone, view route maps and profiles, access the list of booked accommodation, services and useful contacts, and use the integrated route guidance (visual and vocal) for navigation.
►See the mobile app presentation video
To benefit fully from the app navigation system, we strongly recommend attaching your smartphone to the bicycle handlebar using a dedicated mount. An example can be viewed here.
| Operating system | Android | Apple | Windows Phone | Blackberry |
| Compatibility | Version 8.0 minimum | iOS 8.0 minimum. iPhone compatible, iPad compatible if GPS equipped | Non compatible | Non compatible |
Your tour road book will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The road book contains:
Tour GPS tracks will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The tracks are in .gpx format, compatible with all GPS devices/apps.
By plane: Malaga airport
Airport transfers on days 1 and 9 are included in the tour price.
In small, often family-run hotels, hostels or guest houses. One night is spent in a ‘jaima’ (Berber tent). We generally select local, family-run and comfortable accommodation with a warm welcome.
This trip is fully catered (breakfast, lunch and dinner included except for the days in Malaga). We pay very careful attention to the quality and the variety of your meals. Fresh and local products will be served wherever possible. This trip is also an opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and regional products - l'art de la table!
Please note: If you have any food intolerances, please inform us in the comments field on the booking form.
For lunch, our tour leader will offer you a picnic stop along the route. Our picnics combine a rich salad based on carbohydrates and fresh vegetables with cold meats and cheese, fresh fruit and bread (wherever possible from local producers) as well as sweet and savoury snacks.
Before embarking on your bike trip, we highly recommend getting a check-up to ensure you're fully prepared for your holiday.
Be up to date with your standard vaccinations.
Our support van carries drinking water during the day, and refills are possible at the checkpoints and the lunch break.
Most of the countries we travel to do not have a piped water supply suitable for drinking. So there are two options:
Without making either solution compulsory, we nevertheless strongly recommend the use of tablets. Plastic bottles are often not recycled in local systems, which generates a great deal of pollution. Thank you for your understanding...
Transfers during the trip are operated with our support vehicle and if needed additional vehicles. Bicycles are transported on vehicle roof racks or in specially adapted vehicles or trailers.
EU citizens: Valid identity card or passport.
Non-EU citizens: It is essential to check the specific visa requirements for their nationality and intended country of entry, as regulations can vary. For detailed information, travelers should consult the official embassy or consulate of the country they plan to visit.
- A "group" tour: If you join a guided tour, you will be part of a group for several days. This is a superb opportunity to meet new people and share some magical moments. However, a group tour requires that each person show friendliness, openness and mutual respect for their fellow travellers.
- An "adventure" tour: despite the most careful preparation, adventure tours can present unforeseen events. Accepting these risks will help you enjoy your trip to the full, in the knowledge that your guide, our local partners and the entire France Bike Trips team will offer you the most suitable solutions to any given situation.
If you decide to bring your own bike, be aware that transporting a bike by plane or train is no longer an issue. However a few simple guidelines help to optimise the transport and avoid potential damages that could occur.
Your bike must be transported in a designated bike bag (standard size 120x90cm). This maximal size allows you to travel with your bike as "hand luggage" in any high-speed trains.
It is very important that you protect your bike in the bag. After having deflated the tires, removed the wheels (by removing the quick release mechanisms), pedals and rear derailleur (which is left hanging on the chain), we recommend you wrap your bike inside the bag in a sheet of dense foam (thickness of 3 to 5 cm). A piece of cardboard or rigid plastic positioned between the foam and the inside of the cover can be beneficial to provide more rigidity.
Once folded up the bike bag will take up very little space and will be transported by the assistance vehicle during your tour.
Bike bags are available directly from France Bike Trips at a cost of 70 euros, plus postage.
All your luggage must be distributed in two bags: a backpack and a travel bag:
This is the bag or saddlebag (saddle or handelbar) you use every day while cycling, if you choose to take a picnic lunch (see paragraph "Food"). This bag should not be too large (up to 20 litres).
It will contain: a picnic for lunch, snack food, camera, waterproof and extra clothing and sunglasses, ...
This is the bag that will be transported from one accommodation to the next by vehicle. It will contain all the belongings you will not use during the day. You will find it at the accommodation in the evening (or sometimes for lunch).
Swimming is possible on this trip. It is entirely your responsibility, even if you are on a guided or supported tour. You must assess your level and the current conditions before entering the water.
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