Cycling holiday in the Sierra Morena

Mountainbike / E-bike Holidays in Sierra Morena

Duración 9 days / 8 nights
Type Cycling
Dificultad Demanding
Best season September to June

General

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Type of trip: Mountainbike / E-bike

Molino Río Alájar is proud to be part of this exciting week-long cycling proposal that connects the Sierra de Aracena (Huelva) with the Sierra Norte de Sevilla.

Collaborating in this adventure are:

The route has a duration of 9 days and 8 nights, with a total distance of 313 km. This experience is available all year round, except in July and August. The base price, for two people, is 1115 € per person, including accommodation during the whole tour.
(Price for one person on request)
Highlights

This route will allow you to discover the natural parks by bike:

  • Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche
  • Sierra Norte de Sevilla

Both are part of Sierra Morena, declared a Biosphere Reserve for its dehesa landscapes, where the famous Jabugo PDO ham is produced.

The landscapes are varied and rich, with strong natural contrasts.
During the tour you will find:

  • Dehesa landscapes with holm oaks and cork oaks
  • Centenary chestnut forests
  • Rivers and river valleys
  • Old country roads

Some of the main points of interest are:

  • Arias Montano Rock
  • Grotto of Wonders
  • Waterfalls of the Huéznar
  • Cerro del Hierro

You will also be able to enjoy:

  • Local gastronomy

The route

  • Physical difficulty: variable
  • Technical difficulty: low

Most of the route is on well-maintained roads and secondary roads with very little traffic.

Programme of the week

The experience starts in Molino Río Alájar, near the village of Alájar (Huelva), where you will spend the first three nights in the house El Búho. The next two nights will be at Casa Bella Vista, in Zufre. The last three nights will be spent at Hacienda Las Navezuelas, near Cazalla de la Sierra.

The programme

Day 1

Arrival at Molino Río Alájar.
Welcome dinner.

Day 2

After breakfast, at around 10:00, Vanessa, the programme coordinator, will give an overview.
Delivery of bicycles (if rented) and documentation with:
- GPS routes
- maps
- helplines
Circular route:
Almonaster la Real (visit to its historic mosque), Cortegana (castle) and return to Alájar.

Distance: 55 km
Duration: 5.5 hours

55 km
Mapa de la ruta

Day 3

Long option:
Alájar - Galaroza - Castaño del Robledo - Fuenteheridos - Aracena - Alájar
- Distance: 56 km
- Duration: 5.5 hours

Short option:
Alájar - Fuenteheridos - Aracena - Alájar
- Distance: 39 km
- Duration: 4 hours

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Mapa de la ruta

Day 4

Route from Alájar to Zufre passing through Aracena (visit to the Gruta de las Maravillas).
Distance: 40 km
Duration: 4 hours
Accommodation at Casa Bella Vista.

40 km Demanding
Mapa de la ruta

Day 5

Free day in Zufre.

Demanding
Mapa de la ruta

Day 6

Circular route from Cazalla de la Sierra:
- Greenway
- San Nicolás del Puerto
- Walking tour of Cerro del Hierro
Distance: 49 km
Duration: 5 hours
Dinner at Las Navezuelas.

49 km Demanding
Mapa de la ruta

Day 7

Circular route from Cazalla de la Sierra:
- A432 and A421 roads
- former railway track
- stretch along the river Huéznar
Distance: 35 km
Duration: 3.5 hours
Dinner at Las Navezuelas.

35 km Demanding
Mapa de la ruta

Day 8

End of the programme.
Information available on transport to Seville (bus or train).

Demanding
Mapa de la ruta

El programa puede ajustarse según su nivel, preferencias o condiciones meteorológicas.

Details

Bicycle rental
MTB : 240 € per bike / 8 days
e-bike 304 per bike / 8 days

It includes:

  • collection at final destination
  • basic repair kit
  • bicycle insurance
  • roadside assistance (1 €/km from Cazalla or Alájar)

Reverse route

It is also possible to do the route in the opposite direction depending on availability:

  • Day 1: Arrival in Cazalla
  • Day 2-3: circular routes
  • Day 4: Cazalla - Zufre
  • Day 5: Rest
  • Day 6: Zufre - Alájar
  • Day 7-8: Routes in Alájar
  • Day 9: End of the trip

 

What is included?

  • 3 nights with breakfast in Molino Río Alájar (El Búho)
  • Welcome dinner
  • 2 nights with breakfast at Casa Bella Vista
  • 3 nights half board at Hacienda Las Navezuelas

What is not included?

Transport to Molino Río Alájar
From Seville you can get there by bus (pick-up included in Alájar).
Taxis can also be arranged from the airport (approx. 160 € for 2 persons with bicycles).