Sierra Morena is synonymous with stories of bandits, transhumance, hunters and many legends… but also of archaeology, fauna, history and traditions. In its western part, within the province of Huelva, hides a treasure called Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, declared a Natural Park in 1989. This space encloses incomparable ecological values within our bull skin.
During this week dedicated to cyclotourism, we will make a six-day mountain bike tour through the main villages of the Sierra de Aracena.
We will visit the most interesting natural areas of the Spanish geography. One of its main attractions is the walk through the natural park through the centenary paths.
We will discover the most beautiful villages of our sierra such as Almonaster la Real, Castaño del Robledo, Aracena, Galaroza, Linares, Los Marines, Fuenteheridos and Jabugo.
The latter produces the best acorn-fed Iberian ham in the world (with DOP Jabugo). Many of the villages have been declared Historic-Artistic Sites.
The Sierra has no great peaks, since the highest elevation within the Natural Park is El Cerro del Castaño, with 0.60 miles of altitude. However, the terrain is very rugged, which gives it a certain hardness, and some of the roads have technical areas, with trails and stones, which will delight those bikers who have at least an average level.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Sierra de Aracena
Pick up (optional) at the arrival airport and transfer to the Sierra de Aracena.
Welcome dinner.
Rural lodging in Alájar.
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Day 2: Alájar - Almonaster
After breakfast, the bikes (if rented) will be provided by the lodge and the route will be explained along with all the documentation, including GPS information and phone number for assistance and maps.
This first route has a length of 24.17 miles, which we estimate to be done in 5h30. After passing through several mountain villages, you will reach the town of Almonaster la Real, where you will have the opportunity to visit one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in the region, which shares its name with the town where it is located. It is located on the top of a mountain overlooking the village.
Return to the lodging.
Dinner of your choice.
Rural accommodation in Alájar.
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Day 3: Alájar - Corteconcepción
After breakfast we will begin our route of almost 27.3 miles, the most difficult of the week. We will pass through the beautiful villages of Corteconcepción, Aracena and Linares. In Corteconcepción, we will enjoy a visit to an artisanal ham cellar to recharge our batteries before pedaling back to your accommodation.
Dinner of your choice.
Rural accommodation in Alájar.
(B/-/-)
Day 4: Alájar - Santa Ana la Real
After breakfast, we will prepare for today’s route, about 19.26 miles that will take us through the beautiful village of Los Madroñeros and the town of Santa Ana la Real.
Return to the lodge.
Dinner of your choice.
Rural accommodation in Alájar.
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Day 5: Alájar - Aracena
Today we will enjoy the shortest route of the trip, only 19.26 miles we will have ahead of us. We will visit the Peña de Arias Montano, from where we can admire one of the most beautiful views of the entire Sierra, we will enjoy the peace and all the energy that surrounds this place known for celebrating the most popular pilgrimage in the area.
Return to the lodging.
Dinner of your choice.
Rural accommodation in Alájar.
(B/-/-)
Day 6: Alájar - Cortegana
Today we return to a long route of about 29.82 miles that should be done in about 6h30 cycling. On this route we will pass through the inconspicuous villages of Los Romeros and Canaleja before arriving at the magnificent Castillo de Cortegana.
Return to the rural lodging.
Dinner of your choice.
Rural accommodation in Alájar.
(B/-/-)
Day 7: Alájar - Jabugo
After breakfast we will finish this week with a short route of 17.77 miles that can be done in about 4 and a half hours. We will pass through emblematic villages of the Sierra where we can enjoy the art through its gastronomy, crafts and culture.
Dinner of your choice.
Rural lodging in Alájar.
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Day 8: Alájar - End of services
After breakfast transfer option to the airport. End of services.
(B/-/-)
** (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
*** Bicycle rental option. Mountain Bike: 30€ per day. Ebike: 45€ per day.
****Picnic 15€ per person. All services not included in the tour must be requested in advance.
Important information
*This program is offered all year round except July and August. The base of this program is 8 days and 7 nights but it can be modified according to your needs.
*This program is designed for people with at least average experience in rural cycling.
Important notes
✔ Seven nights accommodation in the Rural Accommodation in Alajar.
✔ Welcome dinner.
✔ All breakfasts.
✔ All the basic material for cleaning and maintenance of your bicycles.
✔ Maps, gps points and all the necessary documentation for your sporting stay will be provided.
Does not include:
✘ Bicycles (optional rental).
✘ Personal expenses.
✘Insurance against theft, damages and accidents. Assistance and pick up from the road will be 1€ per km, which will be calculated from the nearest point from Alájar.
✘ Meals and drinks not indicated.
Any service not specified in the above itinerary.
Accommodations
Lodging located in a rural area.
Nature
We are located in the area of the Natural Park of Aracena and Picos de Aroche, an environment of great biological and geological value and ancestral traditions.
Sustainable tourism
Proximity and Km 0 tourism, local socio-economic development, local gastronomy.
Environmental commitment
Cycling promotes sustainable mobility and exercises body and mind. It makes us happier, keeps us fit, and we enjoy authentic slow travel.
Social commitment
The Rural Lodging is a family business that promotes the social and economic development of the area.
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