Spiritual Riding to The Origin
Spain
13 days (Bike: 11 days)
462 km (~42km per day)
E-bike tour
Leisure
Hilly, Off-road
Guided
Supported
A 13-day e-bike pilgrimage across Andalusia's Geopark, from cave villages to the holy town of Caravaca de la Cruz.
The Spiritual Riding to The Origin follows a UNESCO-recognised, million-year-old route through the Granada Geopark, one of the world's premier sites for studying the Quaternary period. From Guadix's Cave District, riders cross rolling hills and gravel roads through Gorafe's bioclimatic cave houses, the Negratín Reservoir near Freila, and the rural landscapes of Benamaurel and Orce.
The route continues to Castril, Huéscar's restored cave houses, and the high country around La Sagra Astronomical Observatory, before crossing into Murcia through the Revolcadores Massif. The tour finishes in Caravaca de la Cruz, one of Christianity's five Holy Cities, with its castle and the relic-housing Basilica of Vera Cruz.
A guide and support vehicle accompany the group throughout, with 11-12 days of e-bike riding covering 30-60 km each.
Highlights:
- Cycling through the UNESCO-recognised Granada Geopark, rich in fossil and dolmen sites
- Guadix's Cave District and the dramatic Cárcavas del Marchal viewpoint
- Bioclimatic cave houses of Gorafe, one of Europe's largest dolmen concentrations
- Rural stays near Negratín Reservoir, Benamaurel and restored cave houses at Huéscar
- High country around La Sagra Astronomical Observatory and the Revolcadores Massif
- Finishing in Caravaca de la Cruz, with its castle and Basilica of Vera Cruz
Surface and terrain:
Mostly rolling hills and gravel roads with a few challenging climbs. Daily rides of 30-60 km. Total ascent adds up to roughly 7,880 m across the riding days (not published as a single total on the page). E-bikes provided throughout.
Likely weather:
Mediterranean climate, sunny with long daylight hours. Spring/autumn 8-19°C, summer 22-35°C (cooler at altitude). Rainfall minimal. Best season is April to June and September to November.
Suitable for:
Riders of moderate fitness wanting an active, leisurely multi-day trip, including those new to cycle touring. Minimum 7 participants for a guaranteed departure. Rides run 4-7 hours daily, with a support vehicle available.
Tour Information
From
Malaga
To
Malaga
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Just ask
Single Supplement
Available
Elevation Gain
7880 m
Inclusions
- 12 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily
- Picnic lunch on riding days, plus 1 dinner and 1 tapas experience
- Qualified tour guide, cycling with the group throughout
- On-route support vehicle and daily bag transfer
- Helmet and e-bike
- Liability and rescue insurance
Exclusions
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Extra meals (most dinners are own arrangement) and extra excursions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Extra nights beyond the standard 12
- Trip cancellation and travel protection cover
Options
- Additional night before, during or after the tour
- Olive oil, ham and wine tasting tours
- Sightseeing entry fees
Additional
- Minimum 7 participants; guaranteed departure at 7 bookings, smaller groups contacted before final payment
- Groups under 4 may have a single guide/driver; two guides possible at extra cost
- Entire group must choose one airport (Malaga or Granada) for transfers; itinerary shows Malaga used for the Day 13 return
- Single room requests must be made in advance due to limited hotel capacity
- Group size ceiling and minimum age aren't specified
- Travel insurance strongly recommended but not arranged by the operator
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