Ride through the heart of the Sierra Morena Natural Park on our five day adventure from Seville. Discover the best of Andalusia by bike and make the most of the winter sunshine.
5 days / 4 nights - starting from 1750 €
Warmth and sunshine, even in winter!
This five-day journey will take you through the spectacular landscapes of the Sierra Morena: valleys, top-notch gravel tracks, semi-desert landscapes... Immerse yourself in the rich and authentic cultural atmosphere of this enchanting region!
GravelUp's strengths:
A local guide who will introduce you to a variety of exceptional landscapes: vineyards, pine forests, picturesque villages, lavender fields, winding gorges...
Carefully selected routes that combine sport, pleasure, and discovery on the most beautiful Spanish trails.
Comfortable accommodation and gourmet cuisine.
A support van: luggage transportation, technical assistance, refreshments.
The possibility to rent high-quality gravel bikes: muscular or electric.
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Privatise your group starting from 8 people - contact us for more information.
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Meet us in Seville, Andalusia, for 5 days of exploration through the wildest landscapes of Spain! Guaranteed change of scenery. The day-by-day itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Seville, where you'll be picked up by our destination manager who will take you to our superb base camp "La Dehesa Don Pedro". After a gourmet lunch, we'll hop on the bikes: the adventure begins! 33km and 650m elevation gain to get into the groove with a first descent towards the village of Santa Maria de Nava and its canyon road followed by gravel tracks amidst oak fields and cattle farms. Return to the base camp for the night.
Day 2: We'll leave the camp for Cazalla de la Sierra, famous for its vineyards and eucalyptus forests. A route of 79km and 1080m elevation gain. Morning yoga session, breakfast, and off we go to cross the Sierra Morena. First stop at Puebla del Maestre before descending into the heart of the Sierra through a desert track, the change of scenery is total! Lunch break at the Hermitage del Ara with a visit. We'll then reach the heart of the Sierra, a radical change of atmosphere! Night in the small village of Cazalla de la Sierra for a well-deserved rest at Posada del Moro with Sara, a family-run hotel and restaurant to discover local culinary specialties.
Day 3: Head towards Palma del Rio for 76km and 770m elevation gain. After delving into the eucalyptus forests, we'll head east towards Constantina and its castle. A 100% gravel route in the heart of nature. We'll alternate between small country roads and wide gravel tracks, which can sometimes be technical. Fields of orange and olive trees as far as the eye can see, we'll change scenery radically again. Night in Palma del Rio, in an old monastery. Pool and refreshments for everyone!
Day 4: Heading to Cordoba! We head back towards the Sierra. On the menu, 85km and 1180m elevation gain. A first part amidst citrus fruits to reach Hornachuelos, a typical small town perched on the heights. Then we'll ride towards the Breña reservoir, offering impressive natural landscapes! Afternoon on the GR48 amidst bull farms and mountains. Evening and night in Cordoba at Finca Los Abetos.
Day 5: Last stage, to enjoy the sun with 22km and 320m elevation gain. A final ride all together around Cordoba to enjoy the beauty of Andalusian tracks one last time. Coffee stop at the Mezquita in the city center, then we'll follow the Guadalquivir, a Spanish river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Return to the hotel after a superb adventure!
Our guide is eager to make you discover the tracks of the Sierra Morena. She will ensure your safety and will share with you various tips and tricks on how to ride on gravel paths.
As a bike mechanic, she is the best person to help you discover the region. Anecdotes, encounters and sharing of experiences, she will make sure that you have an unforgettable stay and above all that you soak up as much as possible of this fabulous territory.
Spoken languages: French, English
We have both traditional and electric high end gravel bikes available to rent in Ventoux from our bike partner Origine.
Repeatedly voted Gravel Bikes of the Year, you can choose between the carbon framed Graxx (weighing only 8.1kg) or the Help eBike (not much more at 12kg). Both combine performance and versatility in a lightweight frame so that you can have faith your steed throughout the trip.
Price: €60/day for a non eBike, €80/day for an eBike.
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Our base camp, La Dehesa de Don Pedro, is a hotel of extraordinary beauty where the natural environment, the comfort of the facilities, and the wonderful team will make your stay unforgettable. Our next accommodations, equally comfortable and welcoming, will immerse you straight into Andalusian culture after a good day on the bikes.
On-site, in addition to your guide, you will be accompanied by our GravelUp destination manager. They will ensure that you lack nothing and will provide all the necessary logistical and support services to fully enjoy your stay.
By plane: Sevilla airport (shuttle at noon / return at 5pm)
By train: Sevilla-Santa Justa train station (shuttle at noon / return at 5pm)
By car: Meet us directly at our base camp (from 3pm)
As soon as you arrive, our team will pick you up and take you directly to our base camp where the disconnection can begin.
Your stay starts at 3pm and ends at around 3pm on Sunday.
Equipment
Yes, our trips will go on paths and small roads where neither road bikes nor mountain bikes will be suitable.
You can bring your own gravel bike or hire one from ours. Our well specced bikes with tubeless tires means a much lower risk of punctures and mechanical problems during your trip.
Booking
You can change the date of your trip free of charge up to 30 days before departure. You can also cancel at any time before the start of the trip subject to payment of a cancellation fee. If the cancellation occurs:
More than 90 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 75% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 100%
Between 61 and 90 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 50% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 75%
Between 31 and 60 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 25% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 75%
30 days or less prior to Departure => No Refund OR Trip Credit of 50%
Please note that a Trip Credit cannot be converted to a refund at a later date.
To protect yourself against last minute cancellation, we advise you to subscribe to our cancellation insurance through our partner Chapka insurance, with a guarantee which also covers you in case of contracting the Covid-19. Please note that such insurance can only be subscribed within 48 hours following the order of your trip. Subscription link available here.
Important: the realisation of the trip is conditional on the registration of a minimum number of participants to guarantee the departure. We commit ourselves to confirm a trip at the latest 30 days before the departure date. In the event that the trip cannot take place because the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will be reimbursed for any sums paid but will not be entitled to any compensation. You will be informed by email whether or not a trip is confirmed.
Practicalities
For Adventurer and Escape trips your luggage will remain at the base camp, where you will sleep each evening.
For Explorer trips your luggage will be transported by us between your accommodation each day.
GravelUp: a band of druids who concoct a magic potion designed to give you superhuman strength. These irreducible Gauls even took the liberty of welcoming - during this Andalusian session - 2 Romans who still haven't recovered from what they've seen and experienced... Here are the exclusive ingredients of this well-kept recipe: a team of pros (Abraracourcix & Boufiltre), guides (Asterix & Amenix) who fine-tune the tracks and pamper the bikes, landscapes to feast your eyes on, spit-roasted wild boar galore, riders on the edge of their seats and good humor at every level. Veni, vidi, vici Vita longa GravelUp
Philippe D. - nov 2023
We were in Sevilla, Spain - It was the first time, for me, on a Gravel bike. The experience has been excellent. Challenging from the athletic point of you, interesting in the touristic / cultural aspects and a huge injection of relax, staying so many hours in open air in contact with the uncontaminated nature and many many animals: cows, bulls, dears, sheep, horses, vultures... The participants were coming from different places in Europe and US, but we got on very well! Then our guides: competent, friendly and always willing to support, accommodate and hear our needs / wishes. In short a very positive and battery charging experience
Enzo R. - nov 2023
Join us for 3 days riding from our Basecamp in the heart of the Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park and discover the beautiful semi desert and Eucalyptus forests of these mini mountains. The networks of gravel tracks and trails are so quiet, it’s as if they are reserved just for us cyclists!
