Cycling Adventure

The guide for the regular cyclist

Discover both popular routes and hidden gems, whether you're planning an epic ride or just looking for a scenic spin during your holiday.

Newest routes

The latest editions to the ever-growing repository of cycling routes.

Route map for Ríofrio
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110 km
1800m

Ríofrio

A challenging route through the Ríofrio area, offering stunning views and varied terrain perfect for training.

Route map for Archidona
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140 km
2615m

Archidona

A challenging route through the countryside around Archidona, featuring rolling hills and beautiful Andalusian landscapes.

Route map for Frigliana
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75 km
840m

Frigliana

Climb to one of the prettiest villages in Spain: Frigliana.

Route map for Puerto de las Palomas
100 km
2115m

Puerto de las Palomas

Spectacular ride featuring the famous Puerto de las Palomas climb, and passing through the picturesque village of Grazalema.

Route map for Sierra de la Pandera
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100 km
2150m

Sierra de la Pandera

One of the hardest climbs in Spain.

Destinations

Some of the top destinations for your next cycling trip.

All routes

All the 67 rides in one handy overview.

Spain

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Almería

3 routes
Route map for Alto de Velefique
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75 km
1700m

Alto de Velefique

The Spanish equivalent of Alpe d'Huez.

Route map for Calar Alto
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58 km
1517m

Calar Alto

Epic climb to the otherworldly Calar Alto Observatory.

Route map for Mojácar
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83 km
1200m

Mojácar

A low-key ride through the Almerían desert.

Asturias

2 routes
Route map for Lagos de Covadonga
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136 km
2230m

Lagos de Covadonga

Arguably the most iconic climb that has seen some epic battles at the endgame of Vuelta a España in the last decades.

Route map for Puerto de la Cubilla
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90 km
1500m

Puerto de la Cubilla

An absolute jewel of a climb, if you can manage to look up for a second while trying to not hit a massive pothole.

Cádiz

2 routes
Route map for Arcos de la Frontera
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110 km
1642m

Arcos de la Frontera

A wonderful and peaceful ride along an abandoned railway track that has been converted into a cycling and hiking path.

Route map for Vía Verde de la Sierra
75 km
700m

Vía Verde de la Sierra

A wonderful and peaceful ride along an abandoned railway track that has been converted into a cycling and hiking path.

Calp

2 routes
Route map for Coll de Rates & Puerto de Bèrnia
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120 km
2000m

Coll de Rates & Puerto de Bèrnia

One of the hotspots in the early season when professional teams flock here to do their first training camp of the year.

Route map for Guadalest
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70 km
1100m

Guadalest

Out and back to the beautiful village of Guadalest, a must-see in the area.

Girona

6 routes
Route map for Mare de Déu del Mont
130 km
2000m

Mare de Déu del Mont

If a mountain had mood swings, this would be the template. A tough climb that is rewarded by unobstructed views at the top, and a beautiful ride to and from Girona.

Route map for Rocacorba
104 km
1700m

Rocacorba

An uninspiring climb that leads nowhere was made famous by the pros in preparation of the grand tours.

Route map for Sant Marti Sacalm
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92 km
1300m

Sant Marti Sacalm

Overshadowed by the more popular Rocacorba, this climb is nicer.

Route map for Coastal Loop
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95 km
1200m

Coastal Loop

That other classic Girona ride.

Route map for Els Àngels
65 km
950m

Els Àngels

One of the classics. Also known as the Hincapie Loop, and is a good one to start your cycling holidays in Girona.

Route map for Llemena
62 km
700m

Llemena

The thumbs up ride.

Granada

12 routes
Route map for Sierra Nevada Gran Fondo
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160 km
4000m

Sierra Nevada Gran Fondo

An epic ride with a HC climb to highest paved road in Europe.

Route map for Sierra de Tejeda
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170 km
3000m

Sierra de Tejeda

One of the favorite loops of the pros when preparing for the Tour de France.

Route map for Sierra Nevada (via Güéjar Sierra)
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125 km
2800m

Sierra Nevada (via Güéjar Sierra)

Climb one of the highest paved roads in Europe and catch a cold when a world tour pro cyclist flies by. Approach from Güéjar Sierra and the brutal Alto de Hazallanas.

Route map for Archidona
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140 km
2615m

Archidona

A challenging route through the countryside around Archidona, featuring rolling hills and beautiful Andalusian landscapes.

Route map for Haza del Lino
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120 km
2500m

Haza del Lino

Not yet discovered by the masses, this is a gem of a ride.

Route map for Sierra Nevada
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80 km
2000m

Sierra Nevada

Climb one of the highest paved roads in Europe and catch a cold when a world tour pro cyclist flies by.

Route map for La Alpujarra
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90 km
2000m

La Alpujarra

Ride through the beautiful Alpujarra region, famous for its white villages and stunning landscapes.

Route map for Granada - Purullena - Granada
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110 km
1800m

Granada - Purullena - Granada

The 'easy' part of the Gran Fondo ride.

Route map for Ríofrio
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110 km
1800m

Ríofrio

A challenging route through the Ríofrio area, offering stunning views and varied terrain perfect for training.

Route map for Ruta de la Cabra
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75 km
1400m

Ruta de la Cabra

The Goat's Path is an absolute beauty and must-do when you're in the area.

Route map for Gawk at the beautiful Moclín
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90 km
1206m

Gawk at the beautiful Moclín

Moclín is a spectacular town with a rich history and stunning views.

Route map for Warmup ride to La Malahá
41 km
380m

Warmup ride to La Malahá

Amuse-bouche for the real climbs in the area.

Jaén

2 routes
Route map for Sierra de la Pandera
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100 km
2150m

Sierra de la Pandera

One of the hardest climbs in Spain.

Route map for Vía verde del Aceite
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123 km
917m

Vía verde del Aceite

A scenic route along an old railway line.

Madrid

1 routes
Route map for La Morcuera
100 km
1700m

La Morcuera

A wonderful and peaceful ride along an abandoned railway track that has been converted into a cycling and hiking path.

Málaga

25 routes
Route map for Sierra de Tejeda
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170 km
2800m

Sierra de Tejeda

One of the favorite loops of the pros when preparing for the Tour de France.

Route map for Archidona
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140 km
2615m

Archidona

A challenging route through the countryside around Archidona, featuring rolling hills and beautiful Andalusian landscapes.

Route map for Puerto del Sol
120 km
2400m

Puerto del Sol

One of the most beautiful and quiet climbs in all of Andalucía.

Route map for White villages of Estepona
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98 km
2345m

White villages of Estepona

Loop of the white villages of Estepona, a beautiful ride through the Andalusian countryside with stunning views and charming villages.

Route map for The route of the (lesser known) Villanuevas
130 km
2200m

The route of the (lesser known) Villanuevas

Crossing the Montes de Málaga, you enter a new world with villages like Villanueva de Cauche, del Rosario, and del Trabuco.

Route map for Puerto de las Palomas
100 km
2115m

Puerto de las Palomas

Spectacular ride featuring the famous Puerto de las Palomas climb, and passing through the picturesque village of Grazalema.

Route map for El Torcal (via La Joya)
120 km
2100m

El Torcal (via La Joya)

One of the alternative routes to go around El Torcal park. This course passes through the village of La Joya, 'The Jewel'.

Route map for El Torcal
150 km
2000m

El Torcal

The popular El Torcal park, famous for its pancake-shaped rocks, is also home to some proper climbing, from whatever direction you're approaching it.

Route map for Boquete de Zafarraya
140 km
1900m

Boquete de Zafarraya

The dramatic entrance to the Málaga province from Granada.

Route map for Down the Axarquia valley
110 km
1800m

Down the Axarquia valley

Up the Puerto del León, down the Axarquía valley and back via the coastal road.

Route map for Cútar
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114 km
1800m

Cútar

Tucked away in a little corner of the hills is the sleepy village of Cútar, which happens to have a road that is the perfect training climb.

Route map for Ríofrio
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110 km
1800m

Ríofrio

A challenging route through the Ríofrio area, offering stunning views and varied terrain perfect for training.

Route map for Comares
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95 km
1700m

Comares

The balcony of Axarquia towers over the area. When you an eagle's nest like yet, you know what that means: climbing!

Route map for Casabarmeja - Colmenar
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75 km
1400m

Casabarmeja - Colmenar

The road of the 1000 turns to Casabermeja is the perfect training climb.

Route map for Puerto del Viento
60 km
1236m

Puerto del Viento

Wonderful climb of the Puerto del Viento with vultures as your only company.

Route map for Almogía - Villanueva
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83 km
1200m

Almogía - Villanueva

A wonderful loop of the Embalse de Casasola.

Route map for Vía Verde de la Axarquía
55 km
1150m

Vía Verde de la Axarquía

One of the most beautiful loops you can do by gravel or MTB in the entire province of Málaga.

Route map for The classic loop: Puerto del León
50 km
1050m

The classic loop: Puerto del León

A punchy ride through the Montes de Málaga with more than 1000m of elevation gain in less than 50 km.

Route map for Montes de Málaga: Picapedreros route
50 km
1050m

Montes de Málaga: Picapedreros route

A welcome escape from the chaos of the city, this route takes you through the Montes de Málaga Natural Park.

Route map for Conquering the Almáchar wall
65 km
974m

Conquering the Almáchar wall

The eye-catching feature of this ride is the fearsome Muro de Almáchar.

Route map for Ruta de la pasa
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80 km
900m

Ruta de la pasa

Ride a part of the route of the raisins, one of the primary agricultural products of the area.

Route map for Frigliana
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75 km
840m

Frigliana

Climb to one of the prettiest villages in Spain: Frigliana.

Route map for Bacalao
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70 km
700m

Bacalao

One of the easiest loops around in the around with a gentle climb in the middle of the course.

Route map for The coastal road
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60 km
250m

The coastal road

The only flat road you'll find this area. And yet, despite being flat, you somehow accumulate 250m of elevation.

Route map for Parque del Guadalhorce - Airport route
38 km
111m

Parque del Guadalhorce - Airport route

The easiest route you'll find in the area. Ideal for a quick relaxing or recovery ride to escape the city.

Italy

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Dolomites

2 routes
Route map for Passo dello Stelvio
47 km
3000m

Passo dello Stelvio

One of the most spectactular climbs in the world.

Route map for Passo di Gavia
54 km
2500m

Passo di Gavia

That other monstrous climb in the Dolomites.

Belgium

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Flanders

3 routes
Route map for Tour of Flanders: Red loop
110 km
1254m

Tour of Flanders: Red loop

A loop made to honor the old route of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, including the Muur of Geraardsbergen.

Route map for Tour of Flanders: Blue loop
80 km
830m

Tour of Flanders: Blue loop

One of the classic rides in Belgium.

Route map for Bruges - Ghent: the canal route
75 km
116m

Bruges - Ghent: the canal route

Ride from Bruges to Ghent and back along the canal. A flat and easy ride.

Wallonia

2 routes
Route map for Géants des Ardennes
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160 km
2700m

Géants des Ardennes

The mini Liège-Bastogne-Liège that is just within reach for the regular Joe.

Route map for Tour de Namur
133 km
1959m

Tour de Namur

The mini Liège-Bastogne-Liège that is just within reach for the regular Joe.

France

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The French Alps

2 routes
Route map for Lacets de Montvernier & Croix de Fer
80 km
2440m

Lacets de Montvernier & Croix de Fer

Few places on earth can beat a warm up ride in the Lacets de Montvernier, before tackling the Alp giant of Col de la Croix de Fer.

Route map for Mont Ventoux
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100 km
2050m

Mont Ventoux

The giant of the Provence is strictly not speaking in the Alps, but it's close enough to feature in this section.

The French Pyrenees

2 routes
Route map for Gran Fondo
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115 km
5400m

Gran Fondo

Monster ride featuring Col de Spandelles, Col du Soulor, Aubisque, and Hautacam.

Route map for Tourmalet
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100 km
2100m

Tourmalet

One of the all-time greats.

The Vosges Mountains

1 routes
Route map for Grand Ballon
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110 km
1725m

Grand Ballon

An often-overlooked region in the far east corner of France near the border with Germany and Switzerland.

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