Destinations
Some of the top destinations for your next cycling trip.
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All routes
All the 81 rides in one handy overview.
Spain
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Velefique & Collado del Ramal
A brutal desert double-header linking Alto de Velefique with the savage Collado del Ramal.
Alto de Velefique
The Spanish equivalent of Alpe d'Huez.
Calar Alto
Epic climb to the otherworldly Calar Alto Observatory.
Mojácar
A low-key ride through the Almerían desert.
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.
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.
Vía Verde de la Sierra de la Demanda
A gravel cycling route along an abandoned railway track. Most of the route is gentle, but be prepared for very steep alternative tracks around closed tunnels, including one section reaching 26% gradient.
Arcos de la Frontera
A wonderful and peaceful ride along an abandoned railway track that has been converted into a cycling and hiking path.
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.
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.
Guadalest
Out and back to the beautiful village of Guadalest, a must-see in the area.
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.
Rocacorba
An uninspiring climb that leads nowhere was made famous by the pros in preparation of the grand tours.
Sant Marti Sacalm
Overshadowed by the more popular Rocacorba, this climb is nicer.
Els Àngels
One of the classics. Also known as the Hincapie Loop, and is a good one to start your cycling holidays in Girona.
Sierra Nevada Gran Fondo
An epic ride with a HC climb to highest paved road in Europe.
Sierra de Tejeda
One of the favorite loops of the pros when preparing for the Tour de France.
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.
Archidona
A challenging route through the countryside around Archidona, featuring rolling hills and beautiful Andalusian landscapes.
Haza del Lino
Not yet discovered by the masses, this is a gem of a ride.
Sierra Nevada
Climb one of the highest paved roads in Europe and catch a cold when a world tour pro cyclist flies by.
La Alpujarra
Ride through the beautiful Alpujarra region, famous for its white villages and stunning landscapes.
Granada - Purullena - Granada
The 'easy' part of the Gran Fondo ride.
Riofrío
A challenging route through the Riofrío area, offering stunning views and varied terrain perfect for training.
Ruta de la Cabra
The Goat's Path is an absolute beauty and must-do when you're in the area.
Gawk at the beautiful Moclín
Moclín is a spectacular town with a rich history and stunning views.
Warmup ride to La Malahá
Amuse-bouche for the real climbs in the area.
Huelva Gran Fondo
A challenging gran fondo featuring rolling terrain through the stunning landscapes of Huelva province.
Sierra de la Pandera
One of the hardest climbs in Spain.
Vía verde del Aceite
A scenic route along an old railway line.
La Morcuera
A wonderful and peaceful ride along an abandoned railway track that has been converted into a cycling and hiking path.
Costa del Sol Gran Fondo
The official Costa del Sol Gran Fondo route: 130km of spectacular cycling through Sierra Bermeja and traditional white villages.
Archidona
A challenging route through the countryside around Archidona, featuring rolling hills and beautiful Andalusian landscapes.
Puerto del Sol
One of the most beautiful and quiet climbs in all of Andalucía.
MTB Montes de Málaga: Full Loop
An epic MTB adventure through the Montes de Málaga. Starting from the capital, you climb past the botanical gardens to the dam before tackling steep, rocky trails to Vendo Miel. The narrative is relentless: unforgiving climbs on weathered trails, sinkholes, loose rocks, and gradients exceeding 20%. It feels like 70km of climbing and 25km of concentrated descent. At 800m altitude, a deceptive plateau offers brief respite before a final brutal climb to Mirador Vázquez Sell. Sanctuary comes at a cost: this is a properly tough ride where you won't see another soul for hours.
White villages of Estepona
Loop of the white villages of Estepona, a beautiful ride through the Andalusian countryside with stunning views and charming villages.
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.
Puerto de las Palomas
Spectacular ride featuring the famous Puerto de las Palomas climb, and passing through the picturesque village of Grazalema.
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'.
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.
Boquete de Zafarraya
The dramatic entrance to the Málaga province from Granada.
Down the Axarquia valley
Up the Puerto del León, down the Axarquía valley and back via the coastal road.
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.
Comares
The balcony of Axarquia towers over the area. When you an eagle's nest like yet, you know what that means: climbing!
Casabarmeja - Colmenar
The road of the 1000 turns to Casabermeja is the perfect training climb.
Puerto del Viento
Wonderful climb of the Puerto del Viento with vultures as your only company.
Almogía - Villanueva
A wonderful loop of the Embalse de Casasola.
Vía Verde de la Axarquía
One of the most beautiful loops you can do by gravel or MTB in the entire province of Málaga.
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.
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.
Conquering the Almáchar wall
The eye-catching feature of this ride is the fearsome Muro de Almáchar.
Ruta de la pasa
Ride a part of the route of the raisins, one of the primary agricultural products of the area.
Frigliana
Climb to one of the prettiest villages in Spain: Frigliana.
Bacalao
One of the easiest loops around in the around with a gentle climb in the middle of the course.
MTB Montes de Málaga
A mountain bike route that follows more or less the Picapedreros route, goes up to the mirador and then flies down back to Málaga.
The coastal road
The only flat road you'll find this area. And yet, despite being flat, you somehow accumulate 250m of elevation.
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.
Vía de la Plata & Ruta del Agua gravel loop
A gravel loop following sections of the Ruta Vía de la Plata and the Ruta del Agua through the Sevilla countryside.
Teide from Puerto de la Cruz (via Santiago del Teide)
An epic route climbing Mount Teide and returning via the scenic western route to Puerto de la Cruz.
Teide from Puerto de la Cruz (via La Esperanza)
Climb Mount Teide first, then descend northeast and turn off at La Esperanza to head back to Puerto de la Cruz.
Masca via Buenavista del Norte
An epic route exploring the northern coast via Icod and Buenavista del Norte before climbing to the spectacular village of Masca.
Punta del Hidalgo
A scenic coastal route to Punta del Hidalgo, offering beautiful ocean views and a more relaxed cycling experience.
Puerto de la Cruz Recovery Ride
A recovery ride from Puerto de la Cruz with 66km and 1300m of climbing - easier than the Teide routes but still substantial.
Belgium
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Tour of Flanders: Red loop
A loop made to honor the old route of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, including the Muur of Geraardsbergen.
Tour of Flanders: Blue loop
One of the classic rides in Belgium.
Bruges - Ghent: the canal route
Ride from Bruges to Ghent and back along the canal. A flat and easy ride.
Géants des Ardennes
The mini Liège-Bastogne-Liège that is just within reach for the regular Joe.
Tour de Namur
The mini Liège-Bastogne-Liège that is just within reach for the regular Joe.
France
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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.
Mont Ventoux
The giant of the Provence is strictly not speaking in the Alps, but it's close enough to feature in this section.
Gran Fondo
Monster ride featuring Col de Spandelles, Col du Soulor, Aubisque, and Hautacam.
Tourmalet
One of the all-time greats.
Grand Ballon
An often-overlooked region in the far east corner of France near the border with Germany and Switzerland.
Italy
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Passo dello Stelvio
One of the most spectactular climbs in the world.
Passo di Gavia
That other monstrous climb in the Dolomites.
Cambodia
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Angkor Temples Outer Loop
The Grand Circuit (Outer Loop) extends approximately 26 kilometers and includes Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup, and Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom. This route provides a deeper exploration of Angkor's diverse architectural styles and is recommended for those with more time.
Angkor Temples Inner Loop
The Small Circuit (Inner Loop) covers approximately 17 kilometers through the most iconic temples including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom with Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, and Srah Srang. Perfect for those with limited time who want to see the must-see temples.
Portugal
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Serra de Monchique
Tackle the biggest climb in the Algarve – the Fóia climb in the Serra de Monchique. Ride the famous climb of the Tour of Algarve professional race.
Vietnam
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Tam Coc - Bich Dong Loop
A serene route through countryside paths lined with rice fields and limestone cliffs, leading to the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda. Perfect for a peaceful cycling experience through Ninh Binh's stunning karst landscape.