Andalusia from Granada to Córdoba

Moderate. 4 cycling stages of between 26km and 50km, with elevation gains ranging from 250 to 577m. A longer, more challenging stage (60km, 900m elevation gain) is available as an option on Day 4. The stage to Córdoba is optional (43km by bike, 530m elevation gain). Participants need to be physically fit and have previous experience of cycling for several consecutive days. Electric mountain bikes are available to hire for this trip.

No luggage to carry: you only carry your belongings for the day and your picnic lunch in your panniers. Your luggage will be waiting for you every evening at the end of the stage. We recommend packing a change of clothes in your panniers, as rare, unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic jams, may occasionally delay the delivery of your luggage.
Your luggage is transported by vehicle from Day 2 to Day 6.

Bookings are available for a minimum of 2 people.

7 days / 6 nights / 4 days of cycling.

Start on any day from Tuesday to Saturday, as you prefer. Sunday and Monday departures are available on request for a supplement.
No departures from 11/04 to 19/04/2025, from 01 to 03/05/2025, or from 10/10 to 12/10/2025.

We provide a digital travel pack containing your accommodation list, any vouchers, and all the information you need for your trip to run smoothly. Maps and detailed route notes will be provided locally.
This is a self-guided trip, without a guide, so you travel independently throughout your stay.

Accommodation

2* to 3* hotels and charming inns. Rooms for 2 people with a private bathroom. Upgrades are available in Granada and Córdoba; please contact us for details. Single rooms are available on request, subject to availability.

Hotel Villa Oniria in Granada

Hotel Hacienda Minerva in Zuheros

Hotel Hesperia Cordoba in Córdoba

Meals

Breakfast is included. For lunch, you can buy supplies at your overnight stop or eat at a traditional inn along the way. In the evening, you can dine at your accommodation or at a nearby restaurant.
Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Start

On Day 1, during the day in Granada.

End

On Day 7, after breakfast in Córdoba.

Bike hire

Photos are for illustration only (various models are available)

Mountain bike: We offer mountain bikes for hire from Bergamont, Commencal, GT or equivalent, 27,5-29 inches, with 10 gears (Shimano Deore), disc brakes and suspension.

Equipment provided: 1 rear pannier and a handlebar map holder, water bottle, repair kit, spare inner tube, lock and a cycle computer (1 for 2).

Commencal mountain bike

Unisex step-through e-bike: 27,5 inches, 11 gears (Shimano Deore), with hydraulic brakes and a 500 Wh battery.

Equipment provided: 1 rear pannier and a handlebar smartphone mount, repair kit, spare inner tube, lock and an odometer (1 for 2).

Wearing a helmet is compulsory in Spain; helmet hire is available on request

Flights are not included in the price of the trip, but we can arrange flights with scheduled airlines; please contact us.

Four airports are accessible: Granada, Malaga, Seville and Madrid.
Direct flights between Paris and Granada are available with Vueling and Iberia.
Direct flights between Paris and Malaga are available with Vueling, Air France, Air Europa and Iberia.

Outbound journey
Arriving at Granada Airport
You can take a bus between the airport and Granada city centre. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes and tickets cost between 3 and 5 € per person, per journey. Take a bus operated by Alsa.
You can also take a taxi to the city centre; the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

Arriving at Malaga Airport
There is a direct bus between Malaga Airport and Granada city centre. The journey takes an average of 2 hours 30 minutes and tickets cost between 20 and 30 € per person.
Take a bus operated by Alsa.

Arriving at Madrid Airport
If you arrive at Madrid Airport, you can take a train. The journey takes approximately 5 hours. You can check timetables and buy tickets on the Renfe website.

Return journey
Getting to Granada Airport
There is a direct bus between Cordoba and Granada Airport. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and tickets typically cost between 34 and 50 € per person.
Take a bus operated by Alsa.

Getting to Malaga Airport
There are 1 buses (departing at 10:00) to Malaga Airport. The journey takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes and tickets cost an average of 15 € per person.
Take a bus operated by Alsa.
You can also take a direct train from Cordoba Central station to Malaga. You then need to change twice to reach the airport.

Getting to Madrid Airport
There are direct trains between Cordoba and Madrid. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and tickets typically cost between 24 and 55 € per person.
You can check timetables and buy tickets on the Renfe website.

A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim, either during a day’s route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; any swimming is therefore your responsibility and undertaken at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bike and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As members of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help guide the sector towards more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we focus on:

• Transparency in our practices and prices
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and make meaningful connections with others.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has held Travelife Partner status, an international label that certifies our responsible practices in environmental protection, ethics and sustainable management, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification scheme, recognises our practical efforts to support responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainability policy

For cycling

• Cycling shorts or tights, depending on the season
• Cycling gloves
• A helmet (compulsory)
• Sunglasses (to protect against sun, wind and small flies)
• A windproof jacket
• T-shirts or cycling jerseys
• A handlebar map holder
• A bottle cage and water bottle

• A handlebar smartphone mount and a power bank
• Rear panniers to carry your belongings for the day and a bike lock; alternatively, a backpack with a small handlebar bag

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of resisting sweat odours (brands include Icebreaker, Ruka, etc.)!
As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.

Protection from sun and rain

• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat (helmet)
• A windproof jacket
• A rain poncho or a “Gore-Tex” jacket

After your ride

• A jumper or fleece
• Comfortable trousers for walking
• A pair of shorts
• A tracksuit or a change of clothes
• A lightweight, long-sleeved cotton shirt
• A pair of running-style trainers for the evening
• Spare clothes and underwear
• Swimwear
• A toiletry bag
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, adhesive medical tape, Bio-Gaze or “2nd skin” dressings, gauze, disinfectant, arnica granules and aspirin for minor aches and injuries…

• If your bike does not have a pannier, bring a comfortable small 40-litre backpack with a waist belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day. If you have a luggage rack, you can secure your bag to it with bungee cords. Rental bikes come with a pannier in which you can put your belongings. Bring a small backpack anyway; this makes it easy to carry your belongings when you stop to visit somewhere along the way
• Luggage for transfer: a backpack or travel bag in good condition

Country: Spain, an EU member
Region: Andalusia
Population: 46439864 inhabitants

Travel documents

Travellers visiting Spain, including minors, must hold a national identity card or passport (EU nationals).

Health

Bring your European Health Insurance Card, which you should request from your health insurance provider at least 15 days before departure.

Country calling code: + 34.

There is no time difference between Spain and France.

Known for its beautiful sunny coastline, Andalusia has plenty to offer visitors throughout the year. Each season is a good time to visit a particular region or place.
The best time to visit Andalusia therefore depends entirely on the traveller’s availability and expectations. For beaches and seaside entertainment, April to October is the best period. However, July and August are the busiest months, as both Spanish and international holidaymakers flock to the beaches.
For a trip inland, spring is undoubtedly the best time. Here too, avoid the week before Easter and the Feria de Abril if you would like to explore in peace. Autumn gives visitors the chance to discover all of Andalusia, away from the bustle of the festivals and summer holidaymakers.
Winter can be a good compromise for exploring Andalusia in peace; there are few tourists and the weather is pleasantly mild.
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Spanish.

Euro.