Touring holidays on the behalf of Hooked on cycling

[Stevie Blom]

"Hooked on Cycling"

16/07/2004 11:14

To "Stephen Blom"

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Subject New Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Stevie

 

I hope all is going well with you are the cycling club , you may have seen the newstletter on the new tour of Andalusia and wondered if you could post the description on your web site or let people know about it , maybe you are also interested?

 

Many Thanks about this and I hope the cycling is going well , say hello to all the guys we met in April

 

To view prices click on the link below

 

http://www.hookedoncycling.co.uk/Spain/ ... lusia.html

 

A large part of the route uses spectacular mountain roads which are regularly used as stages of the Tour of Andalusia and Tour of Spain. By the end of the tour you will have ridden the highest pass in mainland Spain and Western Europe, (Pico Veleta 3396m), the Sierra Nevada Vuelta time trial stage, stayed in the highest village in mainland Spain, (Trevelez,1500m) and ridden many major climbs of between 8km and 44km in length.

The ride includes comfortable, traditional hotels, welcoming, hospitable service and a chance to savour the varied cuisine of this part of Andalucia. All you need to do is pedal, (mainly in low gears!), to enjoy a truly memorable cycling holiday that will be a real achievement.

Day 1

Arrival and collection from Malaga airport where you will be met by the Ride Venture team and taken to our base near Alhama de Granada. Here you will have a chance to visit the Arab dungeons, HQ of the Spanish Inquisition, Roman Baths/Hot Springs, (47degC) or walk in the deep gorge above which the town is built.

Day 2 Two region circuit. 105km.

This first stage takes in a number of passes and climbs as we ride via Puerto del Navazo, El Boquete de Zafarrya, Vinuela, Periana, Puerto del Sol, Alfarnate, Puerto de los Alazores, Zafarrya and back to Alhama.

Day 3 - Alhama to Granada. 85km

 

The scenic route takes us via Bermejales reservoir, Jayena, Venta del Fraile and Puerto Suspiro del Moro, through Granada, passing below the world famous Alhambra Palace (optional visit) to our finish hotel in Cenes de la Vega. (Route subject to variation depending on Granada access). Today's climbs: Jayena, 910m., Los Becardes, 1350m.

Day 4 - Cenes - Cenes, the Vuelta TT route. 90km.

 

The Tour of Spain regularly has stage finishes in Sierra Nevada, usually in the ski resort of Pradollano but there is another 14km of climbing before reaching the summit of Pico Veleta 3396m, the highest pass in mainland Spain. Today we ride the whole 2600m climb but what comes up must come down, over 40km of descending to end the day! Today's climb: Pico Veleta, 3396m.

Day 5 - Cenes to Trevelez. 120km.

 

This will be a tough day. Once through Granada we head south via Padul and Durcal to Lanjaron, famous for its spring water. From here we climb the steep roads of the Alpujarra via Orgiva, Pampaneira, Pitres and Busquistar to Trevelez which is the highest town in mainland Spain (1500m). Trevelez is famous for Serrano Ham and cured pork legs are hanging everywhere, a vegetarians nightmare, but the thinly sliced ham is extremely popular throughout Spain. Today's climbs: Pampaneira, 1055m, Pitres, 1245m, Portugos, 1310m, Trevelez, 1500m.

Day 6 - Trevelez to Almunicar. 90km.

 

An easier day, rolling and descending roads through the Alpujarra via Almegijar through the impressive Guadalfeo river gorge before we reach the Mediterranean coast at Salobrena. From here we take the road through the Costa Tropical to Almunicar. Our hotel, popular with Paraglider pilots, isn't far from the beach for those who fancy a paddle. Todays climbs: Venta del Relleno, 1200m

Day 7 - Almunicar to Alhama de Granada. 85km.

 

The final stage begins with a one km. descent followed by 42km of climbing. Over 1250m of superb, twisting ascent, via Otivar, through rugged mountain scenery before we head for Bermejales, a few more climbs and a final descent to Alhama de Granada, a well earned rest and an evening party. Todays climbs: Otivar, 268m, Los Becardes 1350m.

Day 8

Tour Complete after breakfast. Back to Malaga airport

 

 

Sue and Jon

 

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