Gran Fondo Costa del Sol
A Gran Fondo at the Costa del Sol.
Four days of riding that includes the Gran Fondo in Estepona.
This route will include a famous climb of Peñas Blancas in Estepona with its stunning views .. This is a very popular climb at the Vuelta de España. The day of the event we will descend it.
At the Gran Fondo on September 14th you can choose from two routes:
The shorter option: 94 km with 2400 meters of elevation gain.
The long option: 131 km with 3400 meters of elevation gain.
What is included?
- Transfer to and from Malaga airport.
- A four day cycling holiday with three nights in the great B&B Cortijo Andaluz.
- Daily breakfast.
- Free WIFI.
- During the trip count with the support of our great guides with groups up to 15 participants.
- Well planned routes to get you ready for the event.
- Registration for the Gran Fondo.
- Transport to and from the Gran Fondo in Estepona.
- Well maintained carbon bikes, assembled with Shimano Ultegra.
- Online photo service.
* All this for ONLY €425.
* If you want to include dinner every night for € 525.
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Description
The area where we are riding this week is full of beautiful views, most incredible road conditions, challenging climbs and some technical descends. The beautiful countryside with breathtaking mountain views, rugged peaks and a variety of landscapes rolling in front of you are excellent ingredients for a memorable cycling weekend for all kind of cyclists, beginners and more seasoned cyclist will have their share of it!
Every day we ride in this area and on the 14th we will take part of the Gran Fondo with all the other participants on a great cycling event. This day you can choose the 94 or 131 km route.
A unique cycling weekend for sure! Do not miss this opportunity and register quickly!
Accommodations
B & B Cortijo Andaluz is located in Alhaurin el Grande in the middle of the beautiful Malaga. In a mountainous area with beautiful nature, not far from the coast. The typical Andalucian Cortijo is 6000 m2 of land, full of flowers and various fruit trees. Also from the pool you have a beautiful view. The pool is equipped with several terraces, luxurious sun beds and a nice Spanish bar.
Dates
The dates for 2019:
From the 12th to the 15th of September.
The Gran Fondo will take place on 14th September.
* It is possible to book for more days.
* Ask us for personalized options.
Program
What the trip looks like?
- Remember on the rental bikes on or your own one. Price included for 4 days of renting.
- We ride with you but you can do it on your own as well.
- Routes provided by us and we do it at your own pace.
- Leaving the B&B latest by 10 every morning, can be warm really quick around here.
- Each group is 12 members max and divided by levels.
- As many stops as you need! For pictures or food & drinks. (we know the best coffee shops and bars)
Day by Day
- Day 1
- – Airport pick up and transfer to B&B Cortijo Andaluz
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– Get settled, a ride to explore the area and get the feeling back in the legs after the fly.
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– Evening social meal to get to know each other and talk the rest of the weekend.
- Day 2
– Breakfast time!
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– Start riding every day by 10:00.
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– Ride by the natural park “Sierra de las Nieves”
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- Day 3
– GRAN FONDO DAY !!
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– We leave early in the morning to Estepona to take part of this great event.
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– You choose the route. Short or Long?
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– Enjoy the ride and the amazing views !!
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– Meal and medals for all the participants.
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– Trip back to the B&B
- Day 4
– Breakfast
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– Depending on what time you fly back we can add a ride to stretch the legs after yesterday.
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– Transport to airport.
