Loop to Valle del Genal

Heading west from Marbella, this route climbs straight into Puerto del Madroño. The ascent winds through dense pine forest, with clear views back toward the coast. From the top, the road drops into the beautifull Genal Valley. What follows is a quiet loop follows through the villages of Pujerra and Júzcar.

Júzcar stands out for its bright blue houses set against the green hills. Originally the houses were painted blue as an promotion for The Smurfs movie but the village residents decided to keep it this way. You can make a small detour to discover the small town and all the Smurf references.

From Júzcar, the road climbs out of the valley toward the main road linking Ronda and Marbella. Once you reach it, the ride finishes with a long descent back into town.

This road cycling route is part of our curated collection of Malaga - Andalusia cycling routes.