Road Cycling Routes near Ronda

This route takes you deep into the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park and a visit to Grazalema one of the most beautifull (white) towns in Spain. It's part of the list of the 'Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España', the most beautifull spanish towns.

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 route takes you with a giant loop around the National Park Sierra de las Nieves. Spectacular views are guaranteed on this route but be advised that the vast majority is on Autovias (dual carriageways). The loop can be ridden in either direction but counter clockwise gives you the long and pleasant descent back down the Puerto del Madroño to Marbella.

From Ronda this route takes you south into Valle del Genal. Beside the incredible views once you leave the main road, the main attraction it the town of Júzcar. For a promotion of The Smurfs movie the town was painted blue in 2013, and the village residents decided to keep it like that. From Júzcar the road goes up again until you reach the main road that connect Ronda with Marbella.