THE GOAT TRAIL

LA RUTA DE LA CABRA

If you are a cyclist and live in Spain you will have heard of the “La Ruta de la Cabra (The Goat Trail)”. Climbing up to 1360 metres above sea level from the coastal resort of Almuñécar, the road is know for its blind curves, sheer drops and hairpin switchbacks, words can’t describe the road and pictures don’t do it justice.
One Day Excursion
  • Distance: 167km
  • Metres Climbed: 2782m
  • Difficulty Rating: *5 (THIS EXCURSION REQUIRES A HIGH LEVEL OF FITNESS)
  • When: All year round

We will collect you from your holiday accommodation and drive to the village of Algarrobo.  From here we will start the famous Ruta de la Cabra.  Passing 40 kilometres along the coastline through the coastal towns of Torrox, Nerja, La Herradurra and arriving at Almuñécar.

From Almuñécar. the climbing begins, all 40 kilometres of it! You will be going from sea level up 1360 metres on the Andalucian mountain road once used by traders moving their goods by mule to and fro the inland city of Granada and the coastal town of Almuñécar

Once at the highest point, we will cycle through the Natural park before descending 20 kilometres towards Lake Bermejales.   This area is the ideal place to stop for some some lunch and a chance to recharge the batteries.  Over the next 20 kilometres there is some more small climbs before we start the 40 kilometres descent back to the coast.

Price: 125.00 Euro per/person based on a minimum of two cyclists. Discounts available for groups of 4 or more.
Transport, guide, lunch and a drink are included

If you have already booked bike hire with us, the above price will be 100.00 Euros p/person. Discounts available for groups of 4 or more.