Step up to the Ride Trans Nevada Challenge Loop — a fully supported hotel-to-hotel mountain bike route across Spain’s Sierra Nevada with longer stages, bigger elevation, and proper mountain days.
The Challenge Loop is our step-up option for riders who want more distance, more elevation, and longer mountain days — while keeping the same fully supported, hotel-to-hotel format of Ride Trans Nevada.
You’ll ride the same core Sierra Nevada circuit as the Entry and Epic routes, but with added transfers that link the biggest terrain and highest passes. Expect sustained climbing, remote high-altitude sections, and 6–7.5 hours moving time per day.
This is a proper multi-day mountain bike tour in Spain for riders who want to push themselves — but not race.
This route is perfect if you want:
✓ Longer stages and more elevation gain
✓ A serious mountain bike challenge
✓ High-altitude riding in the Sierra Nevada
✓ The full point-to-point experience
✓ Support, structure and strong daily pacing
★★★★☆ (4/5)
The Challenge Loop increases both daily distance and climbing compared to the Entry Loop. Expect sustained efforts, longer mountain passes, and physically demanding days.
Effort is based on distance, elevation and time on the bike — not technical difficulty.
✓ You ride regularly and train consistently
✓ You’re comfortable with 6–7.5 hour days
✓ You want a step up from the Entry Loop
✓ You enjoy sustained climbing over short punchy efforts
✓ You’re looking for a serious multi-day MTB tour in Spain
* If you’re looking for maximum physical challenge, see the Epic Loop
A step beyond Entry
The Challenge Loop connects the biggest terrain in the Sierra Nevada using carefully placed transfers to reach higher passes and longer mountain sections. It’s the natural progression from Entry — more elevation, more distance, more commitment.
Fully supported. Properly structured
Each day begins with a detailed briefing. Luggage is transferred between hotels. A support vehicle remains on standby.
This is a guided mountain bike tour across Spain — not a self-guided GPX download.
Like all Ride Trans Nevada routes, the Challenge Loop is fully guided and supported.
✓ Airport transfer from and to Málaga or Granada Airport
✓ 7 nights in quality local hotels
✓ Breakfast & dinner each day
✓ Daily guided ride with route support
✓ Luggage transfers & vehicle standby
Typical week:
• 6–7.5 hours riding per day
• Sustained high-mountain climbs
• Remote passes and long transitions
• High-altitude views across the Sierra Nevada
• Varied terrain: gravel tracks, mountain roads, remote sections
Facts:
340 KM
5,300 M climbing
6 riding days
The Challenge Loop takes you deeper into the mountains. Longer passes. Bigger horizons. Fewer shortcuts.
From the high slopes above Trevélez to remote ridgelines and wide open plateaus, this is multi-day mountain biking in its pure form.
E-bike Loop
From 1,479￡ per rider (shared room)
From 1,659￡per rider (single room)
Includes; airport transfers from Malaga – Lanjaron (within our time window), 7 nights 3/4* hotels, breakfast and dinner, fully guided, support vehicle. Not includes; bike hire, flights, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about our Challenge Tour in Sierra Nevada
Considering stepping up to the Challenge Loop? Below are answers to common questions about this guided multi-day mountain bike tour in the Sierra Nevada.
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The Challenge Loop increases daily distance and climbing significantly. It’s graded 4/5 and suited to riders with solid endurance and consistent training.
Yes. The Challenge Loop is fully guided by experienced local riders with daily briefings and support vehicle cover.
Expect between 9,600 and 11,500 metres of total elevation gain across the week, depending on route variations.
Yes. This is a hotel-to-hotel MTB tour. You ride with a light day pack while your main luggage is moved ahead each day.
The Challenge Loop suits regular riders who enjoy long days in the mountains and are comfortable with sustained climbing.
The tour includes:
• Airport transfers from Málaga
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Breakfast and dinner
• Daily guided rides
• Luggage transfers
• Support vehicle on standby
The Sierra Nevada offers excellent riding conditions in spring and autumn, with clear skies and stable weather. Summer can also be suitable due to the high-altitude routes.
Yes. Many riders join solo and ride as part of a small group. It’s a great way to experience a multi-day e-bike adventure in Spain with like-minded riders.
