The Ride Trans Nevada Epic Loop — our hardest, longest and most demanding hotel-to-hotel mountain bike route across Spain’s Sierra Nevada.
The Epic Loop is the ultimate Ride Trans Nevada challenge. Designed for strong, experienced riders, it features the longest stages, the highest passes and the most elevation gain of all our routes.
This is a fully guided, hotel-to-hotel mountain bike tour across the Sierra Nevada — but with maximum mountain exposure and minimal shortcuts.
Expect remote terrain, sustained climbing and 7–9 hour days in big mountain conditions.
This is not a step up.
It’s the test.
This route is perfect if you want:
✓ The biggest possible Sierra Nevada week
✓ Maximum distance and elevation
✓ Long, committing mountain days
✓ High altitude passes and remote terrain
✓ A true multi-day MTB expedition in Spain
★★★★★ (5/5)
The Epic Loop is our highest graded route. Daily stages are long, elevation gain is significant and time on the bike is extended.
This loop demands preparation, endurance and mental resilience.
Effort is measured by distance, climbing and duration — not technical trail difficulty.
✓ You train consistently and ride long mountain days
✓ You’re comfortable with 7–9 hours in the saddle
✓ You want the most demanding Ride Trans Nevada option
✓ You enjoy sustained, high-altitude climbing
✓ You want a proper point-to-point MTB expedition
* If you’re looking for les physical challenge, see the Entry or Challenge Loop
The full Sierra Nevada experience
The Epic Loop uses additional transfers to access the highest terrain and longest passes in the range. It connects the biggest possible version of the Ride Trans Nevada route.
Fully supported ride
Your luggage moves with you each day, with daily briefings and a support vehicle on standby. The route is carefully curated and led by local guides who live and ride the Sierra Nevada.
Like all Ride Trans Nevada routes, the Epic 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:
• 7–9 hours riding per day
• Extended high-altitude passes
• Long sustained climbs
• Remote Sierra Nevada plateaus
• Varied terrain: gravel tracks, mountain roads, isolated sections
Facts:
Longest stages of all loops
Highest total elevation gain
Maximum mountain exposure
Exact distances and elevation details are provided in the Epic information pack prior to booking.
The Epic Loop takes you deeper and higher into the mountains than any other Ride Trans Nevada option.
Wide horizons.
Long climbs.
Remote terrain.
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 the Epic Loop
Thinking about taking on the Epic Loop? Below are answers to common questions about our most demanding multi-day mountain bike tour in Spain. More FAQ or another question? Contact us.
The Epic Loop is graded 5/5 for effort. Expect the longest stages, the highest climbing totals and extended days in the mountains.
Yes. The Epic Loop is fully guided with daily briefings and support vehicle cover throughout the week.
The Epic Loop includes the highest total elevation gain of all Ride Trans Nevada routes. Final figures are provided in the Epic information pack.
Yes. This is a hotel-to-hotel MTB tour. Your luggage is moved daily so you can ride light.
Experienced, well-trained riders who want the biggest Sierra Nevada challenge available within a fully supported structure.
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.
The Epic Loop follows the same point-to-point route across the Sierra Nevada, with assisted climbing to reduce physical load and increase daily comfort.
✓ Same route, same terrain, same hotels
✓ Lower physical load on long climbing days
✓ More energy left at the end of each stage
★★★★★ (5/5)
Effort is based on distance, climbing and time on the bike — not technical difficulty.
✓ You ride regularly but don’t want six hard climbing days
✓ You prefer steady pacing over physical strain
✓ You’re new to multi-day mountain routes
✓ You want to enjoy the scenery without racing the clock
Calm starts and assisted climbing.
Long valley crossings and high-mountain passes.
Regular regroup points and support access.
Rolling into the next village with energy left.
Bike parked. Shower. Dinner. Sleep.
The E-bike Loop is fully guided and supported, exactly like all Ride Trans Nevada routes.
✓ Local guides & daily briefings
✓ Luggage moved every day
✓ Support vehicle on standby
✓ Breakfast & dinner included
✓ Airport transfers from Málaga
Typical overview:
• Long mountain days with assisted climbing
• 5–6 hours riding per day
• Sustained climbs rather than steep punchy efforts
Facts:
340 KM
5,300 M climbing
6 riding days
Epic 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
