Entry Loop – Guided Mountain Bike Tour in Sierra Nevada

Discover the Ride Trans Nevada Entry Loop — a fully supported hotel-to-hotel mountain bike route through Spain’s Sierra Nevada, designed as the perfect first big mountain week.

What is the Entry Loop?

The Entry Loop is a fully guided, hotel-to-hotel mountain bike tour across the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarra region in southern Spain. Designed as the most accessible of our Ride Trans Nevada routes, it offers big mountain scenery, steady climbing, and long rewarding days — without the extreme effort of our Challenge or Epic loops.

You’ll ride gravel tracks, quiet mountain roads, and panoramic high-altitude routes, linking whitewashed villages and remote landscapes. Your luggage moves ahead each day, so you ride light and focus on the experience.

This is the ideal introduction to multi-day mountain biking in Spain.

This route is perfect if you want:

✓ Your first proper big-mountain MTB week
✓ Steady effort without extreme daily elevation
✓ A supported point-to-point route across the Sierra Nevada
✓ Local guiding and daily briefings
✓ Comfort, culture and great food at the end of each stage

Effort level

★★★☆☆ (3/5)

The Entry Loop is graded at a moderate level. Expect consistent climbing and 5–6 hours moving time per day, but without the long high-altitude pushes found on the Challenge and Epic routes.

Effort is based on distance, elevation gain and time on the bike — not technical difficulty.

This loop is for you if:

✓ You ride regularly and are comfortable with 5–6 hour days
✓ You want a real mountain challenge without maximum strain
✓ You’re new to multi-day point-to-point MTB routes
✓ You want to experience the Sierra Nevada properly, not rush it
✓ You prefer steady pacing over race intensity

 

* If you’re looking for maximum physical challenge, see the Challenge or Epic Loop

Why Choose the Entry Loop?

A proper big-mountain week
The Entry Loop follows the same overall Sierra Nevada route as our other loops, but with fewer transfers and manageable daily stages. It’s the foundation of Ride Trans Nevada — real terrain, real climbing, real journey.

Fully supported ride
Your luggage is transferred daily, hotels are pre-arranged, and a support vehicle remains on standby. Each morning begins with a route briefing from local guides who live and ride these mountains year-round.

What’s Included?

The Entry Loop is fully guided and supported, exactly like all Ride Trans Nevada routes.

✓ 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

Route Overview & Highlights

Typical week:

• 5–6 hours riding per day
• Steady, sustained climbs
• Panoramic high mountain views
• Rolling transitions between Alpujarra villages
• Varied terrain: gravel, mountain roads, remote tracks

Facts:
340 KM
5,300 M climbing
6 riding days

Recent Guests

Experience the Sierra Nevada Differently

From olive groves and quiet valleys to dramatic mountain passes and remote high-altitude plateaus, the Entry Loop blends culture, scenery and physical challenge into one complete journey.

It’s not about racing.
It’s about riding light, going far, and finishing each day somewhere new — with your bag waiting.

Pricing

Entry 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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about our Entry Tour in Sierra Nevada

Planning a multi-day e-bike adventure in Spain? Below you’ll find answers to common questions about our guided hotel-to-hotel Entry Loop in the Sierra Nevada — including difficulty level, bike requirements, support, and what’s included. More FAQ or another question? Contact us.

Is the Entry Loop suitable for intermediate riders?

Yes. The Entry Loop is designed for regular riders with a reasonable level of fitness. It’s a proper mountain route, but daily stages are manageable and paced to suit the group.

The Entry Loop is graded 3/5 for effort. It features less elevation gain and shorter stages than the Challenge and Epic routes, making it the most accessible Ride Trans Nevada option.

Yes. All Ride Trans Nevada routes are guided by experienced local riders. Daily briefings and support vehicle cover are included.

Yes. This is a hotel-to-hotel point-to-point MTB tour. Your luggage is moved daily so you can ride with a light day pack.

A modern mountain bike suitable for long gravel and mountain days is recommended. If unsure, contact us and we’ll advise.

Spring and autumn offer ideal riding temperatures in the Sierra Nevada. Thanks to the altitude, conditions are often stable and clear.

Yes. Many riders join solo and ride as part of a small group. It’s a great way to experience a multi-day bike adventure in Spain with like-minded riders.