Ronda to Setenil de las Bodegas Moderate is a great route for the less experienced cyclist who wants to see the countryside and one of Spain's most beautiful villages, Setenil de las Bodegas, without the difficulty of hills.

The route starts with a short uphill section until the 2km point, which then flattens out, taking you along an ancient trade route which is popular with local cyclists.

Using gravel tracks and unpaved roads, you will avoid a lot of traffic for the majority of the ride. Your route will also pass through olive groves, vineyards and oak forests. After the 22km mark, you will get to enjoy a long descent to the edge of Setenil de las Bodegas, where you will take a pretty backtrack road into the town itself.

Once in Setenil de las Bodegas, you will follow the road banded with cave houses and businesses built into the rock along the river. The centre of town can get busy with foot traffic, so hopping off and walking the bike through the centre of town can be easier and also slow you down to absorb this unique village.

From the centre of town, you will need to mount your bikes and cycle a short distance to the final meeting point.

Leisure Cycling Classifications

Terrain

In order to avoid traffic as much as possible, this route uses a large section of gravel tracks and unpaved roads that are very popular with local cyclists. A large portion of paved sections are downhill for a smooth ride. You will find some cobbled streets in Setenil de las Bodegas as well as foot traffic.

Distance and Grade

The route is only 35km (22 miles) and is mostly flat and downhill with a total ascent of 400m.