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Madrid Grand Tour (CiclaMadrid) – Road or Gravel cycling

Bike around Madrid on challenging road or gravel routes while visiting charming towns, enjoying high-end lodging, and savoring delicious food.

Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Level: 4 or Advanced, 5 or Expert
Price from: 1,975.00€
Dates: Any day from April to October
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During this 5-stage cycling route of approximately 100 km per day, you will ride through some of the most impressive villages surrounding the city of Madrid including the UNESCO historical city of Toledo. 

Along the way, you’ll pass through areas rich in forests, rivers, and natural landscapes such as Las Vegas del Tajo, the Tajuña Valley, and the Sierra de Madrid. You will be amazed by the scenery found so close to the city of Madrid. The region also offers quiet, low-traffic roads, wineries, and high-quality accommodation options.

This self-guided tour includes a welcome meeting and briefing on the first day, along with transportation from Madrid to the starting point. At the end of the route, we will pick you up and transfer you to an exceptional hotel overlooking the city of Toledo.
  • The Sephardic museum and the Arab legacy in Toledo.
  • A stay in the cultural Spanish capital, Madrid.
  • The impressive legacy of cities and charming towns with magnifienct arquitecture.
  • Scenic and quiet biking routes in the mountains and valleys.
  • Fine examples of modern and traditional Spanish cuisine.

Gastronomy

The province of Madrid offers a rich and varied culinary landscape that goes far beyond the capital. Rural towns serve hearty, traditional dishes—such as roasted meats, stews, and cheeses—often made with local ingredients from the Sierra and surrounding valleys. Throughout the region, wineries, country restaurants, and family-run taverns showcase authentic flavors that reflect Madrid’s countryside heritage.

Wines

The Community of Madrid is home to a small but prestigious wine region producing both reds and whites under the Vinos de Madrid DO designation. Reds are dominated by Garnacha and Tempranillo, while whites often feature Albillo Real and Malvar, offering fresh, aromatic profiles. Scattered wineries across areas like Arganda, Navalcarnero, and San Martín de Valdeiglesias welcome visitors for tastings, tours, and a chance to pair local wines with traditional cuisine.

Average climate in Navacerrada, Spain (past 12 months)

DataJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Max Temp (°C)4.49.51114.517.426.727.828.722.318.19.46.2
Min Temp (°C)-0.91.71.74.87.414.814.516.810.98.92.40.8
Rain (mm)64.69050.462.497.240.18.118.91947.5137.278

Day by day

Day 1: Chinchón

Route: 60km/38mi Elevation: 560m/1870ft

Accomodation: Parador de Chinchon

Meals included: Lunch

The day begins with a van transfer from the city of Madrid to Chinchón, a charming town surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, where you will spend the first night.

Day 2: Alcalá de Henares

Route: 108km/67mi Elevation: 1200m/3937ft

Accomodation: Parador de Alcalá de Henares

Meals included: Breakfast

This rural route winds through vineyards, charming villages, orchards, and historic monuments.

Day 3: Lozoya

Route: 113km/77mi Elevation: 1720m/5630ft

Accomodation: Ciclolodge

Meals included: Breakfast

Today we leave the plains of Alcalá de Henares and head toward the mountains.

Day 4: San Lorenzo del Escorial

Route: 91km/56mi Elevation: 1800m/5919ft

Accomodation: Exe Victoria Palace

Meals included: Breakfast

Today begins with a mountain climb known as the Morcuera.

Day 5: Toledo

Route: 85km/52mi Elevation: 1000mt/3281ft

Accomodation: Parador de Toledo

Meals included: Breakfast

Today we ride through the western mountains of Madrid, passing through wine towns such as Cebreros and San Martín de Valdeiglesias.

Day 6: Departure

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast your gravel tour will end in Toledo. We can help you with a transfer or train tickets. We hope you’ve had a great tour!

Arrival/Departure

Accommodation

Parador de Chinchon

The Parador de Chinchón is a beautiful hotel set in a former 17th-century Augustinian convent, located in the historic town square of Chinchón. It features peaceful cloisters, elegant rooms, and gardens filled with orange trees, offering guests a serene escape with a touch of Spanish history.

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Parador de Alcalá de Henares

The Parador de Alcalá de Henares is a beautifully restored historic building offering comfortable accommodations in the heart of the city. Its central location makes it easy to explore Alcalá’s cultural sites, charming streets, and local shops.

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Ciclolodge

CicloLodge in Lozoya is a 3-star, bike-friendly hotel designed for outdoor and sports enthusiasts. It offers cozy lodging with easy access to cycling routes and nature activities in the Sierra Norte.

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Exe Victoria Palace

As traditional as it is avant-garde, as classic as it is bold. This is the Exe Victoria Palace, a unique accommodation in a privileged location. Located in the historic centre of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the building’s design blends with the classicism of the surroundings, providing the hotel with an atmosphere of exquisite elegance. The facilities at Victoria Palace Exe make staying at the hotel an excellent experience. Thus, you can enjoy quality cuisine in its restaurant, relax while you browse the press in its café-bar or enjoy sunny days in its magnificent outdoor pool.

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Parador de Toledo

The Parador in Toledo is a luxurious hotel set within a historic building that seamlessly blends medieval architecture with modern comforts. Perched on a hill overlooking the city, it offers stunning panoramic views of Toledo’s skyline and the Tagus River, creating an unforgettable stay.

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Inclusions

Included

  • ✅ 5 nights accommodation: we always offer you the best hotels on the spot – charming, authentic and surprising – the most central places in the cities and the most spectacular places in the countryside.
  • ✅ Meals: all breakfasts and 1 lunch on day 1
  • ✅ Bilingual guide(s) on day 1 and 5
  • ✅ Day 1 and 5: Support vehicle that helps you with a flat tyre, offers you refreshments and snacks when you need them, takes you along on the uphill of end-of-the-day parts and transports your luggage from one place to the other.
  • ✅ Detailed, personalized day-to-day itinerary and access to routes in RideWithGPS
  • ✅ Transportation from rendezvous to final drop-off, from our quaint region to our centrally located meeting place, both for you and your luggage.
  • ✅ Bike Center travel coordinator that is available to assist you with all of your pre- & post-trip travel plans and arrangements (hotels, restaurants, transport and more…).
  • ✅ Exclusive BikeSpain tours gifts

Not included

  • ❌ Travel insurance
  • ❌ Lunches and dinners

Bikes

Carbon gravel bike Specialized Crux Comp 2026

Carbon gravel bike Specialized Crux Comp 2026

From: 250.00€

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