mountain bike PARQUE NATURAL “LOS ALCORNOCALES”

This route goes through an old Roman road that connected Algeciras Bay with Cádiz Bay, and includes a stop in a viewpoint where we’ll enjoy a splendid panorama of Sierra de Ojén and Sierra de la Luna.
We’ll be witness to the enormous contrast between a pasture area and the deep cork forests, or the spectacular gall oak forests in wetter lands. A close inspection of said gall oaks will reveal the majestic poise of the big arms of the trees that are used for coaling by the locals.
However, you’re still in for a surprise when, on select days, you can watch the massive swarms of kites and storks resting on these valleys on their way to Africa after several days of great winds.

Difficulty: Mid

Distance 45km
Accumulated drop 536 m

This gorgeous trail goes through the mountain that gives it its very name, parallel to the ravine that gives it a fresh touch and the environment that gives it a spectacular natural soundtrack.
The route will allow us to meet the featured vegetal formation of this park, the canutos. Those are a special and unique kind of gallery forests only seen in our lands, and these ones ares filled with rhododendron (known locally as “ojaranzo”) and little hazels. It also allows us to feast our eyes in the exhuberant gall oaks, alders, and ferns that will freshen up our trip on this easy, circular, and horizontal route, full of surprises for those looking for a natural adventure.
And when we’re done, a lunch in Venta “El Frenazo” will be waiting for us.

Difficulty: Mid

Distance 52.07km
Accumulated drop 439 m

Lasts for about 3.30 hours
Lodging in Hotel Montera

This route goes through El Estrecho Natural Park, with breathtaking views, a wonderful environment, clean tracks through an exquisite laurel forest full of corks, gall oaks, hornbeans and many other species. We’ll have the first views of Algeciras Bay and the Rock of Gibraltar before starting a steep climb untill we get to La Higuera port. Then we’ll begin to ride downhill to an open space with stellar views.
Accumulated drop 840 m
Difficulty: High

Distance  60km

Lasts for about 5.30 hours.
Lodging in Hotel Montera