Meet outside Ronda train station for bike set-up and briefing. Free street parking in nearby streets or inexpensive parking in station car park.Or if you are driving to Ronda, request meet at our base, 5 mins drive from Ronda (free parking) and start the ride from ours.
Description
This circular route takes you along some of the old hillside trails and paths which ran between the secret caves and hiding places of Andalucia’s famous 19th century bandits. Back then, they used these “Rutas de los Bandoleros“ to evade the attentions of the authorities but the trails serve us better these days as superb cross-country mountain biking and hiking routes.
This ride begins with a climb from Ronda up high into the hills above the village of Arriate. You will pass bodegas (wineries) which produce some fine local wines and enjoy fantastic panoramas over the valley of the Serrania de Ronda. The Natural Parks of Sierra de Grazalema and Sierra de las Nieves are also visible on the horizon. We then drop down into the river valley to visit the picturesque village of Setenil de las Bodegas, with its unusual cave houses, where you can take a short refreshment break before returning up through open countryside and farmland to Ronda. Note: This route includes long ascents.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
10:00 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 17+)
$74
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
MTB - The Bandits Trail - 45km - Moderate Level
What's included
Included
Water Bottle
Quality Mountain Bike
Helmet
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
2 reviews
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How it compares in Malaga
Starting price $74 is 43% below the typical $131 for tours of similar length in Malaga
Excurgo comparison of 1,039 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does MTB (Self-Guided) - Bandits Trail - 45km Intermediate take?
How much does MTB (Self-Guided) - Bandits Trail - 45km Intermediate cost?
Prices start at $74 per person for this Malaga experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does MTB (Self-Guided) - Bandits Trail - 45km Intermediate run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Can I cancel MTB (Self-Guided) - Bandits Trail - 45km Intermediate for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet outside Ronda train station for bike set-up and briefing. Free street parking in nearby streets or inexpensive parking in station car park. Or if you are driving to Ronda, request meet at our base, 5 mins drive from Ronda (free parking) and start the ride from ours. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hike + Bike The Sierras.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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triprbf
September 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Olive Groves and Gravel Heaven
My wife and I had a great day on the Bandits Tour ….. amazing scenery and great trails. We are in our early 60’s so probably at the limit of our ability with a few steep areas and some rough ground, but all in all an amazing experience. The hire emtb bikes were great and the arrangements and info for the tour was spot on. We stopped for lunch at Sentenil which was lovely but don’t eat too much as we did as it’s a steep climb out of the village. Excluding lunch the ride took us just over 4 hours. We would thoroughly recommend Hike & Bike and the area if you are looking to get off the beaten track and experience some idilic olive grove trail cycling.
Operator response
Thank you for the nice review, the ride to Setenil is very popular and we are happy to hear you enjoyed it a lot too
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808tessav
May 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nice bike ride
Fine nice owner. Nice route.
Operator response
Hi, thank you for your review, and its great to hear you enjoyed your MTB ride.
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