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Olive Oil Greenway by bike from Jaen to Puente Genil

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Details of the trip through the Olive Oil Greenway by bike

  • Trekking or mountain bike
  • Easy
  • Transfer of luggage
  • Choose to do it in 6, 3 or 2 stages

Being the longest in Andalusia with 128 kilometers, this cycling holiday is perfect to discover the Olive Oil Greenway by bike. Which is also one of the most important routes in Spain.

With its 13 impressive metal viaducts as its insignia, it crosses the provinces of Jaén and Córdoba accompanied by wonderful views of olive groves.

Since the construction of the first section, the “oil train”, was completed in 1881, this line served to transport not only oil, but also served to transport coal, lead and other metals. Now it has been adapted for the practice of cycling on a smooth route and off the roads.

You can choose to do it in twodifferent versions depending on the number of stages:

Any of the options to travel the Vía Verde del Aceite by bicycle will be a very beautiful getaway with few slopes that we recommend for families, people or groups who are not used to pedaling. They are simple, varied stages with a lot of historical and landscape load.

Start

Jaén, except for the option of 2 stages that starts in Doña Mencía

Finish

Puente Genil, except for the 2-stage option that ends at the beginning, in Doña Mencía.

Places you’ll see

Provinces of Córdoba and Jaén.

What's Included

  • Half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner, except night in Jaen)
  • Transfer of luggage between accommodations (1 package / Pax)
  • Documentation and maps of the route
  • Internal transfers at the beginning and from the end of the tour.
  • Technical assistance during the trip (except punctures)
  • Complementary activities depending on the option chosen
  • Bike rental
  • GPS navegation access
  • 24h telephone assistance
  • Special prices for children, check with us.

Optional services not included

  • Guide
  • Extra nights
  • Electric bike rental
  • Lunch
  • Transfer to Córdoba (World Heritage City)
  • Travel insurance (suggested)
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What will you see pedaling through the Olive Oil Greenway?

  • Cerro de Santa Catalina and Zuheros with its imposing castles
  • Torredonjimeno, historic center cataloged as a Site of Cultural Interest
  • Laguna del Salobral
  • Cueva de los Murciélagos o Iberfauna

Itinerary of the trip through the Greenway

Choose the number of stages:

  -3-     -2-

3 stages and 3 nights. Jaén - Puente Genil 121km

Accommodation in Jaen, first day

Today you will arrived to Jaén, and you can visitt the city. Relax, before starting your cycling route. 

Day 1: Jaén - Alcaudete49 km

Collection of bicycles at km 0 of the Vía Verde del Aceite
Self-guided bicycle route along the Vía Verde to Alcaudete

Day 2: Alcaudete- Doña Mencía 27 km

 Breakfast
 Luggage collection and start of the self-guided bicycle route along the Vía Verde to Doña Mencía
Arrival and accommodation 
Visit to the Menciano Wine Museum or Cueva de los Murcielagos (Zuheros)
Dinner with views of the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park

Day 3: Doña Mencía- Puente Genil.45 km

Breakfast
Luggage collection and start of the self-guided bike route along the Greenway (It is recommended to visit the historic center of Cabra and Lucena)
End of route. Bicycle collection and transfer to Jaén

This option also includes:

  • Internal transfers:
    • Transfer Alcaudete Station to Hotel
  • Complementary activities:
    • Entrance fee to the Menciano Wine Museum or Cueva de los Murcielagos
Weekend option, 2 stages and 2 nights. Circular stages from Doña Mencía

Day 1: Arrival and accommodation at Hotel Mencía SubbéticaArrival at the accommodation

Day 2: Doña Mencía to Alcaudete.27 km

– Breakfast
– Bicycle route along the Greenway of Oil. Doña Mencía to Alcaudete. Distance 27 km
– Free lunch
– Transfer from Alcaudete to Doña Mencía
– Visit to Doña Mencía (Charming Corners Route)
– Dinner

Day 3: Doña Mencía to Lucena25 km

– Breakfast
– Bicycle route along the Vía Verde Aceite Doña Mencía to Lucena: 25 km
– Free lunch
– Transfer from Lucena to Doña Mencía
End of our services

This option also includes:

  • Internal transfers:
    • -Transfer from Alcaudete Station to Doña Mencía
    • -Transfer from Lucena to Doña Mencía
  • Complementary activities:
    • Visit charming corners in Doña Mencía + Menciano Wine Museum
Where you will stay

The accommodations of this trip through the Greenway of Oil have been selected for their quality and location, as close as possible to the route. Always valuing comfort when arriving with the bicycle and inspected by our team. They are 2-4 star hotels or rural tourism establishments, always in private rooms with bathroom and half board.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am only one, is it possible to book the tour?

No, a minimum of two people is needed to book this tour

Can I rent a bike?

Yes, a fully equiped bike is available for rent. You can select during the booking process.

Is the daily luggage transfer between the accommodations included?

Yes, every day we will take your luggage to the next hotel. You just have to leave it at reception, and we take care of everything. Usually it will already be at the hotel when you arrive.

Can I cancel the booking?

We want to be as flexible as possible. Therefore, in the event of an unforeseen event, we will do our best to change the dates of the trip at no cost so that you can travel within the same year.

And if your plans change and you want to cancel the trip before the start date, the following management fees will apply:

• With more than 30 days, the management costs will be 20% of the amount of the trip.
• Between 30 and 15 days, the management costs will be 50% of the amount of the trip
• With less than 14 days, the amount to be paid will be 100% of the amount of the trip.

To have more flexibility, we recommend contracting travel, assistance, CR and cancellation insurance with which the trip can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start date with a 10% franchise. Check with us the conditions. Keep in mind that the price of the insurance is not refunded once contracted in case of cancellation or modification.

Do you need any further clarification? get in touch, we will be delighted to assist you.