BMW Backcountry Explorer, Moors and Mountains

Spain

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BMW Backcountry Explorer, Moors and Mountains

Spain

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20th March 2027 - 26th March 2027 18th March 2028 - 24th March 2028

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One day off-road training at a private facility with IIA BMW Motorrad off-road Instructors before several days of mixed surface adventure riding in the winter sun.
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Magellan has partnered with the organisers of the BMW Motorrad Int. GS Trophy to offer this fantastic off-road training and trail riding tour in Southern Spain. From exploring Granada and the Alhambra Palace to sampling delicious tapas and trail riding in the gorgeous Sierra Nevada mountains, this tour is jam-packed with world-class riding and adventure.
  • Guided Tour
  • 7 Day Tour
  • 550 miles
  • Malaga, SPAIN
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
  • OFF ROAD
  • TRAINING
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TOUR DATES

20/03/27 – 26/03/27
18/03/28 – 24/03/28

After flying into Malaga, you’ll make your way to our staging hotel for the welcome dinner, where you’ll get to know your fellow riders. We start our sunny adventure the following day with a day’s training at a private 30-acre facility, where riders will be split by ability and put through the BMW-approved training program suitable for their level.

Put your new skills to good use the following day riding a day-long loop of local trails. You’ll hit gravel riverbeds, water crossings, hill climbs and secret tracks that you wouldn’t believe. After this, we all leave Malaga and head eastwards to Granada. The following day, we take on the Sierra Nevada off-road loop, offering some of the finest adventure bike riding anywhere in the world, there is also an option of a "rest day" here to explore the stunning Alhambra Palace and sample some of the fantastic local cuisine.

The final section of the tour takes us back south and west along the Mediterranean coast before returning to our staging hotel for the final night of the tour. The trip is perfect for riders of all ability levels and is supported throughout by Magellan’s team of certified Tour Guides and IIA BMW Motorrad off-road instructors.

Naomi, Magellan Guide
Naomi, Magellan Guide

A full day training and then 4 days exploring the trails to Granada, around the Sierra Nevada and along the Mediterranean coast makes this one of my favourite things to do each winter!

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Explore the Sierra Nevada

Tour highlights

Train on the new BMW R1300GS or F900GS: Tailored to your ability level, whether you’re brand new to off-roading or a seasoned adventure rider looking to perfect brake slides and drifting.

Top-tier instruction: All our training is conducted by the best in the business—IIA BMW-certified off-road instructors who follow the BMW Motorrad methodology.

Real-world application: Put your newfound skills to the test with several days of mixed-surface riding, incorporating gravel roads, single tracks, and even the occasional (optional) water crossing!

'Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the team, I had the best week and can't believe what I managed to get that GS to do! It's a real testament to the quality of the training that you helped such a novice to achieve so much in such a short period of time'
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Granada: Spain’s Andalusia region is stunning, and the city of Granada is no exception. Home to the Alhambra Palace, it’s also the location of our optional rest day.

World-class tapas: Granada is renowned for offering some of the best tapas on the planet!

The Sierra Nevada: Standing at 3,500 feet, the Sierra Nevada mountains in Andalusia are dotted with tiny villages and offer spectacular views.

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Day 1 Arrival Day

Arrive into Malaga and make your way to our staging hotel for the welcome dinner.

Day 2 Training Day

Tailored training by ability in a private 30 acre facility. Depending on your current skill level this could include: basic manual handling, full lock u turns, slalom exercises, momentum drills, ruts, advanced braking, sand skills, gravel practice, brake slides, power slides, pre-loading, advanced uphill and downhills and more...

Day 3 100 Miles

Put your new skills to good use riding a day-long loop of local trails. You’ll hit gravel riverbeds, water crossings, hill climbs and secret tracks that you wouldn’t believe

Day 4 150 Miles

From here we ride northwards to Granada across a selection of paved roads and trails.

Day 5 140 Miles

Rideout around the stunning Sierra Nevada mountain range or optional day off to explore Granada and the Alhambra palace.

Day 6 160 Miles

Our final day's ride sees us head southwards and then along the Mediterranean coast back to our staging hotel for the final farewell dinner

Day 7 Departure Day

Fly Home with memories of a tour of a lifetime!

What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover is included.
Six nights’ accommodation in high-quality hotels.
1 day off-road training
4 days mixed paved and off road riding
Ice-breaking welcome meal and final farewell feast as well as excellent breakfasts each morning in the hotels.
Full use of all hotels’ leisure facilities.
Fully guided and supported by Magellan's team of certified Tour Guides and IIA BMW Motorrad off-road Instructors.
What's not
Flights and airport transfers.
Meals and drinks other than specified above.
Travel insurance covering repatriation back to the UK.

Full Pricing

Bike Option Single Rider Price
(Total for 1 rider, 1 bike)		 Rider & Passenger
(Total for 2 riders, 1 bike)		 Two Bikes, Shared Room
(Total for 2 riders, 2 bikes)
Own Bike £5295 N/A £9390
BMW R1300GS £6345 N/A £11490
BMW F900GS £6345 N/A £11490

Rental prices calculated based on 5 rental days (minimum required for this tour). All prices are total.
For this table, the "Two Bikes, Shared Room" prices assume rental of two of the same model, which isn't required and in some cases may not be possible.
All bikes come with a waterproof roll bag included.

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Common questions about this trip

Is this trip suitable for pillions?

No, these training trips are geared towards solo riders in single or shared rooms only. However, if you’d like to bring your partner along for the social side of things, we can help arrange a rental car so they can follow the trip. Just drop the office an email, and we’ll take care of the rest. Alternatively, if you want to do some private training with a pillion, we can arrange this on dates that suit you. Again, get in touch with us directly, and we can price this up for you.

What ability levels are these tours designed for?

We cater for all abilities on these tours. We’ve had groups brand new to off-roading, groups of seasoned enduro riders, and everything in between. We tailor the training and riding elements of each tour to everyone’s level throughout, so you’re guaranteed to have a great time and learn a load of new skills, no matter your experience level.

How big are the groups on these trips

We split riders into small groups of around six per instructor for the training and riding sections to ensure an even spread of abilities and a personal experience for everyone. The group will meet up at lunch and coffee stops but is usually around 10-12 in total.

What bikes are available on these trips?

We have a fleet of the new R1300GS and F900GS bikes to choose from, with the option of lowered suspension on request.

How much of the trip is off-road?

Most of the trips end up being about 50% off-road and 50% paved, but we’ll tailor the riding on each trip to the riders’ ability and energy levels, so these percentages can fluctuate.

What’s the weather like on this tour?

We pick the date of this trip to get the best mix of riding conditions at the different elevations we cover. As you go to higher elevations, it can be a little chilly, but the rest of the trip should be sunny and warm. A sensible mix of vented kit, waterproofs, and some base layers should cover all eventualities.

Is what I hear about the Spanish not eating until 10pm correct?

The Spanish do indeed eat late; in fact, it’s not unusual for people to go out for dinner at 11 pm or later. However, we’ve tailored the trip to accommodate English sensibilities and rumbling bellies after a long day’s ride, so we normally eat between 8 and 8:30 pm.

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