Started in 2000 by Michael Saunders, Switchbacks is set up to cater for the aspiring to experienced mountain biker who doesn’t want to waste time on geriatric trails or fire roads. Our holidays are for riders who want to push themselves to new limits on technically demanding, twisting singletrack. If you are just starting out or want to improve your skills we can provide excellent coaching which will get you riding trails that you never thought you’d dare try. We are fully registered and insured in Spain, our official registration number is AT/GR/00264.

Mountainous and technical characterised by fast flowing sections, rocky chutes, endless singletrack and some tight corners. Your bike will have a good workout, as will your legs and lungs.

The best thing about the trails here is how you as a cyclist will improve. You may think that you have ridden great trails or had technically demanding rides but riding our trails day after day for a week will make you faster and much more technically capable, let alone making you want to come back for more!

We get regular enquiries from female riders and couples worried about the apparent ´extreme´ nature of our trails and that they might be ´too much´ for their skills. This is absolutely not the case and on the contrary with the appropriate coaching, a vast improvement in skills and confidence is what is found. ALL riders are pushed by some of the trails and/or corners here but 99% of riders go away having overcome these and leave better mountain bikers.

For Bubion Enduro, a full suspension bike of 5 to 6″ of travel is ideal.

No, we have several hire bikes for hire. Please contact us for sizes and spec.

If you ride regularly, for example every other weekend then you will be fine. Technically capable riders will love riding our trails. If you are less experienced then we will customise the week for you accordingly.

We will ride easier trails that, as the week progresses, will increase in severity in relation to your skill. We can coach you on a few technical sections if you wish or session different trails day after day to master that particular kind of riding or fluidity. Although Switchbacks is aimed primarily at the more intermediate to experienced rider, novices need not be frightened off. If you are willing to learn we will get you riding very difficult switchbacks, roll-ins and rocky sections which will improve your riding exponentially.

A switchback is a sharp bend in the trail that cuts back on itself around a corner in a zig-zag fashion. They are difficult to master and many people have not had that much experience with them, however we can show you a few simple techniques that will get you riding just about all of them by the and or 3rd day – except maybe ‘The Unrideable Corner’.

Your money takes care of transfers to and from Malaga airport, transport throughout the week, accommodation, a few beers in the fridge, expert guiding, skills tuition and all shuttling.

While this may be true down on the coast or inland, we make the most of this time to do higher altitude riding where there’s always a breeze and the temperature never soars too high.

Yes. There are plenty of activities for the non-MTBer such as walking, horse riding and lounging by the pool (hotel option). We can arrange a week’s itinerary of activities for family or friends or they can pick and choose upon arrival.

For European citizens, a valid GHIC is required PLUS you will require insurance that covers you for extreme mtbing. We can recommend SnowCard.

Yes. We provide at least 2 long shuttles per day which will take you high into the Sierra Nevadas. This ensures that your descending to climbing ration will be approximately 3 to 1.

No. The week is catered for you and we will ride however much or little as you like. To see what a typical week looks like click here.

We are open year round for taking groups or individuals, but specifically in Bubion between the months May to end October (closed August). If you are reading this in the cold dark of winter and can’t wait to summer then please click our Malaga Enduro / DH page – open between November and end April.