El Comtat 27
3 - 10 April 2027:
Cycling in El Comtat offers a peaceful yet invigorating experience, with its rolling hills, quiet country roads, and charming villages nestled among olive groves and almond trees. The region’s varied terrain makes it ideal for both relaxed rides and more challenging climbs, while the Mediterranean climate provides excellent conditions for cycling most of the year. Riders can enjoy scenic routes that pass through historic towns, natural parks, and panoramic viewpoints, making every journey as visually rewarding as it is physically engaging.
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Saturday
Arrival
Transfer from Alicante airport and arrive in Cocentaina.
Sunday
Beniarres lake circuit.
(See photo above). The lake at Beniarres, actually a reservoir, is our destination for today. The dam holds back the River Serpis and the water provides hydroelectric power and irrigation. 42 kms, (26 miles. 606 metres, (1988 ft.).
Monday
Bocairent.
We head for the historic town of Bocairent, one of the most visited towns in the Valencia region. We return along a former railway line before ending with a spectacular descent. 46 kms, (28 miles). 515 metres, (1689 ft.).
Tuesday
Millena.
Cycling from Cocentaina to Millena is a short but rewarding ride through the tranquil interior of Alicante province, offering a blend of gentle climbs, although there is a short, stiff climb to Tollos, winding rural roads, and scenic mountain views. As you leave Cocentaina, the landscape quickly opens into olive groves and almond orchards, with the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra de Mariola ever present. 54 kms, (33 miles). 1042 metres, (3418 ft.).
Wednesday
Round the back of Benicadell.
The road curls gently around Benicadell, its limestone face watching in quiet approval. Olive groves gradually give way to oranges and other citrus fruits. Each turn reveals a wider horizon—valleys unfolding, villages shrinking behind you—until the summit feels less like a destination and more like a quiet understanding between rider and mountain. An easier ride then to our base. 81 kms, (50 miles. 1201 metres (3940 ft.).
Thursday
Carrasqueta.
The Carrasqueta - a classic road which used to be the main road from Alicante to the inland city of Alcoy. It is well graded at a steady 5%. Before that though, we conquer the Port de Benifallim and then descend for coffee at the village of Torremanzanas. 68 kms, (42 miles. 1372 metres, (4499 ft.).
Friday
Onil.
We take the old railway line from Alcoy towards Ibi, with its many viaducts and tunnels. After Onil we climb towards the Font Roja natural park. We return along a cycle path through the city of Alcoy. 75 kms. (47 miles), 1048 metres, (3438 ft,),
Saturday
Tour ends after breakfast.
Transfer to Alicante airport.