Arrival

Transfer from Alicante airport and arrive in Denia to collect hire bikes. Stay one night in Denia.

Denia to Cocentaina

Collect hire bikes if not already done so. Then ride up the Vall de Gallinera, a long but steady climb to take us into the heart of the El Comtat area.

64 kms, (40 miles). 1038 metres, (3405 ft.).

Benifallim

The ride takes us towards the Sierra Aitana before heading to the typically Spanish village of Penaguila. We then climb steadily to Benifallim before making our way to Alcoy, threading our way through the city on a dedicated cycle path.

41 kms, (26 miles). 739 metres, (2424 ft.).

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.).

Ibi

In the 1930s a railway line was built to connect Alcoy with Alicante. It is now a popular cycling and walking route called the Alcoy Via Verde. We will take this towards Ibi, then return on what was the old main road, now very quiet due to the motorway built nearby.

59 kms, (36 miles. 938 metres (3077 ft.).

Beniarres lake circuit

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.).

Rest day

Day off. Visit the nearby city of Alcoy, walk up to Cocentaina castle, or just relax.

Cocentaina to Denia

We return to Denia via the Coll de Rates, quite a challenging ride but well worth it. The restaurant gives us spectacular views down to the Mediterranean Sea.

83 kms, (51 miles). 1233 metres, 4045 ft.).  

Tour ends after breakfast

Transfer to Alicante airport.