Arrival

Transfer from Alicante airport to your accommodation in Cocentaina.

Turballos and Gaianes

We follow quiet lanes to Muro de Alcoy then join athe former main road (now superceded by a motorway) to the picturesque village of Turballos, a retreat for artists. Along the old railway line to Gaianes for a coffee before returning to Cocentaina. 15 miles, 975ft.

Alcoy Via Verde

At first we ride along the former Alcoy to Gandia railway before climbing a little in Alcoy to join the Alcoy Via Verde, another railway line converted to a greenway. We will ride through many tunnels (traffic free) and over spectacular viaducts.

25 miles, 1775ft.

Lorcha

An easy and beautiful ride following the river Serpis to Lorcha where we can have a coffee. We return along the Gandia to Alcoy railway line. You might want to take a stiff walk up to the ruined castle of Perputxent which overlooks the valley.

28 miles, 1600ft.

Font Baladre

Ride along the former Xixarra railway line to the beauty spot of Font Baladre, where we will then cycle through the river valley, an oasis amongst the built up area. The surface is a little rough in places but rideable. Our return will take us along part of the Eurovelo 8 route. 14 miles, 820ft.

Rest day

A day off to visit the weekly market, walk up to the castle or explore the town.

Beniarres lake circuit

Today we ride to the reservoir at Beniarres. This is a hillier ride but a grand finale to our week. The reservoir is used for hydroelectric power, irrigation and fishing. During hot weather, if there are forest fires, the water is used to extinguish the flames. 24 miles, 1760ft.

Departure

Transfer to Alicante airport.

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