Arrival

Transfer from Alicante airport to your accommodation in Denia.

Denia castle walk and Javier

A walk to visit Denia castle in the morning followed by a ride to Javier for a sea-front restaurant lunch.

40kms, 485 metres of ascent.

Bernia or Jalon Valley

Bernia, a favourite climb on the Tour of Valencia. The Bernia is well known amongst local cyclists. We ride to Jalon for coffee, then climb the Bernia itself. A long climb but once at the summit, mostly downhill back to Denia.

84kms, 1145 metres.

There is a shorter option available, missing out the Bernia climb, returning to Denia after coffee in Jalon.

48kms, 499 metres.

Pego and Font Salada

Head inland towards Pego then to the edge of the Parc Natural Marjal de Pego y Oliva to  visit the attractive Font Salada, where springs rise to the surface and people often swim in the warmer waters. Then return along the coast.

68kms, 514 metres.

Petracos and Vall d'Ebo

Petracos and Val d'Ebo. A steady climb inland through typically Spanish towns to the beautiful Petracos road. A short descent to Vall d'Ebo then a short climb before a spectacular descent to Pego. A visit to the beach on the way back.

80kms. 867 metres.

Coll de Rates

The famous Coll de Rates beckons with its iconic summit restaurant. A long climb but well graded at around 5%. We descend the same way to Alcalali and on to Denia.

73kms. 984 metres.

Oliva

A flat ride. We use mainly old railway lines and lanes to Oliva where we can visit the busy market. Then quiet lanes and cycle paths back to Denia. We may stop at a beachside café on the way back.

50kms. 61 metres.

Departure

Transfer to Alicante airport.

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