Arrive into Alicante airport and you will be picked up and taken to your hotel in Calpe. Calpe provides direct access to incredible climbs and it’s situated right on the coast so after a day on the bike, enjoy the beach or a drink overlooking the water.
Today you will ride the Granadella route. Leaving Calpe along the coast line you will discover the beauty of Granadella geach, enjoy the magnificent views at Cap de la Nau and ride the roads inland. The faster two groups will will head in the direction of Jesus Pobre where these rides split. The middle group will head along the river Gata towards Lliber and the faster group will take in a loop of Llosa de Camacho and Benigembla. The slower group will stay on flatter roads and head towards the beach.
Group A 120km and 1795m
Group B 97km and 1485m
Group C 75km and 1165m
The ride today begins by leaving Calpe through the tunnels in Mascarat. At Altea La Vella you will start a 7km climb to the medieval town of Guadelest. The faster riders will head higher into the mountains, whilst the middle group will head to Callossa to attack the Col de Rates with a 9km climb from the south side. The slower group will enjoy a stunning ride around the lake.
Group A 124km and 1845m
Group B 101km and 1345m
Group C 76km and 980m
Today, all 3 will ascend the famous Coll de Rates, a stunning 6.5km climb in the heart of the mountains. The first two groups will ascend and the climb just before Tarbena and then head to Guadelest before climbing to the top of the Puerto de Sa Creueta. The slower group will ascend the Coll de Rates before riding back downhill to Calpe through stunning scenery over the Pont del Ferrandet.
Group A 119km and 1780m
Group B 95km and 1545m
Group C 74km and 1205m
Wednesday’s are a rest day and so there are no rides planned. Instead, enjoy the swimming pool under Mediterranean blue skies or head to the beaches of Calpe or Altea.
This ride will first take you over a 7km smooth climb on N-332 to Xalo and Orba with views of the Lliber valley vineyards. The slower rides will head through orange groves back to Orba, whereas the faster groups will will ride a loop via Pedreguer. From Orba, you will head towards Pego and start the Vall d’Ebo climb before descending towards Petracos.
Group A 119km and 1780m
Group B 95km and 1545m
Group C 74km and 1205m
All three rides leave Calpe with a climb on ‘Poggio’, a short punchy 3km climb at 7%. In Lliber the two faster groups will head towards Gata de Gorgos. In Pedreguer the fastest group will ride a loop towards the coast in Denia then heading back via Orba
to Xalo. Leaving Xalo all 3 groups will start the ascent of Puerto de Bernia, a 10km climb at 4.3%. The descent of
Bernia back to Calpe offers fantastic views on your way home.
Group A 116km and 1595m
Group B 94km and 1520m
Group C 75km and 1150m
Today you will leave us and we will provide you with a transfer back to Alicante.
Calpe and the surrounding area have long been known as a cycling haven. Many professional cyclists call Calpe their home and plenty of pros come here to train. The region has an extensive choice of perfect cycling roads, offering tough climbing, easy hills as well as flat rides along the coast. Besides being a perfect cycling destination, Calpe also offers a beautiful promenade along arguably Costa Blanca’s most beautiful beach, perfect for chilling post ride.
