Christmas unwrapped for a challenging escape?
Our Christmas Week escape is based on our popular Castles and Cols itinerary which takes you to some classic climbs, through stunning National Parks, valleys, hidden villages and historic towns, all from our countryside base located in the most beautiful corner of Valencia and Alicante.
There's something for everyone on this week, with a little more climbing and more distance than our relaxed week, but routes can be adjusted to the group and personal preferences. Of course we'll be adding some festive spirit to the week along with fabulous wines from local vineyards and wonderful Spanish cuisine.
who is it for?
A week to suit all riders.
There are harder days with several climbs but we take some time to see the sights
Best suited to regular riders with some climbing experience or those less experienced riders looking to step up a level.
You can regularly complete rides of 50 to 75km.
For stronger and faster riders, extensions and more climbs are possible on most days.
how hard is it?
Difficulty: challenging
Daily distance: 100 km
Total distance: 500 km
Daily climbing: 1700 m
Total climbing: 8,500 m
Minimum group size: 4
Maximum group size: 10
highlights
Serra Mariola
Bocairent
Xativa Castle
Font Roja
Villena
Fontanars Bodegas
Port de Beniarres
Port del Moro
Agres Convent
Alto del Portillol
Port Bocairent
Cumbres de Valencia
Alcoy city of Bridges
trip overview
Summary of the weeks riding, daily distances and climbing. Rides extensions available to add more mountains, typically 10-40km and 500-1000m. We can also tailor the riding as required for the group.
Day 01 Arrival day & welcome reception
Day 02 wine country - 90 km 1000m
Day 03 serra mariola - 93 km 1800m
Day 04 rest day, ride or sightseeing
Day 05 navalon - 110 km 2200m
Day 06 mogente - 99 km 1500m
Day 07 xativa - 115 km 2000m
Day 08 depart
The itinerary is indicative of the planned week, it may be adapted according to your arrival and departure flights, local conditions, and to the level of the group - enabling riders to get the best out of their week.
what is included?
7 nights accommodation
scheduled airport transfers
daily room cleaning service
cycling kit wash
swimming pool and towels
Wifi
the riding
5 days guided cycling
support vehicle
mechanical assistance
secure bike storage
comprehensive route guides
GPX route map files
organisation of rest day trips
food & drink
welcome reception
continental breakfast
coffee & soft drinks
fruit bowl
post-ride home-cooked meals
one evening meal with drinks
restaurant bookings
restaurant transport
not included
flights
travel insurance
road side lunches
cost of evening meals
hire bike insurance