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Alyson Chris David John Linda Richard Sheila + Peter & Marjorie One week CTC holiday, staying in Cocentaina in the Sierra Mariola. Cycling deep into the Sierra Aitana through remote hilly landscapes unchanged for centuries.
Led by Peter & Marjorie South |
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SATURDAY - 43km Cocentaina to Beniarres
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SUNDAY - 67km Cocentaina to Guadalest
Visit to the amazing architecture and scenery of Guadalest with its incredible castle and breathtaking views into the valley towards the Mediterranean. Return around lake.
Visit to the amazing architecture and scenery of Guadalest with its incredible castle and breathtaking views into the valley towards the Mediterranean. Return around lake.
MONDAY - 99km Cocentaina to Pego
Through the Vall de Gallinera, an ancient route to the inland area used by the Moors, then through the town of Pego and on through the remote Val de Ebo.
Through the Vall de Gallinera, an ancient route to the inland area used by the Moors, then through the town of Pego and on through the remote Val de Ebo.
TUESDAY - 106km Cocentaina to Col de Rates(or to Bocairent)
Challenging ride to take in the Col de Rates via Quatretondeta, Castell de Castelles, Parcent and Tarbena.
Challenging ride to take in the Col de Rates via Quatretondeta, Castell de Castelles, Parcent and Tarbena.
WEDNESDAY - 85km Cocentaina to Port de Tudons
Deep into the Sierra Aitana to climb the famous Port de Tudons (Vuelta a España climb) followed by a long descent to Sella and lunch at Relleu. Return through Torre Manzanas and Benifallim.
Deep into the Sierra Aitana to climb the famous Port de Tudons (Vuelta a España climb) followed by a long descent to Sella and lunch at Relleu. Return through Torre Manzanas and Benifallim.
THURSDAY - 57km Cocentaina to Millena
Visit some of the more remote villages including Millena, Balones, Tollos. Steep but short hills.
Visit some of the more remote villages including Millena, Balones, Tollos. Steep but short hills.
FRIDAY - 73km Cocentaina to Jijona
Cycle to Jijona (Xixona in Valenciano) and climb the Port de Benifallim and the very spectacular Port de la Carrasqueta with views down to the Mediterranean.
Cycle to Jijona (Xixona in Valenciano) and climb the Port de Benifallim and the very spectacular Port de la Carrasqueta with views down to the Mediterranean.
Cocentaina
