Escapar Cycling Holidays

The road cycling trip of a lifetime to some of Spain's finest World heritage sites. Amazing roads, incredible scenery, delicious food and some top of the bucket list destinations for any Spanish sight seeing aficionado.

Valencia is the second most mountainous region in Spain playing host to many of the decisive stages for La Vuelta a España and Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, two of the oldest and most prestigious stage races in professional cycling. The roll call of winners, from past champions Van Looy, Merckx, Hinault and Roche, to the modern greats Contador, Quintana and Valverde, have all triumphed on the slopes of the toughest mountains the region has to offer.

Head inland to experience a stunning location to challenge yourself on more of the best mountains than it's possible to ride anywhere else in the region.

A special request escape, for stronger and experienced groups of riders wanting to challenge themselves on the best of the mountains in the Alicante and Valencia region, tackling climbs simply beyond reach from the coast.

We have more climbs, mountains and national parks on routes that head out in every direction. Choose to ride familiar high mountain classics such as Puerto de Tudons and Puerto Confrides or ride something new every day of the week from our myriad routes taking 1000m mountains such as Reconco de Biar, Carresqueta, Canalis, Font Roja, Puerto Benifallim, Puerto Peregri, Port del Moro, Balcon de Alacant, Las Canteras any many more, as well as the some of hardest climbs such as the Xorret de Cati, Ermita de Sant Esteve, Cumbres de Valencia, Alt del Campello (aka the Contador climb) and Coll de Safor.

The climbers escape can be 4-14 days in duration, riding different routes and climbs each day.

Relaxed cycling trips with optional e-bike hire, for those that love to explore and visit amazing places, such as beautiful Bocairent, Biar and Agress, the Bodegas of Fontanars and verdant green landscape of Valencia. Cycling done softly and at a gentler place, where you're looked after from start to finish. ​ If you prefer gentler routes with kinder climbs, combined with time to enjoy a coffee and the beautiful scenery, then our relaxed week might be the ideal one for you. With daily rides of between 30 and 50 kms. This is a fully guided and supported week with the option of using a power-assisted e-bike.

This week explores the Vall d'Albaida, Serra Mariola and the surrounding area known as the "Tuscany of Valencia". We take you to beautiful climbs, rolling wine county and through stunning National Parks and valleys, to the most scenic villages and historic towns from our countryside base located in the most beautiful corner of Valencia and Alicante. We take time to stop and visit some of the sightseeing highlights and sample the best cafes, restaurants and vineyards to be found anywhere. ​ Whether you're travelling on your own or with a group, faster or slower, we ensure that everyone's looked after. For more experienced or stronger riders we can also add extra climbs and ride extensions. Some of the climbs are optional as is taking a shorter day on this trip, and all of the climbs can be taken at your own pace. If required, we split larger groups each with a guide.

Highlights

• Serra Mariola National Park
• Historic Xativa castle
• Bocairent & Covetes del Moros
• Fontanars del Alforins
• La Bastida de les Alcusses
• Bodega wine tour
• Gentler climbs
• Optional challenging climbs
• Emita Sant Esteve
• Beginner friendly descent
• Best hand picked cafe stops
• Dinner in fantastic restaurants

All from our countryside base located in the most beautiful corner of Valencia and Alicante.

We'll see some of the most beautiful destinations and mountains, visit the best cafes and restaurants and take in some of the best views to be found anywhere. There's something for everyone this week, with a little more climbing and more distance than our relaxed week, but with routes that can be tailored to the group and personal preferences.

An area rich in history, incredible castles, fabulous vineyards and wonderful cuisine. Explore this amazing region and challenge yourself on the bike in real Valencian style.

Highlights

• Serra Mariola National park
• Ancient villages of Bocairent, Biar, Agres, Moixent
• Xativa Castle
• Stunning La Vuelta climbs
• Font Roja National park
• Fontanars wine region
• Agres Convent
• Tuscany of Valencia

Blessed with an amazing variety of gravel routes, the Serra Mariola and Tuscany of Valencia is the perfect gravel destination, with thousands of miles gravel trails, from gentle strade bianche to high mountain climbs above 1000m, endless ridge lines and routes through National Parks and the stunning valleys of the Fontanars wine region.

Here there are Via Verde routes, groomed fire road trails covering every mountain range, low lying farmland routes, mountain double and single track, and ancient farm tracks. The trails start minutes from Finca Casa Sanz and go on forever in every direction. You can spend the entire day off road, or join the trails on the quietest car free roads in the region.

The itinerary 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.​

Blessed with an amazing variety of natural trails, the inland mountains of the Valencia make for an incredible XC and MTB adventure destination. Ride epic climbs into National parks, explore the single-track of the Tuscany of Valencia, refresh in historic ancient villages and don't forget to pack your camera.

The natural terrain here offers all kinds of routes equivalent to trail centre green/blue/red with option black feteaure and descents. We focus on XC and Trail riding adventures, with trails starting 500m from the Casa.

Our routes include stops in mountain towns such as Beautiful Bocairent, Agres and Fontanars, as well as routes that traverse National parks like the Serra Mariola and Ombria de Benicadell.

Every ride is an adventure with stunning places to see and visit.

Options

• XC Cross Country - Beginners
  • Suitable for less experienced riders with a moderate level of fitness
• Epic Cross Country - Intermediate / Advanced
  • Suitable for experienced riders with a moderate to good level of fitness
• Trail / Enduro Intermediate / Advanced
  • Suitable for more skilled / experienced riders with a moderate to good level of fitness