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8 cycling routes · Spain

The mountains above Calpe concentrate an extraordinary density of road cycling within a compact area — Col de Rates, Cumbre del Sol, Vall d'Ebo, Puerto de Confrides, Coll de la Batalla — all within reach of the same base. Costa Blanca offers more mountain pass variety than almost anywhere else in Europe, with the added bonus of a Mediterranean coastline waiting at the bottom of every descent.

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Region at a glance

8
Routes
14,689 m
Total elevation
802 km
Total distance
20.4 km
Longest climb
5
Passes >1000m
5.2 %
Avg climb gradient
Cyclist on the Coll de Rates climb above the Jalón valley on the Costa Blanca 5-day intermediate trip
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Costa Blanca 5-Day Cycling Trip

5 days · 435 km · 7,894 m · Intermediate

Five days from Calpe — Cumbre del Sol on arrival, the iconic Coll de Rates loop, the queen stage over Port de Tudons and Confrides, a Velosol-bound recovery into the Xaló valley, and Port de la Vall d'Ebo as the final test. The Costa Blanca week without a wasted day.

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All Routes in Costa Blanca

8 curated road-cycling routes in Costa Blanca.

Cycling up Cumbre del Sol, Calpe Costa Blanca — Vuelta a España climb above the Mediterranean
Hard
Calpe, Costa Blanca

Calpe — Cumbre del Sol

A short, sharp introduction to Costa Blanca cycling. 43 kilometres from Calpe along the coast to Benitachell, then straight up Cumbre del Sol — 3.67km at 9.6% average with ramps pushing past 15%. A Vuelta a España finish in 2015 and 2017, where Dumoulin defeated Froome and vice versa. The Strava segment KOM belongs to Mike Woods from the 2017 Vuelta. A perfect benchmark climb.

43 km857 m
Cycling Vall d'Ebo, Costa Blanca Spain — iconic Category 3 climb above the limestone peaks near Calpe
Epic
Calpe, Costa Blanca

Calpe — Guadalest & Vall d'Ebo

A front-loaded epic through the Costa Blanca mountains, designed for maximum enjoyment. From Calpe, the route climbs deep into the interior — through the Guadalest valley to Puerto de Confrides, across the rolling inland plateau, and up the iconic Vall d'Ebo from the easy western side. The reward: one of the finest descents in Spain, plunging through hairpin bends above the orange groves toward Pego, with the Mediterranean glittering in the distance. 137 kilometres, 2,681 metres of climbing.

137 km2,681 m
Cycling Coll de Rates, Costa Blanca Spain — 6.43km at 5.5%, Category 2, Pogačar KOM 11:51
Hard
Calpe, Costa Blanca

Calpe — Coll de Rates

The benchmark ride of Costa Blanca, built around Coll de Rates — one of the most analysed and ridden climbs in professional cycling. 6.43km at 5.5%, Category 2, favoured by WorldTour teams who winter in the area. Tadej Pogačar holds the Strava KOM at 11:51. The 117km route adds La Fustera, a 4km Category 3 approach climb, and returns through the vineyards and coastal hills of the Marina Alta.

117 km2,054 m
Cycling Port de Tudons, Costa Blanca Spain — 15.2km Category 1 climb to 1025m above Calpe
Epic
Calpe, Costa Blanca

Calpe — Port de Tudons & Puerto de Confrides

The queen stage of the Costa Blanca. From Calpe, the route rolls southwest along the coast before turning inland for Port de Tudons — 15.2km at 5.3%, Category 1, climbing from the Mediterranean to 1,025 metres through wild, empty mountain terrain. Puerto de Confrides follows from the south before the long, flowing descent through Guadalest valley returns you to the coast. 118 kilometres, 2,168 metres of climbing — one of the most demanding days you can ride from Calpe.

118 km2,168 m
Cycling from Calpe to Moraira, Costa Blanca Spain — coastal roads along the Mediterranean
Moderate
Calpe, Costa Blanca

Calpe — Moraira & Dénia

77 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline from Calpe north through Moraira to Dénia, circling the Montgó natural park and returning via the quiet inland roads of the Marina Alta. Rolling coastal terrain, harbour towns, orange grove valleys, and some of the most scenic riding on the Costa Blanca.

77 km962 m
Cycling Port de Tudons, Costa Blanca — Category 1 climb on the Finestrat to Guadalest epic route
Epic
Calpe, Costa Blanca

Calpe — Finestrat & Guadalest

Five categorised climbs across 153 kilometres and 3,152 metres of elevation. Alt de Finestrat opens beneath the Puig Campana massif, followed by Port de Tudons, Alto de Torremanzanas, Port de Benifallim, and CV-710 to Confrides. Tadej Pogačar set the Strava KOM on CV-710 in December 2025 — 18:01 at 30.2 km/h. A route that rewards patience and consistent nutrition management.

153 km3,152 m
Vall d'Ebo summit, Costa Blanca Spain — Category 2 climb with panoramic views over the limestone peaks
Epic
Calpe, Costa Blanca

Calpe — Vall d'Ebo & Castell de Castells

116 kilometres from Calpe through the Jalón valley and north to Oliva, then inland to Port de la Vall d'Ebo from Pego — 7.82km at 6.0%, Category 2, widely considered the most scenic climb in the area. Alto de Castell de Castells follows before the return to Calpe. Two categorised climbs, 2,202 metres of elevation.

116 km2,202 m
Cycling through the Xaló valley near Calpe on the Costa Blanca
Moderate
Calpe

Calpe Cycling — Xaló Valley & Velosol Loop

The social ride of the Costa Blanca — a 41-kilometre loop from Calpe through the beautiful Xaló valley to Velosol Cycling Bar, the legendary café-stop that every cyclist in the region passes through eventually. This is the route where you ride alongside cyclists from across Europe, share a cortado at a table covered in pro cycling memorabilia, and feel what it means to be at the heart of a true cycling mecca. The Xaló valley is one of the finest cycling environments on the Costa Blanca — vineyard and almond-tree roads with exceptional tarmac quality, rolling terrain and virtually no traffic. In February, the almond blossom transforms the valley into something extraordinary. The roads are wide, smooth and fast — ideal for riding in a group and maintaining a good tempo. With 613 metres of climbing on rolling hills, this is an accessible route that rewards with big scenery and an unmissable café stop.

41 km613 m

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