El Comtat Lite

11-18 April. 18-25 April, 25 April - 2nd May 2026:

A chance to explore the inland area of the Costa Blanca. We will use former railway lines to avoid the biggest hills although the rides will not be completely flat. The distances are short however and the pace will be leisurely, with plenty of time for a coffee break and back in Cocentaina for lunch.

NB - Price is for 7 nights, extra nights avalailable on request

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Saturday

Arrival.

Transfer from Alicante airport to arrive at your accommodation, check in and collect your bike.

If your arrival time is early enough there will be time for a short ride to familiarise yourself with the area, and check for any problems with your bike.

Sunday

Turballos and Gaianes.

Turballos is a restored village used as an artists’ retreat. We will ride with the Sierra Benicadell, which forms the border between Alicante and Valencia, looking over us.  15 miles. 975 ft. 

Monday

Alcoy Via Verde.

A train line converted into a greenway. First, we will cycle along the former Gandia to Alcoy line before climbing slightly onto the Alcoy Via Verde. We will ride through many tunnels and over spectacular viaducts. 25 miles. 1775 ft. 

Tuesday

Lorcha.

 An easy and beautiful ride following the river Serpis to Lorcha where we can have our coffee break. We return on the former Gandia to Alcoy railway line. You might like to take the stiff walk up to Perputxent castle which overlooks the valley. 28 miles. 1600 ft. 

Wednesday

Bocairent.

We ride into Valencia province to the historic and interesting town of Bocairent. This time we will follow the Xixarra railway line which linked Alcoy with Villena and Yecla. The surface is a little rough in places but rideable. Our return will take us on a steady climb to Agres, before a wonderful sweeping descent back towards Cocentaina. 29 miles. 1820 ft. 

Thursday

Day off.

Day off to visit the market, walk to the castle or explore the town. 

Friday

Beniarres.

Today we ride to the reservoir at Beniarres. This is a hilly ride but a grand finale to our week. The reservoir is used for hydroelectric power, irrigation and fishing. During hot weather, if there are forest fires, the water is used to ‘bomb’ the flames using aircraft. 24 miles. 1760 ft. 

Saturday

Holiday ends

Holiday ends after breakfast. Transfer to Alicante airport.