Level 2 tours: guided XC and trail tours - our specialty
For this category we selected a range of cross country (XC) and trail tours. Mountain bike experience is recommended for these tours as well as a (fairly) good fitness.
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1. The smell of gravel in the morning
Route: Benissa – Lliber – Jalón – Benissa
Route: Benissa – Lliber – Jalón – Benissa
One of our personal favourites. This tour is a great way to get a good impression of this corner of Spain. From Benissa we pass through the vineyards of the 'Vall de Pop' to the villages of Lliber, Jalón and Parcent. This tour takes us over small country roads, gravel roads and some rocky sections. Heading back we cycle at the foot of the 'Coll de Rates' with views of the valley and we check out a nice single track. Usually we break at the Velosol cycling bar in Jalón for coffee (and maybe some pancakes...). The route starts and finishes in Benissa. Climbs on this ride are never long but as the route profile constantly changes, a pretty good fitness is required.
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2. Spin me around
Route: Gata de Gorgos - Jesus Pobre - Gata de Gorgos
Route: Gata de Gorgos - Jesus Pobre - Gata de Gorgos
Flowy trails in the Spanish country side where you can just enjoy the pleasure of a mountain bike ride. And even better: no steep climbs!
We start our ride in Gata de Gorgos and cruise the trails at the foot of the Montgó mountain. We ride through vineyards, a small forest and pass the villages of Gata de Gorgos and Jesus Pobre where we can break for a good cup of coffee. Towards the end of the ride we ride a fun downhill track – not too difficult but good fun.
We start our ride in Gata de Gorgos and cruise the trails at the foot of the Montgó mountain. We ride through vineyards, a small forest and pass the villages of Gata de Gorgos and Jesus Pobre where we can break for a good cup of coffee. Towards the end of the ride we ride a fun downhill track – not too difficult but good fun.
Key data:
- Distance: 38 K. Climbing: 500.
- Duration: around 2,5 - 4 hrs (depending on breaks).
- Fitness: low.
- Technical level: medium.
3. Don´t stop till you get enough
Route: Benissa - Senija - Calpe - Benissa
Route: Benissa - Senija - Calpe - Benissa
A combination of asphalted farm roads, forest paths, gravel roads, rocky trails and even a long downhill trail; this route has it all. And it's only a stone's throw off the coast!
We leave Benissa by descending several single tracks, go up and down the slopes of Sierra Olta before heading back to Benissa. It is a wonderfully scenic mountain bike tour with a lot of altitude and varied surface. The combination of short, steep climbs and nice descents makes this into an interesting but also pretty hard ride, so a good physical condition is required!
We leave Benissa by descending several single tracks, go up and down the slopes of Sierra Olta before heading back to Benissa. It is a wonderfully scenic mountain bike tour with a lot of altitude and varied surface. The combination of short, steep climbs and nice descents makes this into an interesting but also pretty hard ride, so a good physical condition is required!
4. A route with a view
Route: Moraira / Benitachell - Cumbre del Sol - Cala Granadella - Jávea - Moraira
Route: Moraira / Benitachell - Cumbre del Sol - Cala Granadella - Jávea - Moraira
Riding on the edge between land and sea is why we call this ´a route with a view.´ We can either start the ride at Snakebite HQ in Moraira or if we want to limit the climbing metres, start in Benitachell. From there we´ll ride up Cumbre del Sol (or officially: Puig Llorença). We continue the tour right on top of the cliffs alongside the Mediterranean before dropping down to Cala Granadella, which is considered to be one of Spain's most beautiful bays. From there some more climbing while we head to Jávea. From Jávea we roll back to Moraira and it is most likely that by then we can feel our legs...
This ride is never really technical, so MTB novices will also be able to complete it.
This ride is never really technical, so MTB novices will also be able to complete it.
5. Blame it on the Boogie
Route: Moraira, Benitachell, Jávea, Moraira
Route: Moraira, Benitachell, Jávea, Moraira
When we create a new route, we aim for consistency in the ride, i.e. you want the trails to be of a more or less similar level. This ride is nothing like that. After the start climb, the ride is mostly flat and not very technical. But halfway into the ride, at the Jávea marina, we encounter a hard road climb followed by quite a spectacular descent. Rocky, in some places even gnarly and with a stunning view on the sea. Once we make our way down it´s an easy way back again. Inconsistent, but definitely worth it!
Key data:
- Distance: 40 K. Climbing: 750 m.
- Duration: around 3 hrs.
- Fitness: medium/high.
- Technical level: medium+.
6. Leg burners
Route: to be determined.
Route: to be determined.
Most of the rides in our tour programme are around 35 - 40 K in distance. This distance in combination with the terrain should not be underestimated and usually these rides provide a good challenge. However, sometimes you want to do a harder exercise, see more and test your physical abilities. For those kilometer junkies we have so-called "leg-burners": rides that give you the extra distance for maximum joy. We are happy to propose a ride that meet those conditions.