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Port de Tudons (via La Sella)

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Average temperature water (2020)
January 14.7 ºC
February 13.9 ºC
March 14.2 ºC
April 15.6 ºC
May 18.4 ºC
June 22.1 ºC
July 25.4 ºC
August 26.5 ºC
September 25.3 ºC
October 22.6 ºC
November 19.1 ºC
December 16.2 ºC

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Average temperature (2020)
January 11.1 ºC
February 11.3 ºC
March 13.8 ºC
April 16.1 ºC
May 18.9 ºC
June 22.4 ºC
July 25.3 ºC
August 26.7 ºC
September 23.4 ºC
October 19.9 ºC
November 15.7 ºC
December 12.6 ºC

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Port de Tudons

One of the longest cols in the region, climbed several times by La Vuelta. This is probably “less wild” than other climbs such as Bèrnia o Xillibre. You can expect some traffic along the way.

With 600+ metres of ascent, it’s a good size climb although not too difficult. Roughly about 5-7% average gradient with some steeps bits, a flat section, even a brief downhill in the middle.

Taking you up to 1 000 m, it is one of the highest mountains you can climb by bike in the area🚵🏽‍♀️🚵🏽‍♀️. 

The road is wide and with excellent tarmac✅.

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Coll de Rates

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Easily one of the most popular climbs in the region🚵🏽‍♀️🚵🏽‍♀️. It’s not because it’s the hardest or even the longest but rather it’s due to its soft slopes, good tarmac and central location. 

As Coll de Rates directly connects the inland valley of Xaló and Alcalalí with the coastal towns of Altea and Calp, it is highly frequented by two-wheeled enthusiasts when high season starts.

Climbing from Parcent is the shortest way to climb it. This 6 km ascent with 6% average gradient starts off with some nice 6% to 8% gradient pitches but smooths out as you approach the top. and it gets better as we approach the top.

The other more popular option is to climb it starting from Callosa d’en Sarria, right after Altea. At 18 km, this is the longest version with an average gradient of 3%.

If you still have some energy left when you reach the top, you can continue to “Cim del Carrascal”. This hidden treasure👀 is a special gift for climb lovers; hard, steep (very!⚡️🔥) and narrow road (car-free route) that will bring you up to 900 m elevation. To re-join your planned circuit, once you have reached the top of the col simply head in the direction of Restaurant Coll the Rates. Once you reach the restaurant parking, you will see a narrow-paved road. 🚩Just as a warning🚩, there are around 200 m of gravel section, but the climb itself is in good condition.

If you want to take a break, do note that his restaurant is your only option up there. However, you might find better options if you descend to Alcalalí or Tàrbena.

👉Tarmac

Excellent tarmac conditions on both sides of the mountain. In fact, some sections have been repaved as recently as 2021. If you decide to continue to the “Cim del Carrascal”, you’ll find some rough pavement sections. Do note that the road is rather narrow but it is a vehicle-free route. Even so, be careful while descending.

👉Traffic

This climb is rather calm. On the weekends, there may be a bit more traffic. 

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Port de la Vall d'Ebo

Port de la Vall d’Ebo is solidly on our list of favourite climbs💛. Frequented by professional cyclists during their winter training camps, the views and landscape help to distract you from the effort. Either way, the effort is fully worth it!

Full of truly fabulous hairpins, this climb a mix of steep and gradual. The first kilometers, though, can get you into trouble with come steep bits but luckily you’ll come across some easy stretches along the way to take a breather.

Don’t forget to look behind you as you suffer, as the view down the climb is equally beautiful🚵🏽‍♀️🌞.

Up there it’s all about nature🌴🌴; no houses, no coffee, no restaurant. If you do want one before heading up this climb, you can stop in Pego where you’ll find plenty of options…or wait for the next town. 

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Puig
de la Llorença

One of the shortest yet hardest climbs in the area. It has significantly increased in popularity when La Vuelta included this climb for the first time in 2015🚴🏽‍♂️🚴🏽‍♂️.

Emulating Froome’s (2017) and Tom Domulain’s (2015) victories at the top is tempting🏆. The first kilometres are already (very) challenging, and it doesn’t get any better after that. You will have some “easy” meters at 7% which will feel almost downhill in comparison to the sections up to 21% from the first km💥. But the pain is worth it. Oh, and don’t forget to look behind you as you suffer, as the view down the climb of the coastline and Mediterranean Sea is stunningly beautiful. No energy to look behind? No worries. The views from the summit are equally spectacular.

The climb finishes at 435 m with a last step kilometre that will judge whether you have been too enthusiastic in the previous kilometres. 

This is the most “urban” climb. Located in a residential area, you can expect some cars (specially in summer).  

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Port de Bèrnia

This is one of our favourite climbs✅. A long climb with excellent tarmac and away from civilization. This climb is truly something special Maybe it’s because it borders Bernia, a 1,000 m mountain and one of the most iconic in the area. This magical feeling could also be because we are crossing an area with several prehistoric paintings, such as the ones in “cova del Mançano” (Masserof-Xaló) or “l’Abric de Pinos” (Pinos -Benissa).

Starting the climb from Benissa, although it might not seem difficult for the first kilometres, do be 🚩forewarned🚩 that the hardest part is reserved for the end. With this said, DO be sure to reserve some energy for it!  

Starting the climb from Xaló is much more challenging. From the first few meters, you’ll already start to climb. This includes some steep bits of up to 17% gradient🔥. 

Traffic is usually calm, as the houses that are along the way are mostly summer or farm houses.

As there’s no town in the middle of the climb, your coffee stop will have to wait until you reach Xaló where you can visit Café Cyclista or Mussette in Alcalalí. If you end up in Benissa, there are more options as well. 

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