Valencia — Weekend Adventures | Gravel

Welcome to Weekend Adventures, a selection of the most exciting trails, paths and roads near European capitals. These Tours are accessible from the city centre and can be completed in a single day or split up to offer a complete weekend experience. Get your bike ready and start exploring, because the adventure starts here.

In this Collection you’ll discover the surroundings of the city of Valencia, a varied territory, perfect for exploring on your gravel bike.

The confluence of the Baetic and Iberian mountain ranges has given rise to a complex and rugged landscape that offers a striking contrast with the coastal plain. The three itineraries we propose here explore some of the most interesting valleys and natural landscapes of the interior of Valencia. The first Tour, which starts in the town of Millares, takes you through the Muela de Corte de Pallás, as well as the valley and reservoirs of the Xúquer river. In the second Tour, you leave from Requena to visit the natural area of Sierra de Chiva and the natural park of Chera-Sot de Chera. In the third Tour, you explore the Alto Turia after leaving the town of Chelva.

All three Tours are long and demanding. They are designed as challenging one-day adventures but can be split into two or three stages to make them more relaxed. If you decide to include an overnight stop, don't forget to bring a change of clothes and plan your accommodation well in advance. Another good option is to do the route in a single day and spend the night in the town of departure, enjoying the break from the big city. In the description for each Tour we give you more details and tips.

The starting point for each of the itineraries is approximately one hour from the centre of Valencia. You can get there by car, in which case we recommend arriving early to avoid parking problems. Alternatively, take the bus or train. We give you more specific information in the description of each Tour.

Plan the route well, as the abruptly changing terrain of the interior of Valencia generates significant accumulated elevation gain in these three routes. You’ll need a good level of physical fitness and good technique to tackling some of the sections. We recommend using the widest tyres that your gravel bike allows for comfort and safety.

Finally, although the three Tours can be ridden all year round, we recommend spring and autumn, as this is when nature shows its most beautiful colours. If you decide to do them in summer, try to avoid the hottest hours of the day. And if you do it in winter, remember to take extra warm clothes with you.

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