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The climb has a good asphalt surface, without too much elevation change, and it is worth noting the existence of a detour via an unpaved road from kilometer 9.3 to Sumarcárcel, which we have discarded due to not knowing its condition, given the rains of the previous days.

Enjoy refreshing water in the adjacent pool. Open during the summer months. There's an entrance fee. See also: Anna Lagoon Lake | Anna City Council https://www.ayuntamientoanna.es/albufera-anna.

The wonderful setting surrounds a fairytale monastery.

From Enguera, it's 14.8 km at 3.3% with a maximum gradient of 9%, reaching the summit at 654 (754 according to the sign) meters above sea level after a 488-meter climb. It's a secondary road with little traffic in good condition. However, there's no shade. The last 12.4 km are marked with typical mountain pass signs in the CV.

From Enguera, it's 14.8 km at 3.3% with a maximum gradient of 9%, reaching the summit at 654 meters above sea level after a 488-meter climb. It's a secondary road with little traffic in good condition. There's no shade, however. The last 12.4 km are marked with typical mountain pass signs in the CV.

The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Valldigna was founded by James II the Just on March 15, 1298, who gave the Alfàndec valley to Abbot Bononat of Vila-seca to found a monastery of the Cistercian order, a branch of the Santes Creus monastery. It was the first monastery of such importance built in the ancient Kingdom of Valencia, after the Christian conquest. Days after the royal donation, James II, brother Bononat and his entourage met at the place of Ràfol (a Christian village in the valley founded after the conquest of James I) to take possession of the territory, plus one mile inland, the castles of Marinyén, Alcalà and the tower of Mondúber.

"This is the exact point where the bike wants to fly... but the view forces you to brake. Serra de les Agulles in the background and Santa Maria de la Valldigna below. A rewarding descent!" Then, refocus as the road twists and turns just beyond with a double bend that demands your attention and puts your brakes to the test.

The utmost care with which this ancient monastery is being restored arouses deep admiration and respect.