ベニファリムの峠・トップ9

すべての道は…へ通じる

La Vila JoiosaからSellaを経由してPuerto de Tudonsへ直接登る代わりに、Relleuを経由するルートが考えられます。このルートははるかに静かで、私の意見では風景がより変化に富み、コスタ・ブランカの内陸を通って、より均一で乗りやすい登り坂を可能にします。

La Vila JoiosaからPuerto de Tudonsへの登りは、最初は比較的穏やかで起伏があり、ほとんどが平坦またはわずかに上り坂の区間を経て、後にSerra d’Aitanaの山岳地帯を蛇行します。Sellaを過ぎてからようやく、標高1025mの峠まで続く均一な上り坂になります。この実際の登りは平均で約5〜6％ですが、10％の勾配で少し急になる短い区間もあり、全体としては極端な坂道はありません。これにより、海岸地帯からSerra d’Aitanaの山々へと続く、長くリズムの良い登り坂が形成されます。

A beautiful, long, not-too-steep climb. Nevertheless, you gain over 800 meters in elevation. Quiet roads, hardly any traffic. Very beautiful scenery.

The Puerto de Confrides is the longest—and one of the highest—climbs in the area, stretching nearly 25 km from base to summit. It's not overly steep, with a moderate average gradient that keeps it rider-friendly, but the real challenge comes from its length. Expect a sustained ascent through pine forests, olive groves, and sweeping valley views. Pace yourself early, stay hydrated, and enjoy the gradual rhythm—this is a true endurance climb that rewards consistent effort rather than explosive power.

This is one of the longest climbs you can do in the area. It's 27 kilometers long, with 1,000 meters of elevation gain at a very manageable average of 3.7%, with gradients of 7.5%. Good road surface and magnificent views.

Puerto de Confrides is a very popular route among cyclists on the Costa Blanca, known for its stunning scenery and challenging slopes. This climb is a category 2 climb, with a length of 9 km and an average gradient of 5%. The initial altitude is 550 m and the final 960 m, with a total gradient of 410 m. The last 1.5 km are the most challenging, with an average gradient of over 7%.

The route runs either from Benilloba or from the valley of the Riu Guadalest. If you start on the coast, you can drive up to almost 1000 meters. On some maps, its name also reads "Port d'Ares". But the sign clearly says "Port de Confrides".