Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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18.6 km

Descent from Coll de Rates to Tàrbena

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People often turn around at the top of the Col de Rates for the descent back towards Parcent. A shame because the hinterland contains some of the most beautiful roads in the region including this descent towards Taberna.

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21.9 km

Coll de Rates Viewpoint

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Viewpoint, on the way to the top of the Col de Rates. For those that care about climbing times and segments be warned, the segments stop a little further up (close to the orange sign 🫡)

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24.0 km

Coll de Rates

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If there’s one climb that defines cycling on the Costa Blanca, it’s Coll de Rates. Starting from the village of Parcent, this legendary ascent has become a must-ride for cyclists …

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31.4 km

Tárbena

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The village of Tárbena is the last village in the Marina Baixa before you enter the valley. Surrounded by almond, cherry and olive trees and attractions also include the parish church, the Castle of the Moros, and the Somo Caves.

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32.2 km

View of the Road Between Col de Rates and Castell de Castells

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People often turn around at the top of the Col de Rates for the descent back towards Parcent. A shame because the hinterland contains some of the most beautiful roads …

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37.8 km

Sa Creueta Pass (780 m)

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Gradient up to 15% on the west ramp. Nice signposted for racing cyclists. Super asphalt. To combine with the Coll de Council. Little traffic.

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39.6 km

Sa Creueta Pass

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Beautiful wavy slopes when coming from the Col de Rates

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44.7 km

Descent Along the Río Xaló

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Nice descent, not too steep

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77.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.1 km

1.21 km

102 m

Surfaces

75.9 km

975 m

343 m

102 m

< 100 m

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Descent from Coll de Rates to Tàrbena

Coll de Rates Viewpoint

Coll de Rates

Tárbena

View of the Road Between Col de Rates and Castell de Castells

Sa Creueta Pass (780 m)

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