The Best Cycling Routes in Calpe - Costa Blanca
Discover the best cycling routes in Calpe - Costa Blanca, Spain. Our curated collection includes 16 handpicked routes, from shorter coffee rides to challenging all-day rides. The region offers mountainous terrain, perfect for climbers seeking challenging ascents and dramatic elevation gains. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended cafés stops along the way.
16 routes
MVDP Classic 2026
From the name alone you know it is going to be a challenge. Every year Mathieu van der Poel invites his teammates and close riding friends for a ride that is long, hard, and unforgettable. Jasper Philipsen summed it up perfectly when he spoke about the route and the pace. He called it one to remember. This version of the route is slightly adjusted so it rolls out from Calpe.
Big Loop from Calpe
From Calpe, this route heads inland toward Puerto de Confrides, the highest point of the day. You reach the summit after about 43 kilometers of steady climbing. From there, the road leads you to Vall d’Ebo and from there slowly make your way back to the coast.
Loop Sa Creueta and Bernia
This route delivers two beautiful climbs, starting with an easy roll out of Calpe through Callosa and Bolulla. The first test is the climb up Sa Creueta. After that, enjoy the long descent. You might want to stop for a coffee somewhere on this section. Continue towards Xaló, where the climb to the top of the Bernia begins. From the summit, soak in the coastal views before the smooth descent back into Calpe.
Coastal loop to Coll de Rates
Before heading to Coll de Rates, this route follows the coast toward Xàbia and Dénia. The road rolls nicely here with a few short climbs to wake up the legs before turning inland. Once you do, the focus is clear as you ride toward Coll de Rates, the most famous climb in the area, then enjoy a mostly downhill run back to the coast.
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