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Alicante
Marquesado
Benissa

View of Vall de Pop – Coll de Rates loop from Benissa

Routes
Road cycling routes
Spain
Alicante
Marquesado
Benissa

View of Vall de Pop – Coll de Rates loop from Benissa

Hard

4.5

(35)

5,430

riders

View of Vall de Pop – Coll de Rates loop from Benissa

03:41

68.7km

1,260m

Road cycling

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: May 23, 2026

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Train Station

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15.1 km

View of Altea and Marina

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Beautiful landscape

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2

35.7 km

Photogenic Bend

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It is the perfect curve to overtake, stop at its apex and take photos of those who pedal with you on this mythical climb.

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38.2 km

View of Vall de Pop

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Here you can enjoy one of the best views over the Vall de Pop

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39.4 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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46.8 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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48.9 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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49.5 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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59.5 km

Charming Streets of Xaló

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68.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

12.6 km

2.24 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

60.2 km

8.34 km

301 m

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