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Sa Creueta Pass (780 m) – Coll de Rates loop from Callosa d'en Sarrià

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Sa Creueta Pass (780 m) – Coll de Rates loop from Callosa d'en Sarrià

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Sa Creueta Pass (780 m) – Coll de Rates loop from Callosa d'en Sarrià

04:33

61.2km

1,320m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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3.99 km

Bassa del Molí

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8.60 km

Viewpoint of Tàrbena

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Magnificent view of the bay at the southern exit of Tarbena.

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15.8 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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27.2 km

Petracos Hermitage

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Ruins of an old hermitage belonging to the town of Pla de Petracos and located in a very picturesque place a few meters from the area of cave paintings

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43.9 km

Coll de Rates Viewpoint

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The climb up to this viewpoint will be demanding but the reward will be much more comforting! The views are amazing, especially on clear days.

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44.2 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 from around the world — from weekend warriors to Tour de France champions.

The climb is just under 7 km long, with an average gradient of around 5%, making it both accessible and rhythmical. The road surface is excellent, the curves are elegant, and the views just keep getting better as you rise above the valley.

This is no secret among the pros. Riders from Jumbo-Visma, INEOS, UAE Team Emirates and others regularly use Coll de Rates for winter training. Tadej Pogačar currently holds the Strava KOM, which says a lot about the kind of names that have tested themselves here.

On clear days, the view from the top is simply breathtaking — stretching all the way across the coastline, and if you’re lucky, even Ibiza shimmers faintly on the horizon. There’s a café at the summit (seasonal), and the descent toward Tarbena or Castell de Castells is just as rewarding.

With its mix of scenery, steady gradients and cycling history, Coll de Rates is one of the most climbed — and most loved — ascents in the world. If you ride only one climb in the region, make it this one.

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