endless natural MTB trails of Valencia
Blessed with an amazing variety of natural trails, the inland mountains of the Valencia make for an incredible XC and MTB adventure destination. Ride epic climbs into National parks, explore the single-track of the Tuscany of Valencia, refresh in historic ancient villages and don't forget to pack your camera.
The natural terrain here offers all kinds of routes equivalent to trail centre green/blue/red with option black feteaure and descents. We focus on XC and Trail riding adventures, with trails starting 500m from the Casa.
Our routes include stops in mountain towns such as Beautiful Bocairent, Agres and Fontanars, as well as routes that traverse National parks like the Serra Mariola and Ombria de Benicadell.
Every ride is an adventure with stunning places to see and visit.
awesome MTB holidays since 2019
We've been running MTB cycling holidays since our first season in 2018/19 and know there's nowhere else in region that compares for the sheer quality, quantity and variety of routes on offer.
Our MTB trip options include:
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4 to 7 night scheduled trips - Guided Full Board Package - Open to all including individuals.
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Group Bookings - Guided / Self Guided - typically a long weekend or 7 day paclages
XC Cross Country - Beginners
Suitable for less experienced riders with a moderate level of fitness
Epic Cross Country - Intermediate / Advanced
Suitable for experienced riders with a moderate to good level of fitness
Trail / Enduro Intermediate / Advanced
Suitable for more skilled / experienced riders with a moderate to good level of fitness
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MTB package to suit you and your group
What's included in the 7 night luxury package (Full board, full service)
o 7 nights’ accommodation in the beautiful Finca Casa Sanz
o Guided rides. You can also ride on arrival / departure days subject to flight times.
o Emergency support vehicle
o Mechanical assistance
o Comprehensive route guides
o GPX route map files
o Secure bike storage
o Use of tools, pumps etc
o Welcome lunch
o Proper cyclists' breakfast with cereals, breads, pastries, fresh fruit, organic porridge and eggs your way
o Post-ride tostada's to re-fuel and freshly baked cakes (daily)
o Three course evening meals ( 5 nights - restaurant days are usually Wed and Saturday)
o Drinks during evening meals are included, soft drinks, wine and beer - we serve local wines from Fontanars
o Kit wash - we provide kit wash bags for guests
o Tea, coffee and water are available at all times
o Fruit bowl - seasonal fresh fruits
o Swimming Pool & pool towels (May-September)
o Restaurant reservations for one evenings
seven of our favourite loops
1) XC Loop to Fontanars including the Ruta Ornitològica - 40/60km
2) The Hidden Valley - a long steady climb followed a by long single track descent, followed by a tapas lunch with more of the same in the afternoon or an easier route back to the Casa
3) Montcabrer Climb- an epic XC 1000m climb to the Ice Cave and a technical descent through the Serra Mariola National Park to Bocairent
4) Ombria de Benicadell to Font Freda - a mellow XC along stunning ridgelines, with optional technical descents or fire track routes on the return leg
5) Ermita Sant Esteve - perhaps the best single track route descent around, with incredible views from church at the top of the mountain where the descent starts.
6) The Engineers Trail - a technical trail / enduro route with steep descents on ancient trails
7) Ontinyent Trail blast - a 2-3 hour blast that includes wooded single track, climbs, descents and lots of fun stuff in-between. Starts and ends next to the Casa.
There's a lot more too, including lots of mellow XC routes best done on a hardtail
Hire bike options
Our hire bike fleet includes new bikes for 2024:
Orbea Occam LT with Fox 36 - 150mm travel
Mondraker Foxy R - Fox 36 & Ohlins 150/160mm travel
YT Jeffsy 140mm travel - Rockshox
Cannondale Trail SL2 - 120mm Rockshox
Via local partners we can provide guests can hire e-MTB including - Specialized Turbo Levo and Orbea Wild models.
3rd Party bikes are delivered to our Casa ready for your arrival.
Many guests bring their own bikes too. We can service and support most brand and models.
epic XC routes
Many of our routes suit short travel full suspension or 29er hard tail bikes, that can cover the ground and roll over chunkier terrain in comfort.
There's often a climb, a long ridge line and long descents that can include fast and loose non-technical sections to steep rocky single track.
trail / enduro
For Advanced riders
For full on uplift based trail riding, the La Fenasosa bike is nearby and we can provide transport service is required.
Many of routes offer more technical trails as an alternative option to an easier XC section.
The Sant Esteve descent is 4.5km and includes narrow steep, loose rocky with ledges and small drops sections.
There are many 2-3km enduro sections off the Engineers trail.
There are multiple 4-6km enduro descents back to the Casa from Bocairent and many more.
la fenasosa bike park
mellow routes
For groups wanting non technical riding, we have many easier trails and routes that don't tackle the bigger and steeper climbs.
We can tailor the riding and routes to your level fitness and technical expertise. For example, if a group book onto a scheduled week first and want mellow riding, we'll run the week on that basis for others joining.
who is it for
Riders that like to pedal to the fun stuff, that don't mind a climb if rewarded with spectacular scenery and fun descents.
Year round riding
The area here is sunny, dry and yet verdant and green thanks to the underground aquifers that source the start of multiple rivers. The trails remain in great condition year round.
Summer riding can be hot, which usually means and early start or perhaps enjoying a shorter morning ride and a night ride once it's cooled.
our routes
Most of our routes are usually a circular loop, that start and ends at our Casa in Ontinyent. We don't tend to 'session' sections but rather treat every day as adventure, usually with several focal points serving as the riding and scenic highlights.
We have routes that head out in every direction and you'll be amazed at how diverse each one can be, with dramatically diverse vistas to be found every day.
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Montcabrer routes
One of the iconic mountains of the region and the highest peak in the Serra Mariola. It's possible to climb all the way from Ontinyent (350m) to the peak at over 1200m. It's not easy but the views and terrain is jaw-dropping in its beauty.
Serra Mariola routes
There are many spectacular routes through the including the Barxell Bridge near Alcoy, the Griffon Vulture colony and countless trails that can be reached from Agres, Bocairent, Banyeres and Muro, all of which make for fantastic places to take a detour when it's time to descend down from the mountains.
4 Night Long Weekend
We run a 4 night MTB Long weekend from November to March, that includes three guided rides for £495
Ontinyent trail blast + optional Sant Esteve descent
The Hidden Valley
Cova Alta + Engineers descent + optional Font Freda loop
Please contact us to book. It's also possible to extend your stay to 7,10 & 14 days, hire an e-MTB and visit the the bike park.
