Denia
Cycling Camp

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Denia Cycling Camp

Join the majority of the pro peloton training in Denia this winter/spring

Denia has it all: big mountains, the best weather in mainland Europe and a wonderful 5-star hotel to rest and recharge at the end of the rides. Little wonder that almost every pro team has their winter training camp in Denia.

Featured Climbs

Coll de Rates, Port de Tudons, Vall d’Ebo, Port de Confidres

Overview

Details

Next Departure

January 11th 2025

From

USD $3,195

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Non-Rider Friendly

Yes

Rental Bike

USD $550

Ride Program

Total Distance

Total Elevation

Daily Av. Distance

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Overview

Our Denia early season cycling camp is a rewarding experience for experienced, performance-driven, competitive road cyclists who are eager to kick-start their season and achieve their racing goals.

Challenge yourself on some of Europe’s best tarmac; training on the same roads as numerous World Tour teams who also choose this magnificent region to prepare themselves for race season. You’ll build speed and endurance, but also form lasting connections with Thomson staff members and fellow cyclists who share a passion for the sport. At the end of each day relax in the 5-star Denia Marriot La Sella resort, the preferred hotel of so many World Tour pro teams.

Cycling helmet, sunglasses and shoes illustration

Itinerary

Day	Description	Hotel
01	Welcome to Dénia!	Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa
02	Coll de Rates	Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa
03	Coll de la Garga	Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa
04	Active recovery	Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa
05	Port de Tudons	Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa
06	Coll de Rates	Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa
07	Vall d'Ebo	Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa
08	Adios!
	Daily Averages

Itinerary View

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Itinerary Detail

Day 1

Distance

Elevation

Welcome to Dénia!

Your Cycling Camp starts at Alicante Airport where our staff will meet you before the short transfer to your hotel in Denia.

After lunch, an orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in Denia, featuring the magnificent climb to Port de Bérnia.

Day 2

Distance

Elevation

Coll de Rates

Today we have our first long ride and like so many of the professional riders who train in the region, we’ll head for the Coll de Rates and the long steady climb to the Port de Confidres.

Both these climbs are hugely popular with the pros, so don’t be surprised if someone comes flying by you, it’s probably just another pro rider doing some hill repeats.

Day 3

Distance

Elevation

Coll de la Garga

Another big day in the saddle with 3 categorised climbs on the agenda. Riding from the hotel, the first 35km to the town of Calp are relatively flat before you head inland and the climbing starts. The first real workout starts at Km 60 with the 10km Col de la Garga, a stunning climb on a narrow road with magnificent views of the surrounding sierras. From the Col de la Garga the climbs follow in quick succession, ending with the fantastic descent through multiple switchbacks to Pego and the final 25km back to the hotel.

Day 4

Distance

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Active recovery

After the last two big rides, today you’ll enjoy an active-recovery ride, which in Spain essentially means a coffee ride. You’ll ride out towards the coast where your guides will stop for a well-earned coffee and Spanish pastry at one of the best coffee shops in the area. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the hotel, resting up for the big rides to come.

Day 5

Distance

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Port de Tudons

After yesterday’s recovery ride, your batteries should be fully charged and ready for another challenging ride on the Costa Blanca.

Today’s ride is one of the favourite endurance rides for the pro teams. At 157km with over 3300m of elevation gain, it’s a challenging ride, with the main difficulty – the 15km Port de Tudons – coming after 70km.

Day 6

Distance

Elevation

Coll de Rates

A shorter ride today to recover from yesterday’s long ride and to prepare for the final long ride tomorrow. The Coll de Rates features on the ride again followed by the remote climb to the Port de sa Creueta and the long descent back to the hotel.

Day 7

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Vall d'Ebo

The last ride in Denia and an opportunity to enjoy a magnificent one. And since it’s the last day, leave it all on the road!

There are two main climbs on this route, the famous Vall d’Ebo and Port de Tollos, but with multiple “rollers” along the route, this is the typical legbreaker ride, perfect for the final day. Leave it all out there!

Day 8

Distance

Elevation

Adios!

Unfortunately, your Denia Cycling Camp has come to an end.

Our shuttle will drop you off at Alicante Airport.

Map & Profile

Climb		Distance	Elevation	Av. Grade	Category
	Port de Bérnia from Ermita de Pinos			5%	3
	Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15

	Av. Grade	Category
Llosa de Camacho from Pedreguer	4%	4
Coll de Rates from Parcent	6%	2
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15
Port de Confidres from Callosa d’en Sarria	4%	1
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15

	Av. Grade	Category
Coll de la Garga from La Plana	6.3%	2
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15
Alto de Tarrenyes from CV-720	3%	3
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15
Vall d’Ebo from Vall d’Ebo	5%	3
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15

Climb		Distance	Elevation	Av. Grade	Category
	Montgó from Javea			5%	4
	Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15

	Av. Grade	Category
Llosa de Camacho from Pedreguer	4%	4
Coll de Rates from Parcent	6%	2
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15
Port de Tudons from Sella	6%	1
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15

	Av. Grade	Category
Coll de Rates from Parcent	6%	2
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15
Port de Sa Creueta from Tarbena	3%	3
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15
Tossal dels Diners Coll de Rates	8%	3
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15

	Av. Grade	Category
Vall d’Ebo from Pego	6%	2
Profile Map Gradient (%) 0 0-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-15 >15
Port de Tollos from Beniaia	7%	3

Climb		Distance	Elevation	Av. Grade	Category
No major climbs today

Climbs

Day 01

Day 02

Day 03

Day 04

Day 05

Day 06

Day 07

Climbs

Category	Climb	Day	Difficulty	Av. Grade
3	Port de Bérnia (from Ermita de Pinos)	01	30	5%
4	Llosa de Camacho (from Pedreguer)	02	24	4%
2	Coll de Rates (from Parcent)	02	46	6%
1	Port de Confidres (from Callosa d’en Sarria)	02	48	4%
2	Coll de la Garga (from La Plana)	03	63	6.3%
3	Alto de Tarrenyes (from CV-720)	03	17	3%
3	Vall d’Ebo (from Vall d’Ebo)	03	28	5%
4	Montgó (from Javea)	04	25	5%
4	Llosa de Camacho (from Pedreguer)	05	24	4%
2	Coll de Rates (from Parcent)	05	46	6%
1	Port de Tudons (from Sella)	05	78	6%
2	Coll de Rates (from Parcent)	06	46	6%
3	Port de Sa Creueta ( from Tarbena)	06	19	3%
3	Tossal dels Diners (Coll de Rates)	06	51	8%
2	Vall d’Ebo (from Pego)	07	53	6%
3	Port de Tollos (from Beniaia)	07	48	7%

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Dates & Prices

REQUEST A PRIVATE TRIP

Date	Booking Status	Availability	Price / Per Person	Single Supplement	Non-rider Discount
2025
Jan 11 - 18 Book this trip	Date Jan 11 - 18	Booking Status Taking Bookings	Availability Places Available	Price / Per Person USD $3,195	Single Supplement USD $800	Non-rider Discount USD $910	Book this trip
Feb 15 - 22 Book this trip	Date Feb 15 - 22	Booking Status Taking Bookings	Availability Places Available	Price / Per Person USD $3,195	Single Supplement USD $800	Non-rider Discount USD $910	Book this trip
Mar 22 - 29 Book this trip	Date Mar 22 - 29	Booking Status Taking Bookings	Availability Places Available	Price / Per Person USD $3,195	Single Supplement USD $800	Non-rider Discount USD $910	Book this trip
Apr 19 - 26 Book this trip	Date Apr 19 - 26	Booking Status Taking Bookings	Availability Places Available	Price / Per Person USD $3,195	Single Supplement USD $800	Non-rider Discount USD $910	Book this trip

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Jan 11 - 18, 2025 Feb 15 - 22, 2025 Mar 22 - 29, 2025 Apr 19 - 26, 2025

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Trip Hotels

Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa

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What's Included

What's Included	What's Not Included
Accommodations & Meals 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip All accommodations All breakfasts (buffet) All dinners (buffet) Sit-down lunch on the 1st day Transportation Pick up and drop off at Alicante Airport All luggage & bike box transfers from/to Alicante Airport Cycling Support 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.) Experienced bike mechanic Park Tools Toolkit Daily ride gpx files provided Nutrition during the ride Energy bars, gels and sports drink Variety of snacks and local specialties Bottled water Post-ride recovery food	Airfare Travel and personal insurance Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities Staff gratuities

What's Not Included

Accommodations & Meals

8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip

All accommodations

All breakfasts (buffet)

All dinners (buffet)

Sit-down lunch on the 1st day

Transportation

Pick up and drop off at Alicante Airport

All luggage & bike box transfers from/to Alicante Airport

Cycling Support

1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)

Experienced bike mechanic

Park Tools Toolkit

Daily ride gpx files provided

Nutrition during the ride

Energy bars, gels and sports drink

Variety of snacks and local specialties

Bottled water

Post-ride recovery food

Airfare
Travel and personal insurance
Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
Staff gratuities

What's Included
Accommodations & Meals 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip All accommodations All breakfasts (buffet) All dinners (buffet) Sit-down lunch on the 1st day Transportation Pick up and drop off at Alicante Airport All luggage & bike box transfers from/to Alicante Airport Cycling Support 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.) Experienced bike mechanic Park Tools Toolkit Daily ride gpx files provided Nutrition during the ride Energy bars, gels and sports drink Variety of snacks and local specialties Bottled water Post-ride recovery food
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel and personal insurance Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities Staff gratuities

Pick-up/Drop-off Info

Arrival

Pickup Location

Time

Alicante Airport

9:00am

Hotel Areca

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9:00am

Departure

Drop Off Location	Time
Alicante Airport	9:00am

Rental Bikes

Specialized Aethos Expert

Frame

Aethos FACT 10r Carbon

Groupset

Di2 Shimano Ultegra

Weight

699g (size 56)

Wheels

Roval C38

Chainrings

52/36T

Cassette

11-34t (12-speed)

Sizes

49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61

USD $550

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Denia Cycling Camp

A definite bucket-list destination for every avid cyclist

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