11-day cycling vacation from Madrid to Valencia
Endless Via Verdes
from
€ 1339,-
pp
- Spanje
- 11 days
- Individueel
- Fietsvakantie
- Bagagevervoer
From
€ 1339,-
pp
- The old core of Cuenca is beautiful and atmospheric for an evening stroll
- Pass the source of the Tagus River
- Traverse the natural park: the 'Paisaje protegido pinares de rodeno'
- Cycling the Vía Verde de Ojos Negros; Spain's longest Via Verde
- Pine forests turn into orange groves and vegetable gardens
- Take a lap of honor along Valencia's boardwalk
- Spanje
- 11 days
- Individueel
- Fietsvakantie
- Bagagevervoer
Want to book this trip go to:
- The old core of Cuenca is beautiful and atmospheric for an evening stroll
- Pass the source of the Tagus River
- Traverse the natural park: the 'Paisaje protegido pinares de rodeno'
- Cycling the Vía Verde de Ojos Negros; Spain's longest Via Verde
- Pine forests turn into orange groves and vegetable gardens
- Take a lap of honor along Valencia's boardwalk
- Spanje
- 11 days
- Individueel
- Fietsvakantie
- Bagagevervoer
Want to book this trip go to:
- The old core of Cuenca is beautiful and atmospheric for an evening stroll
- Pass the source of the Tagus River
- Traverse the natural park: the 'Paisaje protegido pinares de rodeno'
- Cycling the Vía Verde de Ojos Negros; Spain's longest Via Verde
- Pine forests turn into orange groves and vegetable gardens
- Take a lap of honor along Valencia's boardwalk
The most beautiful Via Verdes in Spain!
On this 11-day cycling trip between two vibrant cities, you'll cycle from the Spanish capital Madrid to beautiful Valencia, located on the Mediterranean Sea. Varied nature, breathtaking views and beautiful historical sites, form the backdrop during this versatile cycling vacation.
The most beautiful Via Verdes in Spain!
On this 11-day cycling trip between two vibrant cities, you'll cycle from the Spanish capital Madrid to beautiful Valencia, located on the Mediterranean Sea. Varied nature, breathtaking views and beautiful historical sites, form the backdrop during this versatile cycling vacation.
Day to day
You will travel on your own to the first hotel in Madrid. Should you have the time, come to Madrid a few days early so you can explore this Spanish capital. Madrid has several famous museums as well as countless cozy bars and restaurants. You can also choose to stroll through Retiro Park: a green oasis in the middle of the city
Overnight stay in Madrid
After breakfast there is a transfer to the start of the first bike route. You can choose from 2 different routes. If you choose the short route, you will receive your rental bike in Estremera. For the long route, Thielmes is the starting point and distribution of the rental bike. You cycle along a Via Verde along a beautiful valley and over a ridge. The surroundings are getting rougher and rougher. It is enjoyable here if you like this. The road here winds between feral almond trees over an ancient Castilian plateau.
You pass a few hushed villages along the way. Huete, is a rather remote place that will appeal to lovers of ancient glory: monasteries, churches, mansions and palaces in various states of decay, or well restored.
Overnight in Huete
On today’s route, you’ll cycle between wooded slopes, through an increasingly narrow valley surrounded by poppies and sunflowers. At 2/3 of today’s route, the narrow road turns into a strange, deserted wide road. This is the old national road Madrid – Cuenca which today is hardly used by traffic after the construction of a new highway.
The arrival in Cuenca is spectacular: over a footbridge above a gorge you reach the old city, on a rocky plateau between two rivers. The old core of Cuenca is beautiful and atmospheric for an evening stroll from the beautifully located hotel. On the outskirts of the city is the large Serranía nature reserve through which you will cycle tomorrow.
Overnight stay in Cuenca
Today green is the order of the day with unspoiled nature throughout the drive…. With a little luck, spot deer and mouflon, while griffon vultures and eagles soar above you.
The village of Tragacete is busy on weekends with many visitors from Madrid. On other days, this is a wonderful quiet place to relax.
Overnight stay in Tragacete
Today you have a choice of 2 different bike routes. Not able to make a choice yet? No problem because you still have plenty of time to decide. You will be presented with a wonderful bike ride today that begins with a climb up to the border between Castile and Aragon, surrounded by forests, rocky outcrops and mountain meadows.
You will pass special places, such as the source of the Tagus River or the village of Guadalaviar, where the old “transhumancia” tradition (going around with sheep herds) still exists. At the end of a gorge you reach Albarracín, in the Middle Ages a small independent place in the Moorish empire and today a very nice place to spend the evening.
Overnight stay in Albarracin
There is no bike ride scheduled today so you will have plenty of time to explore Albarracin with a walk through a maze of alleys and squares. A visit to the cathedral and the adjacent episcopal museum is also recommended.Albarracín has much to see and fine squares and terraces to spend a day at leisure.A real must is to take a walk of about 5 hours to a nature reserve with prehistoric paintings in the rocks.
Overnight stay in Albarracin
The first part of this ride goes through a natural park: the “Paisaje protegido pinares de rodeno” The park protects both the nature with forests of maritime pine, recognizable by its large pine cones, and the reddish rock formations and the many prehistoric paintings in rock cavities.
This is how you reach Spain’s smallest provincial capital: Teruel. It is a nice little town to spend the rest of the day among the locals. The highlight of the town are the four mudéjar towers, world heritage sites and beautiful examples of brick and ceramic masonry from the 13th and 14th centuries.
Overnight stay in Teruel
Today is another day of enjoyment. From Teruel you cycle almost exclusively on the Vía Verde de Ojos Negros; the longest Via Verde in Spain with a length of 170km. In the early 21st century, the governments of Valencia and Aragon began converting the narrow gauge into Vía Verde. The Vía Verde leads along rocky slopes dotted with juniper, pine and holm oak. The overnight spot is a hotel-farm where the owner can tell you all about life in this area, including the culture of the truffle which is very important here.
After breakfast, continue your way along the beautiful Via Verde. After a first section through undulating terrain, you reach the pass Alto de Barracas. This separates the inland from the Mediterranean environment closer to the coast. During the gradual descent on the bike, you will feel the difference in temperature.
Segorbe is a nice, small town to linger in the evening. Wander through the narrow streets, past churches and squares and enjoy delicious tapas in the evening.
Overnight stay in Segorbe
The final destination of this cycling vacation is approaching: Valencia. You bike in a downhill line to the coast with beautiful views and changing scenery along the way. Pine forests turn into orange groves and vegetable gardens.
After a lap of honor along Valencia’s promenade, you’ll reach the final hotel, located between downtown and the beach. Enjoy typical Spanish food at one of the famous paella restaurants. A nice ending to this wonderful cycling vacation.
Overnight in Valencia
Day to day
You will travel on your own to the first hotel in Madrid. Should you have the time, come to Madrid a few days early so you can explore this Spanish capital. Madrid has several famous museums as well as countless cozy bars and restaurants. You can also choose to stroll through Retiro Park: a green oasis in the middle of the city
Overnight stay in Madrid
After breakfast there is a transfer to the start of the first bike route. You can choose from 2 different routes. If you choose the short route, you will receive your rental bike in Estremera. For the long route, Thielmes is the starting point and distribution of the rental bike. You cycle along a Via Verde along a beautiful valley and over a ridge. The surroundings are getting rougher and rougher. It is enjoyable here if you like this. The road here winds between feral almond trees over an ancient Castilian plateau.
You pass a few hushed villages along the way. Huete, is a rather remote place that will appeal to lovers of ancient glory: monasteries, churches, mansions and palaces in various states of decay, or well restored.
Overnight in Huete
On today’s route, you’ll cycle between wooded slopes, through an increasingly narrow valley surrounded by poppies and sunflowers. At 2/3 of today’s route, the narrow road turns into a strange, deserted wide road. This is the old national road Madrid – Cuenca which today is hardly used by traffic after the construction of a new highway.
The arrival in Cuenca is spectacular: over a footbridge above a gorge you reach the old city, on a rocky plateau between two rivers. The old core of Cuenca is beautiful and atmospheric for an evening stroll from the beautifully located hotel. On the outskirts of the city is the large Serranía nature reserve through which you will cycle tomorrow.
Overnight stay in Cuenca
Today green is the order of the day with unspoiled nature throughout the drive…. With a little luck, spot deer and mouflon, while griffon vultures and eagles soar above you.
The village of Tragacete is busy on weekends with many visitors from Madrid. On other days, this is a wonderful quiet place to relax.
Overnight stay in Tragacete
Today you have a choice of 2 different bike routes. Not able to make a choice yet? No problem because you still have plenty of time to decide. You will be presented with a wonderful bike ride today that begins with a climb up to the border between Castile and Aragon, surrounded by forests, rocky outcrops and mountain meadows.
You will pass special places, such as the source of the Tagus River or the village of Guadalaviar, where the old “transhumancia” tradition (going around with sheep herds) still exists. At the end of a gorge you reach Albarracín, in the Middle Ages a small independent place in the Moorish empire and today a very nice place to spend the evening.
Overnight stay in Albarracin
There is no bike ride scheduled today so you will have plenty of time to explore Albarracin with a walk through a maze of alleys and squares. A visit to the cathedral and the adjacent episcopal museum is also recommended.Albarracín has much to see and fine squares and terraces to spend a day at leisure.A real must is to take a walk of about 5 hours to a nature reserve with prehistoric paintings in the rocks.
Overnight stay in Albarracin
The first part of this ride goes through a natural park: the “Paisaje protegido pinares de rodeno” The park protects both the nature with forests of maritime pine, recognizable by its large pine cones, and the reddish rock formations and the many prehistoric paintings in rock cavities.
This is how you reach Spain’s smallest provincial capital: Teruel. It is a nice little town to spend the rest of the day among the locals. The highlight of the town are the four mudéjar towers, world heritage sites and beautiful examples of brick and ceramic masonry from the 13th and 14th centuries.
Overnight stay in Teruel
Today is another day of enjoyment. From Teruel you cycle almost exclusively on the Vía Verde de Ojos Negros; the longest Via Verde in Spain with a length of 170km. In the early 21st century, the governments of Valencia and Aragon began converting the narrow gauge into Vía Verde. The Vía Verde leads along rocky slopes dotted with juniper, pine and holm oak. The overnight spot is a hotel-farm where the owner can tell you all about life in this area, including the culture of the truffle which is very important here.
After breakfast, continue your way along the beautiful Via Verde. After a first section through undulating terrain, you reach the pass Alto de Barracas. This separates the inland from the Mediterranean environment closer to the coast. During the gradual descent on the bike, you will feel the difference in temperature.
Segorbe is a nice, small town to linger in the evening. Wander through the narrow streets, past churches and squares and enjoy delicious tapas in the evening.
Overnight stay in Segorbe
The final destination of this cycling vacation is approaching: Valencia. You bike in a downhill line to the coast with beautiful views and changing scenery along the way. Pine forests turn into orange groves and vegetable gardens.
After a lap of honor along Valencia’s promenade, you’ll reach the final hotel, located between downtown and the beach. Enjoy typical Spanish food at one of the famous paella restaurants. A nice ending to this wonderful cycling vacation.
Overnight in Valencia
Roadmap
Date and prices
Prices are based on a minimum number of 2 people.
| Prices include luggage transport. DEPARTURE EVERY FRIDAY | |
| From | € 1.339,- |
| Supplement June and September | € 49,- |
| Single supplement | € 485,- |
Travel Information
- 10 Nights on a bed and breakfast basis
- Directions in Dutch
- GPX tracks
- Luggage transport
- Dutch speaking emergency contact person
- Map material
- Airline tickets
- Airport transfers
- Bicycle rental: trekking or e-bike
- Hotel tourist tax
- Single supplement
- Travel, cancellation and bike insurance
- Contribution Guarantee Fund VZR Garant € 7.50 per person
- Contribution Calamity Fund €2.50 per booking
| Trekking bike rental | € 155,- |
| E-bike rental | € 325,- |
General information
On this 11-day cycling trip between two vibrant cities, you'll cycle from the Spanish capital Madrid to beautiful Valencia, located on the Mediterranean Sea. Varied nature, breathtaking views and beautiful historical sites, form the backdrop during this versatile cycling vacation. The route follows low-traffic paved interior roads and nearly 200 km of railroad tracks (Via Verdes) converted into bike paths, such as the Ojos Negros.
Across Spain's longest Via Verde During this cycling adventure you will cycle through remote sierras with numerous bird species including, for example, the Vale Vulture. The Castilian plateau (Meseta) is characterized by a hilly and undulating environment. Cycling toward the coast, 2 more mountainous natural areas follow: the Serranía de Cuenca and the Sierra de Albarracín. And best of all, from Teruel, you cycle almost exclusively on the Vía Verde Ojos Negros. It is the longest Via Verde in Spain. It takes you past rocky slopes dotted with juniper, pine and holm oak to the orange orchards of Valencia and the Mediterranean Sea.
You'll stay overnight in quaint villages and beautifully located old towns in small-scale accommodations such as the beautiful Moorish village of Albacarrin where you can see prehistoric wall paintings in the rocks on the rest day. More information about this impressive cycling vacation can be found in the daily program.
