People Cycling Rides

4 Lost Railways of Spain.

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Ride Info
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Ride Leader
Peter South
Tour Dates
4/5/2025–4/12/2025
Start Location
Denia, Alicante, Spain
End Location
Torrellano, Alicante, Spain
Cost (est.)
$1295 (USD + $100.00 ride fee)
Deposit
$295 (USD
Payment Due
1/25/2025
Tour Company
Travadell Cycling
Avg. Distance
29 mi / 47 km
Avg. Elevation
1444 ft / 440 m
Ride Description

4 LOST RAILWAYS OF SPAIN 

A week following the former railways that criss-crossed the Alicante area. Spectacular scenery without the big climbs! 

The Maigmo, a railway line that never saw a train! The Maigmo then becomes the Alcoy Via Verde, once intended to connect Alcoy with Alicante, but never completed. The Xixarra or VAY, which served Villena, Alcoy and Yecla. The Serpis, now named after the river which it follows, but originally known as The English Train as it was built by a British company. Finally, the Gandia to Denia line serving those two towns. Learn the history behind the railways that once crossed this area, discover old stations, watering stops (for the steam engines), tool sheds and much more. The ride is supported with a vehicle for daily transfer of luggage and emergencies. Most of the tour follows the Eurovelo 8 route, one of many long-distance cycling routes in Europe. We will cycle through numerous tunnels and over spectacular viaducts.

The tour starts with a transfer from Alicante to Denia for our first night. The next day, we follow the old railway line to Gandia.

Cocentaina will be our second night’s stop, with a chance to visit its castle if time allows. Cocentaina is a historic town, with its iconic castle keeping watch over all for centuries. 

From Cocentaina we will ride to Bocairent, on a different railway line this time. This line … (Join People Cycling to read more)

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