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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 6 Nights |
| Distance: | 35 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: May 1- Oct 31, 2013 Guided: May 5; June 2, 30; July 28; Sep 1, 29, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €805 (self-guided) €955 (guided) |
| Start city: | Ojos Negros region, Spain |
| End city: | Valencia, Spain |
A tour of 240 km from the ancient iron mines of Ojos Negros in Aragon, to the city of Valencia, close to the Mediterranean Sea.
The traveler will go along from the steppe city of Teruel to the Mediterranean Sea going across the Sarrión high plateau, and Palancia's Valley, with a drop of more than 1200 metres. This route offers us an insight into emblematic cities such as Teruel, Jerica Segorbe, Sagunto and Valencia itself, the capital of ancient Kingdom of Valencia.
The old iron mines of Ojos Negros are located in Sierra Menera. It is the boundary of the old medieval kingdoms of Aragon and Castile. The striking Peracense Castle is settled on the slopes of Sierra Menera. From this overwhelming steppe landscape, the route will follow the exposed mining railway closed in 1972, to Santa Eulalia.
From this small town, Santa Eulalia, we will begin our tour through the longest greenway in Spain with its 140 kilometers of road. From Teruel, World Heritage Site City, we will start the descent towards the Mediterranean Sea going through The Sarrión high plateau and Palancia's Valley, Jerica and Segorbe. Finally, we will arrive to Sagunto and Puerto de Sagunto, the endpoint of the ancient railway at the Mediterranean Sea. This beautiful journey is punctuated by many tunnels and viaducts. From the bi-millennial Sagunto, ancient Roman city destroyed by Hannibal and his African elephants, we will arrive to Valencia along the old Via Xurra.
Nowadays, it is a greenway combined with a bike lane. Valencia, former renaissance capital of Kingdom of Valencia, welcomes us with the stunning City of Arts and Sciences, designed by one of the greatest minds of Valencia, the architect Santiago Calatrava.
Not sure whether to book a guided or self-guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
A tour of 240 km from the ancient iron mines of Ojos Negros in Aragon, to the city of Valencia, close to the Mediterranean Sea.
The traveler will go along from the steppe city of Teruel to the Mediterranean Sea going across the Sarrión high plateau, and Palancia's Valley, with a drop of more than 1200 metres. This route offers us an insight into emblematic cities such as Teruel, Jerica Segorbe, Sagunto and Valencia itself, the capital of ancient Kingdom of Valencia.
The old iron mines of Ojos Negros are located in Sierra Menera. It is the boundary of the old medieval kingdoms of Aragon and Castile. The striking Peracense Castle is settled on the slopes of Sierra Menera. From this overwhelming steppe landscape, the route will follow the exposed mining railway closed in 1972, to Santa Eulalia.
From this small town, Santa Eulalia, we will begin our tour through the longest greenway in Spain with its 140 kilometers of road. From Teruel, World Heritage Site City, we will start the descent towards the Mediterranean Sea going through The Sarrión high plateau and Palancia's Valley, Jerica and Segorbe. Finally, we will arrive to Sagunto and Puerto de Sagunto, the endpoint of the ancient railway at the Mediterranean Sea. This beautiful journey is punctuated by many tunnels and viaducts. From the bi-millennial Sagunto, ancient Roman city destroyed by Hannibal and his African elephants, we will arrive to Valencia along the old Via Xurra.
Nowadays, it is a greenway combined with a bike lane. Valencia, former renaissance capital of Kingdom of Valencia, welcomes us with the stunning City of Arts and Sciences, designed by one of the greatest minds of Valencia, the architect Santiago Calatrava.
Not sure whether to book a guided or self-guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
Day 1: Valencia
Arrival. We transfer the customers and their luggage to Jerica, where they will stop over the first night at the rural house called Casa Rural Shariqua. Depending on the arrival time, the customers can have dinner in the same accommodation. This extra a la carte dinner menu is not included, there is a minimum price of 17€.
Day 2: Ojos Negros (mining district)-Cella (32 miles/50 km)
Breakfast at 8:30. Self-service. We depart at 9:00 a.m. to Ojos Negros and will arrive at 10:30. The route follows two old railway paths. First stage biking, we leave heading Santa Eulalia with the mentioned ancient railway on our right. Once in Santa Eulalia we move towards Cella, over Jiloca's Valley. This area is completely flat. Once in Cella we will have dinner at the restaurant near the country house "La casa del Agüelo".
Overnight at La Casa del Aguelo.
Day 3: Cella-Puebla de Valverde (35 miles/56 km)
Breakfast between 8:30 to 10:00 at the country house. The restaurant will provide our picnic lunch. The luggage will be transferred from the rural house to Puebla de Valverde. After leaving Cella, we continue our journey across the plains up to the city of Teruel. Before we start the uphill track to Escandon, we leave the greenway to go along the road of Alcañiz towards the city. The traveller will enjoy a self-guided bike route of approximately one hour. We will go back to the Via Verde across the same road. La Fonda de la Estacion, at the foot of Via Verde. Dinner at the accommodation around 21:30h.
Overnight at La Fonda de la Estacion
Day 4: Puebla de Valverde-Jérica (42 miles/67 km)
Fonda de la Estacion will provide us breakfast and a picnic lunch. Along the day, the luggage will be transferred again to Jerica. The Sarrion high plateau, between Escancon and Barracas, is an area where frequently rains. The route passes through groves of Mediterranean Oaks and ancient trees of Savin of great botanical value. From the impressive Wind Park of Barracas, at 1000 meters altitude starts the descent to the Mediterranean. The stretch Barracas-Rio Palancia is a continuous descent of 35 uninterrupted kilometres. In this area there are numerous viaducts and tunnels some of them are over 500 meters long.
Dinner and overnight at Masia de Novales.
Day 5: Jérica-Puerto de Sagunto (37 miles/59 km)
Breakfast at Masia de Novales, lunch will be provided. The luggage will be transferred to Puerto de Sagunto. The stretch between the Masia Novales and Navajas is the most commonly used by cyclists because of the easy access to the rail service. From Algimia, the route continues through a combination of rural roads that leads to Puerto de Sagunto, near the Mediterranean Sea. This city was born with the arrival of the mining rail road, nowadays is a dynamic industrial city. Reception at the Hotel Vent de Mar. There are numerous restaurants close to the beach area where the travellers can have dinner (this is not included).
Overnight at Hotel Vent de Mar.
Day 6: Puerto de Sagunto-Valencia (29 miles/46 km)
Self-Service Breakfast at the Hotel Vent de Mar, lunch will be provided. The luggage will be transferred to Valencia. The route takes us back to Sagunto, where we can see the old castle. From there through the magnificent orange orchard of Sagunto, we will reach Puçol, where we will begin the tour of the Via Xurra, another former railway line and converted into a Greenway and Cycle Path to the city of Valencia. There is a possibility of a two-hour guided tour that should be booked in advanced with a supplement of 50 €. The visit can be done in English or Spanish language. Dinner and overnight at the NH Hotel.
Day 7: Valencia
Breakfast between 8.30 and 10.30 h. The organization facilitates the transport of the customer from the hotel to the airport or train station. Departure.
Day 1: Valencia
Arrival. We transfer the customers and their luggage to Jerica, where they will stop over the first night at the rural house called Casa Rural Shariqua. Depending on the arrival time, the customers can have dinner in the same accommodation. This extra a la carte dinner menu is not included, there is a minimum price of 17€.
Day 2: Ojos Negros (mining district)-Cella (32 miles/50 km)
Breakfast at 8:30. Self-service. We depart at 9:00 a.m. to Ojos Negros and will arrive at 10:30. The route follows two old railway paths. First stage biking, we leave heading Santa Eulalia with the mentioned ancient railway on our right. Once in Santa Eulalia we move towards Cella, over Jiloca's Valley. This area is completely flat. Once in Cella we will have dinner at the restaurant near the country house "La casa del Agüelo".
Overnight at La Casa del Aguelo.
Day 3: Cella-Puebla de Valverde (35 miles/56 km)
Breakfast between 8:30 to 10:00 at the country house. The restaurant will provide our picnic lunch. The luggage will be transferred from the rural house to Puebla de Valverde. After leaving Cella, we continue our journey across the plains up to the city of Teruel. Before we start the uphill track to Escandon, we leave the greenway to go along the road of Alcañiz towards the city. The traveller will enjoy a self-guided bike route of approximately one hour. We will go back to the Via Verde across the same road. La Fonda de la Estacion, at the foot of Via Verde. Dinner at the accommodation around 21:30h.
Overnight at La Fonda de la Estacion
Day 4: Puebla de Valverde-Jérica (42 miles/67 km)
Fonda de la Estacion will provide us breakfast and a picnic lunch. Along the day, the luggage will be transferred again to Jerica. The Sarrion high plateau, between Escancon and Barracas, is an area where frequently rains. The route passes through groves of Mediterranean Oaks and ancient trees of Savin of great botanical value. From the impressive Wind Park of Barracas, at 1000 meters altitude starts the descent to the Mediterranean. The stretch Barracas-Rio Palancia is a continuous descent of 35 uninterrupted kilometres. In this area there are numerous viaducts and tunnels some of them are over 500 meters long.
Dinner and overnight at Masia de Novales.
Day 5: Jérica-Puerto de Sagunto (37 miles/59 km)
Breakfast at Masia de Novales, lunch will be provided. The luggage will be transferred to Puerto de Sagunto. The stretch between the Masia Novales and Navajas is the most commonly used by cyclists because of the easy access to the rail service. From Algimia, the route continues through a combination of rural roads that leads to Puerto de Sagunto, near the Mediterranean Sea. This city was born with the arrival of the mining rail road, nowadays is a dynamic industrial city. Reception at the Hotel Vent de Mar. There are numerous restaurants close to the beach area where the travellers can have dinner (this is not included).
Overnight at Hotel Vent de Mar.
Day 6: Puerto de Sagunto-Valencia (29 miles/46 km)
Self-Service Breakfast at the Hotel Vent de Mar, lunch will be provided. The luggage will be transferred to Valencia. The route takes us back to Sagunto, where we can see the old castle. From there through the magnificent orange orchard of Sagunto, we will reach Puçol, where we will begin the tour of the Via Xurra, another former railway line and converted into a Greenway and Cycle Path to the city of Valencia. There is a possibility of a two-hour guided tour that should be booked in advanced with a supplement of 50 €. The visit can be done in English or Spanish language. Dinner and overnight at the NH Hotel.
Day 7: Valencia
Breakfast between 8.30 and 10.30 h. The organization facilitates the transport of the customer from the hotel to the airport or train station. Departure.
May 5; June 2, 30; July 28; Sep 1, 29, 2013
Daily: May 1- Oct 31, 2013
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These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1: Casa Rural Shariqua
www.shariqua.com/en/
Day 2: La Casa del Aguelo
www.ruralcella.com/
Day 3: La Fonda de la Estacion
www.lafondadelaestacion.com/
Day 4: Masia de Novales
http://www.masianovales.com/
Day 5: Hotel Vent de Mar
http://www.hotelventdemar.com/
Day 6: NH Center
http://www.nh-hotels.com/
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1: Casa Rural Shariqua
www.shariqua.com/en/
Day 2: La Casa del Aguelo
www.ruralcella.com/
Day 3: La Fonda de la Estacion
www.lafondadelaestacion.com/
Day 4: Masia de Novales
http://www.masianovales.com/
Day 5: Hotel Vent de Mar
http://www.hotelventdemar.com/
Day 6: NH Center
http://www.nh-hotels.com/
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
This tour is geared toward families, and offers many options for chidren and adults, which are included in the tour prices.
Bikes offerings include:
Each bike includes the following equipment:
This tour is geared toward families, and offers many options for chidren and adults, which are included in the tour prices.
Bikes offerings include:
Each bike includes the following equipment:
The route is predominantly downhill. The route starts at 1240 meters above sea level and ends at the Mediterranean Sea. The rates of the slopes are very low. Maximum +- 2%. Before reaching Teruel there is a first high plateau and a second after reaching the Port of Escandon. Over 75% is downhill. The valley of Palencia is a constant descent to the Mediterranean Sea. Between Sagunto and Puzol is a completely flat route.
This route is recommended for family groups. Minimum age of children: 2 years old. A tandem and a child carrier are included as an option. A bicycle tow is recommended for children and is included in the price. There is a mandatory use of helmets on interurban roads in Spain.
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
The route is predominantly downhill. The route starts at 1240 meters above sea level and ends at the Mediterranean Sea. The rates of the slopes are very low. Maximum +- 2%. Before reaching Teruel there is a first high plateau and a second after reaching the Port of Escandon. Over 75% is downhill. The valley of Palencia is a constant descent to the Mediterranean Sea. Between Sagunto and Puzol is a completely flat route.
This route is recommended for family groups. Minimum age of children: 2 years old. A tandem and a child carrier are included as an option. A bicycle tow is recommended for children and is included in the price. There is a mandatory use of helmets on interurban roads in Spain.
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Valencia can be reached in different ways. There are direct flights from the USA to Valencia's Airport.
Valencia can also be reached from Madrid or Barcelona by train. From Madrid to Valencia there is a high-speed rail service with prices between 40 and 70 € one way ticket which takes approximately one and a half hours.
From Barcelona there are two railway stations (Conventional Rail: North Station and High-Speed Rail: Joaquin Sorolla), each of these stations has high frequency regional service, the prices are around 40 € and takes approximately three and a half hours.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Valencia can be reached in different ways. There are direct flights from the USA to Valencia's Airport.
Valencia can also be reached from Madrid or Barcelona by train. From Madrid to Valencia there is a high-speed rail service with prices between 40 and 70 € one way ticket which takes approximately one and a half hours.
From Barcelona there are two railway stations (Conventional Rail: North Station and High-Speed Rail: Joaquin Sorolla), each of these stations has high frequency regional service, the prices are around 40 € and takes approximately three and a half hours.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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Hardacho S.C. is a company specialized in bicycle touring-outdoor activities. Its location, between the main natural parks of Valencia and South Aragon, with attractive routes as the Greenway of Ojos Negros or Route of El Cid, has allowed to developed a significant activity with all kinds of customers and materials at any time of year.
Hardacho S.C. is a company specialized in bicycle touring-outdoor activities. Its location, between the main natural parks of Valencia and South Aragon, with attractive routes as the Greenway of Ojos Negros or Route of El Cid, has allowed to developed a significant activity with all kinds of customers and materials at any time of year.
- The booking is made one month in advance at most, at the time which the groups will be closed.
- Providing normal costumer data, who will be covered by travel insurance and other accidents since arriving in Valencia till the departure.
- Up to fifteen days before the starting day, the route can be cancelled without penalty.
- In the fifteen days remaining the cancellation charge will be 15% until the tenth day, 20% until the fifth day, 50% third and fourth days before activity and 100% if the cancellation is made less than 48 hours beginning of the activity.
- If the group does not have enough participants, we will propose perform the self-guided route with a 10% bonus on our price.
- The day of arrival the customer will be taken to our store and choose the materials and equipment included in the tour, proceeding to the preparation of the bike and the equipment. The client can choose additional material not included in the tour price (helmet, GPS etc ...).
- In the self-guided tours, at the beginning of the route will be provided: road maps, road book and travel guide with travel milestones (locations, telephone numbers, etc. ..), the material will be in English and must be returned the end of travel.
- The booking is made one month in advance at most, at the time which the groups will be closed.
- Providing normal costumer data, who will be covered by travel insurance and other accidents since arriving in Valencia till the departure.
- Up to fifteen days before the starting day, the route can be cancelled without penalty.
- In the fifteen days remaining the cancellation charge will be 15% until the tenth day, 20% until the fifth day, 50% third and fourth days before activity and 100% if the cancellation is made less than 48 hours beginning of the activity.
- If the group does not have enough participants, we will propose perform the self-guided route with a 10% bonus on our price.
- The day of arrival the customer will be taken to our store and choose the materials and equipment included in the tour, proceeding to the preparation of the bike and the equipment. The client can choose additional material not included in the tour price (helmet, GPS etc ...).
- In the self-guided tours, at the beginning of the route will be provided: road maps, road book and travel guide with travel milestones (locations, telephone numbers, etc. ..), the material will be in English and must be returned the end of travel.
