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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 6 Nights |
| Distance: | 32 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: May 1- Oct 23, 2013 Guided: May 12; Jun 9; Jul 7; Aug 4; Sep 8; and Oct 6, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €824 (self-guided) €970 (guided) |
| Start city: | Albarracin, Spain |
| End city: | Valencia, Spain |
If we follow the route described by "El Cantar del Mio Cid" (one of the first texts in Castilian history from the 12th Century) and in particular the Conquest Route, we will follow the footsteps of this Warrior when he conquered the Muslim Kingdom of Valencia.
To do so, we will descend from the magical Albarracín, a Muslim town and a vassal city of the Kingdom of Navarra. Albarracín was a border town between Castile and Aragon, it has particular architecture and impressive walls. From Albarracín, we continue our journey to Teruel (A Moorish city): We can visit its Cathedral, Twin Towers, Tomb of the Lovers, etc ... Mora and Rubielos are two diamond towns from the south of Aragon. They were also known by El Cid and posses an architecture that is well maintained.
The stunning Mijares Valley takes us to Montanejos, a paradise of outdoor activities: kayaking, climbing, rafting, etc. Going back to Jérica we will return in the footsteps of El Cid. Segorbe, Olocau and Valencia, will be the final steps. Near the city of Valencia, we will visit Parque Natural de la Sierra Calderona (Natural Park of Sierra Calderona) and El Parque Fluvial del Turia (Turia River Park). The tour includes three and four star accommodations.
The planning of this route and accommodations allows you to enjoy complementary sporting activities: kayaking, rafting, rappelling, climbing, and golf.
Not sure whether to book a guided and self-guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
If we follow the route described by "El Cantar del Mio Cid" (one of the first texts in Castilian history from the 12th Century) and in particular the Conquest Route, we will follow the footsteps of this Warrior when he conquered the Muslim Kingdom of Valencia.
To do so, we will descend from the magical Albarracín, a Muslim town and a vassal city of the Kingdom of Navarra. Albarracín was a border town between Castile and Aragon, it has particular architecture and impressive walls. From Albarracín, we continue our journey to Teruel (A Moorish city): We can visit its Cathedral, Twin Towers, Tomb of the Lovers, etc ... Mora and Rubielos are two diamond towns from the south of Aragon. They were also known by El Cid and posses an architecture that is well maintained.
The stunning Mijares Valley takes us to Montanejos, a paradise of outdoor activities: kayaking, climbing, rafting, etc. Going back to Jérica we will return in the footsteps of El Cid. Segorbe, Olocau and Valencia, will be the final steps. Near the city of Valencia, we will visit Parque Natural de la Sierra Calderona (Natural Park of Sierra Calderona) and El Parque Fluvial del Turia (Turia River Park). The tour includes three and four star accommodations.
The planning of this route and accommodations allows you to enjoy complementary sporting activities: kayaking, rafting, rappelling, climbing, and golf.
Not sure whether to book a guided and self-guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
Day 1: Valencia
We transfer the customers and their luggage to Jérica, where they will stop over at Hotel Rosaleda. Dinner is not included. Choice of equipment in the company. A safe passage delivery of the El Cid Route.
Overnight at Hotel Rosaleda
Day 2: Albarracín-Teruel (31 miles/50 km)
Breakfast at 8:30am at the Hotel Rosaleda, we depart towards Albarracín. Arrival at 10:00am. Transfer of luggage and distribution of the route guide. Meals provided. Start of the route. Towards Cella´s Town (a safe passage stamp point): Cella´s Fountain, Church, Chapel of San Sebastian and Roman aqueduct. Departure towards Teruel through the Greenway. Dinner at Hotel María Cristina. Teruel: A city rich in historical monuments, Muslim art, Torico Square, and The famous Tomb of the Lovers of Teruel .
Overnight at Hotel Maria Cristina
Day 3: Teruel-Rubielos (36 miles/58 km)
Breakfast at 9:00am at the Hotel María Cristina. Departure to the Greenway. Transfer of luggage and meals provided. Ascent towards the mountain top of Escandón. Descent towards La Puebla de Valverde Town (safe passage stamp point), Valbona, arrival to Mora de Rubielos Town (safe passage stamp point): Castle, Colegiata´s Church, Walls and the City Hall. Departure towards Rubielos de Mora Town (safe passage stamp point): palaces, the City Hall, Church, bullfighting arena, and typical architecture of the area.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel de la Villa.
Day 4: Rubielos-Jérica (31 miles/50 km)
Transfer of luggage and meals provided. We start the route passing through Fuentes de Rubielos and we continue going downhill towards the spectacular Mijares Valley. Finally we arrive to Olba. We carry on downstream reaching Comunidad Valenciana. Arrival at Puebla de Arenós, Arenós Marsh, Castle of Viñaza, La Fuente de los Baños in Montanejos. The resort is known for its hot springs. Ascent to Arenillas Mountain pass, 1000 yards. Possibility to hire a lift service (20€ per group, 5 passengers max). Descent towards Jérica (safe passage stamp point) passing through Caudiel. Jérica: River walk, Mudejar tower, old town, church, castle.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Rosaleda.
Day 5: Jérica-Bétera (38 miles/61 km)
Breakfast in Jérica at the Hotel Rosaleda Doncel. Transfer of luggage and meals provided.Departure from Jérica passing through Pantano del Regajo (Swamp of Regajo) and Navajas Town. We arrive to Segorbe (safe passage stamp point): Cathedral, Walls and Aqueduct from the 14th century. From here, we divert our Official Route to go through the Natural Park of Sierra Calderona: Altura, Gátova, Marines and Olocau (conquered by El Cid). From here we follow the bike path to get to Bétera with its Arabic Castle.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Ad-hoc
Day 6: Bétera-Valencia (31 miles/50 km)
Breakfast at Hotel Ad-hoc. Transfer of luggage and meals provided.We will cross the highway to reach La Vallesa, a Mediterranean forest area. We will cross L'Eliana, we begin our tour along Camp del Turia until we reach Benissanó. Once there, we descend to the River Turia. We continue our route towards Valencia following the Turia River Natural Park. We get into Valencia through the Capsalera Park, within the old Turia River Channel and from there we arrive at the Hotel NH Center.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel NH Center.
Day 7: Valencia
Breakfast at Hotel NH Center. Departure to Train Station or Airport with our transfer service. Do not forget to stamp your safe passage. Possibility of a 2 hour guided tour around Valencia by bicycle, either Day 6 in the afternoon or Day 7 in the morning.
Day 1: Valencia
We transfer the customers and their luggage to Jérica, where they will stop over at Hotel Rosaleda. Dinner is not included. Choice of equipment in the company. A safe passage delivery of the El Cid Route.
Overnight at Hotel Rosaleda
Day 2: Albarracín-Teruel (31 miles/50 km)
Breakfast at 8:30am at the Hotel Rosaleda, we depart towards Albarracín. Arrival at 10:00am. Transfer of luggage and distribution of the route guide. Meals provided. Start of the route. Towards Cella´s Town (a safe passage stamp point): Cella´s Fountain, Church, Chapel of San Sebastian and Roman aqueduct. Departure towards Teruel through the Greenway. Dinner at Hotel María Cristina, Teruel: A city rich in historical monuments, Muslim art, Torico Square, and The famous Tomb of the Lovers of Teruel.
Overnight at Hotel Maria Cristina
Day 3: Teruel-Rubielos (36 miles/58 km)
Breakfast at 9:00am at the Hotel María Cristina. Departure to the Greenway. Transfer of luggage and meals provided. Ascent towards the mountain top of Escandón. Descent towards La Puebla de Valverde Town (safe passage stamp point), Valbona, arrival to Mora de Rubielos Town (safe passage stamp point): Castle, Colegiata´s Church, Walls and the City Hall. Departure towards Rubielos de Mora Town (safe passage stamp point): palaces, the City Hall, Church, bullfighting arena, and typical architecture of the area.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel de la Villa.
Day 4: Rubielos-Jérica (31 miles/50 km)
Transfer of luggage and meals provided. We start the route passing through Fuentes de Rubielos and we continue going downhill towards the spectacular Mijares Valley. Finally we arrive to Olba. We carry on downstream reaching Comunidad Valenciana. Arrival at Puebla de Arenós, Arenós Marsh, Castle of Viñaza, La Fuente de los Baños in Montanejos. The resort is known for its hot springs. Ascent to Arenillas Mountain pass, 1000 yards. Possibility to hire a lift service (20€ per group, 5 passengers max). Descent towards Jérica (safe passage stamp point) passing through Caudiel. Jérica: River walk, Mudejar tower, old town, church, castle.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Rosaleda.
Day 5: Jérica-Bétera (38 miles/61 km)
Breakfast in Jérica at the Hotel Rosaleda Doncel. Transfer of luggage and meals provided.Departure from Jérica passing through Pantano del Regajo (Swamp of Regajo) and Navajas Town. We arrive to Segorbe (safe passage stamp point): Cathedral, Walls and Aqueduct from the 14th century. From here, we divert our Official Route to go through the Natural Park of Sierra Calderona: Altura, Gátova, Marines and Olocau (conquered by El Cid). From here we follow the bike path to get to Bétera with its Arabic Castle.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Ad-hoc
Day 6: Bétera-Valencia (31 miles/50 km)
Breakfast at Hotel Ad-hoc. Transfer of luggage and meals provided.We will cross the highway to reach La Vallesa, a Mediterranean forest area. We will cross L'Eliana, we begin our tour along Camp del Turia until we reach Benissanó. Once there, we descend to the River Turia. We continue our route towards Valencia following the Turia River Natural Park. We get into Valencia through the Capsalera Park, within the old Turia River Channel and from there we arrive at the Hotel NH Center.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel NH Center.
Day 7: Valencia
Breakfast at Hotel NH Center. Departure to Train Station or Airport with our transfer service. Do not forget to stamp your safe passage. Possibility of a 2 hour guided tour around Valencia by bicycle, either Day 6 in the afternoon or Day 7 in the morning.
May 12; Jun 9; Jul 7; Aug 4; Sep 8; and Oct 6, 2013
Daily: May 1- Oct 23, 2013
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These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Hotel Rosaleda Doncel
www.gruporosaleda.com/doncel/
Hotel Reina Cristina
www.hotelreinacristinateruel.com/
Hotel La Villa in Rubielos
www.hotel-de-la-villa.com/
Hotel Ad-hoc of Bétera
www.adhochoteles.com/
NH-Centre
www.nh-hoteles.es/NH-Center
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.
Hotel Rosaleda Doncel
www.gruporosaleda.com/doncel/
Hotel Reina Cristina
www.hotelreinacristinateruel.com/
Hotel La Villa in Rubielos
www.hotel-de-la-villa.com/
Hotel Ad-hoc of Bétera
www.adhochoteles.com/
NH-Centre
www.nh-hoteles.es/NH-Center
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
Bikes offerings include:
Each bike includes the following equipment:
Bikes offerings include:
Each bike includes the following equipment:
The first part is a gentle climb to Puerto de Escandon, across the highlands of Teruel. From this point we begin a descent into the Mijares Valley. From the Mijares Valley we cross over Sierra Espadán, riding over a hard mountain pass of Arenillas, and then we will get into Palancia´s Valley.
From Palancia´s Valley we will cross over Sierra Calderona going downhill through the Turia Natural Park and finally arriving near the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Valencia, where the most important conquest of El Cid happened.
This tour is rated leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
The first part is a gentle climb to Puerto de Escandon, across the highlands of Teruel. From this point we begin a descent into the Mijares Valley. From the Mijares Valley we cross over Sierra Espadán, riding over a hard mountain pass of Arenillas, and then we will get into Palancia´s Valley.
From Palancia´s Valley we will cross over Sierra Calderona going downhill through the Turia Natural Park and finally arriving near the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Valencia, where the most important conquest of El Cid happened.
This tour is rated leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Tour start
Nearest airport: Valencia
Nearest train station: Valencia
Tour end
Nearest airport to end: Valencia
Nearest tran station to end: Valencia
Transfers from Valencia airport or train station to Jerica are included in the price. All luggage transfers between hotels are included.
Transfers between Hotel NH Center and Valencia Airport or train station included.
Tips for getting to and from your tour.
Tour start
Nearest airport: Valencia
Nearest train station: Valencia
Tour end
Nearest airport to end: Valencia
Nearest tran station to end: Valencia
Transfers from Valencia airport or train station to Jerica are included in the price. All luggage transfers between hotels are included.
Transfers between Hotel NH Center and Valencia Airport or train station included.
Tips for 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.
