Aitana Tour

Aitana Tour is a road cycling gran fondo held on Saturday 29 May 2027, starting and finishing in Callosa d’en Sarrià on the Costa Blanca. The route climbs from the Mediterranean coast into the Sierra de Aitana, and riders choose between a long and a medium course.

Routes and distances

• Gran Fondo: 165 km with 3,350 m of climbing, four mountain passes and one further summit, with five feed stations. The passes are Tudons, Confrides, Coll de Rates and Sa Creueta.
• Medio Fondo: 100 km with 1,900 m of climbing, two passes and one further summit, with three feed stations.

According to the organiser, Tudons runs for 12 km with a maximum gradient of 11%, Confrides for 4.6 km at up to 12%, Coll de Rates for 6.7 km at up to 14.1% and Sa Creueta for 12.5 km at up to 14%. The organiser publishes maps, elevation profiles and GPX and FIT files for both routes.

Explore the route on Cycling Friendly: Aitana Tour Gran Fondo

Explore the route on Cycling Friendly: Aitana Tour Medio Fondo

Registration

Entries are handled through RockTheSport and opened on 1 October 2026. Prices, taxes included and management fees extra, are €79 until 13 December 2026, €89 until 7 March 2027, €99 until 9 May 2027 and €109 on the final day, 9 May 2027. The organiser lists 2,000 places. Full details are on the official website.

Why ride it

Few gran fondos pack four long road passes into one day so close to the sea. The Gran Fondo links the Tudons and Confrides climbs with Coll de Rates and the long ascent of Sa Creueta, while the Medio Fondo gives a shorter taste of the same terrain. Both start from the same town, which keeps logistics simple for riders arriving from the coast.

Where to stay

Callosa d’en Sarrià sits just inland from the Costa Blanca, so the smartest plan is to arrive the day before, collect your bib without rushing and sleep close enough to roll to the start line on fresh legs. The coast around Altea, Finestrat and Benidorm is within easy reach, and it is also the ideal place to recover after four big climbs.

Hotel SH Villa Gadea – Altea, about 9 km from the start. A five-star hotel on the hillside above the Mediterranean, certified Bronze Cycling Friendly, with a dedicated cycling centre offering a tool workshop, a washing area and bike storage. After 165 km and 3,350 m of climbing in the Gran Fondo, the spa, indoor and outdoor pools and sports menu options are just what tired legs need.

Villa Carousel – Benidorm, about 10 km from the start. A 500 m² private villa for up to 15 people, ideal for a group of friends or a club riding the Gran Fondo together. It has a cycling hub with tools, a repair area, a washing area and secure bike racks, plus a private pool and a custom route service for shake-out rides before race day.

Nature Suites Puig Campana – Finestrat, about 11 km from the start. Set in the foothills of the Puig Campana natural park and certified Silver Cycling Friendly, it offers bike rental, repair tools and supplies, and guided tours. The pool, sauna and massage are a welcome reward once the Tudons and Coll de Rates climbs are behind you.

Hotel Climia Benidorm Plaza – Benidorm, about 12 km from the start. This four-star Gold-certified hotel has a fully equipped Bicycle Point with a professional workshop, washing station, secure bike parking and lockers, and its listing highlights a sports menu, picnic service and a cyclist welcome pack. Changing rooms with showers and a laundry machine and dryer make it easy to keep your kit fresh.

Hotel Los Álamos – Benidorm, about 12 km from the start. A four-star Silver-certified hotel just 150 metres from Levante Beach, with a cycling centre that includes a workshop, a washing area and a parking area with professional bike hangers. Its listing also mentions bike rental, guided tours and a massage service for after the ride.

Event weekend fills up quickly on the Costa Blanca, so book early and secure your pick. You can also browse more cycling-friendly accommodation.