IBEX26 ROUTE A

Mountain Twists (115 km · 3 h) | Aitana Foothills & Guadalest Vistas

Mountain Twists

A rider’s day in the hills—elevation, rhythm, and perfectly linked corners that reward smooth inputs and precise lines. Route A is a 115 km, ~3 h loop curated by IMRG Alicante to flow through the Marina Baixa sierras on ridge roads with sea‑to‑summit views, built‑in time for coffee stops, photo ops, and a sun‑bathed lunch. Scenic pauses include Relleu, Sella, Puerto de Tudons, Guadalest Castle and reservoir, plus the Polop and Finestrat viewpoints. GPX + stop list provided at briefing.
Prefer more distance or a different landscape? Compare Route B — Landscapes & Peaks (140 km inland) or Route C — Alicante Cityscape & Sea (155 km coastal).

Route Overview

Distance: 115 km
Saddle time: ~3 hours (plus stops)
Terrain: climbs, ridge roads, technical twisties, and flowing descents back toward the coast
Start/finish: IBEX26 basecamp — Hotel 4**** Pueblo Acantilado
Group format: around 15 Indian Motorcycles per group; staggered departures after breakfast and briefing
All rides start and finish at our privatised 4-star cliffside basecamp — unpack once and roll out daily.

Signature riding sections

Climbing sections with broad Mediterranean vistas
Technical twisties through pine forests and limestone outcrops
Ridge‑line balcony roads linking quiet mountain villages
Smooth, scenic descents with long‑view horizons

Points of interest on/near the route

Relleu village: stone‑house lanes and a relaxed plaza café for a first coffee
Pasarela de Relleu (canyon walkway): optional short stretch‑the‑legs detour with dramatic gorge views
Sella: classic mountain hamlet framed by sheer limestone walls
Puerto de Tudons viewpoint: high‑pass panorama over the Aitana range—prime photo stop
Castell de Guadalest: clifftop castle overlooking the emerald reservoir; artisan lanes and museums
Embalse de Guadalest miradors: turquoise‑water lookouts ideal for group shots
Polop de la Marina: Plaza de los Chorros (the fountain square) and old‑town viewpoints
Finestrat (old town): whitewashed streets with Puig Campana towering above

Suggested stop rhythm

Coffee: Relleu or Sella (village plaza cafés with easy bike parking)
Photo break: Puerto de Tudons summit viewpoint
Lunch with a view: Guadalest terraces overlooking the reservoir
Closing pause: Polop or Finestrat for an espresso and final photos before the coastal run‑in

Guadalest Costa Blanca village and lake view

Practical notes

Surfaces and weather vary with altitude; shaded corners can hold moisture
Check tyre pressures before departure; pack light layers and a compact rain shell
Expect cyclists and occasional livestock on mountain sections—ride predictively
Fuel up before roll‑out; services thin out on the high roads
Full GPX, turn‑by‑turn notes, and the recommended stop list are provided at the morning briefing
Read the IBEX26 group ride safety rules before your first morning briefing.

Narrow streets of Relleu Costa Blanca village

Relleu Costa Blanca village narrow street

THE IBEX RIDES

Three Costa Blanca routes curated by IMRG Alicante riders. Distances 120–160 km, paced for scenic photo stops and sun‑bathed lunches with a view. Small groups (around 15 Indian Motorcycles) gather each morning after a rich, energy‑boosting breakfast. GPX files, notes, and daily briefings included.