IBEX26 ROUTE B

Landscapes & Peaks (140 km · 3 h) | Xixona, Font Roja, Castalla & Tibi Vistas

Landscapes & Peaks

Big‑view riding across Alicante’s interior—rolling valleys, high plateaus, and peak lookouts that invite unhurried photo stops. Curated by IMRG Alicante, Route B is a 140 km, ~3 h inland loop that balances flow and scenery through heritage towns and relaxed plazas for lunch. Highlights include Busot’s Canelobre Caves viewpoint, Xixona (turrón town), Torremanzanas balcony roads, Port de Benifallim, Alcoy’s bridges, Font Roja sanctuary, Castalla Castle, Xorret de Catí, and the Tibi reservoir. GPX + stop list provided at briefing.
Looking for something different? Try Route A — Mountain Twists (115 km, technical sierras) or Route C — Alicante Cityscape & Sea (155 km, coastal culture ride).

Route Overview

Distance: 140 km
Saddle time: ~3 hours (plus stops)
Terrain: mixed‑pace valleys and ridgelines, long sightlines, broad sweepers, and a few tighter mountain passes
Start/finish: IBEX basecamp (Alicante coast)
Format: small groups (around 15 Indian Motorcycles), staggered departures after breakfast and briefing
All three routes depart from and return to our privatised basecamp at the Occidental Pueblo Acantilado on the Costa Blanca.

Signature riding sections

Rolling valley floors that open into high, pine‑clad plateaus
Balcony roads with wide Mediterranean panoramas
Mixed‑pace stretches linking quiet interior towns
Gentle passes and flowing descents toward the coast

Points of interest on/near the route

Busot — Canelobre Caves viewpoint: early panoramic stop above the coast
Xixona (Jijona): Spain’s turrón capital, factory shops, and a hilltop mirador over almond groves
Torremanzanas (La Torre de les Maçanes): classic mountain village and coffee‑stop plaza
Port de Benifallim: scenic pass with long‑view horizons and photo pull‑offs
Alcoy (Alcoi): dramatic bridges and modernist façades; optional old‑town coffee near Plaça d’Espanya
Font Roja Natural Park: sanctuary area and miradors across the Carrascal ridge
Ibi / Onil: toy‑making heritage; small museums and shaded plazas
Castalla: hilltop castle (Castillo de Castalla) dominating the valley—great lunch spot in the old town
Xorret de Catí: rugged limestone setting and cycling‑famous climb, with picnic viewpoints
Tibi: historic reservoir and dam viewpoints; winding approach roads through pines
Agost: pottery village with traditional ceramic workshops and a relaxed main street

Mountain road hairpin turn close to Alicante

Suggested stop rhythm

Coffee: Xixona or Torremanzanas (easy bike parking, quick espresso)
Photo break: Port de Benifallim or Font Roja mirador
Lunch with a view: Castalla old town or Alcoy terraces near the bridges
Closing pause: Tibi reservoir lookout or Agost for a final espresso before the coastal run‑in

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
Familiarise yourself with the IBEX26 group ride rules and on-road safety protocol before departure.

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.