Puerto de Almedíjar (Tales)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Tales	793m	553m	15.4 km	3.6%	268	***

Climb Description

Puerto de Almedíjar is a mountain pass in the Sierra Espadan Natural Park. It is an enjoyable climb which is not too far from the cities of Valencia and Castellón. The Arabic name of Almedíjar gives you an insight into the history of the region; many of the towns and villages here were founded when this part of Spain was under Muslim control.

The climb from Tales is a largely gentle ascent in the pine forests which are typical of this mountain range. The final few kilometres are climbed on a dizzying series of hairpin bends, which is great fun to ride - at least if you have recently greased your headset!

Puerto de Almedíjar is open throughout the year, and the mild Mediterranean climate makes it an enjoyable climb even in winter.

Roads & Traffic

The road is in fairly good condition. It deteriorates slightly in the last few kilometres, but is still absolutely fine to ride on a road bike.

There is little traffic on the climb.

Alternative Routes

Puerto de Almedíjar can be climbed from the village of Almedíjar. It is also possible to ascend from the village of Artana; the climb from here is largely a combination of parts of Port d'Eslida and the ascent from Tales.

Nearby Climbs

Chirivilla

Montmayor

El Garbí

Eslida

Cycling Holidays

Puerto de Almedíjar can be climbed as an optional route extension on our Valencia Cycling Holiday cycling holiday.

In the links below you can find out more about this and other tours that we run nearby.