Port de Benifallim (Benilloba)
Start Town | Altitude | Elevation Gain | Length | Gradient | Difficulty | Rating |
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Benilloba | 1,009m | 493m | 11.4 km | 4.3% | 264 | **** |
Climb Description
Port de Benifallim is a popular climb with cyclists from Alcoy, as well as with professionals doing their winter training camps along the Costa Blanca. The ascent from Benilloba is generally easy, with gentle gradients; however, there are a couple of short steep pitches which can test the legs.The first stretch between Benilloba and the village of Benifallim passes largely through olive, almond and cherry fields. From Benifallim, the road narrows and the hairpin bends start, offering beautiful views back down into the valley and of Benifallim's castle.
Port de Benifallim is usually open throughout the year.
Roads & Traffic
The road is in very good condition throughout, and there is very little traffic on the climb.
Confrides
El Revolcat
Alto de Teix
La Carrasqueta
Port de Tudons
Alto del Tigre
Font Roja
In the links below you can find out more about this and some similar tours that we run in the mountains of Spain.
Alternative Routes
Port de Benifallim can also be climbed on a long, gradual ascent from Xixona.Nearby Climbs
Confrides
El Revolcat
Alto de Teix
La Carrasqueta
Port de Tudons
Alto del Tigre
Font Roja
Cycling Holidays
Port de Benifallim is climbed as a route option on our Mountains of the Costa Blanca cycling holiday.In the links below you can find out more about this and some similar tours that we run in the mountains of Spain.