El Portitxol (Aielo)
| Start Town | Altitude | Elevation Gain | Length | Gradient | Difficulty | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aielo | 775m | 472m | 11.5 km | 4.1% | 260 | **** |
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Climb Description
El Portitxol is one of the most enjoyable cycling climbs in the Valencia province. The ascent from Aielo is of medium length and is mostly very gentle, with no hidden surprises.It is a very picturesque climb with open views through pine trees and fruit orchards. It is simply a really route to ride on a bike.
El Portitxol is open throughout the whole year.
Roads & Traffic
The road is in excellent condition throughout, and there is very little traffic on the climb.
El Portell
Alto de Beneixama
Port de Beniarrés
Preventori
Puerto de Onil
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
There are three other ways to reach El Portitxol, all of them enjoyable climbs. The most popular side is from the town of Ontinyent; the most scenic side is from Moixent, and the hardest is from Vallada. So pick your poison; or do all four!Nearby Climbs
El Portell
Alto de Beneixama
Port de Beniarrés
Preventori
Puerto de Onil
Cycling Holidays
El Portitxol is climbed 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.
SpainSelf-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 7 Days
Level: 
Price: from €1,470 EUR
SpainSelf-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 7 Days
Level:
Price: from €1,420 EUR