Gandia Hosts New Edition of Gran Fondo ALE Cycling with 500 Participants

The cycling tour, featuring a 132-kilometer route and four mountain passes, will consolidate the city as a top sports destination.

Image of a group of cyclists on a mountain road with views of the Valencian coast.
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Image of a group of cyclists on a mountain road with views of the Valencian coast.

Gandia beach will be the meeting point for nearly 500 participants in the new edition of the Gran Fondo ALE Cycling Gandia, one of the most prominent cycling events on the local calendar.

The cycling tour will start on Saturday, April 18, at 8:00 AM from the Paseo Marítimo Neptuno, near the Hotel Sant Lluís. It proposes a demanding route of 132 kilometers with four mountain passes and a maximum altitude of 1,800 meters.
The route will pass through various inland municipalities such as Villalonga, la Llacuna, l'Orxa, Beniarrés, Castelló de Rugat, and Benigànim. Subsequently, participants will cross the Pla de Corrals before descending towards Tavernes de la Valldigna and returning to the start and finish line at Paseo Marítimo Neptuno.

"It is a benchmark event that consolidates Gandia as a top-level sports destination and invites all cycling enthusiasts to enjoy a spectacular route between the sea and the mountains."

the Sports Councilor
The Sports Councilor highlighted the appeal of the event, emphasizing its relevance within the local sports calendar and its ability to attract both experienced cyclists and amateurs.
Finally, he encouraged citizens and visitors to follow the event and participate in the sporting atmosphere that will be generated during the day, which will once again place Gandia beach as the epicenter of long-distance cycling in the Valencian Community.