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The route
The climbs of La Bandereta and La Valltorta are spectacular. The first is short but intense—only 4 km with an average gradient of 8%. The second is longer and gentler, but depending on how you ride it, can be tough. With this route, you’ll discover the Maestrat region: dry, tough, and wonderful.
- Road conditions
- Excellent asphalt throughout the route.
- Traffic
- Low throughout the route. Moderate traffic may be found between La Jana and La Venta de la Serafina (N-232), and from Benlloch to Les Coves de Vinromà (CV-10).
- Refreshments
- Available all along the route. We recommend stopping in Benlloch, where there’s a great cycling atmosphere.
Climbs
- La Bandereta – km 66.400 – D+ 783 m – 1st category – 4.8 km at 6.4%
- La Valltorta – km 107.000 – D+ 511 m – 2nd category – 9.0 km at 3.1%
