Calpe Training Camps 2026
4 Nights or 7 Nights
Week-long camp dates
2026 Dates TBC
Weekender dates
2026 Dates TBC
From
£TBC GBP
Calpe Cycling Training Camps with Sportive Breaks
Calpe, located on the Costa Blanca in Spain, is renowned as a training haven for cyclists. Its mild climate, varied terrain, and stunning views make it a popular spot for cycling training camps. Many professional teams and individual cyclists come here for pre-season training. You’ll find both challenging mountain routes and flatter coastal roads, catering to different training needs
We are staying at the Bahia Hotel where professional cycling teams and amateur groups are welcomed throughout the season. The hotel offers locked boxes for equipment, additional parking, conference rooms, direct beach access, specific physiotherapy treatments, adapted menus and much more.
Every day you can join your choice of guided ride straight from the hotel. You can choose from 3 ride groups every day depending on your fitness and experience level. On the road you will be looked after by English speaking male and female ride captains.
Bring your own bike or rent one of our carbon road bikes for the weekend. Stay with us at a 4-star hotel in Calpe where the best riding is on the Costa Blanca. Breakfasts and evening meals are included. As well as the cycling, you can enjoy the hotel’s pool and of course you can have a dip in the sea.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Choose from 3 levels of riding every day: From a leisurely coffee ride group to hard riding, we have you covered. You can even mix and match as there is no need to stick with the same group every day.
 Ride the same roads as the Pros : Challenge yourself on climbs such as the Coll de Rates and Puerto de Tudons.
Discover the real Costa Blanca : Far away from the beaches and tourism, rural Costa Blanca is a delight of slow-paced villages, rolling hills, great food and a couple of great climbs.
What's Included?
Accomodation
4 or 7 Nights at 4* Hotel in Calpe
Included Meals
All breakfast & dinners (budget €10 per day for lunch)
Direct beach access
Enjoy a post ride dip
Mechanic
Services of our expert guides and bike mechanic.Â
Guided ride
Daily guided rides for 3 levels of cyclists
Transfer
Group transfers from Alicante at set times.
Shuttle and Private transfers also available (extra cost).
Non- Rider discount
£150 per person sharing with a cyclist
Priavte transfers
From Alicante airport
Bike Rentals
Available at supplement.
Week Camp: 7 Days Rental
Weekender Camp: 4 Day Rental
Packages and Prices
Calpe, located on the Costa Blanca in Spain, is renowned as a training haven for cyclists. Its mild climate, varied terrain, and stunning views make it a popular spot for cycling training camps. Many professional teams and individual cyclists come here for pre-season training. You’ll find both challenging mountain routes and flatter coastal roads, catering to different training needs.
Prices
Training Week – 2026 Dates TBC
- £TBC per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) OR 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- £TBC per person based on single occupancy of a room
- Non-Rider Discount is £TBC for non-rider sharing with rider
Included with your week:
- 7 nights at a 4* Hotel in Calpe
- Breakfasts and evening meals – lunches are at your own cost each day
- Group airport transfers from Alicante at set times (11.30am on Saturday on arrival and 09.00am on Saturday departure)
- The services of our expert guides and bike mechanic including a female ride leader
- Daily guided rides for 3 ride levels
- Mechanic service
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Training Weekender – 2026 Dates TBC
- £TBC per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) and 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- £TBC per person based on single occupancy of a room
- Non-Rider Discount is £TBC for non-rider sharing with rider
What’s included?
- 4 nights at a 4* Hotel in Calpe
- Breakfast and evening meals – lunches are at your own cost each day
- Group airport transfers from Alicante at set times from Alicante at set times (11.30am on Wednesday on arrival and 16.00pm on Sunday departure)
- The services of our expert guides and bike mechanic
- Daily guided rides for 3 levels
- Mechanic service
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Also Available:
- Private airport transfers from Alicante
Bike RentalÂ
- Weekender (4 Day Rental) – £TBC
- Full Week (7 Day Rental) – £TBC
Itinerary
Day One - Arrival
Date
Spring 2026 – Date TBC
Location
Please make your own arrangements to meet us in Calpe or meet us at Alicante Airport. We will run one transfer from the airport today at 11.30. Please allow an hour from your flight landing time to your transfer time, to allow you to get through passport control and collect your luggage.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have planned to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Alternatively, you can rent a bike with us for the weekend. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
Our Hotel
We are staying at ‘Hotel TBC’ in Calpe. The hotel is booked on a Half Board basis, with breakfasts and evening meals included.Â
Late afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. We will have an evening meal together at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer
- Experienced Staff
- Fitting of rental bikes
- Warm Up Ride - Not Guided
- Premium Hotel
- Welcome Dinner
Short Spin
If you are able to collect your rental bike early afternoon you will have the chance for a light afternoon ride to loosen the legs and get used to riding in Calpe.
If you have brought your own bike you are welcome to get out as soon as you wish!
Meals
Welcome Evening Meal
SHORT Ride
Transfers
If the transfer times doesn’t suit you then we also offer private transfers for you and your bike at any time from Alicante airport. To arrange private transfers – please contact us here for costs – [email protected]
Day Two - Welcome Ride
Date
Location
Ride Brief: Each day will start with a safety and information brief from our head guide Roy, he will remind you of the safety and group riding practices to ensure a smooth day out. If you have less experience riding in a group, please make yourselves known to your groups ride leader.
Route takes in the scenic coastal road out of Calpe, turns left onto a nice gentle welcome climb. Head over to the valley of Col de Rates famous climb, we’ll save that for tomorrow. Café options in Xalo, short ride back to hotel down the main road fast descent.
Group 1 & 2: 95km with 1393m of elevation
Group 3: 62km with 828m of elevation
Daily Highlights
- Guided Ride
- Premium Hotel
- Breakfast and Evening Meal
- Experienced Staff
Strava Links
TBC
Meals
Breakfast and Evening Meal
Ride Rating
Day Three - Moderate day
Date
Location
Ride Brief: Each day will start with a safety and information brief from our head guide Roy, he will remind you of the safety and group riding practices to ensure a smooth day out. If you have less experience riding in a group, please make yourselves known to your groups ride leader.
This will be followed by the groups splitting into 3 ability levels, with the first two doing the same Coastal road out of Calpe, through Moraira onto Xabia, Pedreguer climb over to Alcalai and then the famous Col D’Rates. The short side at only 6km. Pro riders do hill reps on this side, descend back down the way you climbed, Xalo for café.
Group 1 & 2: 128km with 1,833m of elevation
Group 3 & 4: 90km with 1341m of elevation
Daily Highlights
- Guided Ride
- Premium Hotel
- Breakfast and Evening Meal
- Experienced Staff
Strava Links
TBC
Meals
Breakfast and Evening Meal
Ride Rating
Day Four - Big Ride Day
Date
Location
Ride Brief: Each day will start with a safety and information brief from our head guide Roy, he will remind you of the safety and group riding practices to ensure a smooth day out. If you have less experience riding in a group, please make yourselves known to your groups ride leader.
Group 1 & 2: Climb out of Calpe, and head to Albir via the tunnels, back lane to Finestraat, Col D’ Tudons, Guadalest where there are several café options, then climb Col D’ Rates and return through Xaro to Calpe.
Group 3: Long side of Col D’ Rates. Café options Tarbena, helps break the climb up and main lunch in Xaro, before descending back to Calpe.
Group 1:Â 150km with 2,912m of elevation
Group 2: 120km with 2,246m of elevation
Group 3: 80km with 1,314m of elevationÂ
Daily Highlights
- Guided Ride
- Premium Hotel
- Breakfast and Evening Meal
- Experienced Staff
Strava Links
TBC
Meals
Breakfast and Evening Meal
Ride Rating
Day Five - Recovery Day / Short Spin
Date
Location
Ride Brief: Each day will start with a safety and information brief from our head guide Roy, he will remind you of the safety and group riding practices to ensure a smooth day out. If you have less experience riding in a group, please make yourselves known to your groups ride leader.
Shorter day to get some downtime for recovery! We’ll head out on the coastal road and left up the gentle climb towards Benissa. Main road to Teulada, Benitachell then back Moraira for a coffee or lunch. Back to Calpe on the coastal road.
Group one and two will head out the same way as group 3&4, carrying on through Benissa, turn right just before Liber and climb up to drop down through the Almond Blossom valley to Gata de Gorgos. Head across to Jesus Probe, turning right onto the main road to Xabia. Run back to Moraira for coffee and lunch, before heading back to Calpe.
Group 1 & 2:Â 62km with 850m of elevation
Group 3:Â 45km with 578m of elevation
Daily Highlights
- Guided Ride
- Premium Hotel
- Breakfast and Evening Meal
- Experienced Staff
Strava Links
TBC
Meals
Breakfast and Evening Meal
Ride Rating
Day Six - Second Big Ride Day
Date
Location
Ride Brief: Each day will start with a safety and information brief from our head guide Roy, he will remind you of the safety and group riding practices to ensure a smooth day out. If you have less experience riding in a group, please make yourselves known to your groups ride leader.
With the Weekenders joining for their Day 2 both groups 1&2 will leave together and naturally split as the ride progresses whilst group 3 heads out on a different route.
Group 1 & 2: Out via the tunnels road to Callosa, Guadalest, morning coffee stop option, Confrides, climb Port de Confrides 970m, Benasau, turn right on a quick descent, Gorga, head over to Pego via Vall de Ebo, Orba and back via Xaro, main road to Calpe.Â
Group 3: Out on the coastal road to Moraira, over the climb from Xabia to Denia, 2x café stop. Climb from Gata de Gorgos through the valley of almond Tree blossom to Xaro for 2nd café stop. Then return to Calpe.Â
Group 1: 140km with 2646m of elevationÂ
Group 2: 123km with 2033m of elevationÂ
Group 3: 80km with 984m of elevationÂ
Daily Highlights
- Guided Ride
- Premium Hotel
- Breakfast and Evening Meal
- Experienced Staff
Strava Links
TBC
Meals
Breakfast and Evening Meal
Ride Rating
Day Seven - Recovery / Short Spin
Date
Location
Ride Brief: Each day will start with a safety and information brief from our head guide Roy, he will remind you of the safety and group riding practices to ensure a smooth day out. If you have less experience riding in a group, please make yourselves known to your groups ride leader.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Premium Hotel
- Roadside Viewing
Ride
Ride the Mortirolo
Meals
Breakfast and Evening Meal
Ride Rating
Day Eight - Departure
Date
Location
Calpe to Alicante
Today is our departure day.
We will arrive at Bergamo Airport late this morning, so please book a flight home that departs this afternoon.
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer
Meals
Breakfast
Itinerary - Weekender Camp
Day To Day
Wednesday: Travel to Alicante
Please make your own arrangements to meet us in Calpe or meet us at Alicante Airport. We will run one transfer from the airport today at 11.30. Please allow an hour from your flight landing time to your transfer time, to allow you to get through passport control and collect your luggage.
Private transfers
If the transfer times doesn’t suit you then we also offer private transfers for you and your bike at any time from Alicante airport. To arrange private transfers – please contact us here for costs – [email protected]
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have planned to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Alternatively, you can rent a bike with us for the weekend. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
Our Hotel
We are staying at Hotel Bahia in Calpe. The hotel is booked on a Half Board basis, with breakfasts and evening meals included. You will also have free access to the following:
Late afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. We will have a afternoon ride to spin your legs ready for the trip. We will have an evening meal together at the hotel.
Ride option
Please try arrive before lunch to allow you to join us for a welcome ride in the afternoon. The ride will be around 40km long. The route will head out on the coastal road towards Moraira then a gentle climb and descend into Benissa. Riding through Teulads, Benitachell then back to Moraira to take the coastal road back to Calpe.Â
Enjoy breakfast followed by today’s guided ride. You will head out on the coastal road through Moraira to Xabia. Enjoy a climb and descend into Orba for a cafe stop. If the wind is in the right direction, it’s a fast run into Pego. You will then take a gentle climb over to Orba before heading to Xalo for the main café stop. After lunch we tackle the famous Coll de Rates, only the short side at 6km, but it is a good climb. Pro riders do hill reps on this side of the climb. You will take a short descent followed by a short climb before descending down to Callosa. The route then heads back to Calpe through the tunnels.
Choose from 3 levels of riding every day. From a leisurely coffee ride group to hard riding, we have you covered. You can even mix and match as there is no need to stick with the same group every day.
On arrival back to the hotel, you can enjoy our after-ride coffee break. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available at the hotel. This will be available every day.Â
This afternoon you are free to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and we will have the evening meal together at the hotel.
Breakfast followed by today’s guided rides.
All riders will take the same route out of Calpe heading to Albir via the tunnels. The shorter route will then head to tackle the long side of the Coll de Rates after lunch you will then descend back into Calpe. The longer route will use the back lane to Finestraat you will then take on the challenge of the week the Col D’ Tudons. After a climb up Port de Confrides your legs will get to rest down the fast decent into Guadalest. Group 2 will head back via Callosa and the tunnels and Group 1 will tackle the long side of Coll de Rates and head back to Calpe via Xaro. Â
After breakfast you can choose between the longer route or a shorter route. The routes will largely be the same leaving Calpe via the tunnels to Callousa then onto Guadalest. After a coffee stop the road takes you to Confrides and up the climb Port de Confrides (970m). Riding on to Benasau then taking a quick decent into Gorga before heading over to Pego via Vall de Ebo. The routes will take you back to Calpe via Orba and Xaro.
If you are renting a bike for this weekender, we will return the bikes this afternoon.
This afternoon you are free to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and we will have the final evening meal together at the hotel.
Enjoy breakfast and if you have a later flight tonight then you do have the opportunity to join us for a final ride todayÂ
Returning Home – Departure from Calpe at 16:00PM
Please consider the 1 hour transfer time to Alicante Airport together with the 2-hour check-in requirement. Please book return flights that depart after 19:00pm from Alicante Airport.
Distance 6.52KM
Avg Grade 5.2%
Lowest Elevation 257m
Highest Elevation 597m
Elev Difference 340m
Climb Category 2
Riding groups
You will have the choice of four levels of riding every day. On most days the routes will cross each other and should enable us to meet up for group coffee stops/lunch. With Group 1 setting a fast pace to Group 3 taking a steady ride (approx 12-14mph) you will be able to choose a group which suits your ability.
More About Calpe Warm Weather Cycling with Sportive Breaks
Calpe is a popular destination for cycling enthusiasts, with a mild climate, varied terrain, and stunning coastal scenery. The pleasant passing of the seasons together with the rugged reliefs have made this area—and the city of Calpe a leading location for Pro Tour cycling teams and clubs from all over Europe.
The Costa Blanca has long been a favourite destination for riders around the world, with many riders coming back every year and still finding new routes to explore. You can discover stunning coastline rides, a mountain range with a lot of great climbing, quiet country lanes and some stunning traditional villages where the pace of life has hardly changed for years. You can find it all near Calpe, accompanied by sunshine, great road surfaces, a warm and welcoming local culture, and some amazing food.
Terrain: Calpe offers a range of terrain to suit all levels of cyclists, from flat coastal routes to challenging mountain climbs. The most famous climb in the area is the Coll de Rates, a 20km ascent that reaches an altitude of 620m.
Weather: The weather in Calpe is generally mild and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 10°C in winter to 30°C in summer. However, it can be windy at times, so be prepared for gusts when cycling along the coast.
Routes: There are many great cycling routes in Calpe, including the coastal route to Moraira, the challenging climb up to the Sierra de Bernia, and the scenic ride through the Algar waterfalls. You can find many suggested routes online or at local bike shops.
Bike rental: There are several bike rental shops in Calpe that offer a range of road and mountain bikes, as well as e-bikes. Some rental shops also offer guided tours and support vehicles.
Safety: Always wear a helmet and follow traffic laws when cycling in Calpe. Be aware of other cyclists and motorists on the road and stay alert for any changes in terrain or weather conditions.
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.
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We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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