Calpe Training Camps 2026
7 Nights – Saturday 7 to Saturday 14 March 2026
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 Gran Hotel Sol Y Mar where professional cycling teams and amateur groups are welcomed throughout the season.
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 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.
Loyalty and non-rider discounts available: Contact us before booking to secure your discount.
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.
Guided rides
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
Loyalty Discount
Available for returning customers. Contact us +44 (0) 161 676 0390 | [email protected]
Bike Rentals
Available at supplement on request
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
Exterior rooms
- £949 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) OR 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- £1289 per person based on single occupancy of a room
- Non-Rider Discount is £TBC for non-rider sharing with rider
Sea View Rooms
- £1079 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) OR 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- £1499 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 Sol Y Mar 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
- Daily guided rides for 3 ride levels
- Mechanic service
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Also Available:
- Private airport transfers from Alicante. Contact us +44 (0) 161 676 0390 | [email protected]
Itinerary - 7 Day Camp
Day One - Arrival
Date
Saturday 7 March 2026
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 Sol Y Mar’ in Calpe. The hotel is booked on a Half Board basis, with breakfasts and evening meals included.
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: 150km with 2,912m of elevation
- Group 2: 120km with 2,246m of elevation
- Group 3: 80km with 1,314m 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 Five - Recovery Day / Short Spin - Weekenders Arrival
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: 62km with 850m of elevation
- Group 3: 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.
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.
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.
- Group 1: 140km with 2646m of elevation
- Group 2: 123km with 2033m of elevation
- Group 3: 80km with 984m 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 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.
Today we will offer a short recovery ride with the option for those of you who want a longer ride. Please note: If you are renting your bike on this trip – your bike will be returned at the end of today’s ride.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Premium Hotel
Ride
Recovery / Short Ride
Meals
Breakfast and Evening Meal
Ride Rating
Day Eight - Departure
Today is our departure day.
We will arrive at Alicante Airport for 10:30, our transfer will leave our hotel at 09.00.
Please book your return flights for after 12:30 if you wish to join our transfers. Private Transfers are available (Shuttle and Private Car).
Date
Location
Calpe to Alicante

Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer
Meals
Breakfast
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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Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
Logistics covered
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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Hotels
SOLYMAR Gran Hotel enjoys a prime location on Arenal Beach, facing the iconic Peñón de Ifach. This strategic spot, right on the beach and just 5 km from the Marina mountains, offers an ideal setting for cycling on well-maintained roads with top-quality asphalt and over 300 days of sunshine each year.
The hotel has a fully equipped Bike Centre, providing everything you need to maintain your bike including a workshop, tools and a bike washing area.
Your stay here will be on half board basis so with breakfasts and evening meals included.
FAQs
Meet the Reps

Shaun Pearson
About Shaun
Shaun Pearson is a qualified Plant Maintenance Engineer with over 20 years of experience, including 16 years at Samlesbury Brewery, four at Science in Sport, three at OTE Sports, and now with Merlin Cycles.
A former Elite-level cyclist, Shaun raced in domestic UK road races alongside prominent riders like Mark Lovatt, Kevin Dawson, Ian Wilkinson, and the Yates brothers. He continues to ride in local chaingangs and the occasional flat race. Shaun is also a seasoned ride leader, guiding groups through the Alps, Pyrenees, and Majorca, and has completed major sportives like Nove Colli, La Marmotte, and Etape du Tour.

Roy Pearson
About Roy
Roy Pearson is a former elite road and track cyclist and long-time bicycle mechanic, working with Ribble Cycles, Hewitt Cycles, and Dolan Bikes before the carbon fibre era. He raced with Science in Sport and has been a member of Ribble Valley CRC for 35 years, including eight as chairman. In 2011, he worked with the UnitedHealthcare Pro Team for the Tour of Britain.
With over 15 years as a head cycling tour rep and guide, Roy has led training camps and tours through the Spring Classics, all three Grand Tours, and major events like Maratona, Haute Route, Nove Colli, Ironman events, Raid Pyrenees, Raid Alps, and LEJOG.
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