Aitana Tour Route
2 distances
GRAN FONDO AITANA TOUR 160km 3.375m+
Altimetry
The refreshment posts are:
- Sella: Liquids.
- Puerto de Tudons: Full.
- Confrides: Liquids.
- Tárbena: Full.
- Puerto de Coll de Rates: Full.
AITANA TOUR MEDIUM END ROUND 90km 1.850m+
Cut-off point: km. 89,3 at 11:30h.
Altimetry
The refreshment posts are:
- Sella: Liquids.
- Puerto de Tudons: Full.
- Confrides: Liquids.
Ports and Cronos
ALTO DE FINESTRAT
The Alto de Finestrat, located on the first major climb of the march, is a 4 km pass that climbs up to 360 metres. Along the route, the cyclists face an accumulated gradient of 202 metres, with an average gradient of 5.3%, which gets tougher in some sections with ramps of up to 10%. This climb offers a moderate challenge and marks the beginning of the main difficulties of the march.
- Distance: 3.5 Km
- Accumulated elevation gain: 166m+
- Average slope: 6.2%.
- Maximum slope: 12.2%.
PUERTO DE TUDONS
The Puerto de Tudons by Sella is the second and most important climb of the march, known as the roof of the Aitana Tour and the highest pass in the province of Alicante, with an altitude of 1024 metres. This pass, frequently used by La Vuelta and major competitions, is 12 km long and has an accumulated gradient of 603 metres. The average gradient is 5.3%, but there are sections with a maximum gradient of 11%, making it a key challenge for cyclists.
- Distance: 4km.
- +202 m cumulative difference in altitude.
- 5.3% average slope.
- 10% maximum slope.
- height: 360m.
- Weekend at the Cap Negret Hotel.
- Winner’s diploma.
PUERTO DE CONFRIDES
The Puerto de Confrides by Ares del Bosc is the third climb of the march and the last challenge of the small route. With a length of 4.6 km and a cumulative difference in altitude of 257 metres, this pass stands out for its beautiful but demanding ascent. The average gradient is 5.8%, with sections reaching a maximum gradient of 12%, taking the cyclists up to an altitude of 970 metres. This climb combines spectacular scenery with a considerable physical challenge, making it a perfect end to the short route.
- Distance 4.6km.
- +257m cumulative height gain.
- 5.8% average slope.
- 12% maximum slope.
- 970m altitude.
(See Awards)
PUERTO DE Sa Creueta
The Port of Sa Creueta, exclusive to the long route, is one of the most spectacular climbs of the march that runs through Sa Vall de Tárbena. With a length of 12.5 km and a cumulative difference in altitude of 624 metres, it offers breathtaking scenery as the cyclists climb to an altitude of 780 metres. With an average gradient of 4.4% and ramps reaching 14%, it is a key pass for pre-season training and competitions, being very popular with professional cyclists from all over the world for their first tests and measurements.
- Distance: 12.5km.
- +624m cumulative height gain.
- 4.4% average slope.
- 14% maximum gradient.
- 780m altitude
- Distance: 8.7km.
- +500m cumulative height gain.
- 5.7% average slope.
- 12% maximum slope.
- 700m altitude
(See Awards)
PUERTO DE COLL DE RATES
The Puerto de Coll de Rates is the most famous and internationally recognised pass in the Aitana Tour, being the last great challenge and the last time trial climb of the race. This mountain pass, mythical in the cycling scene, is a key point for professional training and competitions throughout the year. With a distance of 6.7 km and an accumulated gradient of 350 metres, it has an average gradient of 6.7% and ramps of up to 14.1%, reaching an altitude of 628 metres. The final time trial of the mountain prize will be held on this iconic mountain pass, culminating the day with a high-level challenge.
- Distance: 6.7Km.
- Accumulated elevation gain: 350m+
- Average slope: 6.7%.
- Maximum slope: 14.1%.
- altitude: 628m.
Timed section of the ascent to the Coll de Rates pass, starting in Parcent and finishing in the pass.
Mountain Award by GSPORT.
- Gift from Gsport.
- Winner’s diploma.
(See Awards)
AWARDS
General
Special recognition will be given to the following participants:
- The most numerous club: Lots of products from sponsors.
- To the oldest cyclist. Federation jersey and lots of sponsors’ products.
- To the oldest female cyclist. Federation jersey and lots of sponsors’ products.
- To the youngest cyclist. Federation jersey and lots of sponsors’ products.
- To the youngest cyclist. Federation jersey and lots of sponsors’ products.
Likewise, all participants will receive,
- Upon collection of the race bib, the corresponding bag with the gifts that the organization may have agreed upon until the date of the march.
- At the end of the race, a finisher’s medal and a virtual diploma (downloadable from the website in the download area of each user) will be awarded to all participants who complete the course.
Cronos
There will be four chrono-climbs along the route that will count towards the mountain prizes. In each pass, the first three will obtain points for the mountain classification and commemorative trophies:
- Puerto de Confrides. Diploma and an assortment of Victory Endurance products.
- Puerto de Tudons. Diploma and a weekend at the Cap Negret Hotel.
- Puerto de Sa Creueta. Diploma.
- Port of Coll de Rates. Diploma and a gift from Gsport.
In each pass, the first three will obtain points for the mountain classification as follows:
- The first, three points.
- The second, two points
- The third, one point
At the end of the race, the points of the four chrono-climbs will be added to award the mountain prizes to:
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the Men’s Gran Fondo Climbing Time Trial.
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the Gran Fondo Women’s Climbing Time Trial.
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the Men’s Medio Fondo Climbing Time Trial.
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the Women’s Climbing Medio Fondo Time Trial.
No prize will be sent by post.
We are waiting for you at the starting line
It will certainly be a great experience. Don’t let them tell it to you.
