Maestrazgo Cycling Trails
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- Day 1: Transfer to village of Cañada de Verich.
- Day 2: Cycle into the region of Bajo Aragón-Matarraña, through lonely villages in the middle of Mediterranean forest.
- Day 3: Leave Cañada de Verich between the olive and almond groves. Ending up and relax: wellness-spa in Cuevas de Cañart
- Day 4: The entrance of Maestrazgo region. Climb up to the moorland landscape and karstic polje. The way goes up and down passing beside Montoro Rocks. Excellent sceneries. Follow to Villarluengo perched at the cliff and eventually reaching Cañada de Benatanduz.
- Day 5: A gradual climb to Cuarto Pelado mountain pass among pine forest. Descend to Fortanete village and again ascend to the highest point Enjoy spectacular views to Cantavieja.
- Day 6:. Cantavieja a templar village and stronghold of the soldier Ramón Cabrera, The Tiger of El Maestrazgo. First your destination is Mirambel, a walled village full of beautiful medieval stone buildings.
- Day 7: Visit the walled Morella. Explore the narrow winding medival streets and beautiful arquitecture. Shoping if interested in. Optional: cycling La Tinença de Benifassa.
- Day 8: Farewell.
Maestrazgo Cycling Trails. In the Northeast of Spain, among the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon, we find numerous villages founded by the Templar Knights as defensive fortresses. Set among rocky crags, they have witnessed numerous bellicose conflicts. It is wild and mountainous country and one of strong contrasts, where man has forged his version of History.
- Grade: level A/B
- Daywalks baggage: Daysac.
- Accommodation: Small hostel, inn, bed and breakfast.
- Group size: min. 2.
- Price: 595 € / person.
- Dates Maestrazgo Cycling Trails: From 01/03 to 11/11.
- The price includes: Half board, luggage transport, infocart, travel insurance.
- Not included: Transport to local start point, picnic.
