Port de Confrides is undoubtedly one of the best climbs in the Costa Blanca region. Reaching nearly one thousand metres of altitude, it is a long ascent, but the gradients
are gentle and so it's not overly challenging.
The climb kind of begins from the town of Callosa d'en Sarriá, but it's rolling most of the way until you reach the bridge across the Guadalest River, at which point
it becomes more sustained climbing until the village of Castell de Guadalest.
The scenery here is spectacular with great views of the Sierra Aitana mountains and the impressive Guadalest reservoir. You also pass through charming villages, such as Castell de Guadalest and Confrides, which make for
a great coffee stop.
Port de Confrides can be ridden either as a standalone climb, or included as part of a longer route, by descending the other side towards the towns of Benilloba and Alcoy.
The climb to Confrides is open throughout the whole year.
The small village of Confrides gives the climb its name
Roads & Traffic
The road surface is in excellent quality throughout the climb. It is very smooth and reasonably wide, allowing you to glide around the many bends.
There is generally little traffic throughout the climb. On weekends there can be a few motorbikes on the road, but they are touring rather than racing and are not really bothersome at all.
The small village of Castell de Guadalest can also be a bit crowded in the main season, but most cars access it by a different roads, it's also not really a problem for cyclists.
There are great views of the Guadalest Reservoir
Alternative Routes
The other side of the climb begins in the town of
Benilloba and is also a really enjoyable route.
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