Mountain rides in Europe?

[User269]

Costa Blanca.............inland from Benidorm, Jalon Valley, Col de Rates, Puerto de Tudons (see next Saturday's stage of La Vuelta, C4 19.00hrs) and many more great climbs. Weather should be good in October. Fly to Alicante, stay in the Jalon valley or on the coast, Moraira, Denia, Calpe, just a short drive away.
Obviously, if you can choose a different season, you should visit the Pyrennes (Col d'Aubisque featured in La Vuelta recently) and of course the alps; Mont Ventoux a favourite of mine, and next year we're returning to Bourg d'Oisans at the foot of Alpe d'Huez where there are many more great climbs such as the Col du Glandon, Madeleine and so on.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Picos de Europa, between Santander and Oviedo in Northern Spain, loved it!

 

[Goggs]

Corsica! It has everything you're looking for. One of my favourite places on Earth.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Julian Alps are quite lumpy/steep. Best avoided imo.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Picos de Europa, between Santander and Oviedo in Northern Spain, loved it!

^This.

 

[Blue Hills]

Never thought of that , but it's obvious now you mention it !

Just had a look at some pics. Looks amazing. Have plans to cycle down through the Balkans (is that term still used - or is it considered offensive - memories of northern dark afternoon history lessons) and will try to get that way.

 

[clid61]

Just had a look at some pics. Looks amazing. Have plans to cycle down through the Balkans (is that term still used - or is it considered offensive - memories of northern dark afternoon history lessons) and will try to get that way.

The Adriatic coast is a must for next year

 

[clid61]

Thoufht of Greece? Please check out our holiday company greekcycleholidays.com. Great all inclusive deals for October. Just bring money for the cafe stops

Any questions please let me know
cheers

Will certainly have a look at this option