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Fabulous, well-planned walks through amazing landscapes. Your feet may feel a little well-used by the end of the week but it is SO worth it!
At the end of May, we had fantastic weather, beautiful wild flowers and wild life in plenty – so many birds!
The hotel is really well located with great views, lovely views, delicious food and nice beer – and only minutes from the village, which has outdoor clothing, cafes and souvenirs.
I really can’t recommend this week highly enough!
Too many moments to mention.
Our guide was excellent - well informed, interesting, patient and good humoured.
At the end of May, it may rain, or be cloudy and misty - it's pot luck. I was very lucky! I'm pretty fit but hadn't done much ascent recently and all the walks were within my capability, with some folk opting for easier sections when available.
fast paced, every day a different town, our guide exceptional, hands on, helping beyond whats expected, every town we had a few hours private down time,first class transportation, charming driver,interesting accommodations.
evening walks through Oritiga, Piazza Amerina, and Erice.
Milena was the most outstanding group leader I have ever had the pleasure to meet in my 20 years of travel, knowledgeable, good natured, caring on a personal level, without overreaching, making everyone happy and comfortable. on the long rides, giving commentary on scenery, history, any topic, but at the same time, letting people rest, sleep, and then introduce us to a new town. taking us out for dinner,as a group or letting people do their own things and helping them to find a suitable restaurant.
must be able to carry your laguage up or down stone steps to the hotel , or inside hotels. walking in towns up and down cobblestone lanes.
There were 11 of us, of various nationalities, gathered with our tour leader Jose Miguel in the homely pensione Hotel Trestellador 2km outside the village of Benimantell on the sloping foothills of the sheer, craggy Sierra de Aitana.
We spent the next wonderful week trekking under,over,through and around the spectacular mountains of this beautiful valley.
On three of the days we were able to start the trek from the front door of the Hotel and collect the freshest of water from a spring 1km up the road which complemented the world beating sandwiches of our packed lunches supplied and made for us by Jose Miguel.
On our return every night bar one,”Mother Charro” and her team fed us like royalty with amazing huge dishes of local cuisine and a bonny flow of the wines of Alicante.On her night off Jose Miguel took us to the local “climbing hut” where we feasted on a gourmet barbeque of MEAT and roasted vegetables garnished with plenty of local wine.
The two trips that we had to use the van to access were the two most inspirational walks of the week.They were different in character but equally exhillarating. The trip to Pico Serrella takes you up into remote secluded wood shrouded valleys and up across mildly exposed beautiful scree slopes to the magnificent lonely ridge of pico Serrella with it's beautiful dry white marble like rock with views to the coast of Costa Blanca and all around to the Mountains of Aitana.Majestic. From the summit one descends via a scree path to the amazing dry gorge valley of Barranc de la canal for a long scenic descent between towering walls of rock on both sides of the valley and a veritable flower garden of mountain flowers,shrubs and trees each wafting up beautiful scents from their many coloured flowers in the glorious sunshine of a hot Spanish May. The final descent to the little village of Beniarda skirts a steep river gorge diving out of the adjoining mountains,with some welcome shade from the evening heat and if you are lucky you may meet the delightful 92 year old owner of the award winning Beniqueis olive oil in the village of Beniarda. The final trek up the Puig de Campana takes you nearer the commercial heart of the costa Blanca though the initial walk in is along the quieter tracks of the foothill valleys on the aitana side.The final hour is steep and scrambly in sections and there are many more people climbing/descending the trail then we had on our other outings.The view from the summit is spectacular all along the Costa Blanca and right down into Benidorm on one side and over to the beautiful long ridge of the Sierra de Aitana and it's deep adjoining valleys on the other side.
Jose Miguel Garcia was our group leader and he was truely excellent.He was very helpful,friendly and encouraging with a hilariuos sense of humour and a quick wit expressed in better English than I have myself. It added greatly to the experience of the trip that he was a local guide who knew the history and stories of the area and was generous in the telling of them and he is definitely the king of sandwich makers and we got to sample his creations as packed lunch every day;MMMarvellous!
You need good fitness and stamina for this week.You need well broken in boots and good socks as the walking is mostly over dry hard rock terrain and tough on the feet.i would also recommend at least a two litre camel pack for your sack. I was drinking at least two litres every day in the heat and almost 3 litres on the Puig de Campana day which was probably the hottest day of our week in May.
An excellent experience. The guide Alfonso and support driver Gensi were both well above the expected standard – always friendly, always helpful, very informative, no problem was too large and both provided much needed motivation and advice. Would love to do it again.
Getting to the iron cross on day 2 - I had not cycled anywhere for years and came along on the recommendation of a friend who convinced me that the trip was attainable and not too difficult - not sure about the “not difficult” bit but getting to the summit convinced me that he was right
Alfonso was five star excellent throughout the trip. Really made its great experience
The consensus in the group was that it was not a moderate journey.
Our second Exodus holiday and we were not disappointed. The glorious scenery and some beautiful walks led by our truly excellent guide Vania was backed up by some wonderful food at our base hotel.
The first walk up and around a mountain close to the hotel set the tone got the week. It was strenuous but Vania ensured we all had a comfortable and enjoyable walk.
Truly excellent she ensured everyone in the group was included and felt a part of the family for the whole week.
Do a little preparation before you go by tackling some hills . The downhill steps of which there are many can be a little taxing on the calf muscles
Exceptionally high standard hotels, copious German-style breakfasts, excellent cuisine throughout the trip and sunny days have made up for the rather uninspiring group dynamics and somewhat repetitive scenery for the most part of the journey (river, vineyards, fields) .
Great cycling infrastructure, long distances on mainly flat terrain, a few climbs albeit nothing that would pose a challenge to the casual cyclist (except day 4).
Completing the challenge day that gave me a sense of achievement
Michaele has great organisational skills, is humorous, knowledgeable and always prepared to go the extra mile (quite literally)
Great itinerary if you look to see several historical towns and cities in the Northern Italy while dusting off the cycling cobwebs after the cold season.
A great week of cycling staying in fascinating old towns with narrow picturesque streets.
Whilst the countryside is no match for Tuscany there are some nice sections and some glorious coastlines.
Another star of the holiday is the food of the region, certainly some great group meals enjoying excellent food and wine.
Staying in a Trullie House as well as the view from the hotel terrace in Matera
Excellent group leader with good local knowledge and always happy to help resolve any issues that crop up along the way.
Whilst the mileages were ok and clearly stated in the trip notes, I do feel that Exodus should state the average cycling pace expected throughout an holiday such as this. Personally whilst I cycle these mileages at home but I nevertheless found the pace a tad quicker than we cycle at home.
This was a tough trip and I think the 4 grading is rather generous when compared to other cycling trips with Exodus. However having said that it is as always a great way to see the country and to experience Albania. This trip around the southern part of Albania includes both mountains along the border with Greece and the Ionian coast. Although we found this a tough ride we both thoroughly enjoyed it and felt it was a great holiday. The guides were very supportive and helpful.
Cycling through the mountains and seeing the inspiring countryside as it changed.
Both the leaders were very good and competent. They went out of their way to ensure that the group had a great time and were able to enjoy the cycling.
The first and the last days are the toughest cycling so there's not much time to improve your fitness once you are in Albania. Do not be fooled by the relatively short distances to be covered each day it is the elevation gained and lost that make this a great challenge.
This was an amazing cycling trip which included stunning scenery, roman ruins, beaches, disused mines, coastal plains, ferry trips to two islands, country roads (some dirt tracks) and even a crossing of a shallow river!! Our guides Michele and Allesandro really made this trip wonderful and hastle free.
Our final day cycling over the coastal plains of the Costa del Sud, even though challenging at times, the amazing views over the pristine beaches, cliffs and 16th century watchtowers made it all worthwhile.
Our group leader Michele was exceptional. From the moment we arrived at the airport to our farewell in Cagliari, he was always there to answer our questions, translate and offer recommendations. Even for something as trivial as buying shampoo, he escorted us to the door of the supermarket. Some meals were included with the package but for all others he made recommendations and accompanied us to fabulous restaurants. We also had the flexibility to do our own thing, if we so wished, but we were a very close group and we really enjoyed the company of Michele and Allesandro, our driver. They were great guides, both of them had a great sense of humour but were also exceptionally knowlegeable and professional.
The first few days were unseasonally dull with a little rain. Make sure to pack a warm layer and a water proof jacket.
This week long trip was a blend of fast paced scenic national parks and city tours. Both having lots of steps! With not a moment wasted you are surprised at what has been fitted in.
The most inspirational moment for me as a someone who is not the fittest was completing the epic walk to see the fantastic panoramic views at Mljet National Park and then having a splash in the water after.
Our group leader was Dino who was always friendly, approachable and took the responsibility of leading a full group very well. The city tours we had were informative and I appreciated the Dubrovnik tour guide (Anthea?) always looking for places in the shade.
On this trip the notes were misleading - water is not provided. Start walking especially if your not used to walking especially fast paced, lots of steps, uphill walking in the heat. But the views, ice cream and swim make it worthwhile. Do bring swim wear. If you do walk the walls in Dubrovnik and you want to miss the cruise crowds go after 13.30