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Altéa (Spain) Road Camp

When: March 1st to 10th, 2025

Where: Altéa (Alicante), Spain

 

Alicante, Spain, is a dream destination for cyclists seeking the perfect training environment. With its mild Mediterranean climate, you can enjoy year-round riding, even in the winter months. The region offers a diverse mix of terrains, from challenging mountain climbs like the iconic Col de Rates to scenic coastal routes with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Quiet, well-maintained roads and a vibrant cycling community make Alicante a haven for both amateurs and pros. Plus, with excellent local cuisine and culture, it’s the ideal place to combine hard training with well-deserved recovery.

 

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​​​Included

  • 10 night stay in the heart of Altéa in a cycling specific hotel (double occupancy).

    • You will enjoy a hotel on Altea’s seafront, delicious international and Mediterranean cuisine with show cooking, entertainment and music several days a week, gym, swimming pool, palm trees, Beauty Centre ... And if you are a cyclist, the hotel for you: Bike Zone is an exclusive centre for cyclists, able to hold more than 200 bicycles. You will also find a large terrace surrounded by an extensive green area ideal for all kinds of outdoor events, and more than 800 m² of venues adapted so that your meetings will be a success. 

  • All meals included on site

  • Shuttle to and from Alicante airport (March 1st and 10th)

  • Follow vehicle with spare wheels, special treats and treatments

  • Camp specific jersey (bib available in addition)


Excluded

  • Flights and bike transportation

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Bike rental (if you don't want to travel with your own)

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Camp Goal
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The goal of this camp is to accumulate base kilometres while using the beautiful Alicante mountains as our work tool. 

Typical distance and elevation
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A typical day at Altéa camp ranges from 60 to 120km and includes 800 to 2500m. Everything is controlled and analysed by our professional coach. 

Coaching
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Luc Arseneau, National team coach for 20 years, will lead the camp and offer his personal expertise to all participants. 

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Basic plan / schedule: 

  • March 1st - Airport pick up in the morning, short afternoon ride (depending on shuttle schedule)

  • March 2nd - 2 hour ride

  • March 3rd - 3 hour ride

  • March 4th - 3-4 hour ride

  • March 5th - Recovery day (60 minutes coffee ride) and Calpe visit (optional)

  • March 6th - 2 hour ride

  • March 7th - 3 hour ride

  • March 8th - 4 hour ride

  • March 9th - 4 hour ride

  • March 10th - Airport drop off

 

During the week, we also included some group / coaching discussions on various subjects. 

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