Included: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 7-day Valencia hiking tour (6 days of hiking) Accommodation for 6 nights in comfy 3- or 4-star hotels (double occupancy) Meals: 6 buffet breakfasts Airport transfers Transfers between all trailheads Accident insurance & public liability insurance Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout): Single occupancy room Not included: Flights Lunches and dinners Personal expenses Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

This Valencia hiking tour is designed for occasional to regular hikers with good fitness who are comfortable spending a full day on varied terrain. Expect hiking between 11 and 15 km (6.8 to 9.3 mi) per day , with daily elevation gains of up to 550 m (1,800 ft) . Trails vary from Mediterranean scrub paths and limestone canyon routes to rocky mountain ascents and forested descents. Some sections are steep or uneven, but no technical climbing experience is required. If you can comfortably complete a full-day hike on mixed terrain, you’re ready for this trip. Building some aerobic fitness in the weeks before , through regular hiking, walking, or cycling, will make the experience noticeably more enjoyable. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more walking holidays in Spain here!

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Hiking boots or shoes (well broken-in) Daypack (20-30 L) Refillable water bottle or hydration system (at least 1.5 L capacity) Hiking poles (optional but useful on steeper terrain) Waterproof rain jacket Layering clothes for variable mountain temperatures Comfortable, breathable hiking clothes Warm mid-layer (evenings in the mountains can be cool) Sunhat and sunglasses Sunscreen and personal toiletries Camera (optional but highly recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this Valencia hiking tour , the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8 :1. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants . A Valencia hiking tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. If your group has participants under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

The price for this Valencia hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms , but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee . You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Valencia hiking tour is Torres de Serranos in Valencia city center. To get there, most people fly into Valencia Airport (VLC) . At the airport, you’ll be picked up by the guides and transferred to Torres de Serranos.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Valencia Hiking Tour: Canyons, Castles & Thermal Springs

7 days | Moderate | 5.00

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Most people come to Valencia for the beach and the paella. We’d argue there’s a better version of the trip. On this 7-day guided Valencia hiking tour, we cover six of the most spectacular corners of the Valencian Community: red sandstone ridges with coastal views, a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct, suspension bridges above the Turia gorge, medieval castle ruins with sweeping mountain panoramas, and the thermal canyon pools of Montanejos to round out the week. We also have all transport handled and comfy hotels with breakfasts along the way. The coast can wait.

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Adventure Highlights

Six landscapes, zero repeats: Hike 6 entirely different terrains, from red sandstone ridges and Roman aqueducts to limestone gorges
Hanging around Chulilla: Cross the suspension bridges above the Turia River gorge and follow the trail to the turquoise waters of Charco Azul
End on a high: Finish the week in beautiful Montanejos, where the Mijares River narrows into a thermal canyon

Duration

7 days

Season

January through April

Group size

Up to 12 people

The adventure, day by day

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This guided Valencia hiking tour covers 7 days and six entirely different landscapes of the Valencian interior, starting in the red sandstone ridges of Sierra Calderona and finishing in the thermal canyon gorges of the Mijares River. Along the way, we hike a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct carved into limestone cliffs, cross the famous suspension bridges above the Turia gorge, and climb to the ruins of Castillo de Castro with panoramic views over the Sierra d'Espadà. Transport between all trailheads, 3-4 star hotels with buffet breakfast, and an expert hiking guide included, so all that’s left to do is to join in.

Day 1: El Garbí, gateway to Sierra Calderona

After pickup from Valencia or the airport, we head straight into the Sierra Calderona to open the week right. The route winds through aromatic Mediterranean scrub and striking red sandstone formations unique to this part of Spain. By the time we reach the summit of El Garbí, the entire Valencian coastal plain is laid out below us, with the sea catching light on the horizon. A strong first day and a very good first view.

Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel
Hiking: 12.5 km (7.8 mi)
Elevation: +550 m (+1,800 ft)

Day 2: Peña Cortada, a walk through time

We head to the village of Chelva, where history and landscape become inseparable. Today’s hike follows the path of a Roman aqueduct carved directly into the limestone cliff face, a feat of engineering that somehow still stands two thousand years on. We walk through narrow hand-hewn tunnels and across a massive stone bridge, surrounded throughout by the quiet, rugged beauty of the inland hills. Not many hikes in the world come with a backdrop like this.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel
Hiking: 13 km (8.1 mi)
Elevation: +400 m (+1,310 ft)

Day 3: The hanging bridges of Chulilla

The Turia River has spent millennia carving a deep limestone gorge at Chulilla, and today we walk straight into it. The trail drops to the riverbed where large suspension bridges sway above the flowing water and vertical cliffs rise dramatically on both sides. We follow the canyon path to the Charco Azul, a serene pool where the water stills into a deep, photogenic blue-green. One of the most striking and photographed landscapes in the entire Valencian Community, and for good reason.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel
Hiking: 15 km (9.3 mi)
Elevation: +350 m (+1,150 ft)

Day 4: Castillo de Castro and into the mountains

Starting in Alfondeguilla, we climb toward the ruins of Castillo de Castro, an ancient hilltop fortress perched at a natural vantage point with 360-degree views across the Sierra d’Espadà. The descent takes us through dense cork oak forests before we transfer deeper into the mountains to Montanejos, the thermal spa town that will serve as our base for the final stretch of the trip. Medieval ruins at the top, a warm welcome at the end.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel in Montanejos
Hiking: 15 km (9.3 mi)
Elevation: +550 m (+1,800 ft)

Day 5: The high ridges of Alto Mijares

Set deep within the Alto Mijares region, the Bojera trail offers a classic mountain experience well away from the coastal circuits. The route climbs steadily through the resilient flora of the Castellón mountains, with sharp ridge lines opening up views over deep river gorges far below. It’s a wilder, more isolated corner of the Valencian interior, the kind of landscape that rewards the effort of getting there.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel in Montanejos
Hiking: 12 km (7.5 mi)
Elevation: +500 m (+1,640 ft)

Day 6: The narrow canyons of Estrechos

The final full hiking day takes us into the Estrechos of the Mijares River, where the canyon walls close in and the water narrows dramatically between towering stone faces. This circular route stays close to the river throughout, before arriving at the natural thermal pools where the water holds a constant temperature year-round. A fittingly spectacular way to close out the week.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel in Montanejos
Hiking: 11 km (6.8 mi)
Elevation: +450 m (+1,480 ft)

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, we transfer back to Valencia, marking the end of this hiking adventure. Airport drop-off is available for those flying back home.

Meals: Breakfast

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Lodging

Comfy 3- and 4-star hotels

The trip runs between two hotels, each well-matched to the terrain it’s based in. For the first three nights, we stay at Calderona Wellness in Bétera, a 4-star hotel set in a quiet area about 20 minutes from Valencia. Rooms come with private balconies, memory foam beds, and minibars; the hotel also has an infinity pool, spa facilities, and a Technogym fitness center for those who want to genuinely recover between hiking days.

For the final three nights, we move to Hotel Rosaleda del Mijares in Montanejos, a 3-star hotel sitting right on the banks of the Mijares thermal river, very close to the Spa of Montanejos. Rooms have river views, and the thermal springs are a short walk from the front door. A fittingly well-placed base for the last stretch.

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Valencia Hiking Tour: Canyons, Castles & Thermal Springs

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Seasoned pros, local legends, and passionate adventurers—your trip is in the best hands.

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Melchor

Originally from Córdoba, Melchor has spent the past six years guiding across some of Europe's most varied mountain terrain, from the Sierra Nevada in the south to the high peaks of the Alps in the north. He knows the trails, the villages, and the viewpoints that don't make it onto maps, and brings a genuine understanding of the landscapes' history and traditions to every day on the trail. For the past two years he has been leading these Trentino itineraries specifically, and it shows.

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Dmitry

Dmitry has been guiding groups through Spain's mountains since 2017, building a reputation as one of Valencia's most trusted and enthusiastic trail leaders. Based in the city, he knows the region's diverse landscapes inside out, from coastal hills to high alpine terrain, and regularly takes groups to some of Spain's most spectacular ranges, including the Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa. What started as a passion project has grown into a full guiding operation, driven by a simple belief: that the mountains are better shared.

What others say about this adventure

5.00 (3 reviews)

Malin Sandström

It was an amazing trip. We had a great guide who was very considerate with making everyone feel safe and cared for, the scenery was absolutely stunning and the accommodations were great. I will for sure go on more trips organized by this company.

Lesley Diamond

I wanted to say what a good guide Melchor was yesterday. He took very good care of us, especially me as I was struggling with the loose stones on the route and am afraid was very slow. He had such patience and found the best ways to help.

Kinda Karam

Such a great experience with such an amazing team, very professional, organized and humble, can’t wait for another adventure with you

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Malin Sandström

Lesley Diamond

Kinda Karam

Such a great experience with such an amazing team, very professional, organized and humble, can’t wait for another adventure with you

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 7-day Valencia hiking tour (6 days of hiking)
  - Accommodation for 6 nights in comfy 3- or 4-star hotels (double occupancy)
  - Meals: 6 buffet breakfasts
  - Airport transfers
  - Transfers between all trailheads
  - Accident insurance & public liability insurance
Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):
- - Single occupancy room
Not included:
- - Flights
  - Lunches and dinners
  - Personal expenses
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
This Valencia hiking tour is designed for occasional to regular hikers with good fitness who are comfortable spending a full day on varied terrain. Expect hiking between 11 and 15 km (6.8 to 9.3 mi) per day, with daily elevation gains of up to 550 m (1,800 ft). Trails vary from Mediterranean scrub paths and limestone canyon routes to rocky mountain ascents and forested descents. Some sections are steep or uneven, but no technical climbing experience is required.

If you can comfortably complete a full-day hike on mixed terrain, you’re ready for this trip. Building some aerobic fitness in the weeks before, through regular hiking, walking, or cycling, will make the experience noticeably more enjoyable.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more walking holidays in Spain here!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Hiking boots or shoes (well broken-in)
  - Daypack (20-30 L)
  - Refillable water bottle or hydration system (at least 1.5 L capacity)
  - Hiking poles (optional but useful on steeper terrain)
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Layering clothes for variable mountain temperatures
  - Comfortable, breathable hiking clothes
  - Warm mid-layer (evenings in the mountains can be cool)
  - Sunhat and sunglasses
  - Sunscreen and personal toiletries
  - Camera (optional but highly recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing
- - For this Valencia hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
A Valencia hiking tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Valencia hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your Valencia hiking tour is Torres de Serranos in Valencia city center. To get there, most people fly into Valencia Airport (VLC).

At the airport, you’ll be picked up by the guides and transferred to Torres de Serranos.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

Basic
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.

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