Through lands of the marquisate to the royal villa
The last stage of the journey through the Vall d’Albaida is characterized by being the shortest but the one with the greatest cultural intensity. There are several reasons why we have dedicated a stage of just 10 kilometers from the capital of the former Marquisate of Albaida, to the villa Real of Ontinyent. Two cities full of heritage and history. Both played a key role after the reconquest, at which point Jaume I incorporated them into the kingdom of Valencia and by extension, to the Crown of Aragon in the same year 1244, as well as Agullent. This stage is eminently urban and quiet. It will allow us to enjoy the architectural heritage and pedal without slopes, through the streets and avenues that join Albaida, Benissoda, Agullent and Ontinyent. The Vila district in Ontinyent will mark the end of our journey through the Vall d’Albaida, at the same point as we started. The short distance of this stage will also allow us to take advantage of the rest of the day to return home, especially if we have come from afar. It is important at the beginning of the journey, having some accommodation that allows us to leave the vehicles those days and change on the way back.