Route: Cruce de El Valle (Spain)

Submitted by Greyson Gilbert on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:15am
Location
Murcia, ES
Distance
51.41 km
Vertical Gain
2,141 m
Description

You will start with a hand on the Torre de Inchola, a historic site located on the far west side of El Valle National Park, which is the range of mountains that overlooks the city of Murcia and stands between Murcia City and the Costa Blanca—an iconic training and racing ground for the local trail running community. Descending back down to the road from the Torre, turn left on the road and very quickly go right at the "Y" to begin on the trail and to start ascending. the entire 51 km route traverses the ridge line of El Valle, and is almost entirely on singletrack or dirt road. You may resupply, for a self-supported effort, at about kilometer 28 by turning right onto the access road for the highway and running about 1 kilometer to a Repsol Gas Station before returning to the route. A second resupply is possible at about kilometer 43, in San Jose de la Montaña, before crossing completing the final section from el Bolar, climbing up to the cross of Miravete, and then descending to the farthest west section of the park and finishing when you touch the statue at the "Arco Triunfal en Honor a Nuestra Señora la Virgen de la Huerta."

Here is a link to a video recap of the latest (2025 edition) of one of the most popular local trail races that utilizes the park. It is a special place to the many runners that call El Valle home, and to cross the entire range in a single push is a special accomplishment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=803qjpGfLh0&t=3s

GPS Track