Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Camí Vell de Russafa
Cycling
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Road cycling
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September 5, 2022
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January 5, 2024
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May 25, 2021
Cycling
Perfect to continue to the Portet de Sollana and the Tancat de Mília, El Palmar (making a complete detour to the Albufera) or continue south to the Lagaruna del Samaruc, the Ullal de Baldoví or the Muntanyeta dels Sants.
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Distance 10.6 km
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 10 m
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