Wildcore Retreats · Sierra Calderona, Spain

Trail running, nature and relaxation
in the heart of the Sierra Calderona.

A small-scale weekend for active people who want to experience more and perform less.

3 days in the mountains
Small group, lots of attention
All levels welcome
Villa + pool, airport transfer from Valencia Airport
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Why Wildcore

This weekend isn't about performing.
It's about experiencing.

For us, trail running isn't about speed or competition. It's about being outdoors, moving in nature, and noticing what happens once you step away from the rush of everyday life.

In the Sierra Calderona we run by feel. No strict schedule, no focus on times or performance. We stop where it's beautiful, look out over the valley, take a photo, or simply stand still in nature for a moment.

Trail run or hike? The choice is yours. You choose a trail running weekend or a hiking weekend in advance. That way you experience the whole weekend with a group that shares the same pace and the same activity. Whether you love to run or would rather take in the scenery on foot, the experience always comes first. We stay together as a group.

"Not performing. Experiencing."

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Who is this weekend for?

This weekend is meant for active people who love being outdoors. You can join as a trail runner or as a hiker. No experience is required, but a good base level of fitness is important. We therefore ask trail runners to be able to run comfortably for at least an hour and a half, and hikers to be able to walk for at least three hours on hilly terrain.

The group has a maximum of six participants. It's exactly this small scale that allows for personal guidance, attention for everyone and a relaxed atmosphere.

Whether you come on your own or with someone else, you are very welcome. Together we'll make it a sporty, relaxed and inspiring weekend, with nature, movement and good company at its heart.

Not about performing, but about experiencing it together.

Mountain trail with wooden steps in the Sierra Calderona
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A villa with a pool

You'll be staying in my detached villa in El Pinar, a quiet spot in the middle of nature with a pool, spacious terraces and views of the mountains. The neighbourhood itself lies about half an hour inland from Valencia, surrounded by orange groves — wonderfully fragrant blossom in spring and bright orange fruit later in the year. The perfect place to fully unwind after a day on the trails.

Swimming pool at sunset at Villa El Pinar
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Pine forests & rolling mountain trails

We run through breathtaking landscapes: fragrant pine forests, rolling mountain trails and surprising little paths you'd never find on your own. Every route has its own atmosphere and pace.

Trail runner on a mountain path with a view
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Views you won't forget any time soon

The highlight: your first confident trail run through the Spanish landscape. With viewpoints over ravines, valleys and rock formations that stay with you long after you're back home.

View over a canyon in the Sierra Calderona
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Sport, rest & good company

A perfect combination of physical challenge, relaxation and connection. After the trails: good food, good conversation, and time to enjoy each other's company. All of it is entirely optional. If you'd rather have some time to yourself once you're back at the villa, feel free to do your own thing. There's room for both.

View over the valley near Casinos
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The Sierra Calderona, up close

Mountain trails through pine forest, canyons with running water and a villa with views of the mountains. Tap any photo to view it full size.

Weekend schedule

Three days, three routes

Each day has its own character, from a gentle start to the highlight of the weekend and a relaxed recovery loop to enjoy the afterglow.

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Your home base

Villa El Pinar, near Casinos

During this weekend you won't stay in a hotel, but in an atmospheric, detached villa that feels like a home away from home, in the quiet urbanisation of El Pinar, right next to the authentic village of Casinos.

The villa sits amid greenery with views over the mountains of the Sierra Calderona. After a day on the trails you unwind by the pool, on the terrace or in the garden. Inside, it's all about a warm, homely atmosphere: coffee in the morning, stories after the trail run, and healthy, wholesome meals without any rush.

  • Pool & sun terrace
  • Panoramic mountain views
  • Shared living space
  • Large garden to unwind in
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Room for everyone, no rush
Maurizio Salazar, host of Wildcore Retreats
About your host

Maurizio Salazar

My name is Maurizio Salazar and I live for part of the year in the beautiful surroundings of Casinos, at the foot of the Sierra Calderona.

By profession I'm a sports and shiatsu therapist, and I've been fascinated by movement, health and the power of nature my whole life. Sport has always played an important role for me. Whether it's running, trail running, hiking or any other kind of movement, I believe being active is good not only for the body but for the mind as well.

Through my work I'm in daily contact with people who want to live healthier, stronger and with more energy. It shows me again and again how important it is to step out of your daily routine now and then and make time for yourself.

Nature has always been the place where I recharge. In the mountains of the Sierra Calderona I find calm, freedom and adventure. That feeling is what I want to share with others.

Out of that passion came the idea of organising small-scale trail running weekends. Not a performance-driven sports trip, but an accessible experience where movement, nature, relaxation and connection take centre stage.

I'd like to invite you to discover the trails, the surroundings and the relaxed Spanish way of life. Together we enjoy beautiful routes, healthy meals, good conversation and the unique atmosphere of my home in El Pinar.

— Maurizio

Pricing

Choose your weekend

Both weekends are fully organised, from airport transfers to guidance along the way.

Introductory price

Friday to Sunday

€495 pp

A special rate for this first edition. This price applies as long as spots are available.

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Included
  • Stay at Villa El Pinar
  • Breakfast, lunch & shared dinners
  • Airport transfer to and from Valencia Airport
  • Transfers to the trailheads
Choose your pace

Trail

Guidance on every trail run

Hike

Guidance on every hike

Dates

When are we going?

Four weekends, each with its own character. You choose a trail running or hiking weekend in advance, so you spend the whole weekend with the same group.

Trail run

November 2026

6 – 8 November

Friday to Sunday

Places available

Hike

December 2026

11 – 13 December

Friday to Sunday

Places available

Trail run

January 2027

29 – 31 January

Friday to Sunday

Places available

Hike

March 2027

5 – 7 March

Friday to Sunday

Places available

A maximum of six participants per weekend. With fewer than four sign-ups a weekend does not go ahead; you will hear from us no later than four weeks in advance.

Practical info

Good to know

The most important practical information at a glance. The full terms and conditions are further below.

Who is this weekend for?

Open to anyone aged 18 or over with a good base level of fitness. We therefore ask trail runners to be able to run comfortably for at least an hour and a half, and hikers to be able to walk for at least three hours on hilly terrain. You are responsible for assessing your own physical condition and health. The group is kept deliberately small, so there's room for personal attention.

What's included?

Accommodation at the villa, 2x breakfast, 3x lunch and 2x dinner, coffee, tea and water, airport transfer to and from Valencia Airport, transfers and guidance on every trail run or hike.

Accommodation

During the trail running weekend you stay in our characterful villa in El Pinar, surrounded by the nature of Casinos. You sleep in a shared twin room or, if you prefer to be closer to nature, in a comfortable glamping tent among the pine trees, also suitable for two people.

Whether you choose the villa or the glamping tent, you'll enjoy a calm, homely setting where relaxation, comfort and nature come together. A wonderful place to fully recharge after a day on the trails.

Insurance

A valid basic travel insurance policy is required to join our trips. Check your policy conditions carefully in advance to see whether mountain walking and mountain trails are covered. If they are not, you'll need to arrange additional cover yourself.

Additional baggage insurance, cancellation insurance or other extra cover is not required. Taking these out is a personal choice and the participant's own responsibility.

We'd like to receive a copy of each participant's insurance policy sheet before the trip begins, so we can check that the insurance requirement has been met.

Tip: if in doubt, contact your insurer to verify that the activities during the trip, such as mountain walking, are fully covered.

Cancellation & changes

If you cancel your participation, the following costs apply, calculated from the departure date:

Up to 8 weeks before departure€50 administration fee
8 to 4 weeks before departure50% of the trip price
4 to 2 weeks before departure75% of the trip price
Within 14 days before departure100% of the trip price

No refund of the trip price is given for early termination of the weekend, failure to show up on the departure date, or failure to meet the compulsory travel insurance requirement. Up to two days before departure you may nominate a replacement participant free of charge, provided this is reported in advance and approved by the organisation. For cancellation or early termination for personal reasons, you can choose to take out cancellation insurance in addition to your travel insurance, so you can cover this financial risk.

Programme, cancellation & changes

Routes, activities or parts of the programme may be adjusted due to weather conditions, wildfire risk, local regulations or other safety considerations.

If the organisation cancels the weekend in advance due to force majeure or safety reasons, you'll receive the full trip price back. The cost of your travel to and from Valencia is not part of the trip price and is not reimbursed by the organisation. To limit this risk, we advise you to book a flexible ticket, or one that allows a date change, where possible.

Flight cancellations, delays and other travel disruptions beyond the organisation's control are not the organisation's responsibility, whatever the cause. This includes strikes, extreme weather, technical failures, traffic problems and situations where a participant cannot reach the airport in time. If you arrive late, we'll still arrange an airport transfer where reasonably possible, scheduled so that the other participants are inconvenienced as little as possible.

No later than four weeks before departure we determine whether there are enough participants for the weekend to go ahead. The minimum group size is four participants. If there are too few, the weekend is cancelled. This gives participants as much certainty as possible about the weekend going ahead before they book their flight, barring force majeure and unforeseen circumstances.

Full terms and conditions
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Email
info@wildcore-retreats.nl
Location
Villa El Pinar, Casinos, Valencia
Getting there
Airport transfer included from Valencia Airport

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