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---> Leaving from Parc Olimpic del Segre
25700 La Seu d'Urgell
Tel. +34 973 36 00 92
Horario: De 10h a 14h. y de 16h a 19h.
Domingos y festivos por la tarde, cerrado
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Leaving from Alberg Santa Fe d'organyà
Calle Mestre Cases - 25794 Organyà
Tel. +34 973 38 22 08

---> Leaving from Sports-Swimming Area
25793 Coll de Nargó
Tel. +34 973 38 30 48
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Leaving from Tuixén
Pl. Serra del Cadí, 1
25717  Tuixén
Tel. +34 973370030

---> Leaving from Parc Olimpic del Segre
25700 La Seu d'Urgell

Volta al Cadí-Moixeró
La Seu d’Urgell – Fórnols
This stage of the route, which is hilly, takes you to the ridge of the Cadí. The route is difficult but is mainly on tar roads and offers magnificent views along the way. Leave La Seu dÚrgell along the small road to Cerc. Soon after leaving Cerc turn right in the direction of Ges and the viewing point of La Trava, one of the best in the Alt Urgell. Drop down a little into the village of Adraén. Shortly after leaving Adraén, turn left onto a steep gravel road which, via a series of switch backs, takes you up to the Collada (saddle) del Pelat and, further on, the Collada del Pradell. Here you will find a wire fence and the summit of the Cadí, at 2,320 meters above sea level. The views from here are exceptional. Return along the same route to the intersection and turn left. Pass Coll (col) de Bancs and continue until you reach Fórnols in the valley of the Lavansa.

Fórnols – Bagà
The second stage, the longest of the route,  has more gravel road and has a considerable descent. From Fórnols, continue in the direction of Cornellana. At the turning to Cornellana, turn left along a gravel road that follows the river Ribanegra, which has the Cadí to the north and the peak Cadinell to the south, until the Coll de Jovell. Continue down the same path towards Josa. At the intersection shortly before Josa, turn right on the road towards Gosól. At the Pont (bridge) de Cerneres, turn left along a gravel road which is flat to begin with but becomes steeper and rockier. Here we leave the region of Collel and enter the region of Berguedá. Turn right on to the road that slopes down gently and leads to the spectacular Gresolet viewing point in front of the peak Pedraforca to the south. Continue along the tar road towards Saldes. After crossing the Pont de Saldes turn left onto a gravel road that follows the Gresolet stream. Pass the sanctuary and climb the Collado de Bauma. Continue downwards past the Collado de la Bena entering into the Bastareny valley all the way to Bagá.

Bagà – Martinet
This stage is easier and less hilly than the previous stages with more tar road. Leave Bagá via the road to Col de Pal. Turn left onto a gravel road that leads to L’Hospitalet de Roca Sança and up the Collado de la Gavarra, with a view of the Moixeró, Pass the Rebost refuge and climb the Collada de la Bófina. Turn left at the intersection with the tar road (which you previously left) and climb the collada de Pal where the road changes to gravel. Climb the collada de la Mola passing the path off to the right that leads to La Molina. From here the road slopes downwards across the Pleta de les Baques until you reach the intersection of the road between La Molina (right) and Masella (left). Cross over the road and continue down a path leading to the bosc (forest) de la Pleta and les Deveses. On reaching the road between Masella and Alp, turn left towards Das, not on the main road but rather on an alternative one on the left. On reaching Das, turn left along the main road leading to the tunnel del Cadí. Turn left into the town of Urús and at the church turn left again and follow a narrow tar road that takes you to the rest area of the tunnel del Cadí and Riu de Cerdanya. Continue along this road down to Pedra and Bor. Shortly after Bor turn left along a path that takes you past Moli Pons and Cal Pons. After Cal Pons turn right on the tar road that takes you past Talló to Bellver de Cerdanya. From here take the road to Pi. Pass the Cucs (worms) fountain and turn right along a gravel road that intersects the road between Pi - Oliá and Nas. Turn right towards Santa Eugénia and Montellá. Cross over the Ridolaina stream to reach Montellá. Continue on down toward Martinet on a wider road.

Martinet – La Seu d’Urgell
The final leg of your journey is shorter and more gentle but should not be discounted as two thirds of this leg is along gravel roads. While cycling look at the magnificent views of the northern side of the Cadí. From Martinet, turn left along the road to Montellá and shortly afterwards take the road (right) in the direction of d’Estana and Bastanist. Shortly afterwards again, turn right after crossing the Cabiscol stream along a narrow road that passes through the l’estret (narrows) de Mollet where you enter the region of the Alt Urgell. Pass the houses at Arenys and turn left at the intersection with the tar road up the hill towards Toloriu. Pass Bar on the left and enter into Toloriu. Take the road that leads to the coll de Jou  and follow the Fenella stream to Arséguel. At Arséguel, turn left along the tar road in the direction of Cava and Ansovell. At the next junction turn right towards Ansovell. Pass through and continue along the gravel road in the direction of the Boscal sanctuary where you will see a sensational view of the Cadí. Take the path that runs along the base of the Cadí towards coll de Vanses skirting around the turó (hill) dels Castellassos. From coll de Vanses descend along the Toscarre valley through the Bentanacs forest until you intersect the d’Ortedó – La Seu d’Urgell road. Turn left and descend past Cerc until La Seu d’Urgell.

Kilómetres: 222,3

Nearly time: 23h 50'
Unevenness: 6.180 m

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Volta al Cadí-Moixeró 2
Is the same lap to Cadí–Moixeró 1, but inverse.
Kilómetres: 222,3

Nearly time: 23h 50'
Unevenness: 6.180 m

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Alàs
Very flat, gentle route parallel to the River Segre, between the walkways of la Seu and Alàs, passing through orchards, meadows and amongst fruit trees.
Kilómetres: 8,2.

Nearly time: 48’

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Alàs – Les Peces
A gradual climb to one of the best observation points of l’Urgellet. Towards the end, the stroll becomes a little steeper, although it does lead us to one of the most impressive churches of the region.
Kilómetres: 14,6.
Nearly time: 1h 27’.

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El Pla
A route through three small towns on the left bank of the Segre, to the south of la Seu. No problems here: a flat, pleasant stroll.
Kilómetres: 16,2.

Nearly time: 1h 37’.

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Arfa – Castellciutat
An easy route, with some steeper parts towards the end, which passes along both of the Segre riverbanks and allows us to contemplate the chain of hills situated in the heart of l’Ugellet. Kilómetres: 12,3.
Nearly time: 1h 14’.

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Back por Lletó
A long, difficult and steep but spectacular route with magnificent views of the Cadí. The climb passes through Alàs, Banat and Vilanova, whilst the descent takes in Ortedó and Cerc.
Kilómetres: 34,4.
Nearly time: 3h 26’.

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Confluence of the Waters
Short stroll which allows us to visit the point where the waters of the Segre and the Valira meet, very close to la Seu.
Kilómetres:4,9.

Nearly time: 30’

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La Bastida
A classic. Short, gradual climb throughout the route, until we get to the town of la Bastida d’Ortons. Great views of la Seu.
Kilómetres: 10,5.
Nearly time: 1 h.
Unevenness: 275m

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Bell-lloc
A route which passes through the Cerc valley, alongside Sant Antoni del Tossal, and descends to the Segre via the former Jesuit resting house of Bell-lloc.
Kilómetres: 12,2.
Nearly time: 1h 13’.
Unevenness: 95m

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Serra d’Arfa – Mas d’en Planes
A phenomenal cycle in the mountains of l’Urgellet passing by isolated hills and through the forests between Pla and la Seu. A route of exceptional beauty.
Kilómetres: 30
Nearly time
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Unevenness: 560 m

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Serra de Casanoves. Mas de la Font.
A short route close to la Seu that climbs along a road through the forests on the eastern side of the Casanoves valley. Perfect for training.
Kilómetres: 13.8
Nearly time
: 1h. 20'
Unevenness: 285 m

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Estamariu - Calvinyà
Long, uneven route which ascends through the municipality of Estamariu, passing through the woods and prairies of Arcavell in the Valira valley. The return journey passes through Calbinyà.
Kilómetres:43,2.

Nearly time: 4 h 20’.

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Bescaran – La Rabassa
A long, physically demanding, uphill route which takes us from the banks of the Segre up to the Alpine meadows near to the Andorra border.
Kilómetres: 68.

Nearly time: 6 h 48’.
Unevenness: 1.390 m

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Aravell - Bellestar
A simple, fairly flat route which takes us to two towns situated to the west of la Seu, passing through Castellciutat.
Kilómetres: 19,3.

Nearly time: 1h 45’.

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Aravell – Mardiscle
This route combines a flatter first part around Bellestar and Aravell, rising sharply up to Sallent, which will allow us to enjoy a magnificent descent when returning to Aravell.
Kilómetres: 32,2.

Nearly time: 3h 13’.

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Sant Joan de l’Erm
A journey through the northern heights of l’Urgellet, only suitable for people in very good physical shape, which will take us to Comas de Burbre, the valley of Santa Magdalena and the woods of Sant Joan de l’Erm.
Kilómetres: 72.

Nearly time: 7h 12’.
Unevenness: 2.050m

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Anserall
An easy and comfortable route with no major changes in altitude making it suitable for all. The route passes by several monuments: the castle in Ciutat, the tower in Solsona and the Romanesque monastery Sant Serni de Tavèrnoles.

Kilómetres: 12.6

Nearly time: 1h 15’.
Unevenness: 175m

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---> Leaving from Alberg Santa Fe d'Organyà
Calle Mestre Cases - 25794 Organyà

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The Dolmens Route
A fairly long but undemanding stroll through the Cabó valley where we can enjoy its two main attractions: the landscape and the megalithic constructions.
Kilómetres: 26,8.

Nearly time: 2h 40’.

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---> Leaving from Sports-Swimming Area
25793 Coll de Nargó

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Return to Gavarra
This long and varied route passes through a very solitary area of outstanding beauty, taking in the sombre zone of Aubenc, el Pla de Tolustre and the Valldarques canyon.
Kilómetres: 47,2.

Nearly time: 4h 43’.

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---> Leaving from Tuixén
Pl. Serra del Cadí, 1  25717  Tuixén

Tuixén – Molí de Fórnols
A circular, easy flat route along the Lavansa valley
Kilómetres:
10.4
Nearly time: 1h
Unevenness: 200m

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Tuixén – Coll de Port
A route through some of the  wildest, forested parts of the Pyrenees. From the bottom of the Lavansa valley head towards Tuixent and then thread your way along the side of the magnificent Verd range. The ascent ends in the Port pass where you begin a step descent.
Kilómetres:
31
Nearly time: 2h 50’.
Unevenness: 890m

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La Mata Negra (Cerdanya)
Leave Bellver de Cerdanya along the tar road to Talló and Coborriu. Continue along the now gravel road to l’Ingla. At the intersection (from here the climb is steep) go left to the dels Cortals refuge. Shortly after the refuge you will intersect a road. Turn right and continue up to the coll de Pendis. Return along the same road to the previous intersection and continue down to the Serrat de les Esposes refuge and Riu de Cerdanya. Take the road to Pedra and Bor. Shortly after Bor turn left along a gravel road leading to Moli Pons and Cal Pons. Join the out going route at Coborriu and return to Bellver.
Kilómetres: 30.5

Nearly time: 3h 30'
Unevenness: 700m

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El Collell (Berguedà)
Starting from the campsite Repós del Pedraforca take the road to Saldes and then to the Gresolet viewing point where the road becomes a gravel road. Continue on the same road going around the Pedraforca until you reach el Collell. From here go to les Bassotes and descend the coll de Bauma continuing down to the Gresolet sanctuary. Continue along the same road, passing the mines of Saldes, to the start point.
Kilómetres: 25

Nearly time: 3h.
Unevenness: 880m

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Tourist suggestions

After Pedalling

The majority of the routes leave from Parc del Segre, a large sports centre which played host to the whitewater section of the 1992 Olympic Games. It is currently a place where both top-level sportsmen and women, aficionados and adventure-seekers can enjoy themselves and find activities in line with their needs: canoeing, rafting, hydrospeeding.... It has three channels, two turbulent and one calm, as well as a bar and restaurant where trees provide shade for strolls and other services. The market, a thousand year-old activity which combines tradition and modernity, is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays in la Seu, on Saturdays in Oliana and on Sundays in Organyà. It is the ideal place to see the produce of the land at different times of the year. Chicory and thyme, St. George’s and morchella mushrooms, fruit, herbs, mushrooms and everything else that can be bought and sold. The Sant Ermengol fair, which is held in Seu during the third week-end of October, is specialised in the artisan production of Pyrenees cheese, although it is also possible to find thousands of other items. The fair of Organyà —for Saint Andrew, during the final week of November —recalls the times when the town was one of the Pyrenees’ commercial centres, especially with regards to cattle trading. Oliana also has its own fair, that of All Saints. The most spectacular expression of the natural surroundings are found at the Cadí-MoixeróNaturalPark. Catalonia’s largest protected area is an outstanding natural reserve: among red and black pine woods, one can hear the tapping of the woodpecker – the symbol of the park – along with the leaping sound of the roe deer and the ibex. The rest of the region also has interesting natural spots, a variety of landscapes and surroundings which allow us to change over, in little time, from Alpine settings to the dry, aromatic beginnings of the Pyrenees. The architectural heritage is another incentive in this peaceful stroll. We find great monuments: the Cathedral of la Seu, the Monastery of Sant Serni de Tavèrnoles, Sant Climent de Nargó. Not to forget the small rural Romanic churches, rather time-worn and fragile yet full of charm. And throughout the route, examples of traditional architectural constructions, visible in all corners of the towns, different in each village, adapted to the surroundings and to the climate: a perfect example of adaptation to life in the mountains.

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