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Leaving
from Parc
Olimpic del Segre
25700 La Seu d'Urgell |
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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: 3h.
Unevenness: 560 m
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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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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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map)
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Leaving
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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
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25793
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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 |
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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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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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