Cycle tourism and wine in a place with more than ten centuries of history. In Bikefriendly We have found the ideal accommodation to enjoy cycling routes and, at the same time, rest surrounded by vineyards in the center of Catalonia. Less than an hour from Barcelona, in the Bages region is Mas de la Sala, in the municipality of Sallent, where family tradition and tourist modernity coexist hand in hand.
Accommodation with history in Bages
At Pla de Bages, the plain limited by the Llobregat river and the Acequia de Manresa, Is More from the Room. A hotel surrounded by vineyards with designation of origin that completes its spectacular dryland landscape with the north face of the Montserrat massif.
With rural origins, growing vineyards and cereals at different times of the century, the Sala family changed its business model in the mid-90s. A total transformation that concluded with the opening of a restaurant and the Mas de la Sala hotel. A family project full of enthusiasm and with a view to the future.
A unique territory, a taste for gastronomy and wine are the references of a hotel that is committed to familiar and close treatment. More from the Room It also defends the environment and promotes healthy living, betting on local products from Barcelona.
What to see in the Central Catalonia Geopark
Mas de la Sala is located in the heart of Bages, very close to the Montserrat massif and other natural treasures that this Catalan region houses, registered in the Geopark of Central Catalonia.
Just 30 minutes from the accommodation and perched on the mountain is the impressive monastery of Santa María de Montserrat, a Benedictine abbey that has become a symbol of Catalonia and a pilgrimage point for believers and visitors from all over the world.
But also, Mas de la Sala is located right in the center of three underground treasures of the Central Catalonia Geopark that are an essential visit: the Toll caves, Salnitre caves and Salt Mountain. Just 30 kilometers from all of them in different directions, Mas de la Sala is an ideal starting point from which to visit these places as part of the mountain bike cycling routes from the accommodation itself.
Mas de la Sala: cycling routes through the Bages region
Although the area includes numerous activities, such as horseback riding, go-karting or hiking, our passion is cycling. The urban planning of Barcelona contrasts with the cycling tours through the mountains offered by the surroundings of More from the Room.
Especially for mountain bike lovers, The hotel itself recommends five different routes with beginning and end in Mas de la Sala. For all levels - two beginner category routes, one medium level and two others for expert amateurs - the different stages allow you to explore the surroundings of the hotel.
This is a perfect way to discover the UNESCO World Geopark of Central Catalonia. Mas de la Sala, adapted to new technologies, has audio guides to follow the indicated routes and know the itinerary to follow so as not to miss any of the details of the paths.
The most notable route, which can be consulted in the Bikefriendly mobile app, it's the Emprius. A tour along trails and roads, inside the forest, but with views of the cereal fields, from which you can see Pla de Bages, the Montserrat Mountains or Sant Llorenç del Munt. This route gives its name to one of the rooms in Mas de la Sala.
The best for the care of your bicycle
After a hard training session and having ridden the best routes in the area, it is time to give the bike a little rest. At Mas de la Sala they have everything your two-wheeled companion needs.
This hotel houses a pump for inflating tires, charging place for electric bicycles, a space for washing and a workshop area for repairing breakdowns. If the problem is very serious, Mas de la Sala has a store where you can replace your material.
Regarding the storage of your bicycle, at Mas de la Sala there are two options: use their individual, completely safe bicycle storage; or bring the bike to your own room.
At the complete disposal of the cyclist
Even more important than the bicycle is the person who rides it. In this hotel they are aware of this and work specifically so that the cyclist has all their needs completely covered.
Information for the cyclist is essential. At Mas de la Sala they will tell you everything you need to know about their routes and will update you with weather news daily. Also, you can do a late check-out: you can shower and change when you return from your route on the day of departure.
Mas de la Sala has a special menu for cyclists, designed to have the best sports performance. If you prefer something more alternative, the hotel offers the possibility of having a picnic. Finally, thinking about the recovery of our body, there is a gym in which to get in shape and an outdoor pool in which to relax after a hard day of cycling.
Mas de la Sala: the best place to relax in Barcelona
Having completed all the tasks that follow a cycling route, it is time to enjoy the accommodation at Mas de la Sala. Tradition prevails at the hotel, which maintains the buildings of the old family farm.
Away from the noise of the city and fully integrated into nature, the rooms ensure a haven of peace. The views of the Central Catalonia Geopark, recognized by UNESCO, can be enjoyed from the rooms, all double and full of space.
Some of these hotel accommodations have a terrace and those on the ground floor have a hot tub. Can you think of a better place in Barcelona to welcome the new day with a traditional breakfast than at Mas de la Sala?
Quality and local food
Defenders of caring for the environment and high-quality products, at Mas de la Sala they take advantage of the fruits of Barcelona's orchard to give their menu an exclusive and extraordinary touch. Some dishes loaded with top-level organic foods, such as goat cheese, pasta, honey or eggs and meat from free-range hens and chickens.
A healthy and balanced cuisine that includes up to three different menus: the weekday menu, the seasonal menu and the à la carte menu from which you can choose what you most fancy. All dishes washed down, of course, with a selection of the best wines, including those from the Pla de Bages designation of origin.
Nature is queen in this hotel. Mountains, vineyards, forest and paths come together near Mas de la Sala to give a different vision of Barcelona one hour from Barcelona. Resting in an old farmhouse full of natural light and with the closest treatment is the best thing you can do after exploring the numerous cycling routes that surround this hotel in Sallent. Meet tradition at Mas de la Sala, near Barcelona.
