Tracks Montserrat
Advanced MTB through Montserrat for Experts
MTB
110 km
Total distance
1600 2800-m
Accumulated drop
4
Physical difficulty
4
Technical difficulty
140 m
Minimum height
750 m
Maximum elevation
Tracks Montserrat
Admire the incomparable Montserrat mountain while discovering the area's customs, history, and cuisine.
Description
Montserrat, the magical mountain and a mecca for Catalan cycling, awaits you. You'll approach the peak via its north face, the most emblematic, and spend the night in accommodation next to the monastery. The mountain dominates central Catalonia, which you'll explore along a selection of paths and trails that will take you through the best spots while you discover the area's customs, history, and cuisine. If you wish, you can spend more than one night at Montserrat and take the opportunity to hike and enjoy this natural park.
There are many mysteries and legends associated with Montserrat, the sacred mountain. A place of pilgrimage and a must-see for any cyclist visiting Catalonia. The "moreneta" (blackened mountain), the "timbaler del bruc" (Bruc drum), UFO sightings, climbing... there are many nuances that generate attraction to this unique natural environment. The mountain imposes its presence throughout central Catalonia. You'll pass through fun trails but also charming villages and places that will surprise you. You'll have the opportunity to taste the local cuisine and the excellent wines of the Pla de Bages DO, even stopping at a local winery if you wish. If you want to take it more slowly, you have the option of taking more accessible routes. A virtual guide will advise you en route so you can take the path that best suits you.
THE TOP OF THIS ROUTE
- Admire the incomparable Montserrat mountain and enjoy climbing its iconic north face.
- You'll spend the night in one of the monastery's accommodations. A unique experience.
- If you wish, stay more than one night at the monastery and take the opportunity to go hiking in a unique natural park.
- Discover the varied landscapes of Bages. You'll be amazed.
- Taste local cuisine in restaurants serving Pla de Bages DO wines.
- Possibility of stopping at a winery in the DO Pla de Bages.
- Explore the Sèquia Canal, a medieval hydraulic engineering work built to bring water from the Llobregat River to Manresa.
- Adjust the route's difficulty throughout the hike. A virtual guide will advise you so you can decide which route is best for you.
- Discover Manresa, a city that has been around for thousands of years and that will commemorate the 2022th anniversary of the stay of Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 5.
- If you'd rather skip the climb to Montserrat, we'll tell you a secret: you can take the rack railway with you and your bike!
Montserrat 110 - 2 stages
1 option
DAILY TOUR
Day 1. 44 km > 750 m + elevation gain
Day 2. 56 km > 830 m + elevation gain
Montserrat 110 - 2 stages
2 option
DAILY TOUR
Day 1. 59 km > 1800 m + elevation gain
Day 2. 56 km > 830 m + elevation gain
Montserrat 220 - 3 stages
DAILY TOUR
Day 1. 48-67 km > 750-2100 m + elevation gain
Day 2. 54 km > 930 m + elevation gain
Day 3. 54 km > 970 m + elevation gain
Montserrat 220 - 4 stages
DAILY TOUR
Day 1. 48-67 km > 750-2100 m + elevation gain
Day 2. 54 km > 930 m + elevation gain
Day 3. 51 km > 1170 m + elevation gain
Day 4. 51 km > 900 m + elevation gain
Technical sheet
Total distance
110 km
total gradient
1600 2800-m
itinerario
Circular
Type of terrain
18% asphalt
20% trails
62% clues
Available services
Transport of suitcases
GPS rental
Local guide
Bike rental
mechanical assistance
Advice on the road
Meet the creator of this route
Carles Casas
Carles Casas is passionate about cycling and nature. He considers cycling the ideal way to explore a region in depth, immersing himself in its history and customs. He combines the experience with enjoyable trails that get the adrenaline pumping, always ending with a meal around a table with friends.
FAQs
Ideal Bike: MTB (Hard or dual suspension), E-Bike and Fat Bike.
Tires: Versatile tires, during the route you will pass through different surfaces (trails, tracks, stone areas, wet areas, streams, etc.). The use of liquid chambers is recommended.
Orientation: The route is tracked using a GPS tracker, and with the Speaktracks app, a virtual guide will accompany you to advise you when the route requires it.
Best time: It can be done year-round, but the best times are undoubtedly spring and autumn when nature offers a host of spectacular shades.
Type of roads: Very varied, with plenty of bike paths and trails. Constant gradients. This route is 99% rideable; some technical sections can be overcome depending on the rider's skill and fitness level. A route to enjoy on a bike.
Route philosophy: This is a self-guided, non-competitive tour, allowing you to discover by bicycle a territory that will surprise you with its landscapes, gastronomy, and history.
Luggage transport: We recommend booking this service to fully enjoy the route. The price depends on the number of people and the number of stages of the route.
Mechanical assistance: Support service provided by the organization. In the event of a serious breakdown, a fee will be stipulated (depending on the holiday or weekday and kilometer location) to transport the customer's bicycle to a mechanic for urgent repairs.
Supplies: At each stage, you will pass through one or more villages where you can stop to eat and get water.
Equipement: The typical one for mountain bike use.
FAQs
Ideal bike
MTB (Hard or dual suspension), E-Bike and Fat Bike.
Tires
Versatile covers, during the route you will pass through different surfaces (trails, tracks, stone areas, wet areas, streams...) The use of liquid chambers is recommended.
Orientation
The route is tracked using a GPS, and a virtual guide will accompany you with the Speaktracks app, offering advice whenever necessary.
Best time
It can be done year-round, but the best times are undoubtedly spring and autumn when nature offers a host of spectacular shades.
Type of roads
Very varied, with plenty of bike paths and trails. Constant gradients. This route is 99% rideable; some technical sections can be overcome depending on the rider's skill and fitness level. A route to enjoy on a bike.
Philosophy
This is a self-guided, non-competitive tour, allowing you to discover by bicycle a territory that will surprise you with its landscapes, gastronomy, and history.
luggage transport
We recommend booking this service to fully enjoy the route. The price depends on the number of people and the number of stages of the route.
mechanical assistance
Support service provided by the organization. In the event of a serious breakdown, a fee will be stipulated (depending on the holiday or weekday and kilometer location) to transport the customer's bicycle to a mechanic for urgent repairs.
Provisioning
At each stage, you will pass through one or more villages where you can stop to eat and get water.
Equipement
The typical one for mountain bike use.
Request a quote
We will contact you within 48 hours to send you a customized quote for your trip.
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