Montserrat Road is a tour of Central Catalonia along the paved roads and quieter roads so that you can discover by bike the best places in the 8 counties that you will cross.
All this passing through typical places of Catalan cycling such as Rasos de Peguera, Coll d’Estenalles, Capolat or the climb to Montserrat itself, an authentic mecca of Catalan cycling.
If you want, you can sleep more than 1 night in Montserrat and take the opportunity to go hiking enjoying its natural park.
There are many mysteries and legends associated with Montserrat, the sacred mountain. Place of pilgrimage and obligatory destination for any cyclist visiting Catalonia. The “Moreneta”, the “Timbaler del Bruc”, UFO sightings, climbing… there are many nuances that generate attraction to this unique natural environment in the world.
The mountain imposes its presence throughout Central Catalonia. Not in vain, his rise is frequent in the Vuelta a España and in the Volta a Catalunya.
The rest of the route is a combination of demanding ascents with quieter sections to enjoy the changing landscapes that you will find.
We have selected the most typical climbs of Central Catalonia reaching the Rasos de Peguera (1,894 m.), an authentic colossus of special category. If you want to take it more calmly, you will have the possibility of taking more affordable variants.
A virtual guide will advise you on the route so that you can take the path that best suits you.