Mountain bike routes in Catalonia
Catalonia has some of the best mountain biking in southern Europe, from the ridges above Barcelona to the forests of the Montseny. These routes start in Barcelona and keep logistics simple.
Mountain bike, 1 day
Collserola Ridge Loop
A first taste of Catalan singletrack, with the train to bring you home. 45 km 1,200 m up Hard €10 Mountain bike, 3 daysSant Llorenç to Montseny
Two natural parks in three days, finishing with a long descent. 150 km 3,600 m up Hard €30 Mountain bike, 5 daysMontseny, Guilleries and Collsacabra
The long way to Vic, through the wildest forest between Barcelona and the Pyrenees. 250 km 6,300 m up Very hard €50Which length should you pick?
The 1-day route is a test ride. The 3-day route is a long weekend. The 5-day route adds the remote country between the Pyrenees and the coast. All three cost €10 per day of route.
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