- RC1 - THE VALL D'EN BAS
- RC2 - BEGUDÀ-BIANYA
- RC3 - LLIERCA-VALL DEL BAC-CAPSACOSTA
- RC4 - OLOT-BESALU-BANYOLES-SANTA PAU
- RC5 - CAPSACOSTA-SANTIGOSA
- RC6 - LES SERRES-LES ENCIES
- RC7 - BRACONS-CONDREU
- RC8 - OIX-BAGET-LA VALL DEL BAC
- RC9 - CONDREU-BRACONS
- RC10 - VALLFOGONA-LLAÈS-VIDRÀ
RC1 - THE VALL D'EN BAS
A spectacular and placid trip through Les Preses and the urban nuclei of St. Esteve, Els Hostalets and St. Privat of the Vall d´en Bas. The major part of the journey unravels through secondary roads that allow you to enjoy from an exceptional scenery, under the Puigsacalm, the Falgars, Els Llencers, the Xenacs and the beginnings of the Fluvia river. The route allows for several shortcuts and combinations.
Download route (gpx) See route LA VALL D'EN BAS (pdf)
RC2 - BEGUDÀ-BIANYA
Getting acquainted with Olot´s environments through quiet secondary roads. We will discover the Pla de Beguda, St. Joan les Fonts and the endearing Vall de Bianya. A rural and natural setting composed by small urban nuclei such as Llocalou, Capsec, St. Marti de Solamal, St. Pere Despuig, Sta. Margarida, l´Hostalnou or Socarrats. A route that combines sport and landscape.
Download route (gpx) See route BEGUDÀ-BIANYA (pdf)
RC3 - LLIERCA-VALL DEL BAC-CAPSACOSTA
A route for prepared enthusiasts. Taking the old Olot´s highway, we will border the current highway till Besalu. We will deviate to Sales, Tortella, Montagut and we will overcome the Alt del Vilar to initiate the highway to the Vall del Bac. Colldecarrera (2nd) and Mariner (3rd). We will get back going down by Capsacosta.
Download route (gpx) See route LLIERCA-VALL DEL BAC-CAPSACOSTA (pdf)
RC4 - OLOT-BESALU-BANYOLES-SANTA PAU
A route by secondary roads to make a sportive and scenic loop that we’ll start in Olot´s to Besalu old highway. We will continue to Banyoles´ pond. We will start to return from a stage of the Vuelta 2014, overcoming passes and valleys up to Santa Pau and the heart of la Garrotxa´s Volcanic Zone (Natural Park).
Download route (gpx) See route OLOT-BESALU-BANYOLES-SANTA PAU (pdf)
RC5 - CAPSACOSTA-SANTIGOSA
One of the classic routes of Olot´s surroundings and the “Terra de Remences”, such as the Capsacosta and Santigosa peaks, two “second rate” ports with a course that starts in Olot, continues to the Vall de Bianya and climbs by the Capsacosta´s pass. We will cross three times the ancient roman road, the “Via Annia”, that traverses the Pyrenees. In St. Pau de Seguries we will descend heading to St. Joan les Abadesses to then start the Santigosa´s pass. We will connect at the Canes´ pass with the old road to Ripoll to return to Olot.
Download route (gpx) See route CAPSACOSTA-SANTIGOSA (pdf)
RC6 - LES SERRES-LES ENCIES
A route to pedals through the Vall d´en Bas, d´Hostoles and Brugent to end in the Ter river. The road is in very good conditions and is frequented by cyclists, with a moderate transit of vehicles. At Angles´ gates we will cross the river by a secondary road that will take us to St. Julia del Llor and Bonmati. We will start to climb the Serres´ peak to then enter the Llemena´s valley. We will exit climbing the Encies´ peak to then return to Olot by Les Planes d´Hostoles.
Download route (gpx) See route LES SERRES-LES ENCIES (pdf)
RC7 - BRACONS-CONDREU
It’s the highlight of the area and of the “Terra de Remences”. Only suited for well prepared cyclists. The Bracons´ pass by the Vall d´en Bas is a special “first rate”, especially in the final section. You’ll then need legs to climb the peak! Quick descent through the Vola. A narrow and winding road up to Sant Vicens de Torello. When crossing Vic´s to Olot road by Bracons´ tunnels, we will start to return by a shortcut that will avoid us traffic. At the Esquirol we start to climb to the Bac´s pass and then to Condreu´s (2nd). The descent will quickly lead us to the Vall d´en Bas and Olot.
Download route (gpx) See route BRACONS-CONDREU (pdf)
RC8 - OIX-BAGET-LA VALL DEL BAC
Route for cycling experts. A good part is a section of the star stage of the “Vuelta 2014”. From Olot to Castellfollit, heading to Oix by Camporiol´s pass, descent to Oix and start of the climbing to Pera´s pass (Oix), “2nd rate”. We will enter Baget´s valley. We will climb heading to Rocabruna´s pass (2nd). We will descend to Camprodon and St. Pau de Seguries to then enter Bac´s valley. Quiet road but with hard sections. We will exit the valley climbing Colldecarrera, descent to Castellfollit de la Roca and return to Olot by Sant Joan les Fonts.
Download route (gpx) See route OIX-BAGET-LA VALL DEL BAC (pdf)
RC9 - CONDREU-BRACONS
Reverse of RC7 route and slightly less difficult, because the climbs are steadier. We will start Salut´s pass by Olot´s old road to Vic overcoming Uria´s pass and getting to Condreu´s pass (2nd). We will descend to the Esquirol going through the Bac´s pass. Through local roads we will get to St. Vicens and St. Pere de Torello. Narrow and winding local road heading to La Vola to then start Bracons´ pass up to Coll de Bracons, an elevated 2nd. Quick descent to the Vall d´en Bas and easy plains to Olot.
Download route (gpx) See route OIX-BAGET-LA VALL DEL BAC (pdf)
RC10 - VALLFOGONA-LLAÈS-VIDRÀ
Interesting pedalling with three differentiated parts. The first section, from Olot to Ripoll´s gates by the Cantina´s pass is a classic for enthusiasts and a section of the “Vuelta 2014”. You have to complete Coubet´s pass (2nd) and Canes´ pass. Descent through Vallfogona up to Llaes´s road entrance. The second section takes a little transited local track that will make us climb up to Sta. Maria de Corco. We will climb to Vidra and we will continue to Collfred´s peak (2nd). The second part will put to test the cyclists vertigo as well as your breaks with 20% slopes down to the Vall d´en Bas.
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