Barcelona is a cycling city. Beyond all the infrastructures that are being created and the increase in bicycle traffic, this area offers a large number of routes for cycling.
In this article we present 5 magnificent itineraries near the Catalan capital to enjoy on the pedals. A large number of cyclists circulate through all of them, especially on weekends. Some of them know the route by heart, but others send the track to their GPS so as not to make a mistake at any of the existing junctions.
The west slope of Collserola has a beautiful road, very winding and with little traffic. Between the town of Molins de Rei and Vallvidrera, and with some rest, it is an ideal option for days when you don’t have much time.
It is ideal for summer mornings, since due to its orientation and vegetation, it is quite protected from the sun and has fountains at the beginning and end of the port.
This is how the port that connects the neighborhood of Horta and Cerdanyola del Vallès is popularly known. On the southern slope, the hardest, the vegetation is dry and sparse, while the other slope is much greener and wetter.
You can easily connect with the Rabassada, a busier road that connects Barcelona and Sant Cugat.
One of the most iconic ascents of the Catalan geography. 8.5 kilometers and almost 7% average slope until you reach the Monestir de Montserrat. The asphalt lines up between the rocks, steadily gaining height, and leaving spectacular views over the Llobregat valley.
Undoubtedly, a ‘must’ for all cyclists in the province of Barcelona, ??which can also be easily linked to other ports on the Catalan pre-coast, such as La Rabassada and the ascent to Tibidabo.
Perhaps one of the most unknown. Alt de la Creu d’Aragall, located in the Baix Llobregat, is a fairly quiet and demanding port. It is also located near the Priorat, a spectacular area for cycling tourism.
In addition, the asphalt has recently been renewed, a fact that is greatly appreciated by those of us who pedal with fine wheels.
For cyclists from Terrassa and Sabadell it is a well-known road, but for others, it is somewhat hidden. Without a doubt, it is one of the most prized climbs in this area.
On sunny days, the heat can be quite overwhelming, but in the town of Ullastrell, with just a few hundred meters to go, you can find fountains to cool off.
A little further, within the province of Barcelona, ??but already in the Pre-Pyrenees, we find some ports of great importance but little known. Two of them are Coll de Pal and Rasos de Peguera, both in the Berguedà region. With about 20 kilometers of ascent, they become a challenge for any cyclist.
We already said it at the beginning, the Ciudad Condal is a cycling city and with an infinite number of routes to do by bike, like the rest of Catalonia and other large cities of the peninsular geography, such as Valencia or Zaragoza.
