ES-GI Besalú – Mountain biking 34 km, elevation gain 820 m, 9 mountain passes
Author description
Authors: Philippe Chazottier and Christophe Badonnel
Course : completed on 30 September 2025
Departure Besalú, province of Girona, car park by the medieval bridge.
Tourist information
Medieval Catalan architecture in Besalú, such as the medieval bridge.
Technical specifications
Cycling route at 90%. Feasible on gravel but more comfortable on a mountain bike. The first thirteen kilometres are on roads. After the Can Font pass, the trail is difficult and congested. Tedious round trip to the Palomers pass. Easy round trip to the Cavaller and Travesses passes. Beautiful trails for the last five passes.
9 collars
| 1 – Collet de Can Font | 280 metres | ES-GI-0282 |
| 2 – Palomers Pass | 634 metres | ES-GI-0630e |
| 3 – Coll de Cavaller | 437 metres | ES-GI-0437a |
| 4 – Travesses Pass | 468 metres | ES-GI-0467 |
| 5 – Coll de Can Jou | 431 metres | ES-GI-0430a |
| 6 – Collet de Montiró | 491 metres | ES-GI-0470a |
| 7 – Bet Collar | 446 metres | ES-GI-0449 |
| 8 – Bruc Pass | 417 metres | ES-GI-0410a |
| 9 – Collet de la Serra | 408 metres | ES-GI-0400a |
Keywords : Besalú, medieval, Centcols
Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, track : https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/22923731
This itinerary is provided for information only. The author accepts no liability, nor that of the Club des Cent Cols, for any imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used or anything to do with the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings or other users.
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