This area features remote trails crossing the ranges of Gurp and Castellet. They often follow old, little-used paths, with rough terrain and minimal maintenance, where you’ll find loose rocks, thorny bushes, and tight technical turns that may force you to dab a foot. DDespite the effort, these rides are absolutely worth it: they deliver stunning landscapes, unique viewpoints, and charming villages like Gurp, Rivert, or Santa Engràcia.
Most of these trails are rocky, well-draining, and located on high ground, making them ideal on foggy days. The Barranc dels Lleons, however, runs through clay terrain and is best avoided in rainy weather, heavy cold, or damp fog, since mud or river surges can make it tricky to ride.
Some of the wildest trails include Moretó, Corrals de Gurp, Serrat de les Coves, the Old Path to Santa Engràcia, and the Barranc dels Lleons (Lions’ Canyon).
The most notable routes for exploring this area are as follows:
Always yield to other cyclists and pedestrians, warn of your arrival in time and slow down.
Do not scare the animals by shouting or making unnecessary noise. You are in their environment.
Take your dog on a leash, especially on the busiest trails.
Respect the signs or fences of private property or hunting grounds.
Follow the established routes, don’t take shortcuts.
Control speed and braking, avoiding skids that erode the ground unnecessarily.
Do not litter.
Avoid clayey areas on muddy days due to rain or fog. Respect the route symbols.
Check your bike before you go out and always carry a repair kit.
Use a helmet, wear gloves, goggles and protection.
Know your physical condition and choose the route based on it. Always evaluate the gradient, not just the distance.
Keep an eye on weather forecasts, they can be changeable.
It is recommended to do the routes with GPS navigation support. The routes are not physically signposted.
It is important to be insured in the practice of mountain biking, which is why we recommend obtaining a federal license or private accident insurance.
The Lo Podall association will not be held responsible for the implicit risks involved in a sporting activity of this type, such as falls, making dangerous descents, misdirection, misuse of common spaces with other activities, etc. Also, it will not be held responsible for the misuse of the routes or for possible imprudences committed by users.
