El Farell is one of those climbs around Barcelona that everyone would like to discover upon a bike. Good climb, not too steep, nice surface, no traffic at all, and close enough to Barcelona. The road is a dead-end road from Caldes de Montbui leading to Sant Sebastià de Montmajor. Beside the main road, there is an alternative road that is a little steeper that joins the main road in a shorter way and gets together close to the top. If you want to get to the highest point of El Farell, then at the top of the main road you should take the road to the left (in less good shape than the very main road) and follow to the restaurant on top, which is just open on the weekend. This is a classical ride for Barcelona city cyclists, as the complete tour (way and back) is less than 100 km long. The numbers are not too impressive, as it is a mild climb. It is about 8 km at a 6% average gradient (about 500 meters elevation). You can see the details of the Strava segment here: https://www.strava.com/segments/3369058 You can discover El Farell in one of our private guided tours starting in Barcelona. Come and join us!
El Farell is one of those climbs around Barcelona that everyone would like to discover upon a bike. Good climb, not too steep, nice surface, no traffic at all, and close enough to Barcelona. The road is a dead-end road from Caldes de Montbui leading to Sant Sebastià de Montmajor. Beside the main road, there
Barcelona is a great place for cycling, there is no doubt. In a former post, we introduced 10 of the most popular climbs around Barcelona, but today let me introduce some short and steep hidden climbs close to Barcelona, not very known (or maybe not known at all) for most of the local cyclists. Some of them are dead-end climbs, leading to some remote urbanization with fantastic views. No need for many words in this article, I just join the names, short description, and the link to the Strava segment, so you can find them, get there and challenge yourself to get to the top. Carrer Llobregos (Barcelona), 1,4 km at 8% average, with some parts over 17%. Inside Barcelona city, in the Carmel mountain. By the way, near the top, there is a great viewpoint from the Bunkers del Carmel. Mas Ram. 257 m. 1,8 km at 9%. Starting at Tiana in a crossroad very close to the highway. Dead end road at the top of the urbanization. Supermaresme. 3km at 9% average gradient. This luxury urbanization has some magnificent luxury houses with stunning views. Some VIPs are said to be staying around here when they come to Barcelona and they don't want want to stay at the city center. It is one of the few climbs listed here which has 2 sides (except the last common stretch). It can be included in a loop ride. Sant Carles. Starting at Santa Agnes de Malanyanes. The interesting side is starting at C-35 road and the steepest part is a 500 mts long 12% straight part. It is properly a road, not a street in the urbanization. It hurts. Can Massuet-El Far. They are 2,9 km at 9% average gradient and includes some very steep short stretches. From the little village
Barcelona is a great place for cycling, there is no doubt. In a former post, we introduced 10 of the most popular climbs around Barcelona, but today let me introduce some short and steep hidden climbs close to Barcelona, not very known (or maybe not known at all) for most of the local cyclists. Some
