When Le Grand Depart 2026 announced the 3 stages that would take place in Catalonia, we all had a look at the first big mountain pass which was included in stage 3: Granollers-Les Angles. It was the climb to la Collada de Toses, a historical mountain pass in Catalonia. Collada de Toses is a very
The natural border between France and Spain are the Pyrenees. On the eastern part of the Pyrenees there are several not-so-known passes between Spain (Catalonia) and France. Some of them are Col d’Ares (a serious pass with 1512 mts), Alt de Costoja (crossing to France to the village same named Coustouge), and the last one before getting
If you come and visit Barcelona and you’re a cyclist, maybe you didn’t notice how close Barcelona is to the Pyrenees, and how easy it is climbing a big mountain in a daytrip. One of our favorite daytrips and guided tours is that one climbing to Coll de la Creueta, one of the big climbs
The famous stretch at 20% Cycling Coll de Pradell is a true challenge. This is not a very known climb. Not one of the famous. But I can tell you that if you ever climbed up there you will never forget about it: it is Coll de Pradell, in Barcelona province (Catalonia, Pyrenees). The 20%
It is always a hard job to choose the best climbs in a mountain range. Especially a very big one as the Pyrenees, with over 600 km of mountains, being the border between France and Spain. There are many different criteria to keep in mind to make a list like this one. I chose 2
Next July we organize an amazing trip. From Girona (one of the coolest destinations in the cycling world) to the mythical Col du Tourmalet in the Pyrenees. Also, we will have the time to watch live a Tour de France stage at Plateau de Beille. This trip is confirmed and now open for solo travellers.
The first stage of La Vuelta 2023 in Barcelona will take place on Saturday August 26th. It is a team time trial in the streets of Barcelona. Flat route, high speed and big show expected! The start will be close to the sea (Barceloneta beach) and the route will pass some of the most known
Let me introduce you all to a great cycling trip in the Catalan Pyrenees. The idea comes from a local club in a little french village near the coast named Bompas. It includes the eastern part of the Pyrenees, getting to the Mediterranean sea. In fact, the trip includes an amazing coastal road in the
Pierre St Martin is nowadays one of the trendy climbs of the Pyrenees Atlantiques. And cycling up there is a must for any climber. With its inclusion in TdF 2015, Pierre Saint-Martin became one of those pilgrimage destinations for keen cyclists. It has everything a climb should have: scenery, steepness, other climbs nearby… Pierre Saint