Introduction
The Romanesque, the Empordanet and the Pyrenees
The first of the two stages exploring the Montgrí, Illes Medes and Baix Ter Natural Park. This is definitely one of the most interesting suggestions for exploring the Romanesque towns and villages of the Baix Empordà and the immediate surroundings of the Montgrí Massif by bike.
Charming towns and villages, endless fields of crops on the Empordà plain, the Pyrenees as a backdrop and the coastline of l’Escala as a culmination, are the incomparable attractions of this outstanding route.
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TypologyCrossing
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DifficultyMedian
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Duration3 hours 43 minutes
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Slope217.00 meters
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Distance48.22 km
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ThemeArchitecture and environmentLandscaping
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ActivityBy bike
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Rating
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Description
The Romanesque, the Empordanet and the Pyrenees
This first stage starts in the car park on Carrer de Pau Companyó in Pals and passing along the streets of the old town, you set off towards Viladamunt, surrounded by farmland. Next, you go from here to Fontclara and Palau-sator.
Each one of the villages you pass by on this bike route is worth stopping in for a visit.
Next, you pass through and admire the old villages of Llabià, Fontanilles and Gualta with the Canigó Mountains as a backdrop.
You then follow the channel of the Daró and the course of the Ter until you cross it at the level of Torroella. For several kilometres, you pedal between cultivated fields, mainly fruit tree orchards, until you start to see views of Bellcaire d’Empordà and follow the Rec del Molí, which accompanies you as far as l’Escala.
In l’Escala, you pass by the Masos de les Corts, cross the Muntanya Rodona, and following the Camí de les Corts, come to the neighbourhood of Sant Martí d’Empúries.
From here, all that is left is to follow the stunning coastline of Empúries and l’Escala as far as the beach of els Riells, the end point of this first stage.
Tips
Route
- A large majority of the route follows quiet roads and comfortable tracks with a few short stretches on paths.
Water
- Take water, especially in summer.
- You can get water from the fountains in the villages.
Precautions
- Look out for cars on the road sections and where you cross over them.
Equipment
- Wearing a helmet is compulsory when riding a bike.
- Check your bicycle and make sure it is well maintained.
- Take a spare inner tube, pump and Allen keys.
- Protection in sunny weather. Sunglasses, hat, sun cream.
- Suitable clothing on windy days or if rain is forecast.
- Binoculars for watching birds and for the viewpoints.
- Camera.
Weather
- Check the weather forecast before starting the route.
- Strong winds can increase the route’s difficulty.
