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Sports activities and discovery of the natural environment of this municipality in the north of the Costa Brava.
Following the success of the first two seasons of the Roses on foot, programme, the range of sports activities and ways of discovering the natural environment in this northern Costa Brava municipality is expanding to include cycling. And if you are wondering which cycling discipline that includes you will be happy to hear that it’s all of them! Road, gravel and MTB, so make a note and don’t miss the chance to discover some of the amazing places that surround the town, with Ride Roses, that, following the model of guided hiking tours, have developed a range of exhilarating cycling routes that will definitely have you coming back for more.
A beautiful tour around the Sierra de Rodes mountains, discovering agricultural landscapes that contrast with the rocky maritime coastline.
Departure: 9 am, Plaça de Catalunya
Type: Road
Duration: 4 h
Difficulty: Low
Distance: 35 km
Elevation gain: 145 m
A classic for mountain cycling enthusiasts, travelling through landscapes lined with vines in Cap de Creus Natural Park and a constant supply of magnificent views.
Departure: 9 am, Plaça de Catalunya
Discipline: MTB
Duration: 4 h
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 42 km
Elevation gain: 860 m
Departure: 9 am, Plaça de Catalunya
Discipline: MTB
Duration: 4 h
Difficulty: Low
Distance: 47 km
Elevation gain: 208 m
Departure: 9 am, Plaça de Catalunya
Discipline: Gravel
Duration: 3 h
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 55 km
Elevation gain: 101 m
Departure: 9 am, Plaça de Catalunya
Discipline: Gravel
Duration: 3 h
Difficulty: Low
Distance: 33 km
More information on all these trips is available from Ride Roses
In addition to the numerous suggestions for marvellous trips we have brought you on previous occasions, you can now discover some unique routes around Roses, with qualified guides to help you interpret everything you see.
Your official guide will tell you all about the local farmhouses, crops, landscape, dry stone walling technique while you take in the fabulous views of the Bay of Roses and the Empordà plain.
Departure: 9 am, Bassa d’en Ponac (Ctra. de les Arenes)
Difficulty: Medium-High
Duration: 3 h 30′
Distance: 9.6 km
Elevation gain: 400 m
Tour of the northern area of Cap de Creus, mountainous terrain with its own identity, unique landscapes and rich history.
Departure: 9 am, sports pavilion (return by bus)
Difficulty: Medium-High
Duration: 5 h 30′
Distance: 15.2 km
Elevation gain: 450 m
Price: €2 Registration opens 10 days before each trip at inscripcions.roses.cat
Departure: 9 am, port or jetties (outward journey by boat)
Difficulty: Medium-High
Duration: 4 h 30′
Distance: 10.7 km
Elevation gain: 450 m
Departure: 9 am, Roses Express train stop
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3 h 30′
Distance: 8.3 km
Elevation gain: 320 m
Departure: 9 am, Cala Montjoi car park
Difficulty: Medium-low
Duration: 3 h 30′
Distance: 9.3 km
Elevation gain: 160 m
You will find more information about the trips from Roses on foot
Photos: Visit Roses
