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Catalonia
Girona
Alt Emporda
Espolla

Banyuls Pass – Madeloc loop from Espolla

Hard

4.0

(2)

15

riders

Banyuls Pass – Madeloc loop from Espolla

04:00

44.9km

1,010m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

Waypoints

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1.52 km

Ras Viewpoint

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Mandatory stop, excellent views, Ideal for breakfast and then continue your route to France. It has several parking spaces where you can leave your van. Get ready because you are …

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9.93 km

Border line with France

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A border between two countries can be either a physical demarcation such as a wall or fence, or simply an imaginary line that separates two national territories. An interesting example …

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9.93 km

Banyuls Pass

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The approach from Catalonia is much more pleasant due to the incline, but longer and leads through a pretty, lonely landscape. The journey on the French side is short, but …

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10.0 km

Coll de Banyuls Refuge

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It is in good condition, at least to shelter on a rainy day or even to spend the night. It has a fireplace and firewood (try to replace what you …

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17.0 km

Coll de Vallaure (420m)

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a classic among serious people

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19.0 km

Coll dels Gascons

Mountain Pass

7

20.0 km

MTB Trail vom Madeloc

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Very narrow trail between thorn bushes, long clothes an advantage. A bit rougher and steeper at the end.

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22.7 km

Madeloc

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Mega great view in all directions. Where the view of the sea in connection with the mainland is already breathtaking

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22.8 km

Old path to Madeloc Tower

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Great view from 650m altitude

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44.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

21.3 km

474 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

13.8 km

7.99 km

4.80 km

548 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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