R1 — Turó de l'Home summit
R2 — Bend at Collformic
R3 — B-400 road in Berguedà
R4 — Penedès vineyards
R5 — Castelltallat
R6 — Monistrol
Beyond the Tour: six road routes for discovering the province of Barcelona
From Maresme and Berguedà to Penedès and Montserrat, these road cycling routes through the province of Barcelona make it possible to discover landscapes of the Pre-Pyrenees, vineyards, coasts and emblematic massifs that go beyond the route of the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France.
From Barcelona and the mountain passes of Berguedà to the vineyards of Penedès, the Montseny Massif and the Maresme coast, the province of Barcelona offers road cycling routes where you can discover the various regions in all their aspects. The Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France played a role in spotlighting Barcelona as a cycling destination of reference, but the province's appeal goes far beyond the race route. Here are six road routes where you'll discover diverse landscapes, mountain passes, wilderness areas, villages with heritage and side roads ideal for enjoying cycle tourism throughout the year.
Route 1. Calella – Turó de l'Home
111 km · 2,507 m total elevation gain · Level: Very demanding
Few peaks have the prestige of Turó de l'Home among Catalan cyclists. This route from Calella is a memorable journey: the Maresme coast serves as the starting point, and the path gradually goes deeper into the Montseny Massif through Collsacreu, Vallgorguina and Sant Celoni. The final ascent to Turó de l'Home, passing through the Biosphere Reserve, Santa Fe and Coll de Santa Helena, is long, varied and incredibly beautiful. The descent along the slopes of Montseny towards Mosqueroles rounds off a day of first-rate cycling.
Points of interest: Calella, Calella lighthouse, Sant Pol de Mar, Collsacreu, Turó de l'Home, Montseny Biosphere Reserve, Santa Fe del Montseny.
Route 2. Extreme Montseny
185 km · 2,893 m total elevation gain · Level: Very demanding/expert
The ultimate route for lovers of long-distance cycling. Almost 200 km and several mountain passes back-to-back make this option, which starts in Mataró, a challenge worthy of professional cyclists. Collsacreu, the Santa Fe del Montseny pass, and Collformic come one after another in a route that crosses some of the most amazing landscapes in the Montseny Mountains, with dense forests, rural villages, and technical descents. The return to the Maresme coast finishes off a first-rate cycling experience.
Points of interest: Mataró, Collsacreu, Santa Fe del Montseny, Collformic, El Brull, Viladrau, Montseny Natural Park, Maresme coast.
Route 3. The Mining Route through Berguedà
93 km · 3,162 m total elevation gain · Level: Very demanding/expert
Berguedà is a paradise for cyclists looking for challenges in Pre-Pyrenean settings. This circular route from Berga covers the birthplaces of the Catalan coal mining industry, a unique heritage that combines the ruggedness of the mountainous landscape with the industrial past of its towns. The route climbs north through valleys and ridges that are home to the local mining legacy, with sustained ascents, technical descents, and panoramic views over the Llobregat valley and the surrounding mountains. The Patum de Berga, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, is an unmissable cultural attraction for those visiting the regional capital.
Points of interest: Berga (and the Patum, UNESCO Heritage), mining heritage of Berguedà, Coll del Pradell, valleys and forests of the Pre-Pyrenees.
Route 4. Penedès 360 Back Roads
200 km · 2,862 m total elevation gain · Level: Intermediate/demanding (in stages) · Recommended for cyclists with experience in long routes.
A 200-km circular route that connects the entire Gran Penedès area –from the inland mountains to the Mediterranean Sea, always accompanied by the vineyards that define the local landscape. The route includes classic climbs such as the Coll de les Ventoses and the climb to Font-Rubí, the stretch along the Foix Reservoir road, and the beautiful town of Castellet, as well as paved rural roads and paths with very little traffic that are rarely frequented and very characteristic of the area. This option is planned as a four-stage route, with departure and arrival in Vilafranca del Penedès, although it may be adapted based on each cyclist's goals and needs.
Points of interest: Vilafranca del Penedès, Vinseum, Coll de les Ventoses, Font-Rubí, Foix Reservoir, Castellet and Penedès vineyards and wineries.
Route 5. Bages Cycling Route
190.5 km · 2,743 m of total elevation gain · Level: Demanding/expert. Recommended for cyclists with experience in long routes and demanding climbs.
Bages is a central region of Catalonia where plains and mountains come together, dominated by the unmistakable silhouette of the Montserrat Massif. This nearly 200-km cycling route from Manresa is a journey through the region's geographical and cultural heritage: the classic climb to Montserrat (9 km between 6% and 7%), the Monastery of Santa Cecilia hidden among the pine forests, the demanding slopes of Castellfollit del Boix, the 360-degree viewpoint from theCastelltallat Observatory and the descent into medieval Cardona, with its impressive castle. The return via Navàs, Avinyó and Artès concludes a considerably challenging and exceptionally beautiful route.
Points of interest: Manresa, Monistrol de Montserrat, Montserrat and the Abbey, Monastery of Santa Cecilia, Castelltallat Observatory, Cardona, Viver and Serrateix.
Route 6. Terrassa – Montserrat – Manresa (CPB12)
102 km · 2,420 m of total elevation gain · Level: Expert
A long-distance, highly demanding circular route, designed for experienced cyclists. Starting from Terrassa, the route takes on two of Catalonia's great iconic ascents: the climb to Montserrat, home to one of the most visited monasteries in the world and a unique geological landscape, and Coll d'Estenalles, even longer and higher. Every autumn, dozens of cyclists from all over Barcelona climb Montserrat on the same day to receive the abbot's blessing: a tradition that speaks volumes about the special relationship between cyclists and this unique massif.
Points of interest: Terrassa, Monistrol de Montserrat, Montserrat and the Abbey, Manresa, Mura, Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park, Coll d'Estenalles.
These six road cycling routes in the province of Barcelona take you through Pre-Pyrenean landscapes, emblematic massifs, wine-growing areas, and Mediterranean coasts that go beyond the route of the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France. We invite you to cycle all year round through an exceptionally rich region.
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