From the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean – Ter Route

The Ter Route (La ruta del Ter) follows the course of the River Ter, in Catalonia, from its source in the Pyrenees mountains to the Mediterranean.

The route starts in Vallter, at an altitude of 2,000 metres (6,562 ft) above sea level, and ends in Sau a L'Estartit. The Collection totals 228 kilometres (142 mi) with almost 1,800 metres (5,906 ft) of elevation gain. I’ve divided this route into two days but you can extend it, if you wish.

You start in a high mountain landscape, which you leave behind as you go through old textile colonies such as Colonia Llaudet, and ride through traditional villages. You will also pass oak forests that once served as a hideout for legendary bandits.

This route, created by Xavier Florensa and Olga Muñoz, ends with a swim in the calm waters of the Mediterranean after passing through Girona. More specifically, the route ends in the Medes Islands, a paradise that’s considered an integral nature reserve because of its natural resources. All you need is a gravel or mountain bike and a desire for adventure.