The Pedals del Pedraforca is a short but intense mountain bike route that explores some wonderful trails. The two-stage loop takes you between the Cadí-Moixeró and Cap del Verd mountains in the provinces of Lleida and Barcelona, Catalonia.

All of the Pre-Pyrenees foothills are perfect for mountain biking. Its topography is spectacular and doesn’t have the steep slopes found in the Pyrenean formations. In this region, you’ll find a large number of paths and trails that connect the terrain and allow access to interesting places. This variety of trails, places to explore and breathtaking landscapes combine to make an exceptional mountain biking location.

The trip starts and finishes in the village of Gósol, which you can reach by public transport or car. The starting point is located next to a public car park where you can leave your vehicle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from the town of Berga to Gósol.

Summer is the best season to take on this adventure, preferably at the beginning or end of the summer season, to avoid possible heat waves. Depending on the time you have available, you can easily extend the trip by adding a third day. If you like a challenge and have a good level of fitness, you could even complete the loop as a single stage.

The route passes through small towns where you can replenish your food and water supplies. That said, you should carry enough water and food for each stage, so as not to depend on the opening hours of the establishments.

The ideal type of bike for this adventure is a mountain bike. You could do the route on a gravel bike with wide tyres, but to get the most out of the trails, it's best to use a light mountain bike.

Pedals del Pedraforca forms part of the Pedals del Mundo network. To find out more, visit pedalesdelmundo.com (in Spanish).

I hope you enjoy this wild and beautiful ride.