산타 마리아 데 마르토렐레스 최고의 사이클링 경로

For centuries it was the Sunday getaway of the surrounding villages, and it is said that, on foggy days, the bell tower served as a guide to orientate oneself among the paths of the mountain range. Old meetings and gatherings were held on the esplanade, and you can still see the space where people sat to have breakfast after the climb. The access is direct and sustained, and the arrival offers a clear view of the sea and mountains that explains why Sant Mateu has always been a point of passage and a mandatory stop.

A small oasis nestled among fields and pines, where the still water reflects the sky like a mirror broken by frogs. This pond, once used for irrigation and livestock watering, has become a natural refuge for birds, dragonflies, and turtles. On calm days, only the buzzing of insects and the splashing of the occasional stray toad can be heard. A humble corner, yet teeming with life.

A small Romanesque gem hidden among vineyards and holm oaks on the outskirts of Argentona. Its origins date back to the 11th century, and it still retains part of its apse and original stone walls. The surroundings exude tranquility: only crickets and the wind rustling through the fields can be heard. From the threshing floor opposite the chapel, the views over the Maresme region are picture-perfect. A perfect spot for a short break and a long journey back in time.

Nice views. It is definitely doable on a gravel bike, but it is not exactly easy.

Suddenly, Barcelona appears before you. The view is breathtaking, but be careful not to get distracted or stop; the right turn is quite sharp, and the slope behind it is steep.

Hermitage near the Caldes Road C1415b between Canovelles and Lliça de Munt, near the Tenes River.

About 300 meters before reaching the hermitage along the track from Òrrius, on the left, dry stone walls are preserved, the remains of a shelter used by Republican militiamen during the Civil War. It's not signposted, but it's visible if you get off your bike and explore a bit. The surroundings are very peaceful and steeped in history: the hermitage was also used as a temporary shelter.

The uphill stretch from Roca del Valles isn't difficult and is a lovely greenery. The descent to the Orrius junction is similar.