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Catalonia
Girona
Alt Emporda
Espolla

Castell de Requesens – Col de Banyuls Mountain Pass loop from Espolla

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Spain
Catalonia
Girona
Alt Emporda
Espolla

Castell de Requesens – Col de Banyuls Mountain Pass loop from Espolla

Hard

34

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Castell de Requesens – Col de Banyuls Mountain Pass loop from Espolla

06:03

54.5km

1,580m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve biologique dirigée du Vallon des Moixoses

Réserve naturelle de la forêt de la Massane

Reserva Natural Parcial de la Capçalera de l'Orlina

Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.62 km

View of Requesens Castle

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The Castell de Requesens is a remote but beautiful semi-preserved castle, situated in the hills of the Albera Mountains that separate Spain from France, just east of La Jonquera 6 km from Cantalops.

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11.5 km

Castell de Requesens

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Requesens Castle is an old fortress in this region of Alt Empordà. It is a medieval building that was built in the 11th and 12th centuries.

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14.0 km

Collet de les Llenyes

Mountain Pass

4

22.5 km

Coll de l'Estaca

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Great landscape

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5

28.8 km

Reserva Natural Parcial de la Capçalera de l'Orlina

Nature Reserve

6

32.4 km

Col d'en Verderol

Mountain Pass

7

33.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

43.6 km

Banyuls Pass (Col de Banyuls)

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It is one of the only three road passes, along with Portús and Coll dels Belitres, that the Pyrenees have at their eastern end. It can be seen from any …

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43.8 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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52.2 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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53.9 km

Church of Saint James

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The current structure of the church is the result of a significant remodeling carried out in the 18th century. The church has a rectangular floor plan and consists of three …

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54.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

13.4 km

4.98 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

23.2 km

10.1 km

9.72 km

7.40 km

3.78 km

219 m

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