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Catalonia
Girona
Alt Emporda
Espolla

Church of Saint James – Banyuls Pass (Col de Banyuls) loop from Espolla

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Mountain biking trails
Spain
Catalonia
Girona
Alt Emporda
Espolla

Church of Saint James – Banyuls Pass (Col de Banyuls) loop from Espolla

Hard

5.0

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Church of Saint James – Banyuls Pass (Col de Banyuls) loop from Espolla

05:12

54.3km

1,290m

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: November 7, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva Natural Parcial Vall de Sant Quirze

Reserva Natural Parcial de Sant Quirze de Colera

Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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495 m

Church of Saint James

Highlight • Religious Site

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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741 m

Mirador d'Espolla

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The distance from the viewpoint to the border with France is about 8km, you will travel along a road without vehicles and with the occasional veteran cyclist who will surely …

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10.7 km

Banyuls Pass (Col de Banyuls)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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19.6 km

Coll dels Gascons

Mountain Pass

5

32.0 km

Coll de la Martina

Mountain Pass

6

37.6 km

Coll de Banyuls Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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39.4 km

Coll de la Plaja with steep climb and steep descent on difficult terrain.

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44.1 km

Corral de Sant Quirze

Highlight • Historical Site

Large parking area 🅿️
with a restaurant, MTB and hiking trails 🚴

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44.2 km

Sant Quirze de Colera Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

Sant Quirze de Colera, a spectacular monastery in a fairly remote place

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50.2 km

Rabós

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Rabòs is an extensive territory dedicated to oenology and livestock farming. In its municipality is the monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera, within the Albera Natural Site of National Interest.

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54.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

15.9 km

3.65 km

1.77 km

138 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

16.7 km

11.3 km

7.26 km

977 m

849 m

511 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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