The best MTB trails around La Vansa I Fórnols

A lonely and windy mountain pass, surrounded by Scots pine forests and high meadows with panoramic views towards Cadí and Pedraforca. It is one of those points where silence weighs heavily and only the wind and the occasional bird can be heard. On a mountain bike, the climb is constant and with sections of loose stone that test technique and patience. Tip: keep a smooth and steady pace, and save your strength for the descent, which is fast and has tight bends that require concentration and a firm hand on the brakes.

Stone town perched above the Cadí valley, with narrow streets, slate roofs and impressive views of Pedraforca. It maintains an authentic charm, far from mass tourism, and invites you to stroll around without rushing. By mountain bike, access from Gósol or Tuixent is demanding but spectacular, with tracks that wind through forests and ravines. Tip: stop at the viewpoint before entering the town — the views of Cadí are postcard-perfect — and secure your brakes well for the descent, which is fast and technical.

The Art viewpoint is in the area of the Port del Comte massif, on the border between Solsonès and AltUrgell, with an altitude of about 1,830m according to the documented route. The path to the point can be done with a prepared bicycle, but it has demanding sections: forest tracks, limestone rock, power and traction. It is an unbeatable place to stop, enjoy immense views and regain strength before continuing the route. 360º views

Prat de Bacies is a grassy plateau located in the Port del Comte massif, between the municipalities of Odèn and La Coma i la Pedra, in Solsonès. With altitudes exceeding 2,000 meters, it is an open space, surrounded by black pine forests and reliefs of glacial origin such as sinkholes and depressions. The landscape is open, silent and with a feeling of spaciousness that is unusual in the Pre-Pyrenees. Access is via forest tracks that may have stony or eroded sections, especially during the rainy season. It is a good point to stop, observe and rest in an authentic mountain environment, away from crowded routes. If you do it with an e-bike, it is advisable to bring a full battery, as there are no services or assistance points in the area.

The ridge of the Serra d’Odèn marks one of the most outstanding landscape axes of the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees. With sections that exceed 1,800 meters in altitude, the route follows open ridges with wide views over the Solsonès, the Port del Comte and, on clear days, up to the axial Pyrenees. The route alternates sections of track and paths with steep slopes and areas exposed to the wind. It is a solitary territory, ideal for those looking for silence and pure scenery. The ridge requires good technical control and planning, especially if done by bicycle. You must bring water, suitable clothing and sufficient battery if you go by e-bike, as there are no support points along the entire section.

The Pratmajores Lake is located in the municipality of Fígols i Alinyà (Alt Urgell). This small lake of endorheic origin, surrounded by meadows and mountain forests, offers a refuge of calm and authentic scenery in the Pre-Pyrenees. The access road can become demanding on slopes or loose stones, so it is better to ride at a leisurely pace, check the bike and bring water. Ideal for making a stop, breathing clean air and recharging your batteries before resuming the route.

Beautiful view of the Sant Laurenç valley

Coll de Josa, between Gòsol and Josa del Cadí. Inflection point on the road, you go up here and from here you go down.