The best traffic-free bike rides around Cerdanya

¿Cómo es la pista forestal? Ancho y firme: Es una pista no asfaltada de tierra y piedra. La vía transcurre principalmente entre pino negro y bosque, por lo que va resguardada durante la mayor parte del recorrido. Presencia de precipicios: No es una pista colgada sobre acantilados vertiginosos ni de caída en picado constante. No obstante, al ser una carretera de alta montaña, en algunos tramos sí hay laderas expuestas hacia el valle o curvas sin barreras de protección laterales como las que encuentras en una carretera convencional. Cruce de vehículos: Hay tramos donde la pista es algo estrecha y, si te cruzas con otro coche en sentido contrario, hay que maniobrar despacio para apartarse hacia uno de los laterales o apartaderos.

Access by private vehicle to Les Pollineres is restricted all year round via both the Lles and Aransa tracks. In Summer (August to early September): A shuttle bus operates from Fornell and the Cap del Rec refuge. Rest of the year: Motorized access is limited to authorized residents. You will have to leave your car at the Nordic ski stations (Lles or Aransa) and walk, which increases the duration and elevation gain of the route. The ideal way is to go up by mountain bike or gravel bike from Martinet.

La Font de les Pollineres is a recreational area and mountain refuge located at an altitude of 2,100 meters in Lles de Cerdanya (Lleida). It is the main and most accessible starting point for the popular family excursion to Estanys de la Pera, a route of about 4 km (round trip) and 211 m of elevation gain.

The ascent from Martinet to Cap del Rec is a real challenge: a route of only 16.5 km that accumulates almost 1,000 meters of positive elevation gain!

Small Romanesque church located on a plateau with open views of the Cadí and the Segre valley. It retains its original structure and exudes a beautiful simplicity, surrounded by meadows and silence. It is a perfect place to take a break and feel the calm of the mountain. By mountain bike, access is by track with some rocky sections but without excessive difficulty. Tip: take the opportunity to have a drink or take a photo before facing the next climb; the morning light here is especially beautiful.

A magnificent example of rural Romanesque architecture from the Cerdà region, surrounded by fields and with the Cadí River as a backdrop. The building retains the original apse and a sober charm that conveys calm and authenticity. It is an ideal place to stop for a few minutes and breathe in the silence. By mountain bike, you can reach it by a smooth, well-marked track from Bellver; the final stretch may have some loose gravel, but it is easily cycled. Tip: if you go there in the afternoon, the golden light illuminates the stone and turns the visit into a small Pyrenean postcard.

Aransa Station Parking (Lles de Cerdanya). The perfect starting point for mountain biking and hiking routes through the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. Located at approximately 1,550 meters, the parking area offers ample space, nearby water fountains, and open views of the valley. In summer, it's quiet and ideal for starting climbs towards the Pradell Refuge or the Estanys de la Pera lakes. For mountain biking, the start is direct and somewhat demanding: a wide track with a continuous incline. Tip: warm up well before leaving the pavement, pace yourself, and conserve energy, as the initial climbs can be punishing if you start too fast.

Located at an altitude of 1,960 meters, this refuge is a key point for cyclists and hikers heading towards the Tossa Plana de Lles or the Nordic ski slopes. The refuge combines a mountain atmosphere with comfortable amenities: a bar, a dining room, and a terrace with open views of the Cadí mountain range. It's a good place to stop, have a hot meal, or adjust your bike before continuing the climb. For mountain biking, the track from Lles has an uneven surface and rocky sections; tires with good grip are recommended, as is maintaining a constant cadence, especially on the final bends where the gradient is noticeable.