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France
Occitania
Céret
Port-Vendres

Banyuls Pass – Rabós Medieval Village loop from Port-Vendres

Routes
France
Occitania
Céret
Port-Vendres

Banyuls Pass – Rabós Medieval Village loop from Port-Vendres

Hard

5.0

(1)

12

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Banyuls Pass – Rabós Medieval Village loop from Port-Vendres

04:51

64.6km

1,340m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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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

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.47 km

Plage Les Grandes Elmes

Beach

2

21.1 km

Coll de Banyuls War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

At the top of the Coll de Banyuls, a memorial stone commemorates the invasion of troops at this spot to liberate the country from the German Nazis.

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21.2 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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4

21.3 km

Banyuls Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The approach from Catalonia is much more pleasant due to the incline, but longer and leads through a pretty, lonely landscape. The journey on the French side is short, but …

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27.7 km

Corral de Sant Quirze

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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27.7 km

Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera

Highlight • Religious Site

Its history dates back to medieval times. It is believed to have been founded in the 9th or 10th century. During its history, the monastery was an important religious and cultural center in the region.

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28.0 km

Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera

Highlight • Religious Site

The small Benedictine Abbey of St. Quirze is beautifully situated in front of a mountain backdrop in the middle of the nature reserve of the Albera Mountains.

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34.2 km

Rabós Medieval Village

Highlight • Settlement

Rabós, within the Albera Natural Site of National Interest. It is recommended to link Villamaniscle, Rabós and Espolla. Sections of vineyards and bucolic landscapes.

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43.5 km

Col de Banyuls Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful little road, which climbs up to the pass

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64.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

22.1 km

2.40 km

2.22 km

1.32 km

762 m

421 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

24.1 km

7.21 km

638 m

603 m

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