The best traffic-free bike rides around Guixers

The Coll de Pradell is one of the most demanding and spectacular ascents in Berguedà. The road winds through forests, meadows, and old mining landscapes, witnesses to the intense coal mining activity that marked the history of this region for over a century. Today, silence has replaced the noise of the mines, but the landscape still bears the mark of that industrial past while rewarding the effort with magnificent views over the Pre-Pyrenean mountains.

Sant Llorenç de Morunys is a town in the Solsonès region located at 925 metres above sea level, surrounded by the Port del Comte, Busa and Verd mountain ranges. It has a well-preserved medieval centre, with walls, cobbled streets and the 11th-century Romanesque church of Sant Llorenç, as the centre of the complex. It is a key point of passage and stop for mountain routes, cycle tours and crossings through the Pre-Pyrenees. The entrance and exit of the town can be done via roads with demanding slopes or forest tracks depending on the itinerary, but it is always worth stopping there to recover energy, fill up water bottles or take a quality break. A good place to charge batteries, both physical and e-bike.

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.

Stopping at the Hotel Fonts del Cardener for a coffee, a snack, or a chat is always a pleasure. The surroundings of the Vall de Lord are well worth the time.

Fresh water source in the town of Vallcebre, gateway to Cadí and start or passage of the peaks of Fumanya, Pradell or Peguera. Important for resupplying and filling water bottles. There are two bar-restaurants next to it.

New sculpture and tribute to the bike that has been promoted by the Regional Council, to give visibility to the importance of cycling in Berguedà. Now we have a new milestone to frame the challenge of crowning the Coll de Pradell, brutal!!

Hostal Pedraforca is a charming rural accommodation, located in the heart of Berguedà, next to the town of Saldes and with privileged views of the Pedraforca massif. Surrounded by nature and tranquility, it is the ideal place to disconnect, rest and enjoy the surroundings of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. The hostel offers comfortable and cozy rooms, equipped with everything you need to ensure a pleasant stay. It also has services such as an outdoor pool, common areas, a games room and a restaurant serving traditional Catalan cuisine, with dishes made with local products. Thanks to its strategic location, it is an excellent starting point for hiking, cycling routes, climbing Pedraforca or simply relaxing while contemplating the landscape. Whether you are looking for a family getaway, a couple or an active experience in nature, Hostal Pedraforca offers you a familiar, warm and welcoming atmosphere.

www.pedraforca.com The Pedraforca Hostel was founded in 1965 by Pepita Seguí and Josep Maria Torra, a couple from Sant Joan de Vilatorrada who, with no experience in hospitality but with great enthusiasm, set out to create a small refuge at the foot of Pedraforca. What began as a modest project between friends, with two floors and an attic, has grown to become a welcoming hostel with more than 20 rooms, a restaurant with views and a unique terrace. For decades, they expanded and improved the facilities year after year, always with the same goal: to make everyone feel at home. This family spirit is still alive thanks to the generational change: today, Jordi Torra and Clàudia Matamala, children of the founders, continue the project with passion, respecting the original essence and adapting it to new times. With more than half a century of history, Hostal Pedraforca continues to be a place where nature, warmth and good cuisine meet to offer an unforgettable stay in the heart of Berguedà.