Laroque-des-Albères – Ortaffa loop from Taxo d'Avall

Laroque-des-Albères – Ortaffa loop from Taxo d'Avall

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Laroque-des-Albères – Ortaffa loop from Taxo d'Avall

02:26

57.5km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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After 34.2 km for 207 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

Laroque-des-Albères

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Not recommended. Very bad roads for a road bike and especially very busy and partly dangerous.

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15.3 km

Montesquieu-des-Albères Road

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An incredibly beautiful road through woods and meadows at the foot of the Pyrenees. Great cycling pleasure!

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18.3 km

Montesquieu Castle

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The first mention of the castle dates back to 1080. It was built by the Lords of Sant Cristau, who then took the name Montesquieu. The keep forms an imposing …

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18.7 km

Saint Saturnin Church, Montgros

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Èglise Saint-Saturnin is located in Montesquieu-des-Albères and is just below the town. It was consecrated on June 10, 1123 and is surrounded by an old cemetery with no less interesting graves. Modifications took place in the 15th century.

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18.8 km

Montesquieu-des-Albères cemetery

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This listed cemetery is distinguished by its heritage character and its Saint-Saturnin church, which dates from the 12th century. It is embellished by the mountainous landscape in the background.

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34.3 km

L'Olivette

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37.3 km

Ortaffa

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It is known for its 13th-century medieval castle and the Church of Saint-Etienne. Surrounded by agricultural landscapes and vineyards, it offers a peaceful setting for excursions and rural tourism. It …

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42.2 km

Passage under the tunnel

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Allows you to cross the Villeneuve road safely

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51.9 km

Elne Cathedral

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Elne Cathedral was built in the 11th century and enlarged in the 13th-15th centuries. It served as a bishopric from 568 to 1605. It was also part of an Augustinian monastery for a time.

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57.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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