Col de la Creu – Lake Matemale loop from Serdinya

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Col de la Creu – Lake Matemale loop from Serdinya

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Col de la Creu – Lake Matemale loop from Serdinya

05:04

68.0km

1,630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 380 m for 25 m

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Start point

Train Station

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27.8 km

Col de la Creu

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The coll de la Perche is a mountain pass that culminates at 1579 meters, on the plateau of La Perxa, in Alta Cerdanya, in Northern Catalonia. The port from the …

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32.7 km

Lake Matemale

Highlight • Lake

A nice, short tour that can also be done well with children.
We were on the road with FollowMe.
Parking is available at the starting point.

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36.3 km

Quillane Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pass is not very remarkable, and the road rather busy, but the coast to go up from the lake is rather smooth.

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43.1 km

Porte de France, Mont-Louis

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting fortress, the upper part is still a restricted area.
Of course by the fortress builder Vauban.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont-Louis?wprov=sfla1

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43.4 km

Mont-Louis Church

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On the central square with a small church and bar.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont-Louis?wprov=sfla1

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46.8 km

View of the Gisclard Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

An accident, a result of the unintentional drift of the test train, cost the lives of six people, including that of Albert Gisclard, the designer of the suspension bridge named after him.

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46.9 km

Mont-Louis Ascent

Highlight • Other

A gradual climb on good paved road! It was climbed during the 15th stage of the Tour de France in 2021!

To do off-season as the road can be quite busy (even if there is a lay-by on the side)

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