Gravel Route – From Peralada to Sant Quirze de Colera and Les Alberes

Gravel Route – From Peralada to Sant Quirze de Colera and Les Alberes

Type: Gravel
Direction: Clockwise
Distance: 41.5 km
Duration: Approx. 2h 30’
Elevation gain: 570 m
Elevation loss: 570 m
Difficulty: 2/3

A medium-difficulty route starting northbound along country tracks, crossing farmland with their traditional farmhouses, until reaching the small hamlet of Delfià, which belongs to Rabós.

After crossing the road, the route continues through holm oak forests and vineyards before connecting with a secondary road that we’ll follow to the right. Shortly after, we turn left to visit the Romanesque Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera and its small Romanesque chapel — a perfect spot to pause and enjoy the silence and history.

Returning to the road downhill, we continue towards Vilamaniscle, riding among vineyards in a rolling up-and-down terrain with spectacular views. In the village, you’ll find several fountains, ideal for refreshing before tackling the climb up to the Coll de la Serra, an excellent viewpoint over the Albera Mountains and the Pyrenees.

With the Sant Pere de Rodes range ahead, we follow the ridge before descending towards Garriguella. Finally, the trail takes us back to the starting point, cycling once more through vineyards and the characteristic landscapes of the Empordà, making this route an unforgettable experience.