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Test Gravel Roses – Aiguamolls de l'Empordà
Quiet ride through the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, which largely coincides with the Ruta dels Estanys and, to a lesser extent, with the popular Pirinexus cycle tourism route. Therefore, you will meet other cyclists in both directions.
The route crosses urban centres such as Castelló d'Empúries - Empuriabrava and Sant Pere Pescador. All of them are part of the bay of Roses, one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Once you have crossed the Muga river, you will find observatories to admire the rich fauna of this area and you will arrive at El Cortalet, the park's information centre. Here, we suggest you get off your bike and enjoy the fauna and flora of this wildlife sanctuary.
Type: gravel
Direction: clockwise
Distance: 43 km
Duration: 4 h
Accumulated climb: 70 m
Accumulated descent: 70 m
Difficulty: 1/3
1. You will travel along some short stretches of paved road, with very little vehicle traffic. However, precautions must be taken.
2. Be careful in Empuriabrava if you take the cycle lane: when you reach the roundabouts from the left-hand side, you should take care and perhaps go up onto the pavement, as cars move into the cycle lane.
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The trails are an option to follow specific routes. The trail markers are exclusively of informative nature that indicate where the planned itinerary goes. Given the diverse situations and circumstances that may occur, it is essentially impossible to guarantee that this signage remains intact always. As such, the Town Hall and/or other entities that maintain the signage are not to be held liable for damages and/or loss in the case of getting lost or any other potential problem that users may face when using the indicated routes.
For this reason, users following the marked routes are recommended to not only rely on the signage for direction. Rather, both prior and during their excursion, they should have a map, GPS or compass at hand in order to solve any problems that may present themselves.
Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that when following a marked trail, the norms for movement and correct behaviour should be totally respected, whether on trail, road or streambed.
The marked routes on the trails are merely informative, and, as such, the Town Hall of Roses is not to be held liable for the accidents occurred whilst using said trails. When using the trails, it is recommended to do so with the proper equipment and material, keeping the prior recommendations in mind.
