The Penedès by bicycle | Cicloturisme al Penedès

Bikes are an excellent way to grasp the immensity of the Penedès and the contrasts of its thousand and one landscapes

Itineraries for all criss-cross an open and gentle landscape, with a variety of sceneries that never cease to impress you as you make headway, whichever type of bike you decide to ride.

From the intense blue of the Mediterranean, to the forest-topped inland mountain ranges, passing through the green plains of the vineyards and traversed by roads, rivers, streams and settlements, the Penedès offers you changing and authentic landscapes with every kilometre.

To cycle around the Penedès is to choose how you want to experience the landscape. It is to let the inertia pull you downhill after climbing to a col, sticking to a the wheel of a companion while the vines stretch out on both sides of the track, or going mile after mile, your body active, your mind blank and your eyes fixed on the constantly changing countryside.

A region that is measured in sensations and where it’s not all about pedalling

The region is not measured in kilometres but in sensations: the crunch of the gravel beneath the wheels, the freshness of a morning among the vineyards, the shade of a lonely oak before one last push.

The Penedès on wheels demands attention. Not because of the difficulty of the ride, but because of all the things that happen as you pedal. A dégustation beside the vines, a coffee in a village square, filling your water bottle with fresh water at a fountain or a conversation with a farmer who greets you as if he had known you all his life.

And it’s not all about pedalling: a good cooked breakfast in a small town along the route, a visit to a winery just off the way, a stroll through a local market or a stop to admire Montserrat on the horizon are equally essential parts of the journey.

But if what you want is to pedal,
then pedal as much as you like!

The Penedès offers multiple options to suit all profiles: from leisurely touring cyclists to athletes who like to push themselves.

Road bike

If you like the asphalt and clocking up the miles, you will find roads with little traffic, uphill climbs that will get you out of your seat, twists and turns surrounding natural spaces, priceless views of small villages on the horizon.

MTB

If you enjoy mountain biking, you can alternate between fast tracks, paths, fords across streams, vineyards, Mediterranean forests and seemingly endless ways.

Gravel

If you are looking for a gravel area, the Penedès offers stretches of compacted earth and made-up rural roads in the midst of a changing environment that rewards a sustained pace.

And if you are someone who likes to get carried away...

You don’t need to have an athlete’s soul to enjoy the Penedès on wheels. The region’s accessible and gentle geography make it accessible to all. In fact, you don’t even need to plan the route if you don’t want to: the Penedès lends itself to spontaneity.

However, if you prefer not to improvise, you will always find well-signposted itineraries that only require you to let yourself be carried away. And also companies that make it very easy for you, whether it’s to rent a bike or to combine an itinerary with a whole host of activities.

Need more reasons to decide?

Itineraries at your leisure

Got a while? A whole day? Maybe a week? In the Penedès everything can be adapted. A simple tour around a village, half-day circular routes, three- or four-stage trips... but with all the services at your fingertips and options to suit your needs.

Bike-friendly amenities

In the Penedès you will find adapted establishments, car parking facilities, charging points, workshops, luggage transport services, transfers and assistance designed for cyclists. Pedal in freedom.

Take in the scenery

Each route is an opportunity to stop off and get a taste of the region: a glass of wine, a meal with a glass of sparkling wine, a visit to a village market, a cooked breakfast or a lunch made with local produce.

Close to Barcelona, Tarragona and the coast

Less than an hour from Barcelona and Tarragona, and thirty minutes from the coast but with the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. The Penedès is the perfect getaway to switch off and re-connect.

A way to experience the area, not just pass through it

Each route and itinerary connects you with landscapes and places, and also with the people who inhabit them, with memories and everything that’s been seen and experienced. Everything you see as you pedal stays behind you, but what you experience stays with you forever.