40.1 miles
Distance
4,254 ft
Climb
-4,240 ft
Descent
2,120 ft
High Point

Cada persona és responsable dels seus actes i dels danys que es pugui ocasionar a ell/a i al terreny / Cada persona es responsable de sus actos y daños que se pueda ocasionar a él/ella y al terreno / Each person is responsible for their actions and the damage that may be caused to them and to the land.

[CAT]
Ruta BTT de 64km i 1.300d+, circular i unidireccional, de nivell MITJA-ALT creada a partir d'una excel·lent tria de 30 corriols ràpids, divertits i intretinguts. A la primera part, més boscosa, rodarem per la zona dels Bessons de les Borges Blanques i la zona dels Barrancs de l'Albi i a la segona ho farem pels Plans, tant de l'Albi com de Borges.

Tot passejant per llocs emblemàtics i amb història com ara cabanes de volta, pintures rupestres, balmes, comes, raconades màgiques, rocs enormes, construccions ingenioses, marges de pedra, pous, aljubs.. i envoltats sempre d'una vegetació singular.

Si en algun petit punt passeu per un conreu o per una finca privada intenteu ser sempre respectuosos amb el lloc i amb la seva gent.
En cas de produir deixalles NO EMBRUTAR el terme, al arribar a Borges hi han contenidors.
Durant la ruta NO hi ha cap font ni punt d'aigua potable.
A DISFRUTAR!

[ESP]
Ruta BTT de 64km y 1.300d+, circular y unidireccional, de nivel MEDIO-ALT creada a partir de una excelente elección de 30 senderos rápidos, divertidos e intratenidos. En la primera parte, más boscosa, rodaremos por la zona dels Bessons de les Borges Blanques y la zona dels Barrancs de l'Albi y la segunda lo haremos por los Plans, tanto del Albi como de Borges.

Paseando por lugares emblemáticos y con historia como cabañas de "volta", pinturas rupestres, grutas, comas, rincones mágicos, rocas enormes, construcciones ingeniosas, márgenes de piedra, pozos, aljibes.. y rodeados siempre de una vegetación singular.

Si en algún pequeño punto pasa por un cultivo o por una finca privada intente ser siempre respetuosos con el lugar y sus lugareños.
En caso de producir desperdicios NO ENSUCIAR el campo, al llegar a Borges hay contenedores.
Durante la ruta NO hay ninguna fuente ni punto de agua potable.
¡A DISFRUTAR!

[ENG]
MTB route of 64km and 1,300d+, circular and unidirectional, MEDIUM-HIGH level created from an excellent selection of 30 fast, fun and entertaining trails. In the first part, more wooded, we will ride through the area of ​​the Bessons of the Borges Blanques and the area of ​​the Barrancs de l'Albi and in the second we will do it for the Plans, both of Albi and Borges.

While walking through symbolic places with history such as "volta" huts, cave paintings, balms, magical nooks, huge rocks, ingenious constructions, stone banks, wells.. and always surrounded by 'a singular vegetation.

If at any point you pass through a farm or a private estate try to always be respectful of the place and its people.
In case of waste DO NOT LITTER the zone, when you arrive at Borges there are containers.
Along the route there is NO drinking water source or point.
ENJOY!

Detailed Description
Big Top is a 40 mile popular intermediate route located near Les Borges Blanques. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 43 trails. This route climbs 4,254 ft with a max elevation of 2,120 ft then descends -4,240 ft.

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • AKA
    RUTA GARRIGUES
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Big Top mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    956 ft
  • Altitude start
    960 ft
  • Altitude end
    974 ft
  • Grade max
    -48.5%
  • Grade min
    32.7%
  • Distance climb
    18 miles
  • Distance down
    18 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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