The best MTB trails around Banyeres Del Penedès

Church of Sant Miquel and of the Mare de Déu del Remei (19th century, neoclassical, BCIL IPA-5385, located at Carrer Major 12, La Juncosa del Montmell) New Church of Sant Miquel (consecrated in 1598, now in ruins with a semicircular arch facade, rose window and tower, located at Carrer de l’Església 7) Old Romanesque Church of Sant Miquel (11th–12th century, with Lombard apse, restored in 1953, on a high esplanade at 781 m) Hermitage of Sant Marc (documented in 1338, with Romanesque and Gothic remains, located on the hillside at 711 m between the old church and the castle) Montmell Castle (medieval remains at the top, large viewpoint over the Penedès).

Pla de Manlleu is a small village in the municipality of Aiguamúrcia (Alt Camp), located at an altitude of about 600 m. The village is located in the middle of a plateau surrounded by vineyards, forests and dry fields, with wide views towards the Gaià and Montmell mountains. It is a quiet and rural place, with few houses, a central square and the chapel of Sant Miquel as a spiritual and historical reference point. It is a good stop or waypoint for MTB: the surrounding paths combine gentle tracks between vineyards with stonier paths that connect to Montmell or the mountains of Alt Camp. Pla de Manlleu maintains that discreet charm of small villages, where time passes slowly and the silence is only broken by tractors or birds. A good place to regain strength before continuing cycling.

La Joncosa de Montmell is the main town of the municipality of Montmell, located at 427 m above sea level in the heart of Baix Penedès. It is a small and quiet town, surrounded by vineyards, forests and mountains, presided over by the church of Sant Miquel, which dates back to the 16th century. From here you can access emblematic points of the mountain range such as Castellot, the Romanesque hermitage and the Creu del Montmell. By MTB it is a good starting point for routes that combine heritage and nature: climbing to the peaks, following paths through forests or descending to Aiguaviva. The town retains its rural charm and offers the calm of a place where time seems to pass more slowly.

The trail that brings you to this point is in good condition and suitable for all ages. From here, you can choose to descend to Can Marles, or if you turn off the first path, you'll reach Cal Joan de la Torre and then Aiguaviva.

Three emblematic points of the mountain range come together: Castellot, with the remains of the medieval fortress that guarded the Penedès; the Romanesque hermitage of Sant Miquel, from the 11th century, small and simple, but full of history; and the Creu del Montmell, which crowns the ridge as a symbol visible from afar. Climbing it by MTB or on foot is demanding, with steep and rocky sections, but the reward is immense: a 360º natural viewpoint over vineyards, villages and, on clear days, all the way to the sea. It is a place where nature, heritage and epic panoramas meet in a single point.

It crowns the mountain range and is one of the most iconic points in Baix Penedès. Located at an altitude of over 780 m, it offers a spectacular panorama of the entire region and, on clear days, as far as the sea. Today, all that remains are the remains of walls and towers, witnesses to a medieval fortress that controlled the roads and served as a refuge for the population. The climb to Castellot is demanding, with steep and rocky sections, but the reward is enormous: a natural viewpoint where history and landscape merge. On MTB you have to be prepared, it is better to climb calmly and perhaps do the last section on foot, but the experience is very worthwhile. It is a place that reminds us of the strategic importance of this peak and at the same time a perfect point to enjoy the immensity of Montmell.

It is a large and quiet space near the town, surrounded by nature and designed to spend the day or night. There are tables, shaded areas and camping is allowed, but it is strictly forbidden to make a fire or light bonfires. It is a good starting or finishing point for MTB routes through the mountains, with easy access and a calm atmosphere. Ideal for resting after an outing or to enjoy a night under the stars in the middle of the mountains.

Before starting the climb, you'll make a mandatory stop to refill your bottles with water that tastes just like it used to. There are benches and a table in the shade.