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The Mèdol Roman Quarry – Gaià Reservoir loop from Altafulla - Tamarit

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The Mèdol Roman Quarry – Gaià Reservoir loop from Altafulla - Tamarit

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The Mèdol Roman Quarry – Gaià Reservoir loop from Altafulla - Tamarit

03:23

40.7km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.67 km

Gaià Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Narrow and dense paths where you can feel and see a lot of flora and fauna of this Gaià Natural Reserve

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2

4.08 km

The Mèdol Roman Quarry

Highlight • Historical Site

Former Roman quarry El Médol
A circular route with several viewing platforms and informative boards leads around the alley.
Further information: tarragonaturisme.cat/de/denkmal/der-steinbruch-von-medol

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3

6.32 km

The Tower of the Scipios

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Funerary monument built during the first half of the 1st century AD. C. by the Romans, next to the Via Augusta. The monolith, in the form of a tower, is …

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4

13.7 km

The best views from Altafulla to Tarragona. High but worth it. Very technical descent from the rear (double bike and telescopic seatpost or you play it)

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5

21.0 km

Ermita de Sant Ramon (17th century)

Highlight • Religious Site

A nice place for a short rest in the shade of an almond tree in front of the chapel.

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6

23.6 km

Gaià Reservoir

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Gaià river reservoir located between the municipalities of Catllar, Vespella de Gaià and Renau.

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7

23.7 km

Catllar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

ideal place for picnic + bivouac

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8

23.8 km

Pantà de Gaia

Highlight • Lake

With the rains this March, the level recovered a little, thank goodness... but this whole area is still in dire need of water.

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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

12.9 km

7.50 km

1.28 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

12.4 km

3.47 km

456 m

358 m

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Friday 22 May

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