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Espolla

Sant Jaume Church – Banyuls Pass loop from Espolla

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Catalonia
Girona
Alt Emporda
Espolla

Sant Jaume Church – Banyuls Pass loop from Espolla

Moderate

11

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Sant Jaume Church – Banyuls Pass loop from Espolla

01:23

20.3km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

460 m

Sant Jaume Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The current structure of the church is the result of a significant remodeling carried out in the 18th century. The church has a rectangular floor plan and consists of three …

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2

877 m

Climb to the Pass

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3

1.88 km

Viewpoint with Rest Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overnight stays are not recommended in summer due to police patrols.

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4

7.16 km

Col de Banyuls Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful little road, which climbs up to the pass

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5

8.53 km

Stone House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

6

10.3 km

Banyuls Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The approach from Catalonia is much more pleasant due to the incline, but longer and leads through a pretty, lonely landscape. The journey on the French side is short, but …

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10.3 km

Ascent to Coll de Banyuls from Espolla

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The distance from the viewpoint to the border with France is about 8km, you will travel along a road without vehicles and with the occasional veteran cyclist who will surely …

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20.0 km

Bar d'Espolla

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Espolla et son bar for a great moment of authenticity

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

963 m

142 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

3.54 km

142 m

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Thursday 8 October

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