This route takes us along the old paths that connected the villages of Puigcercós, Puigmaçana and Claret, which were the first trails used by the locals to practise MTB. With the passage of time and the emergence of new routes, these trails fell into disuse, but they have recently been modified to prevent erosion and make them more attractive. However, they are not as crowded as other more popular routes, which makes them particularly attractive to those seeking the tranquillity and romance of travelling through remote areas, especially at peak times when it is not always easy to get away from the crowds.
The route starts in Tremp, where we take the greenway in the direction of Pla de Palau. Continue along this path until you reach the climb that leads to the first track. At kilometre 7.4, you need to be careful, as the route runs alongside an irrigation canal, which can sometimes be covered by vegetation, making it difficult to pass. If there is an obstacle, simply turn left and continue until you reach Puigcercós. From there, follow the path until you reach the site of the old village of Puigcercós, which disappeared after a landslide. Today, only half of the tower of the old castle remains, which will accompany us as we descend.
The path, which has recently been rebuilt, offers wide and amusing bends that lead us to a wild gorge. From here, a path leads to the mountain range above Puigmaçana, one of the villages with the most spectacular views of Pallars Jussà. At this point, take the path of the same name, which descends towards another ravine. Then you must climb up a steep path until you reach the Port de Figols road. Continue along this road until you reach the start of a path that takes you to Claret, a village famous for its viewpoint, from where you can enjoy impressive panoramic views of the region, with the Pyrenees in the background.
In Claret, there is a picnic area with barbecues and a fountain, which makes it an excellent place to rest and recharge your batteries. The last part of the route runs along a path that, although less attractive at the beginning, becomes much more entertaining and fun in its final stretch, which has also been recently improved. The descent will take us to the Riucos ravine, where we will take a track that will take us back to Tremp.
On days of intense rain, including the next day or days after, we will find a lot of clayey mud on all the paths of the route, which will prevent us from driving.
In winter, when the fog lifts, the sun melts the ice/frost from the shady areas of the trails, leaving a layer of clayey mud that will not allow us to drive on many points of the route. That’s why we don’t present an alternative track.
On days of adverse conditions, we directly recommend changing zones and doing the Driblant Lo Fang route.
Normally, the best conditions for this route occur in spring and autumn.
On days when the ground is wet and compact, due to rain and humidity in previous weeks, the best flu conditions are given to fly over the clay of our territory.
The route can be done perfectly, but you have to take into account that it is very exposed to the sun and the heat.
Extreme caution must be taken on the descents, because the very dry clay does not have the grip desired by cyclists.
Give way to other cyclists and walkers, warn of your arrival in time and slow down.
Do not scare the animals by shouting or making unnecessary noise. You are in their environment.
Take your dog on a leash, especially on the busiest trails.
Respect the signs or fences of private property or hunting grounds.
Follow the established routes, don’t take shortcuts.
Control speed and braking, avoiding skids that erode the ground unnecessarily.
Do not litter.
Avoid clayey areas on muddy days due to rain or fog. Respect the route symbols.
Check your bike before you go out and always carry a repair kit.
Use a helmet, wear gloves, goggles and protection.
Know your physical condition and choose the route based on it. Always evaluate the gradient, not just the distance.
Keep an eye on weather forecasts, they can be changeable.
It is recommended to do the routes with GPS navigation support. The routes are not physically signposted.
It is important to be insured in the practice of mountain biking, which is why we recommend obtaining a federal license or private accident insurance.
The Lo Podall association will not be held responsible for the implicit risks involved in a sporting activity of this type, such as falls, making dangerous descents, misdirection, misuse of common spaces with other activities, etc. Also, it will not be held responsible for the misuse of the routes or for possible imprudences committed by users.
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