Nerets Loop

Route very close to Tremp, with good views and ideal terrain on wet days. Without having a big difference in level, the climbs along the Comportes and Rock’n’Roll paths are technical and quite hard. We could avoid them by always going up the track. The Susterris, Bünker, Maf and Tamarro downhill trails are very fun and well-maintained.

After finishing the Tamarro we will go up to the hermitage of Sant Bartomeu on a trail that, although it seems to have little elevation, is quite hard. Further on, some very fun and winding trails through dry ravines, the Bartotrail and Dalton, will take us to Noguera Pallaresa to finally reach Tremp.

The entire Nerets area has very good drainage even on rainy days. Even so, after days of high humidity due to water or fog, we can find mud at the end of the route, in the section where it goes into the ravines. Since it is possible to avoid this part, we present an alternative track to avoid this conflicting area on days of rain or intense fog, returning along the road once the Tamarro is finished. We can also park the car at the crossroads from Nerets, starting and ending the route from there.

On days of heavy rain we may find that the stone slabs do not have the proper grip with the consequent risk of falling.

This route presents good conditions all year round.

On days when the ground is wet and compact, due to rain and humidity in previous days/weeks, the best grip conditions occur.

Extreme caution must be taken in the curves, at some points the sandstone terrain can present sandbars that can play tricks on us.

THE RULES OF THE TRAILS

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.