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• Mare de Déu de la Roca. The impressive RECEPTION POINT CENTRES BTT/FCC DE CATALUNYA hermitage of La Mare de Déu de la Roca C. d’Aureli M. Escarré, s/n www.gencat.net/turisme/btt is built on the remains of a 12th-13th 43300 Mont-roig del Camp century medieval castle of which you can Tel. +34 977 810 978 FEDERACIÓ CATALANA DE CICLISME still see parth of the walls. [email protected] www.fedecat.com · www.ciclisme.cat www.mont-roigmiami.cat The effects of erosion on the TURISME DE CATALUNYA red-coloured rock have created a www.catalunyaturisme.com girona magical and mysterious spot full of caves TOURIST OFFICE MIAMI PLATJA with fabulous panoramic views of the HOTEL PINO ALTO lleida Costa Daurada coastline. Pl. de , s/n 43892 Miami Platja 43892 Playa Cristal (Miami) · Tarragona () barcelona • Església Vella. (The Old Church) The exact date of its construction is Tel. +34 977 810 978 unknown, although in the diocese of Tarragona it is mentioned in the Tel. +34 977 81 10 00 · Fax +34 977 81 09 07 Fax +34 977 179 545 e-mail: hotel-pinoalto.com tarragona year 1194. Pope Celestine also mentions it in a papal bull that same [email protected] Mont-roig del Camp i Miami Platja year. www.mont-roigmiami.cat Mont-roig del Camp, Built in late-Gothic style, it has a Renaissance-style stone façade with you do not finish it a double lateral colonnade and a triangular pediment. Adjoining the TOURIST OFFICE LES POBLES church there is a medieval square tower (16th century) with a Ctra. N-340, km 1139 recently-restored sundial which serves as a bell tower. With the growth 43892 Mont-roig del Camp in the population of Mont-roig, this first church became too small and Tel. +34 977 179 468 The physical and climatic features of Mont-roig del Camp make was replaced by a larger building. At present in the Església Vella (Old Fax +34 977 179 545 [email protected] it an small oasis on the Costa Daurada. Church) there is the Miró Centre. www.mont-roigmiami.cat • Església Nova de Sant Miquel Arcàngel. The construction of this Within its 63.690 square kilometres you C church (1801, placement of the foundation stone), known locally as the can enjoy, in places as little as 3 kilome- M “cathedral of county” because of its size, was interrupted RIUDECANYES TOWN HALL several times during the War of Independence and the Seven Years C. del Dimecres, 9 tres apart, diverse landscapes such as Y War. At one time it was known as “the Fort” due to the use to which it 43771 Riudecanyes was put during the Spanish Civil War. Tel. +34 977 834 005 the extraordinary mountainous terrain Fax +34 977 834 305 CM In the interior you can see several fresco murals by the artist Jaume [email protected] of the pre-coastal range and the beauti- www.riudecanyes.com MY Minguell from Tàrrega (60’s) and an effigy of Sant Miquel by the sculptor Pare Vera (1960). ful coves of Miami Platja. CY • Castell d’Escornalbou. The The fascinating paths that wind through the district are an Castle-Monastery of Sant Miquel SERVICES CMY d’Escornalbou dates from the latter part CAP Miami Platja Tel. +34 977 811 200 invitation to discover the many historical and artistic sites and CAP Mont-roig del Camp Tel. +34 977 837 877 K of the 12th century. It was built under the Creu Roja Tel. +34 977 811 117 miami platja picturesque landscapes of the municipality, without ever losing

auspices of King Alfonso I, who ceded it Poliesportiu Miami Platja Tel. +34 977 170 572 oig del camp to the church of Tarragona. It was Poliesportiu Mont-roig del Camp Tel. +34 977 837 611 sight of the warm waters of the Mediterranean. occupied by communities of Augustinian and Franciscan monks. In 1843 it was The originality of these lands is more than evident at the acquired by John Bridgman, British Rules and Practical Tips majestically located hermitage of La Mare de Déu de la Roca, vice-consul. During the first decade of the 20th century it was bought by Eduard Toda who rebuilt it and began the restoration. which, together with the Castle - Monas- • Before starting your excursion check the condition of your bike, your Many changes were made during these renovations, but the planned route and the weather forecast. tery of Sant Miquel d’Escornalbou, Romanesque origins can still be seen. Today the Castle affords superb views over the coastal plain and is an • Tell others of your planned route shows the great natural beauty and long excellent spot for walking or • Use a helmet religious tradition of the territory. contemplation. • Guarantee your safety – think of the FCC “ecological licence”. • The Miró Centre. The aim of the • Respect the right of way of pedestrians and the highway code. The luminosity, diversity and climate of exhibition at the Joan Miró Interpretation C. de Cristòfol Colom, 15 43300 Mont-roig del Camp • Treat the environment and nature with respect. mont- r this land, which so inspired the world- Centre is to show you Mont-roig through Tel. 977 838 343 · www.esportsflorencio.com • Follow the marked routes. Do not enter private roads and paths. the eyes of the artist. Through his • Do not litter the woods. famous Catalan Joan Miró, are there for young and old alike paintings we can learn a little more about his life, his work and the town he loved to enjoy and experience nature in a relaxing and magical so much. The Miró Centre is in the setting. Església Vella (Old Church), near the square that bears the artist’s name. Av. de Los Angeles, 13 • Velodrome (Cycle Track). The Josep Florencio i Tutusaus Municipal 43892 Miami Platja Velodrome was inaugurated in 1984 with a 250 metre-long track at an Tel. 977 170 178 · www.megabici.com inclination of 45º. It is located in the Mont-roig del Camp Sports Zone Centres BTT where you will also find the municipal swimming pools, tennis courts, discover the byways of football pitch, and sports pavilion. DL: T1051-2015 RECEPTION POINT CENTRES BTT/FCC DE CATALUNYA C. d’Aureli M. Escarré, s/n www.gencat.net/turisme/btt 43300 Mont-roig del Camp Tel. +34 977 810 978 FEDERACIÓ CATALANA DE CICLISME [email protected] www.fedecat.com · www.ciclisme.cat www.mont-roigmiami.cat TURISME DE CATALUNYA www.catalunyaturisme.com girona HOTEL PINO ALTO TOURIST OFFICE MIAMI PLATJA Pl. de Tarragona, s/n lleida 43892 Miami Platja 43892 Playa Cristal (Miami) · Tarragona (Spain) barcelona Tel. +34 977 810 978 Tel. +34 977 81 10 00 · Fax +34 977 81 09 07 Fax +34 977 179 545 tarragona e-mail: hotel-pinoalto.com [email protected] www.mont-roigmiami.cat

TOURIST OFFICE LES POBLES Ctra. N-340, km 1139 43892 Mont-roig del Camp Tel. +34 977 179 468 Fax +34 977 179 545 [email protected] www.mont-roigmiami.cat

RIUDECANYES TOWN HALL C. del Dimecres, 9 43771 Riudecanyes Tel. +34 977 834 005 Fax +34 977 834 305 [email protected] www.riudecanyes.com

SERVICES CAP Miami Platja Tel. +34 977 811 200 CAP Mont-roig del Camp Tel. +34 977 837 877 Creu Roja Tel. +34 977 811 117 Poliesportiu Miami Platja Tel. +34 977 170 572 Poliesportiu Mont-roig del Camp Tel. +34 977 837 611

C. de Cristòfol Colom, 15 43300 Mont-roig del Camp Tel. 977 838 343 · www.esportsflorencio.com

Av. de Los Angeles, 13 43892 Miami Platja Tel. 977 170 178 · www.megabici.com

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Map legend Description of the routes Description of the routes La Miranda 919,3 m 10 Reception point Monuments Roads Les Planes. An excursion apt for the whole family, thanks to its wide, Barranc de Vilanova. “Barranc” means gully and this itinerary takes you La Torre Fontaubella 1 6 relatively flat paths which lead through the olive and carob tree along the various gullies of Mont-roig del Camp to give you a different Highway plantations that make up a large part of the local agriculture. This perspective of the district. It can be difficult in places due to the loose Information point Chapel 10 Motorway itinerary takes you through the typical landscape of the “Camp of terrain of calcareous gravel and alluvium (fine sand). Tarragona”, a large plain on which the majority of the township is located. Difficulty: medium Distance: 9,5 km Accumulated gradient:70 m Time: 50 Main road 10 Difficulty: low Distance: 14,5 km Accumulated gradient: 70 m. Time: 50 min Departure point Church min District road 7 Terres Noves. An itinerary designed for experienced mountain-bikers who Mola de 2 Ermita del Peiró. An itinerary ideal for beginners thanks to its easy 859m. les Turmines want to discover the different types of terrain in the area. It takes you past Washing point Restaurant Local road Portell de les Processons terrain. At its end you can enjoy a well-deserved rest at the hermitage the Bonmont Terres Noves golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, the Portell del Llamp of el Peiró (a chapel dedicated to the Mare de Déu del Roser built by Josep 37 Motorway exit magnificent Hermanos Nieto riding school, and many old dry-stone houses. Colldejou Nuet in 1752 and reformed by the marquis of Mont-roig in 1909). Here S You can also enjoy spectacular views of coastline. E Bike rental Hotel R R you can drink from the natural spring and relax in the picnic area and A Town/cityColl del Glimitsuix 10 Difficulty: Medium Distance: 24 km. Accumulated gradient: 100 m. Time:1

D ’ E La Tallada Vella children’s playground. N 551m. hour 35 min J O V E Lleberia Difficulty: low Distance: 9 km. Accumulated gradient: 90 m. Time: 30 R La Miranda Repairs Campsite 919,3Heights m S E R min R A 10 Les Arrabassades. This route gives D E 8

L L A you unforgettable views of the B E Coll d’en Gros Coll dels ColivassosR I Mare de Déu de la Roca. A Showers Rural accommodation 500A m 3 Mediterranean from the La Pedrera Tossal Gran Cavall Bernat 847m. los Barbolls well-loved itinerary for people of Mountains. Along the innumerable C Recó de la Dòvia all ages and physical conditions paths and tracks through the Mont redon Bar Park or garden 400 m on which you can delight in the countryside you can see many of the M Coll de la Bassa les Masones 37 de les Fonts impressive vistas of the curious dry-stone houses dotted Y Mas del Porxo hermitage of La Mare de Déu de around the fields. They have been

C R E 300 m S la Roca and hear the angels WC Panoramic views T used by farmers as shelters and E CM S

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S E D B MY A Àngels (Angel’s Rock), while enjoying a pleasant stroll. a r Difficulty: difficult Distance: 14 km. Accumulated gradient: 130 m. Time: 55 r a

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LES G Coll de la Llena ò les Fonts min O A v L i Pla de a E Mas del Marc CMY les Moles D Les Pedreres. An itinerary for the more adventurous. Steep climbs and S E L E S M L 9 G I N Fountain Medical care C 100 m Mas de l’Estudiant 4 Els Estels. A circular route that takes you through the olive, carob and descents characterize this magnificent route for sportsmen and women who K almond tree fields of Mont-roig del Camp and the traditional rural life of would like to explore the wildest parts of the territory. It starts to get difficult B a rr a nc d on the way to mas de la Figa, where the track becomes much narrower and e l ’A Catalonia. On the urban section of the itinerary you can discover the g Petrol Station Castle u 0 m il a full of natural obstacles. Along the way you can see the bridge over the Barranc r “Canal” gateway, once the entrance through the ancient town walls, and (Gully) de Rifà, used to carry stone from the municipal quarry. The bridge Mas del Bisbe the old village public washing place, next to the barranc (gully) de l’Horta. la mp B was built in 1821. ar ra a anal A Difficulty: low Distance: 6,5 km. Accumulated gradient: 70 m. Time: 30 Beach n n C c ri de a Santa M min Difficulty: difficult Distance: 16 km. Gradient: 130 m. Time: 1 hour lo Grasset Santa Marina A T-322 N E 7 U G Coll del Marquès E D A R R Puig del Marqués 7 S E “Castell d’Escornalbou” in Riudecanyes. An itinerary with pronounced 502m. 10 SignpostingSanta Marina colours 5 Estany Salat. A route on which you differences in altitude along natural tracks which allows the visitor to relax Mas d’en Pinyol 5 can enjoy landscapes and Progressive degree according to the routeCo ldil Presófficulty alongside the peaceful waters of the Riudecanyes reservoir and admire the S lo Coixac E R R la Solana seascapes at the same time. A walk A D E imposing presence of the Castle-Monastery of Sant Miquel d’Escornalbou. The S A N T A M A R I N A 7 past the coves of Miami Platja brings Roca Alta exceptional heritage of this municipality is discovered as you advance through you to the estany Salat (Salt Lagoon). very the natural vegetation made up mainly of holm oaks. low medium Masboquedira fficult Changes in the coastline have made Masboquera difPinyaulaficult Difficulty:very difficult Distance: 21,5 km. Gradient: 457 m. Time: 2h

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c-233 beauty in the periods when it has l Firell a Mas Repau B a water and is used as a nesting place r r a n c Roca del Pallars a directiond 554 m. by a large variety of bird species. It a Castelló is home to typical wetland fauna and it is in an excellent state of Mas del Pep conservation. route’s Colour Coll de les Portes Obagues de Castelló depending on 5 Difficulty: low Distance: 14,5 km. Accumulated gradient: 70 m. Time: 50 number Mola de Nadell 38 the difficulty 582m. 7 1 3 LOS5 DEDALTS min

la Portella la Portella 722,5m. Ba r B r a a rr n Obagues de l’Irla a c n Racó de la Mallola c de B la arr d Portella del Xato anc d e los Comalets e T l Fora ixel t les