MTB in the Val d’Aran
A new bike season is launched in the Val d’Aran, with the preparations for new competitions for any age or level, individual and team. In an environment of exceptional beauty, the Valley cyclist entities year after year are dumped in the organization of these events, some of which have become a must for fans of mountain biking.
In addition, this year the Aranese cycling is especially excited by the reception of the 9th stage of the Tour de France on July 10, starting in Vielha and with arrival to Andorra. The challenge of this global sporting event consolidates the impact of the Val d’Aran among the destinations most valued by cyclists.
Here you have information about the most emblematic mountain biking events. Seek yours!
Campeonato de España de BTT Ultramarathon.
Dates:
17, 18 and 19 June
Description
MTB Raid of individual participation. About 220 kilometers with 6,200 meters of Route
It follows the mythical route of Pedals de Foc. Go through the regions of Val d’Aran, Alta Ribagorça, Pallars Jussà and Pallars Sobirà.
Categories
Non Stop Gold: starting and finishing in Vielha without stops (220 Km)
Non Stop Silver: starting and finishing in Vielha (220 Km), stopping in Espot (150 km) on Saturday night.
Un entorno de belleza excepcional
Fecha:
23 de julio
Descripción
Date:
July 23th
Description
Era Roda non stop was borne to accommodate all lovers of pure mountainbike, in a privileged environment and considerable hardness.
With 140km and a positive difference of 5200m, this test is between one of the toughest in the Pyrenees and flows entirely by the Val d’Aran, a perfect place to enjoy the most authentic mountain stage.
Route
With stunning views, it defined a very hard course, very fast sections but also other trial bike.
Categories
Individual: 100% of the route covered by a single corridor
Team 2: Each runner must cover 70 of the 140 km.
Date:
August 27th
Description
A circular loop starting and finishing in Gessa, which runs around Naut Aran and station Baqueira Beret ski resort with spectacular views. Large and promotions beautiful trails down, some of them will need technical but never get off the bike.
Route
Aran Ultra Bike
Circular circuit 50 km of pure mountain bike.
Short circuit
Circular circuit that avoids the technical difficulties of ultra tour. The tour is suitable for any lover MTB cyclist. The primary requirement is the ascent from the “Val de Ruda” to the core of Baqueira Beret 1800.
Children
Circuit guided by adults who runs the villages of Gessa, Unha, Tredos and Salardu. The circuit is designed for children under 13 who wish to spend a good morning on his mountain bike.
Categories
Ultra Bike Aran, short and children, male and female Circuit.
Date
4th of September
Description
Popular circuits for the whole family, with start and finish at the sports center of Salardú.
Categories
Grown ups:
Open Single
Team 2
Team 4
Children:
Distance: 12 km. Total ascent: 250 meters
Distance: 6 km Elevation gain: 130 meters
More information at the BTT Centre Val d’Aran