The Newcomer
Huge trail from Rasos de Peguera to Cercs
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 244 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 640 m
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 640 m to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 17 km, 244 vertical metres of ascent and 1495 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
A big downhill in the true sense of the word! 1500 vertical meters, 95% on single trail. You're riding an through history here, passing an abandoned village, mines and railways.
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Technical
- Picturesque
- Shuttle-run
- Singletrack
- In the forest