Bike route with two distinct parts. The first part is a paved stretch exclusively for cyclists and pedestrians and is part of the “Iron and Coal route”. It starts in Ripoll and climbs gently to Sant Joan de les Abadesses while taking advantage of the old train route.
The second part links El Ripollès with La Garrotxa and takes place on a secondary road with little vehicle traffic. After an upward pedaling we will reach the Santigosa pass (1,064 m) listed as a second category port for cyclists. It is a flat stretch until it connects with the Vallfogona road, along which we go down to Olot. In this last section, with more traffic, caution is advised when descending.