The best MTB trails around Pontons

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Pla de Manlleu is a small village in the municipality of Aiguamúrcia (Alt Camp), located at an altitude of about 600 m. The village is located in the middle of a plateau surrounded by vineyards, forests and dry fields, with wide views towards the Gaià and Montmell mountains. It is a quiet and rural place, with few houses, a central square and the chapel of Sant Miquel as a spiritual and historical reference point. It is a good stop or waypoint for MTB: the surrounding paths combine gentle tracks between vineyards with stonier paths that connect to Montmell or the mountains of Alt Camp. Pla de Manlleu maintains that discreet charm of small villages, where time passes slowly and the silence is only broken by tractors or birds. A good place to regain strength before continuing cycling.

The Castillo de Selma, also known as the Castell de Selma, is a ruined medieval fortress located in the municipality of Montmell, in the Baix Penedès. Documented as early as the 10th century, it was one of the most important castles in the Penedès marca, controlling the roads and lands of the area. For centuries it belonged to the Order of the Templars and then to the Hospitallers, until it was abandoned in the 15th century. Today, only half-collapsed walls, towers and wall locks remain, surrounded by forest and silence. The path to the castle is stony and demanding, perfect for those looking for MTB with a touch of adventure. Once at the top, the view is immense: the entire Penedès plain at your feet, the surrounding mountains and, on clear days, the sea in the background. Despite its dilapidated state, it is a place full of history and mysticism, reminiscent of feudal splendor and the Templar presence in the area.

The Bassa d’Aiguaviva, next to the Casa Gran in the town, is a small artificial pond that was once used to collect water and give life to the orchards and the village. Today it is a meeting point and refuge for ducks, a quiet corner that preserves the rural charm of other times. It is historically linked to the Casa Gran, which probably managed it, and is part of this everyday heritage that explains how people lived and took advantage of each resource in Montmell. Getting there by MTB is a good excuse to stop for a moment, breathe calmly and enjoy a different image: the old stone of the village reflected in the water and the ducks swimming, a pleasant contrast before pedaling again along the paths and tracks of the mountain range.

Aiguaviva, in the Montmell district, is a small village and at the same time a natural setting surrounded by vineyards, forests and old farmhouses. The town retains a peaceful rural atmosphere, with narrow streets, stone houses and the church of Sant Pere as its central point. On a MTB, getting to Aiguaviva means pedaling along dirt tracks and paths that alternate between demanding climbs and rapid descents between pine forests and farmland. It is a good place to stop, regain strength and enjoy the calm of a place where time seems to have stood still. In addition, paths leave from here that connect to other corners of Montmell, ideal for linking routes and discovering the mountain range from within.

Coll de la Torreta, a gentle pass and pleasant surroundings

It's worth it, it's a Cistercian monastery

The descent to Santes Creus is a pleasure