Ignasiana BTT 2023
SATURDAY 23TH SEPTEMBER 2023 · 3th edition
The Ignasiana BTT (or The Ignatius Mountain Bike Route) is an itinerary in BTT, Gravel or Ebike, self-guided by GPS, of approximately 115 kilometers. It follows the last three stages of the Ignatian Way, tracing the footsteps of Ignatius of Loyola and giving participating cyclists the opportunity to relive his experience and enjoy the landscapes that captivated him on his way to Manresa.
The track has been specially designed to adapt the route of the Ignatian Way to mountain biking (Gravel or Ebike), and to avoid certain stretches or dangerous areas for cyclists. The long modality route (115 km) has a total ascent of 2,158 metres and a total descent of 2,371 metres, and can be completed in a single day, if you are used to riding a bicycle and taking long journeys.
The route, which begins in Verdú, passes through Cervera, Montmaneu, Igualada, Sant Pau de la Guardia, Marganell, the slopes of Montserrat, and ends at the gates of La Cova de Manresa (also known as The Cave of Saint Ignatius). This is the spot where 500 years ago, Ignatius arrived after deciding to leave his military career behind in search of a new way of life.
The last edition included a 50 km version from Igualada and arriving to Manresa, with 1,060m of elevation going up and 1,169m going down. And this year 2023 we present a new category of 24 km, with the route Manresa-Castellgalí-Manresa, more suitable for families.
If you want to live this adventure and share a unique experience, we are waiting for you!
VERSIONS 2023
115 KM / VERDÚ – MANRESA
Option 1: without transport
The route starts at Plaça Major de Verdú at 8 am
Prices:
Adults: From 8th May to 30th June: 40€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 45€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 50€
Groups (from 4 pax) and children under 16 years old: from 8th May to 30th June: 35€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 40€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 45€
Option 2: Morning transport to Verdú (6 am)
Bicycles are loaded at Plaça Sant Domènec de Manresa at 5:30 am, and the leaving for Verdú is at 6 am by bus. The route starts at Plaça Major de Verdú at 8 am.
Prices:
Adults: From 8th May to 30th June: 60€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 65€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 70€
Groups (from 4 pax) and children under 16 years old: from 8th May to 30th June: 55€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 60€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 65€
Option 3: Afternoon transport to Verdú (20:00h)
The route starts at Plaça Major de Verdú at 8 am. Bicycles are loaded at Plaça Sant Domènec de Manresa at 7:30 pm, and the leaving for Verdú is at 8 pm by bus once the participants have finished the route.
Prices:
Adults: from 8th May to 30th June: 60€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 65€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 70€
Groups (from 4 pax) and children under 16 years old: from 8th May to 30th June: 55€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 60€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 65€
>> ALL OPTIONS INCLUDE 8 VICTUALS/CONTROL POINTS, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, GIFT, DORSAL AND OFFICIAL MAILLOT <<
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50 KM / IGUALADA – MANRESA
Option 1: without transport
The route starts at 10.30 am
Prices:
Adults: from 8th May to 30th June: 35€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 40€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 45€
Groups (from 4 pax) and children under 16 years old: from 8th May to 30th June: 30€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 35€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 40€
Option 2: Morning transport to Igualada (08.30 am)
Bicycles are loaded at Plaça Sant Domènec de Manresa at 8:30 pm, and the leaving for Igualada is at 9 pm by bus. The route starts at 10.30 am
Prices:
Adults: from 8th May to 30th June: 55€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 60€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 65€ Groups (from 4 pax) and children under 16 years old: from 8th May to 30th June: 50€ / from
1st July to 31st August: 55€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 60€
Option 3: Afternoon transport to Igualada (8 pm)
The route starts at 10.30 am. Bicycles are loaded at Plaça Sant Domènec de Manresa at 7:30 pm, and the leaving for Igualada is at 8 pm by bus once the participants have finished the route.
Prices:
Adults: from 8th May to 30th June: 55€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 60€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 65€
Groups (from 4 pax) and children under 16 years old: from 8th May to 30th June: 50€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 55€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 60€
>> ALL OPTIONS INCLUDE 5 VICTUALS/CONTROL POINTS, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, GIFT, DORSAL AND OFFICIAL MAILLOT <<
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24 KM / MANRESA – CASTELLGALÍ – MANRESA
The route starts at 11.00 am at Plaça Sant Domènec de Manresa
Prices:
Adults: from 8th May to 30th June: 10€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 15€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 20€
Groups (from 4 pax) and children under 16 years old: from 8th May to 30th June: 6€ / from 1st July to 31st August: 12€ / from 1st September to 18th September: 16€
>> ALL OPTIONS INCLUDE 3 VICTUALS/CONTROL POINTS, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, GIFT, DORSAL AND OFFICIAL MAILLOT <<
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COLLECTION OF ACCREDITATIONS AND GOODIE BAGS
• Friday, September 22nd:
From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Trek Bicycle Store - Passeig del Riu, 62, 08241, Manresa)
• Saturday, September 23rd:
115 km version: Verdú – Manresa
a) In Manresa, from 05:15 a.m. to 05:45 a.m. (Plaça Sant Domènec)
* 06:00am departure with the bus loaded (direction to Verdú)
* For only participants who have contracted bus service
b) In Verdú, from 07:00 a.m. to 07:45 a.m. (Plaça del Castell de Verdú)
50 km version: Igualada – Manresa
a) In Manresa, from 08:15 a.m. to 08:45 a.m. (Plaça Sant Domènec)
* 09:00 a.m. departure with the bus loaded (direction to Igualada)
* For only participants who have contracted bus service
b) In Igualada, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (Igualada Pilgrims Hostel)
24 km version: Manresa – Castellgalí – Manresa
In Manresa, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (Plaça Sant Domènec)
REQUIREMENTS
• Being adventurous
• To bring your mountain bike (BTT), Gravel or Ebike (you need to take spare batteries)
• To take a GPS navigation system with you and knowing how to use it
• Average –good physical condition
• Helmet, cycling clothes, water bottles or a rucksack to carry water with you
Provisional Ignasiana BTT 115 KM track
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Provisional Ignasiana BTT 50 KM track
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