Wine Pleasures
With years of research on the local terrain, 30 cruiser/MTB hybrids, and a support vehicle always standing by, Wine Pleasures assures that you will be given every available tool to enjoy this beautiful countryside in a comfortable and relaxing manner.
The views start as you round the first bend in the road where the Montserrat mountain jets up in the distance and over the circular 26 km itinerary you will see:
Puig Castellar: the highest point in the region; a nice climb up rocky terrain with beautiful views of limestone hills and blue and green toned valleys. Font de les Canals: a natural spring that pours cold/clear water out of the highest point in the region. Yes it’s time to refill those water bottles! The Well of Ancosa: described as an architectural jewel, this stone well is situated right next to Masía Ancosa, which until recently was the property of the Belgian royal family. The Oak of Ancosa: this one-thousand year old tree has a 473cm trunk and is situated next to the highest altitude vineyard in the region which happens to be the Parellada variety. The tree is famous for traditionally being used to pass good fortune on to newborns. The Pothole of Ancosa: is an interesting hole in the earth that goes down to an ominous looking dark depth of 25-32 meters. The Monestary of Ancosa- It was built in the 12th century with monks moving in around the year 1155. They weren’t there long, moving out in 1168ad due to a lack of drinking water. They left behind gorgeous ruins with a wide range of native wildlife taking there place amongst the stones. Dry Stone Hut (one of many in the area) : Used by the locals to store tools and take the occasional siesta in its cool interior, there are many huts scattered about the region. This one in particular is a few hundred years old and held together by only the weight of the stones themselves. Font de les Clots water bottle refill time again at another natural spring! Then take an easy and exciting ride past presentine views of the valley below. View the windmills in the distance to the sprawling green farm lands, lush oak groves and golden wheat fields stitched together beautifully in the valley. It’s an easy ride down to the quaint and charming village of La Llacuna. Once you arrive in the village of 900 you can’t help but to feel excited about a glass of chilled cava in the Historic and beautiful Plaza Mayor.
Back to Wine Pleasures for an aperitivo and a glass or two or three of Brut Nature Cava.
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