SS 20/SS 23 – Duesaigües Special stage guide

12.10 km (asphalt)

Sunday, 25 October 2015 • First car due: 8:37h and 12:08h

General description

This special stage, formerly known as Riudecanyes, has changed its name this year and will be run in opposite direction as Duesaigües, taking participants all the way up to the roundabouts of Coll de la Teixeta, where the stage ends. It starts with a light downhill section until the intersection at Riudecanyes, to start going up towards Duesaigües, skirting the reservoir of Riudecanyes, with a very technical ascent to reach the last section. It is well known due to its characteristic roundabouts on the N-420 road. The mountain acts as natural grandstand offering a great area to watch the cars negotiating the last roundabout, around which the participants will have to make a complete lap (doughnut style). As a novelty, the special stage will finish a few metres after the last roundabout heading for Porrera.

Spectator Area ZP-1

First fast section going slightly downwards until the intersection of Riudecanyes. The cars must negotiate the last roundabout on the left hand side (in stage direction) to continue driving up to Duesaigües.

Access: From Montbrió del Camp take the T-313 road to Riudecanyes. Another way to arrive is from Vilanova d’Escornalbou following the road on the right hand heading for Riudecanyes.

Service: Limited car parking area in Riudecanyes.

Spectator Area ZP-2

In the junction of the Duesaigües village, a quite fast section that finishes after the built-up area to continue below the railway bridge.

Access: From exit 37 of the AP-7 highway, take T-312 to Montbrió del Camp and then follow T-310 to get close to Mont-roig del Camp. Just before taking the road bordering the village, you will find signs to go to Vilanova d’Escornalbou following T-321. Cross the village and follow the signs to the picturesque village of L’Argentera. 2.6 km later you will find the access to the stage in Duesaigües.

Service: Car park and camping site in Duesaigües.

Spectator Area ZP-3

At the roundabout with a natural grandstand that allows for an excellent view of the participants negotiating both roundabouts. The drivers will make a complete lap of more than 360º at the second roundabout to finish the special a few metres later. It is one of the most spectacular points of the two asphalt days.

Access: Driving on the former N-420 road, follow the access after the village of Les Irles.

Service: Large car parking area prepared on the former N-420, always taking care to provide for a free lane.