SS17 / SS19 • Riudecanyes Special stage guide

15,90 km


Sunday, 23 october 2022 • First car due: 8:08h and 12:18h

General description

One of the most popular stages of the event, identical to the one held in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021. The first part is known for its distinctive roundabouts that runs over the N-420 road and usually creates so much expectation. The mountain acts as a natural grandstand in a perfect area to watch the cars go by, and at the first roundabout the participants will have to do a complete lap (donut style). The special stage, after passing through the two roundabouts, becomes narrow and very winding on the descent.

The first part up to Duesaigües is very twisty and complicated, the descent is very steep and the braking very hard. After passing the famous railway bridge, the stage becomes flatter and faster, skirting the Riudecanyes reservoir until you reach the crossroads of the town itself to face the last few metres to the finish line.

Camping is forbidden on the entire stage, except in designated areas.

Remember: always leave a lane free, all accesses are escape routes in case of emergency!

Spectator Area ZP-1

This is one of the most famous areas of the race, the roundabout with its natural grandstand that allows an excellent view of the participants. They arrive very fast from the old N-420 and have to go all the way around the first roundabout. This is one of the most spectacular spots. It is a very safe area on the mountain side.

Important: after the second roundabout public access will be forbidden until Duesaigües.





Access 1: Following the N-420 road to Falset/Gandesa. Be very careful when getting close to the stage area, as there will be huge crowds and a large number of vehicles on the road.

Parking: Parking on the N-420 itself, using one lane. Parking is forbidden at the Pradell de la Teixeta junction.

Spectator Area ZP-2

The first part of the area is the passage under the railway bridge, very fast until you reach the zig-zag crossing of the bridge in the direction of Estaràs.



Access 2: If accessing from the AP-7, take exit 37, go along the T-312 road to Montbrió del Camp and then along the T-310 to the vicinity of Mont-roig del Camp. Just before taking the bypass that skirts the village, there are signs to Vilanova d'Escornalbou on the T-321 road, through the town centre and follow the signs to the picturesque village of l'Argentera. After 2.6 km from this village, you will find the access to the stage in the village of Duesaigües.

Be careful when passing through the small village of l'Argenera, as it is a very narrow area.

Parking: Parking area in Duesaigües.

Spectator Area ZP-3

This is the last area of the stage. It is fast and downhill until the Riudecanyes crossroads, which should be taken via the first of its traffic islands, to climb then to the end of the stage, which is just a few metres away.





Access 3: From Montbrió del Camp take the T-313 road to Riudecanyes.

Access 4: From Vilanova d'Escornalbou taking the road to the right towards Riudecanyes.

Parking: Limited parking area in the town of Riudecanyes.