Vallès Greenway

Vallès Green Way

The Vallès Green Way is a green and cycle-friendly route in the Barcelona metropolitan area that connects several municipalities in Vallès Occidental, including Sant Cugat del Vallès, Cerdanyola, Ripollet, and Badia del Vallès. It utilizes old railway lines and natural paths, facilitating sustainable mobility and outdoor recreation in a peri-urban environment.

Key Data

• Approximate length: 17 km

• Type of route: Cycling and pedestrian itinerary

• Connected municipalities: Sant Cugat, Cerdanyola, Ripollet, Badia, Barberà, and Castellbisbal

• Promoter: Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB)

• Main use: Sustainable mobility, sport, and leisure

Layout and Environment

The route passes through a transitional landscape of urban, agricultural, and forested areas, connecting with natural spaces such as the Serra de Collserola Natural Park and the Ripoll River's fluvial environment. It includes paved and compacted dirt sections, with signage and rest areas.

Connectivity and Transport

The Vallès Green Way is part of the AMB's metropolitan network of greenways, connecting with other cycling routes and public transport stations, such as those of the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya and Renfe. This allows for combining cycling and train travel for sustainable inter-municipal journeys.

Impact and Objectives

The infrastructure aims to promote active mobility habits, reduce emissions, and restore peri-urban natural spaces. It also has educational and tourist value, highlighting the railway and landscape heritage of Vallès Occidental as part of a broader metropolitan green infrastructure strategy.