Pal Arinsal Unveils Mobility Plan for UCI Mountain Bike World Series

Pal Arinsal has launched a special mobility plan to manage spectator access and traffic flow during the Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series on July 10 to 12.

Road access to Pal will be restricted from the Amorriadors area, limited to accredited vehicles only across the three event days. Organizers strongly encourage using the La Massana cable car as the primary entry route, alongside public buses and dedicated shuttles. Regular bus lines will bring visitors to La Massana parish, where they can transfer to the cable car or shuttles—both requiring a valid World Cup ticket or Grandvalira Resorts season pass. Shuttles will operate continuously, aligned with the competition timetable, departing every 30 minutes from Pal (with potential daily variations) and La Massana. They will stop first at Prat Gran before following standard routes.

For movement between sites, the signposted Camí del Bosc walking path remains the recommended option.

This year features a revised layout for technical areas: Caubella will house all team paddocks, along with entry and parking for large trucks, while Fontanals will be dedicated solely to the downhill riders' technical paddock. Motorhome parking is designated in Pal's new rear residential area, offering grey water collection, toilets, user facilities, and shuttle links to the venue. Spectators arriving by bike—a sustainable alternative—can secure their bicycles at supervised parking in Caubella and Fontanals during event hours.

The plan supports the Mobility department's summer traffic strategy, projecting 1.032 million vehicles from July 6 to September 13, similar to last year. Director Carles Miquel noted stable trends during the special traffic device presentation, which includes dual lanes at the Riu Runer border and Avinguda Francesc Cairat in Sant Julià de Lòria, plus doubled lanes between Comella and Margineda roundabouts for southbound exits. Peak daily volumes could hit 17,000 vehicles, especially weekends and holidays, with advice to avoid rush hours: 10am to 2:45pm arrivals at Riu Runer and 9am to 12:45pm at Baladrà.

Night bus services are also expanding for major festivals, including the Roser de la Massana on July 10 and 11, with line BN3 running every 30 minutes until 5:10am. The #Salvavides campaign continues, emphasizing personal responsibility for zero-victim mobility. Users should plan ahead, check traffic updates, and follow safety guidelines.