Mixed · Spain
Cycling in Catalonia
Cycling in Catalonia includes 6 routes from six towns, ranging 43-94 km with up to 687 m climbing over mixed surfaces and roads.
There are six cycling routes in Catalonia starting from Barcelona, Blanes, L'Escala, L'Estartit, Pals, and Begur, each offering between 43 km and 94 km. These routes range from low to moderate climbing, with the highest at 687 m on the L'Estartit to Lloret de Mar route. Among the routes, two are loops and four are point-to-point, covering road, mixed, and gravel surfaces.
Terrain varies from flat to hilly, with an average route including 16% climbing and up to 11% on the steepest 500 m. Road classes include 34% main road and 26% minor roads. The total length of the routes is 436 km with 38 km of cycle paths, and route surfaces are mostly paved (84%), with unpaved making up 13%. The longest route is Blanes to L'Escala at 94 km.
What the riding is like
The riding features mixed terrain with mostly flat to rolling sections, and a moderate amount of climbing, peaking at 687 m over 87 km. Routes typically range from 43 km to 94 km, with an average around 87 km. The road mix is diverse, with 34% main roads and 26% minor roads, along with 38 km of cycle paths. Surfaces are predominantly paved but include some unpaved and gravel sections. The steepest gradient reaches 11% over 500 m, with an average of 16% climbing per route.
Cycling infrastructure
The routes include 38 km of cycle paths, 143.5 km of main roads without cycle lanes and 60.5 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months for riding in Catalonia are April to July and October, with temperature ranges from 18°C to 29°C. Recorded rides are mainly in July and September.
Riding in Catalonia in numbers
- 6
- 436 km
- 94 km
- 687 m
Where to start in Catalonia
Rides in Catalonia
When to ride Catalonia
Best months: Apr to Jul, Oct.
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