Cycling in Begur
1 cycling route from Begur, Catalonia, Spain, 43 km, 43 km mapped in all, with up to 507 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (12 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface routes, 87% paved, 28% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Apr to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 43 km
- Biggest day
- 507 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- 87% paved
- Bike
- Road bike with sturdy tyres, or gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 87% paved · 12% gravel or unpaved — 5 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 28% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
Cycling guide to Begur
Begur in Catalonia, Spain, features a 42.9 km loop route passing Pals, Llafranc, Tamariu, and several smaller villages including Torrentí, Palafrugell, and Calella de Palafrugell. This route includes a 4 km climb starting at 26.6 km, gaining 169 m at an average gradient of 4.2%, reaching a high point of 213 m near Puigcalent. The route is 87% paved with 12% gravel or unpaved and includes 11.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes. The longest stretch without services is 3.2 km. There are no railway stations near the route. Riders can enjoy a mix of coastal and inland areas within a loop that begins and ends in Begur.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
July with recorded temperatures around 28°C.
Terrain
The terrain is rolling with a total elevation gain of 562 m. The main climb is 4 km long with an average gradient of 4.2%, peaking at 213 m above sea level. The route’s surface is mostly paved, with some gravel or unpaved sections.