Cycling in Blanes
1 cycling route from Blanes, Catalonia, Spain, 94 km, 94 km mapped in all, with up to 593 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (6 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface routes, 72% paved, 37% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Apr to Nov.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 94 km
- Biggest day
- 593 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- 72% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Apr to Nov
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 72% paved · 24% gravel or unpaved — 23 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 37% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 15 km on cycle paths or lanes.
Cycling guide to Blanes
Blanes is a starting point for a 94 km route heading northeast to L'Escala in Catalonia, Spain. The route passes through numerous places including Lloret de Mar, Palafrugell, and Pals. Riders encounter a mix of 72% paved roads and 24% gravel or unpaved surfaces. The route crosses 13 towns or villages before finishing at L'Escala.
The ride includes a notable climb starting around 17.8 km, which lasts for 4.5 km with an elevation gain of 187 m and an average gradient of 4.1%, reaching up to 7.8% at the steepest section. The highest point on the route is 254 m above sea level. There are 14.5 km of cycle paths included, but also 34.8 km on main roads without dedicated cycle lanes. Services are missing for a stretch of 10.8 km. No railway stations are present near the route.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
September is recorded with temperatures around 25°C, indicating early autumn as a suitable time to ride.
Terrain
The terrain is mixed with rolling climbs, featuring one main ascent of 4.5 km at a moderate average gradient of 4.1% and maximum gradient of 7.8%. The highest elevation reached is 254 m.