Cycling in L'Estartit
1 cycling route from L'Estartit, Catalonia, Spain, 87 km, 87 km mapped in all, with up to 687 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (8 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface routes, 86% paved, 32% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Apr to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 87 km
- Biggest day
- 687 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- 86% paved
- Bike
- Road bike with sturdy tyres, or gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 86% paved · 12% gravel or unpaved — 10 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 32% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 5 km on cycle paths or lanes.
Cycling guide to L'Estartit
Routes from L'Estartit feature mainly point-to-point rides along the Catalonian coast, such as the 87 km ride to Lloret de Mar. This route passes through multiple small towns including Torroella de Montgrí, Palafrugell, and Sant Feliu de Guíxols. It offers a mix of paved roads and some gravel sections, with services spaced at intervals up to 6.8 km. Climbing on the route includes a biggest climb starting at 70.4 km, lasting 4.2 km with an elevation gain of 166 m at an average gradient of 4%, peaking at 178 m above sea level. The route includes nearly 30 km on main roads without cycle lanes but also features nearly 5 km of cycle path for safer riding.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
September with recorded temperatures of 31°C.
Terrain
The terrain along the route from L'Estartit to Lloret de Mar is mostly rolling with a significant climb near the end. The biggest climb rises 166 m over 4.2 km with an average gradient of 4% and a maximum gradient of 6.9%. The highest point reached on the ride is 178 m above sea level.