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Begur – Pals – Llafranc – Tamariu

Begur, Catalonia, SpainGravel

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Thursday 29th July 2021

43 km
Distance
507 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Gravel
Surface
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On the road: Begur – Pals – Llafranc – Tamariu

Elevation profile

Total ascent
507 m
Distance
43 km
050100150200250m0 km10203043 km213 m · highest, at 31.1 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists capable of moderate climbing on mixed surfaces over 43 km.

42.9 km loop from Begur in Catalonia, Spain with 562 m climbing.

This 42.9 km loop starts and finishes in Begur, passing through Pals, Palafrugell, Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc, and several smaller places. The ride features 562 m of elevation gain. The climbing is spread over four main climbs: the first near km 8 is a mild 1.7 km at 2.6%, followed by a 3 km climb at 2.6% starting around km 19.5. The steepest: a 1.5 km stretch at 7.3% near km 24, with a max gradient of 11.7%, and a longer 4 km climb at 4.2% starting around km 26.6 that reaches the highest point of 213 m at km 30.6. The route descends for up to 4.3 km after km 31.2. The surface is 87% paved with about 12% gravel or unpaved, and minor roads make up 43% of the distance, alongside 28% on main roads. There are 11.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane and 8.7 km on roads with speeds over 80 km/h. The longest named roads covered are GIV-6502 (6.3 km), C-31 (4 km), and GI-652 (3 km). Food, drink, shops, water and toilets are available in several places along the route, with the longest stretch without café, shop or water being 3.2 km from 15.9 km to 19.1 km.

Highlights

  • Climb reaching 213 m at km 30.6
  • Passes through Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell
  • Longest descent 4.3 km starting km 31.2
  • Covers named roads GIV-6502 and C-31

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Pals 5.4 km
  2. Torrentí 8.7 km
  3. Torrent 9 km
  4. la Barceloneta 10.9 km
  5. Llofriu 11.5 km
  6. Palafrugell 14.5 km
  7. Esclanyà 15.2 km
  8. Calella de Palafrugell 19.1 km
  9. Llafranc 19.7 km
  10. Fornells 28.4 km
  11. Begur 30.8 km
  12. Puigcalent 34 km
  13. l'Arrabassada 34 km
  14. Regencós 34.2 km
  15. el Mas Tomasi 39.2 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—8.2 km1.7 km42 m2.6 %3.2 %67 m
—19.5 km3 km79 m2.6 %3.9 %99 m
—24 km1.5 km107 m7.3 %11.7 %131 m
Fornells climb26.6 km4 km169 m4.2 %6.2 %213 m

High point 213 m at 30.6 km; low point 11 m.

Fornells climb · starts at 26.6 km

4 km at 4.2% · 169 m
50100150200m4.8%5.9%3.0%0 km1234.0 km213 msteepest 5.9%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
43% minor road · 28% main road · 12% path · 12% quiet street
Main roads
11.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
8.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
GIV-6502 (6 km), C-31 (4 km), GI-652 (3 km)
Surface
87% paved · 12% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
28% climbing · 25% descending · 47% flat
Steep sections
2.6 km over 5% · 0.9 km over 8% · 0.6 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 11% at 25 km
Longest descent
4.3 km from 31.2 km, dropping 172 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.4 kmPalsito · restaurant · 40 m off route
  2. 3.8 kmFarmàcia Devesa Borrell, Glòria · pharmacy · on the route
  3. 5.5 kmBázára · café · 50 m off route
  4. 5.6 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 13 kmToilets · 120 m off route
  6. 13.2 kmPrimaprix · supermarket · 60 m off route
  7. 14.1 kmFarmàcia Noguer · pharmacy · 50 m off route
  8. 14.6 kmDrinking water · 220 m off route
  9. 19.1 kmGreengrocer · 180 m off route
  10. 19.3 kmla Croissanteria · café · 50 m off route
  11. 19.3 kmToilets · 30 m off route
  12. 24.2 kmSpar · supermarket · on the route
  13. 24.2 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  14. 30.8 kmSpar · supermarket · 40 m off route
  15. 30.8 kmFarmàcia Ferran Castells Busquets · pharmacy · on the route
  16. 30.9 kmToilets · 140 m off route
  17. 37.8 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  18. 41.6 kmNafent bike rental · bike rental · 50 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 5.4 km — Mirador d'en Josep Pla (viewpoint)
  • 14.8 km — Mirador Torre de Can Mario (viewpoint)
  • 18.1 km — Dolmen de Can Mina dels Torrents (archaeological site)
  • 23.5 km — Puig Gruí (peak, 164.2 m)
  • 28.5 km — Mirador de Fornells i Aiguablava (viewpoint)
  • 32 km — Puig Brocà (peak, 205.6 m)

At the start and finish

  • Jodofi · supermarket · 30 m
  • Palsito · restaurant · 370 m
  • Eurospar · supermarket · 650 m
  • La Bodega Pals · restaurant · 220 m
  • Nafent bike rental · bike rental · 740 m

Practical information

Surface
Gravel
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2–2½ hours riding
Season
July with temperatures around 28°C.
Best months
Apr to Oct — daily highs of 18–29 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 11.9 km main roads without cycle lane
  • 8.7 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
  • Gravel or unpaved surface for 12% of route
  • Longest stretch without café/shop/water: 3.2 km after km 15.9

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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