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Blanes to L'Escala

Blanes, Catalonia, SpainGravel

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Tuesday 3rd September 2024

94 km
Distance
593 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Gravel
Surface
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On the road: Blanes to L'Escala

Elevation profile

Total ascent
593 m
Distance
94 km
0100200300m0 km2040608094 km253 m · highest, at 23.2 kmStartFinish

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a 94 km ride with moderate climbing and mixed surfaces including gravel.

94 km ride from Blanes to L'Escala in Catalonia, Spain, with 631 m climbing.

The route starts at Blanes near peaks Sa Palomera (20.8 m) and Turó de Sant Joan (170.2 m). Initially riding on mixed surfaces including 13.9 km of cycle paths and 12.6 km of quiet streets, it passes through Lloret de Mar at 6.2 km and climbs steadily from 10 km for 2.3 km gaining 89 m, and again from 17.8 km for 4.5 km with 187 m gain to the high point at 22.3 km, reaching 254 m elevation. The climb gradients max out at 7.8% with a steepest 500 m section at 7.1%.

Highlights

  • Climb to 254 m at 22.3 km
  • Passes Lloret de Mar at 6.2 km
  • Longest descent of 4.1 km from 34.4 km
  • Near peaks Turó d'en Reinaldo and Muntanya d'en Roviralta

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Venta de Goya 4.4 km
  2. Lloret de Mar 6.2 km
  3. les Alegries 8.7 km
  4. la Fermina 13 km
  5. Llobatera 26.8 km
  6. Gaià 31.4 km
  7. Llagostera 31.6 km
  8. Xalets d'en Pijoan 33.7 km
  9. Penedes 37 km
  10. Santa Cristina d'Aro 41.6 km
  11. Bufaganyes 43.1 km
  12. Castell d'Aro 44.2 km
  13. Platja d'Aro 47.6 km
  14. Sant Antoni de Calonge 52.8 km
  15. Palamós 54.5 km
  16. Sant Joan de Palamós 55.2 km
  17. el Figuerar 56 km
  18. Vall-llobrega 57.7 km
  19. Canyelles 59 km
  20. Ermedàs 61 km
  21. Mont-ras 63 km
  22. Palafrugell 63.5 km
  23. Esclanyà 65.5 km
  24. Puigcalent 67.1 km
  25. l'Arrabassada 67.6 km
  26. Regencós 67.7 km
  27. Pals 70.6 km
  28. el Mas Tomasi 71.8 km
  29. Torroella de Montgrí 79.2 km
  30. Ullà 81.3 km
  31. Bellcaire d'Empordà 84.7 km
  32. la Bolleria 85 km
  33. Sobrestany 85.6 km
  34. Camp dels Pilans 89.7 km
  35. l'Escala 89.9 km
  36. Les Corts 90.7 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—10 km2.3 km89 m3.9 %6.1 %140 m
Blanes climb17.8 km4.5 km187 m4.1 %7.8 %254 m

High point 254 m at 22.3 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Turó de la Creu, Puig d'en Lladró, sa Palomera.

Blanes climb · starts at 17.8 km

4.5 km at 4.1% · 187 m
100150200250m4.5%7.3%5.1%0 km12344.5 km254 msteepest 7.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
38% main road · 15% cycle path · 14% quiet street · 13% minor road
Main roads
34.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
24.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
14.5 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
C-31 (12 km), GI-681 (11 km), Ruta del carrilet (6 km), GI-632 (4 km)
Surface
72% paved · 24% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
14% climbing · 15% descending · 71% flat
Steep sections
2.3 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 7.1% at 21.6 km
Longest descent
4.1 km from 34.4 km, dropping 71 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. 0.1 kmXocolateria · café · 40 m off route
  2. 1.4 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route
  3. 5.8 kmDrinking water · 30 m off route
  4. 7.1 kmFarmàcia Mateos Navarro, Sílvia · pharmacy · 30 m off route
  5. 29.8 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
  6. 30.9 kmAyats Cycles · bike shop · 70 m off route
  7. 44.2 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route
  8. 44.2 kmCentre BTT Baix Empordà · repair stand · 60 m off route
  9. 47.7 kmFont de canaletes · drinking water · 60 m off route
  10. 52.2 kmBar Cafeteria Sant Antoni · café · on the route
  11. 54.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  12. 63.3 kmDrinking water · 100 m off route
  13. 63.8 kmFarmàcia Noguer · pharmacy · on the route
  14. 70.6 kmToilets · 130 m off route
  15. 78.8 kmRepair stand · 70 m off route
  16. 79.4 kmCasa Moner · bakery · 50 m off route
  17. 84.2 kmDrinking water · 100 m off route
  18. 89.8 kmSant Pau · bakery · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 0.1 km — Castell Palau dels Vescomtes de Cabrera (castle)
  • 17.4 km — Puig de Sobre Can Garriga (peak, 109 m)
  • 29.8 km — Monument als Donants de Sang (monument)
  • 38.6 km — Menhir de la Pedra Ramera (archaeological site)
  • 44.2 km — Castell de Benedormiens (castle)
  • 48.4 km — Pla de Palol (archaeological site)

At the start

  • Xocolateria · café · 110 m
  • Forn Can Gironès · bakery · 110 m
  • Bar Rafel · café · 130 m
  • Granier · bakery · 140 m
  • Ametller Origen · supermarket · 160 m

At the finish

  • Sant Pau · bakery · 160 m
  • Döner kebab l'Escala · fast food · 20 m
  • El senat · restaurant · 40 m
  • Can Frigola · bakery · 170 m
  • Can koya · restaurant · 70 m

Stay after this ride

  • Pensió Torrent · guest house · 20 m from the finish
  • Hotel Torrent · hotel · 30 m from the finish
  • Hotel Can Català · hotel · 190 m from the finish
  • Hostal Miryam · hotel · 170 m from the finish
  • Nou Roser · hotel · 110 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Gravel
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
5½–7½ hours riding
Season
September with temperatures around 25°C.
Best months
Apr to Nov — daily highs of 17–29 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 34.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 24.7 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h
  • 24% of route on gravel or unpaved surfaces
  • 10.8 km stretch from km 18.9 to 29.7 with no café, shop or water

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

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