Pals – Cruïlles Roads and Gravel
- 44 km
- 259 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 259 m
- 44 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders comfortable with mixed surfaces over a moderate 44 km and modest climbing of 261 m.
A 44 km loop from Pals in Catalonia, Spain with 261 m of climbing, mixing paved and gravel roads.
Starting in Pals, the route heads through Sant Feliu de Boada and Fontclara before passing Palau-sator and Peratallada. The loop continues past Canapost, Vulpellac, and Fonteta to reach Cruïlles at 15 km. From km 14.4 a 3.4 km climb gains 61 m up to 109 m height near km 18.1, the highest point at 111 m is nearby. The route mainly rides minor roads (58%) with 25% on main roads including 7.6 km with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Gravel or unpaved surfaces account for 6% over roughly 2.6 km of track. Food and drink options include cafés and bakeries at the start and in towns like Peratallada and la Bisbal d'Empordà. The longest stretch without amenities is 9.9 km from 20.9 to 30.8 km. Water points are found at several spots including near the start and at 31.4 km. The loop finishes back in Pals where there are cafés, pubs, restaurants, and a pharmacy.
Highlights
- Climb of 3.4 km gaining 61 m
- Puig d'en Torró near km 6.6
- Castell de La Bisbal d'Empordà at 31 km
- Longest 9.9 km stretch without café or shop
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 14.4 km | 3.4 km | 61 m | 1.8 % | 2.8 % | 109 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 58% minor road · 25% main road · 8% quiet street · 6% track
- Main roads
- 10.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 7.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- C-66 (8 km), GI-664 (7 km), GI-651 (4 km), GI-652 (3 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 15% climbing · 17% descending · 67% flat
- Longest descent
- 2.7 km from 38.2 km, dropping 83 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmGreengrocer · 140 m off route
- 0 kmDrinking water · 80 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · 90 m off route
- 0.1 kmCafeteria · café · 180 m off route
- 5.7 kmCal Tuset (magdaleneria) · bakery · 90 m off route
- 5.9 kmToilets · 170 m off route
- 12 kmForn Empordà · bakery · on the route
- 12 kmFarmàcia Ester Coll · pharmacy · 40 m off route
- 12.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 17.8 kmLa concòrdia · pub · 40 m off route
- 20.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 31.2 kmPastisseria Sans · bakery · on the route
- 31.2 kmFarmàcia Piera de Ciurana · pharmacy · on the route
- 31.4 kmFont del carrer Santa Maria del Puig · drinking water · 70 m off route
- 34.2 kmMoeve · petrol station · on the route
- 35.6 kmla Masia · restaurant · 30 m off route
- 39.9 kmDrinking water · 250 m off route
- 42.8 kmXarrup · café · 120 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0.3 km — Mirador d'en Josep Pla (viewpoint)
- 5.8 km — Torre de les Hores (viewpoint)
- 15.2 km — Torre de Cruïlles (monument)
- 31.3 km — Castell de La Bisbal d'Empordà (castle)
- 36 km — Castell de Peralta (ruins)
At the start and finish
- Abrasa'm Pals · restaurant · 40 m
- Xarrup · café · 260 m
- Cafeteria · café · 230 m
- Can Maimir Pub · pub · 350 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 2–3 hours riding
- July with recorded temperatures of 32 °C.
- Apr to Oct — daily highs of 18–29 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 10.7 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 7.6 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
- 6% gravel or unpaved surface (2.6 km)
- No café or shop for 9.9 km between 20.9 and 30.8 km