Sigean to Banyuls-sur-Mer
- 103 km
- 478 m
- Hard
- Mixed
Elevation profile
- 478 m
- 103 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders comfortable with 100 km distance and moderate climbing of 598 m.
103 km ride from Sigean to Banyuls-sur-Mer in Languedoc, France with 598 m elevation gain.
Starting in Sigean, the route passes through nearby hamlets before reaching La Palme at 9 km. The first climb starts at 1.6 km and rises 77 m over 1.9 km with a max gradient of 9.3%, topping out at 111 m by 3.5 km. The ride continues mostly flat or gently rolling on varied surfaces: 85% paved, 13% gravel or unpaved. Roads include 27 km of cycle paths or tracks, 20 km minor roads, 15 km main roads (all without cycle lanes), and quieter streets and lanes. After sailing along coastal towns including Leucate, Port Barcarès, Saint-Cyprien Plage, and Collioure, the final portion features three moderate climbs between km 78 and 91 gaining about 155 m total. The highest climb starts at 78.5 km for 2.2 km at 3.1% average. Amenities are plentiful, with many cafés and bakeries near the start, several supermarkets and bike shops en route, and a longest stretch of 8.6 km without café or shop between 0.2 and 8.8 km. The finish at Banyuls-sur-Mer offers restaurants, a bakery, a café, and a supermarket.
Highlights
- Climb to 111 m near 3.5 km
- Coastal towns Leucate and Collioure
- Longest descent of 2.9 km near finish
- Final climbs around km 80-90
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1.6 km | 1.9 km | 77 m | 4.1 % | 9.3 % | 111 m |
| — | 78.5 km | 2.2 km | 67 m | 3.1 % | 4.9 % | 75 m |
| — | 83.6 km | 1.3 km | 41 m | 3.2 % | 7.4 % | 61 m |
| — | 89.3 km | 1.6 km | 47 m | 3 % | 5.2 % | 91 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 27% path · 22% minor road · 16% main road · 11% quiet street
- Main roads
- 15.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 7.1 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 15.4 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- D 81 (5 km), D 114 (4 km)
- Surface
- 85% paved · 13% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 12% climbing · 11% descending · 77% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.5 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 6.8% at 2.8 km
- Longest descent
- 2.9 km from 99.2 km, dropping 80 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmLa Rotonde · café · 120 m off route
- 9.2 kmPharmacie du Salin · pharmacy · on the route
- 19 kmLeucate Vélos - Cycles Barbey · bike shop · 50 m off route
- 27.9 kmWater tap · 50 m off route
- 28.6 kmEsso · petrol station · 60 m off route
- 30.8 kmBarcarès Bike · bike rental · 260 m off route
- 44 kmLe Pain du Jour · bakery · 200 m off route
- 48.8 kmPharmacie du Port · pharmacy · on the route
- 51.2 kmToilets · on the route
- 56.8 kmChaffard · bakery · 90 m off route
- 57 kmToilets · on the route
- 59.4 kmCarrefour City · supermarket · on the route
- 68.4 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 75.1 kmPavia · bakery · 40 m off route
- 75.3 kmDrinking water · 160 m off route
- 77.6 kmStation Super U · petrol station · 80 m off route
- 80.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 93.2 kmCarrefour Market · supermarket · 30 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 15.5 km — Leucate-La Franqui (station), 520 m off route
- 74.3 km — Collioure (station), 110 m off route
- 80.8 km — Port-Vendres (halt), 90 m off route
- 94.2 km — Banyuls-sur-Mer (station), 560 m off route
Worth a stop
- 32 km — Top à la Vachette - Arènes de Barcarès (attraction)
- 40.8 km — Circuit Jet Ski (attraction)
- 74.9 km — Point de vue n°7 - Sur le clocher de Collioure (viewpoint)
- 80.7 km — Aire de loisir Val de Pinte (picnic site)
At the start
- La Rotonde · café · 120 m
- Le Bar d'en Face · café · 140 m
- Vival · convenience store · 140 m
At the finish
- Le Jardin de St Sébastien · restaurant · 30 m
- Cave l'étoile · bar · 80 m
- La ganotte · restaurant · 80 m
- Arbre à Pain · bakery · 370 m
- Carrefour Express · supermarket · 370 m
Stay after this ride
- Villa Camille · hotel · 30 m from the finish
- Les Pêcheurs · hotel · 120 m from the finish
- La Grande Voile · apartment · 190 m from the finish
- Clos Saint-André · guest house · 530 m from the finish
- Casa Dina Hotel · hotel · 460 m from the finish
Practical information
- Mixed
- Point to point
- 6–8½ hours riding
- September at 28°C average temperature.
- Apr to Sep — daily highs of 18–29 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 15 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 7 km with posted speed limits 80 km/h or more
- 13 km gravel or unpaved
- No café or shop for 8.6 km from km 0.2 to 8.8