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The Best Cycling Routes in Girona

Discover the best cycling routes in Girona, Spain. Our curated collection includes 14 handpicked routes, from shorter coffee rides to challenging all-day rides. The region offers mountainous terrain, perfect for climbers seeking challenging ascents and dramatic elevation gains. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended cafés stops along the way.

14 routes

Loop to the Costa Brava

Distance
88.4 km
Elevation
1140 m
Difficulty
moderate

This 88 km loop from Girona showcases the best of the Costa Brava’s dramatic coastline. Enjoy flowing descents and the spectacular coastal road from. The climb to Sant Grau is steady and scenic, opening up to unforgettable sea views. It's a perfect blend of challenge, beauty and classic Mediterranean charm.

Cake Shop Loop

Distance
106.3 km
Elevation
1548 m
Difficulty
hard

This big coastal loop from Girona packs in 1,700 meters of climbing and stunning sea views. It starts with the climb over Els Àngels, then heads to the coast for the tough ascent of Alto de la Ganga from Calonge. The highlight is Sant Grau d’Ardenya, which is steep, winding, and breathtaking. This is a challenging but beautiful ride.

Osor Road loop

Distance
89.2 km
Elevation
1100 m
Difficulty
moderate

Head west toward Angles where the climb to Sant Hilari Sacalm starts. You pass through Osor and ride by the iconic arches alongside the road before reaching the top of the climb. The town of Sant Hilari is a perfect place for a coffee stop before heading back toward Girona.

Sant Roc d'Amer

Distance
82 km
Elevation
993 m
Difficulty
moderate

This route toward Sant Roc d'Amer is constantly rolling, with no flat sections, but it never feels overly hard since the hills are not very high. The highlight of the ride is Sant Roc d'Amer itself, which you circle as you ride and admire its strong presence in the landscape. It almost looks like a cliff rising straight out of the ground.

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