The Best Road Cycling Routes in Girona
Discover the best road cycling routes in Girona, Spain. Our curated collection includes 14 handpicked road cycling 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 café stops along the way. Browse the cycling routes map below to find your next ride, or use the filters to narrow by distance, elevation, and difficulty.
14 routes
Loop to the Costa Brava
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.
Osor Road loop
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
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.
Turó de l’Home - Montseny Natural Park
The ride to Turó de l’Home in the Montseny Natural Park is an unforgettable ride. Starting in Girona, the route rolls through quiet roads and small villages before you take on this iconic climb. The ascent to Turó de l’Home is relentless, with steep gradients and rough tarmac that keep you honest. At the top, you are rewarded with wide open views from the summit. Make sure to stop and refuel at one of the cafés in the villages at the base before tackling the climb.
Valter 2000
Round up your crew for a big day out to the highest climb in Catalonia. The climb faces south, so it usually opens early in the year, but always check conditions before you roll out. Ride north toward Banyoles and head to the Pyrenees. From Camprodon the climb begins, though the first kilometers feel relaxed and steady. Once you pass through Setcases the climb get harder and keeps going all the way to the top. At the summit you will find a few shops and cafes, though they may be closed depending on the season. After going uphill for the first half of the ride, it is time to settle in and enjoy the long, descent back toward Girona.
Girona - Olot Loop
From Girona the road mostly goes uphill until you reach the Coll de Caselles just before Olot. Along the way you ride through the classic countryside landscapes the area is known for. From Olot the road goes mostly downhill, though there are still a few short climbs to take on before reaching town.
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