Road Cycling Routes near San Sebastián / Donostia
Discover the best road cycling routes near San Sebastián / Donostia in Basque Country, Spain. We've curated 6 road cycling routes within riding distance of San Sebastián / Donostia. The area offers mountainous terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way.
6 routes
Ratón de Getaria loop
72.1 km • 944 m • Moderate
Named after the mouse shaped silhouette of the Getaria peninsula, this is one of the classic coastal loops of Gipuzkoa. The route leaves San Sebastián along La Concha bay, turns inland on quieter roads, and then reconnects with the coast through Zarautz, Getaria, and Zumaia, where cliffs and open views shape the ride and make easy stops for something sweet or savory along the way. Shaped like a figure eight, it balances rolling terrain with long coastal stretches, and the return comes via the climb of Igueldo from Orio, closing the loop with a familiar local ascent. For some spectacular views over San Sebastian make a small detour to the lighthouse before you descent down into the city.
Hondarribia and Jaizkibel
50.3 km • 820 m • Moderate
A short and rewarding loop that heads east toward the French border before tackling the classic climb of Jaizkibel from Hondarribia. The ascent is steady and familiar, and the payoff comes on the way back, riding high above the coastline with open views over the sea. A stop in Hondarribia’s historic center fits naturally into the route, adding a pause before taking on the Jaizkibel climb.
Views on the Bay of Biscay
66.7 km • 1222 m • Moderate
This loop from San Sebastián first takes you inland towards Villabona from where you climb up Andazarrate. On the descent you are rewardes with views over the Bay of Biscay. For the return part you'll climb Monte Igueldo after which you'll head over to the ligthouse for some spectacular views over San Sebastián.
Coast and Iturburu
108.5 km • 1304 m • Hard
The main climb of this route is Iturburu but before you go there the route takes you to Zarautz first. From there the climb to Getaria will wake up the legs and gets the heart going before you roll into the lush green countryside and start up the Iturburu climb. On the way back, you'll follow a mostly flat section before you roll back into the city.
Basque-Navarre border from San Sebastian
132.1 km • 1926 m • Hard
An inland ride that crosses back and forth between Gipuzkoa and Navarra, built around the classic pairing of Ezkurra and Uitzi climbs. The route follows beautiful interior roads that disappear into deep green valleys, passing through small villages where tradition feels very present. It is a challenging ride that offer plenty of with natural moments to slow down for snacks, coffee, or lunch before returning to Gipuzkoa.
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