3 Best Cycling Routes from Girona to the Costa Brava

Cycling from Girona to the Costa Brava is a ride that should be on every cyclist’s bucket list! We’ve compiled our top 3 rides to get from the city to the mediterranean coast.

1. The Via Verde to S’Agaro or San Feliu

1. Distance: Approximately 43 km
2. Elevation Gain: 350 metres (each way!!)
3. Maximum Gradient: 4.8%
4. Best for: A relaxed day on the bike on a traffic-free route!
5. Highlight: Arriving at the beach, views of the Pyrenees

Download the Via Verde to S’Agaro or San Feliu Route

2. Classic Costa Brava Lollipop Loop

1. Distance: 93 km
2. Elevation Gain: 1,400 metres
3. Maximum Gradient: 20.2%
4. Best for: Advanced road cyclists
5. Biggest challenge: The climb up San Grau
6. Highlight: Riding the amazing coast road between San Feliu and Tossa de Mar

Download the Classic Costa Brava Lollipop Loop Route

3. Bikepacking to Begur

1. Distance: 140 km
2. Elevation Gain: 1,600 metres
3. Maximum Gradient: 11.7%
4. Best for: a perfect 1 night mini-break!
5. Biggest challenge: Leaving the coast on Day 2…
6. Highlight: Riding the coast road around the Begur headland, visiting Tamariu, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell

Download the Bikepacking to Begur Route

Watch our YouTube video for more details about the rides!