If you are one of those who are looking for gravel routes in GironaThis circular of two Loops You're going to love it. It starts and ends right in the city center. They're 149 km spread over two circular lapsWith minimal technical difficulty and incredibly fast dirt sections, it's perfect for riding a gravel bike even if you're not an advanced rider. We'll tell you all about it!
Circular gravel bike route through Girona: two loops between Banyoles and Empordà
La Ruta It starts and ends in the center of Gironaso it's completely circular. We did it on a Wednesday, very calmly and without any rush, but even so they are 149 km with 1.539 m of ascentSo it's a good idea to have some stamina in your legs. The interesting thing is that the route is divided into two loopsOne route heads north towards Banyoles, and the other east through the Empordà region. If you don't fancy tackling the entire 150 km in one go, you can do just one of the two and leave the other for another day; you'll find the track at the end of this post.
We started out from Girona, heading towards the first loop, towards Banyoles, home to the famous lake where triathletes train for swimming. As is almost always the case on routes starting from Girona, the first few kilometers take us away from the industrial areas, until we finally connect with the singletrack and dirt tracks. Beyond Banyoles, many more dirt tracks appear, super rideable and fast – exactly what you want when you're out on a gravel bike.
In a section of the motorway, we got a little confused because a bike lane was closed (it will probably reopen in the coming weeks), and we didn't quite connect with the second loop, which heads to the right of Girona. On this side, we found several secondary roads with very little car traffic, a real treat for a gravel bike, combined with a good percentage of dirt tracks. The best part of this section is the small cobbled villageswith its charming churches and the occasional café where you can stop for an ice cream, a slice of cake, or a healthy meal to recharge your batteries and keep pedaling. In total, around a 38% of the route is dirt (about 57 km), although the second loop is much more off-road than the first.
Technical data of the route
A long route, but very rewarding in terms of scenery. Here are the technical data extracted from our GPS during training:
| Distance | 149,18 Km |
| Approximate duration | 7 hours long. |
| Total promotion | + 1.539m |
| Technical level | Low profile, suitable for gravel bikes without advanced experience |
| Circular | Yes, two independent loops from the center of Girona |
| Recommended bike | Gravel |
| Shops on the road | Yes, but limited during the week |
Gravel Bike Route Track
So you can follow the route safely And don't get sidetracked between the two loops, we recommend downloading the track in .GPX formatYou can track it on your GPS or mobile phone with apps like Guru Maps. If you have any questions about how to do this, here we explain it to you step.
If you enjoyed this gravel route through Girona, we'll leave you with Another track from Girona towards the sea, bordering the Ter River.
And if you ever travel to my island, Gran Canaria, one of cycling's paradises, below you can see all our routes of gravel bike to discover new places on two wheels.
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