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Coastal route · Barcelona

Costes del Garraf

From Castelldefels to Sitges on the C-31, clinging to the Garraf cliffs: bends by the sea between the massif and the coast.

28 km
DISTANCE
1 h 00 min
RIDING
154 m
HIGHEST POINT
5 m
LOWEST POINT
96
CURVES
0
HAIRPINS

33.8 curves every 10 km. Curves counted on the line: sections that turn 25° or more; hairpins, 135° or more on a tight radius. Junctions and roundabouts are left out.

Altitude profile5–154 m

The route leaves Castelldefels and takes the C-31 along the coast, past Garraf, to Sitges. At the start and finish it uses short stretches of the C-245 and C-246 to get in and out of the towns.

The ride links the Baix Llobregat with the Garraf through the municipalities of Castelldefels, Sitges and Sant Pere de Ribes. The road is squeezed between the Garraf massif, a natural park, and the sea, with limestone cliffs and small coves below. What makes it special is having it so close to Barcelona: a road full of bends with the Mediterranean always alongside.

It is about 28 km and around an hour without stops, including the town sections, with about a hundred bends and no hairpins. Altitude ranges from sea level to about 155 m. At weekends there is heavy traffic, motorcycles and cyclists: only overtake with clear visibility and plenty of room. The road is closely watched, with frequent speed checks in the area.

Route

  1. Castelldefels
  2. →Garraf
  3. →Sitges

Roads: C-31, C-245, C-246

Where it goes

Districts

  • Bajo Llobregat
  • Garraf

Protected areas

  • Parc del Garraf

Municipalities

  • Castelldefels
  • Sitges
  • Sant Pere de Ribes

Best time

Rideable all year round. Spring and autumn are best; in summer there is heavy beach traffic, so go early.

Before you go

  • Expect plenty of cyclists, especially at weekends.
  • Stick to the limits: the road is closely watched.
  • Best on weekdays or early in the morning to enjoy it with little traffic.

Route chosen by FRIEBIKER. Distance and time calculated for motorcycles, avoiding motorways, without stops. Always check the road conditions. © OpenStreetMap.

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