The Alt Empordà by road bike

The Alt Empordà by road bike

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The Alt Empordà by road bike

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94.7km

1,680m

Road cycling

This journey through the Alt Empordà is full of scenic and cultural contrasts, in addition to being a good sporting challenge. Are you ready to discover Dalí's native territory and connect with the landscape that influenced him since he was a child?

The adventure starts from Figueres, from the Dalí…

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Last updated: May 16, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 75.7 km for 297 m

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7 m

Figueres

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Figueres is the main town of the Alt Empordà region

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6.94 km

Church of Sant Esteve de Vila-sacra

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The church of Sant Esteve is located in Vila-sacra, a town that already in the 10th century was part of the possessions of the nearby Monestir de Sant Pere de …

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41.9 km

Cadaqués

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Cadaqués is a beautiful fishing village in the Cape Creus massif, isolated from the rest of Empordà by the mountains. It gained notoriety at the beginning of the 20th century, …

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49.3 km

Cap de Creus Lighthouse

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The Cap de Creus lighthouse is located at the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula and the panoramic view that is obtained is spectacular.
Formerly, the tower served to guard …

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53.1 km

Cap de Creus Road

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Good road with lots of curves and ups and downs.

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62.0 km

Coll de Perafita — Climb from Port de la Selva

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Nice climb from Port de la Selva. But be careful! In many places the asphalt road was repaired with concrete. These concrete areas are very uneven and can be dangerous, especially when descending.

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69.4 km

El Port de la Selva

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It is a town that has traditionally been dedicated to fishing. Now tourism has displaced this activity and in high season you will find quite a lot of people. Many people come here to practice different types of water sports.

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70.4 km

Ascent to Sant Pere de Rodes

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Crisp climb with a gradient of more than 10% in some cases. Very nice panoramas on the way and very good road surface.

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76.3 km

Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery

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Benedictine monastery located in the municipal term of Port de la Selva, in the province of Gerona. Built at the foot of the mountain of Verdera under the ruins of …

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86.7 km

View of castell de Quermançó

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Quermançó Castle is a fortification built during the 10th century that sits atop a rocky hill. The complex was surrounded by a great wall of which there are still visible …

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94.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.8 km

7.07 km

393 m

278 m

216 m

Surfaces

75.7 km

18.2 km

638 m

229 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

22°C

12°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

October 19, 2023

This journey through the Alt Empordà is full of scenic and cultural contrasts, in addition to being a good sporting challenge. Are you ready to discover Dalí's native territory and connect with the landscape that influenced him since he was a child?
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The adventure starts from Figueres, from the Dalí Museum

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