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The Rupit Loop

186.9 km · +2812 m · ~8½h · Cataluña · Loop

Cataluña·Spain

The Rupit Loop

186.9 km

Distance

2812 m

Gain

~8½h

Time

road

Surface

Ride something like this

Road Standard

Compromise: 3.5 km on the C-63 (main road); 1.7 km on the Via Verda Olot - Girona with a rough surface (tagged bad for bikes) (+18 more).

Where (20 stretches)

Ride at your own risk. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check the weather, carry what you need, obey traffic law and use your own judgement. Route information is provided as a guide only.

Elevation Profile

0-3%
3-5%
5-7%
7-10%
10%+
Descent

6 Climbs

1 HC, 3 Cat 3, 2 Cat 4

About this route

Epic full-day road ride to the medieval cliff-top village of Rupit in the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees. Multiple mountain passes, dramatic volcanic landscape of La Garrotxa, and over 3,000m of climbing.

FAQ

The Rupit Loop is a challenging 186.9km road route with 2812m of climbing, better suited to experienced riders with good endurance. Beginners should build up to it on shorter routes first.