Santa Pellaia
Santa Pellaia is one of Girona’s quieter rhythm climbs. From Cassà de la Selva, it gives you a smooth, manageable effort without losing the feeling of riding proper Catalan backroads.
- Length
- approx. 6 km
- Elevation Gain
- Not yet available
- Average Gradient
- 4%
- Difficulty
- Moderate
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Santa Pellaia is not the climb that usually gets the loudest attention around Girona. That is part of its charm. It is shorter and easier than Rocacorba, less iconic than Els Àngels, but exactly the kind of climb that makes the region so good for everyday riding.
From Cassà de la Selva, the climb rises at around four percent, which makes it ideal for steady tempo rather than survival mode. It is a climb for conversation pace, controlled efforts or linking into a longer loop south of Girona. Not every great cycling road needs to be a famous test piece.
How to Ride It
- Use Santa Pellaia as a rhythm climb. The gradient is friendly enough to ride smoothly.
- Keep pressure on the pedals through the easier sections. This is a climb that rewards consistency.
- Save your bigger efforts for later if you are linking it into a longer Girona loop.
Where to Stay
Girona remains the best base. From the city, you can build Santa Pellaia into a varied ride that feels different from the more obvious climbs north and west of town.
Practical Tips
- Girona Costa Brava Airport is nearby, while Barcelona gives more international flight options.
- This is a good climb for a first or recovery style day in the region.
- Bring water from Girona or Cassà de la Selva rather than assuming every small road has easy services.
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