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Spectacular Catalonia Cycling Trip in Spain

Catalunya is a spectacular study in contrasts, from the soaring peaks of the Pyrenees to the sparkling blue water of the Mediterranean’s shallow coves. Explore all of this and more as you pedal past centuries-old alpine villages clinging to the mountains, challenge yourself to climb to the top of Catalunya’s highest road, travel back in time to Spain’s best-preserved medieval towns, wind through the welcoming Alt Empordà wine region, and enjoy wonderfully scenic stretches of rolling Costa Brava coastline. You will quickly realize why this region is beloved by so many, from the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí to the elite riders training for the professional UCI World Tour circuit.

Key information

  • Trip type: Guided
  • Lodging: Point to Point
  • Terrain: Road
  • Starts and ends in Girona City Center
  • Difficulty level: Moderate (Cyclist needs to have a good level of fitness, terrain is mostly hilly or unpaved but they will ride on flat terrain sometime,31-45 miles per day)
  • Total Distance: 250 Miles / 402 Kilometers (7,920 meters)
  • Type of bike: Road bike
  • E-bike: Available to rent (Giant Revolt E-bike: All Road Electric)
  • Group tour, maximum of 4 riders

Meet the instructors

Josep & Gethyn
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Highlights

  • 6 riding days: average 67 kilometers, 3 hours and 20 minutes riding daily
  • Full ride support from a professional guide team and support vehicle
  • Breathe fresh mountain air in the nature lover's paradise of Vall de Núria
  • Summit the switchbacks of Vallter 2000, Catalunya's highest road climb
  • Step back in time to the magnificent medieval towns of Besalú and Girona
  • Visit Dalí's Theatre Museum and follow his footsteps to the rugged coast of France
  • Wind through terraced vineyards producing wine for almost 2500 years
  • 6 nights' stay in a 3* and 4* hotel with full board meals

Skill level

  • Intermediate

6 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 4 participants
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
10:00

Hotel Spa Resguard dels Vents

Hotel-Spa Resguard dels Vents is a rural spa hotel in Ribes de Freser, in the Catalan Pyrenees, just a few meters from the Vall de Núria rack railway and La Molina ski resort. Located at 1,000 meters above sea level. at the Hotel-Spa Resguard dels Vents, you can breathe the tranquility and silence of the meadows and forests that surround it. Enjoy magnificent views of the Vall de Ribes from its pool on the outdoor terrace.

Hotel Grèvol Spa

Hotel Grèvol Spa is a unique accommodation with a special charm. Built in stone and wood, and perfectly integrated into the natural surroundings of the Camprodon Valley, Hotel Grèvol Spa is the ideal accommodation for a rural, romantic, relaxing or family getaway in the mountains of the Catalan Pyrenees.

Hotel Anamaria Casa & Villas

Casa Anamaria Hotel & Villas is an eco-friendly boutique hotel located in the heart of nature, surrounded by fields, forests and 22,000 square meters of gardens and fountains. An idyllic and relaxed place to disconnect, for a romantic getaway or to celebrate your event. The hotel’s strength is gastronomy, with the culinary program helmed by prestigious chef Pere Arpa, who works with local products and remastered classic recipes.

Mas Falgarona Hotel Boutique & Spa

In Avinyonet de Puigventós, in an unexplored part of the Alt Empordà, you will find Mas Falgarona Hotel Boutique & Spa. It is a privileged space to rest, relax and enjoy the living landscape, known for its exceptional scenery. Each room and suite at Mas Falgarona is unique and exhibits special details of great quality and comfort. The former Masía maintains the authentic spirit of the Empordà with modern-day design and comfort.

Hotel Nord 1901

Located in the historic and commercial heart of Girona, in an old building that was completely restored in 2009, the Hotel Nord 1901 Superior Girona offers sophisticated rooms and comfortable flats equipped to the smallest detail. The Hotel Nord 1901 has the only garden with a swimming pool in the city center. The colors, materials, spaces, and designs have been chosen with a single objective: to achieve maximum satisfaction for their guests.

Program

Day 1: Catalan Pyrenees - Ribes de Freser (22 kilometers / 14 miles - 900 meters)

The group will shuttle approximately two hours from Girona center (meeting point Girona train station at 10:00) to the Hotel Spa Resguard dels Vents in Ribes de Fraser. After a welcome briefing, bike fitting, and a light lunch at the hotel, you can choose to join your guides on a 22 km out-and-back ride through the Vall de Núria, a valley cutting through the crest of the Pyrenees and surrounded by mountains of up to 3,000 meters in height.

If you choose not to ride, you can still see the valley and the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Núria by rack railway (31 EUR round trip, includes basilica visit, must reserve in advance) or take in the mountain views from the hotel's spa. Your guides will host a welcome social to give you an overview of the tour on the terrace of the hotel prior to dinner.

  • Eat: Lunch and dinner
  • Sleep: Hotel Spa Resguard dels Vents
  • Cycle: Vall de Núria
  • Distance: 22 kilometers / 14 miles
  • Elevation: 900 meters

Day 2: Vallter 2000 (83 kilometers / 52 miles - 1,820 meters)

Today you will tackle the Vallter 2000, the highest road climb in Catalunya, ascending to over 2,000 meters in altitude (hence the name). The climb has been used in both the Vuelta a España and Volta a Catalunya professional cycling races. Although it is only 12 kilometers in length, it is a challenge that is considered a bucket list for climbing aficionados. The ascent is particularly scenic on a clear day when you can see the majestic Pic de la Dona towering over the border between France and Spain.

After reaching the summit, you'll be rewarded with a picnic lunch prepared by your guides. You'll end the ride with a descent through the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees to Llanars, a village nestled in the meadows of the l'Alta Vall de Ter centered around the Romanesque church of Sant Esteve. The hotel's pool, spa, and jacuzzi will be particularly welcoming after such a challenging day!

  • Eat: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Sleep: Hotel Grèvol Spa
  • Cycle: Ribes de Freser to Llanars
  • Distance: 83 kilometers / 52 miles
  • Elevation: 1,820 meters

Day 3: Medieval Villages of Oix, Beget, Besalú (85 kilometers / 53 miles - 1,450 meters)

Today you leave the Pyrenees behind and make your way south down a winding road through a series of medieval villages - immaculately preserved Beget, cliff-topping Castellfollit d'en Roca, and magnificent Besalú. You will have lunch overlooking the impressive Romanesque bridge, absorbing the vestiges of the town's rich Jewish history and its leading role in Catalan history. The ride continues to the Pla de l'Estany and your next beautiul hotel. Spend the afternoon swimming in the panoramic pool or relaxing in the abundant gardens of the hotel, an estate of fields and oak forests.

  • Eat: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Sleep: Hotel Anamaria Casa & Villas
  • Cycle: Llanars to Ollers
  • Distance: 85 kilometers / 53 miles
  • Elevation: 1,450 meters

Day 4: Banyoles Lake (48 kilometers / 30 miles - 650 meters)

Your journey continues to Banyoles Lake, the largest in Catalunya. You may be tempted to take a refreshing swim, but watch out for El Drac de Banyoles, the mythical water dragon said to inhabit the depths of the lake! After riding around the lake, you set a course northeast towards the town of Figueres. At the next boutique hotel, a variety of pools and a spa await to revive you! In the afternoon, you'll visit the Salvador Dalí's Theatre Museum in the center of Figueres.

  • Eat: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Sleep: Mas Falgarona Hotel Boutique & Spa
  • Cycle: Ollers to Figueres
  • Distance: 48 kilometers / 30 miles
  • Elevation: 650 meters

Day 5: Daly County - The Costa Brava (78 kilometers / 49 miles - 1,900 meters)

Today you will explore the landscape that inspired Dalí to create so much striking and bizarre imagery. This loop route is the highlight of this tour for those who enjoy the dramatic interspersion of wooded coves, high cliffs, beautiful beaches, and deep blue water. You'll enjoy rolling roads as you get your first glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea and begin a climb to the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes.

One of the most sophisticated examples of Catalan Romanesque architecture, Sant Pere de Rodes stands on a peak of the Serra de Rodes, a mountain range overlooking the Cap de Creus. The breathtaking descent takes you to the whitewashed seaside town of El Port de la Selva, clinging to the buttresses of the Serra de Rodes.

You'll cross the border into France and enjoy lunch à la française in the delightful seaside town of Banyuls-sur-Mer, located around the Cote Vermeille, a natural bay. Finally, you'll climb back into Catalunya through the terraced vineyards of the Alt Empordà. Dinner tonight is at one of the Eat Sleep Cycle team's favorite restaurants of the tour - guests rave about the exquisitely prepared cuisine and attentive service!

  • Eat: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Sleep: Mas Falgarona Hotel Boutique & Spa
  • Cycle: Costa Brava loop
  • Distance: 78 kilometers / 49 miles
  • Elevation: 1,900 meters

Day 6: Baix Empordà and Girona (89 kilometers / 55 miles - 1,200 meters)

Today's route winds through the Baix Empordà, passing by bell towers, towers, and fragments of walls, characteristic of the medieval villages that are scattered amongst the territory. The last challenge of the tour awaits you--another classic climb of Girona, up to the Santuario de la Mare de Déu dels Àngels.

Built at one of the highest points of the Gavarres massif, this important pilgrimage center offers an extraordinary panoramic view of Girona, the Baix Empordà, the Medes Islands, the Pyrenees, the Montseny and the Guilleries. Salvador Dalí and his muse Gala were married there in 1958.

Your ride will finish in the elegant, provincial capital of the province, Girona. Its most well-known feature is a beautiful walled medieval quarter, Barri Vell, perched on a hill above the city. Girona is a delight to explore a delight to explore, with narrow cobbled alleyways, shady little plaças, and pastel-hued houses clinging to the banks of the Ríu Onyar. Right in the center of it all is the Eat Sleep Cycle flagship store and cafe, where you will have lunch.

Take some time to explore Girona's historic core and see if you can spot all the locations used during the filming of Game of Thrones before our farewell dinner in one of the city's celebrated restaurants.

  • Eat: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Sleep: Hotel Nord 1901 or Hotel Palau Fugit
  • Cycle: Figueres to Girona
  • Distance: 89 kilometers / 55 miles
  • Elevation: 1,200 meters

Day 7: Departure

Today you will say adéu as you choose to depart Girona at your leisure. Hopefully, you've planned a few more days to immerse yourselves fully in the cycling mecca. However, if your time in Girona must come to an end, the train station is a ten-minute walk from the hotel and provides connections to Barcelona and all other regions of Spain. Your guides will be happy to assist with offering suggestions for your onward travel. Eat Sleep Cycle hopes you have enjoyed your tour of Girona and beyond!

  • Eat: Breakfast
  • Sleep: -
  • Cycle:

Full Support

Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides and support vehicle. Eat Sleep Cycle works with an industry-leading guide-to-guest ratio - expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less, this tour is run as a guided trip without a support vehicle.

The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days, the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.

Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated, and savoring the trip of a lifetime. All guests will receive access to a digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.

Bike Hire

It is recommended that you hire a bike for your tour and the Eat Sleep Cycle team will work with you after you book to help you choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of the epic trips, there will be a supplement charge to transport your bike box to the finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!

Types of Available Bike Hire

Basso Astra: All Road

An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enjoy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette

Cannondale Supersix Evo: Pure Road

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike designed with speed in mind. This bike is light, smooth and ultra-fast and features a lightweight low-drag carbon frameset and a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset. Paired with DT Swiss R470 wheels. 50/34 chainrings. 11-34 cassette

Cannondale Synapse: Endurance

A smooth and fast endurance road bike designed for long, comfortable rides. The Synapse is lightweight, comes with built-in lights for safety and has a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset. Built with a Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset. 50/34 chainrings 11-34 cassette

Giant Revolt E-bike: All Road Electric

A versatile drop bar e-bike for road, gravel, and mixed terrain adventures. A lightweight aluminum frame, smooth-riding tubeless tires and a comfortable D-Fuse seatpost give you the ability to ride any road, any route. The 500 W battery delivers long-distance pedaling support and is seamlessly integrated into the frame. The bike is simple to activate - press the on/off button and you're ready to go!

Instructors

Josep

Gethyn

Location

If you love cycling put Girona high on your bucket list. A paradise for roadies, gravellers and mountain bikers alike, Girona has an amazing network of rides ready to blow your mind. It is a destination that welcomes cyclists from all over the world, all year around. Girona is home to many professional cyclists, drawn to the city to live and train for the great climate, amazing quiet roads and the huge variety of terrain. Between the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava, Girona has a vibrant, growing international cycling community that you’re invited to be a part of.

Food

Full board meals are included in the price. The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water. On selected days, the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

  • Full support
  • 6 nights accommodation at 3* & 4* hotels
  • Full board meals - breakfast, lunch and evening meals
  • Group arrival transfer from Girona centre to Ribes de Freser
  • High-end road bike hire

What's not included

  • Insurance
  • E-bikes and upgrades

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by airplane

From the airports above, you will need to make your way to the meeting point which is Girona Train Station. A group arrival transfer from Girona center to Ribes de Freser will be provided.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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