Girona has been Europe’s cycling mecca since the first pro teams began to arrive back in the early 1990s. In recent years – riders and pros alike, have discovered the abundance of incredible gravel riding opportunities around Girona.You would struggle to find another region of its size in the world with such varied and unique selection of Gravel rides to choose from. 

Heading north east from Girona, you enter into the Emporda region, famous for its chequered history marked by Greek and Roman invaders, lush ancient vineyards, fairytale medieval villages and the beguiling beauty of the Cap De Creus coastline, immortalised by Catalonia’s famous son - Salvador Dali.  To the north west, the landscape couldn’t be more contrasting, as you traverse dirt tracks through the imposing wild beauty of the Garroxta Volcanic region and the Vall de Llémena. Here, sometimes feels like you have been transported into the Alps - with the epic mountain backdrops, the sound of cow bells as the dairy cows graze among lush pastures and the shepherds leading their skinny flock through the rocky hills. 

To the south east - the views can only be described as quintessentially Mediterranean. Terracotta coloured trails through pine scented forests, lead you to the wild rugged beauty of the Costa Brava coastline & its crystal clear turquoise sea. Stopping here for a midway cortado at a bar overlooking a rocky cove is a must. For some the temptation to cool off in the crystal waters is too much to resist! Don’t worry - we’ll bring your towels. Once again the landscape transforms radically when we head south and south west into the beautiful natural thermal spa area of la Selva and Les Guilleries. Known for its charming spa towns and 'balnarios' where 37C sulphuric water can be seen (and smelled) bubbling up from the fertile ground.

It would be amiss not to mention the wonderful food and equally spectacular wines of Catalonia. With this all inclusive experience, we would like to take you to sample some of the exceptional food & drink in our favourite authentic Girona restaurants. Allow us to take you to small family run restaurants to indulge in the typical Catalan favourites like - Fideua, (noodle paella) Embotits, (cured meats) Bolets, (Catalan wild mushrooms) Escalivada, (smoky grilled vegetables) Botifarra,(BBQ mountain sausage) Esqueixada, (salt cod & tomato salad) or simple fresh seafood plucked from the Mediterranean sea! 

In recent years Catalonia has also seen its wines win international acclaim, not only the more famous D.O regions like Penedes and Priorat but also smaller wineries in Emporda, Costers del Segre and Monsant are recognised among some of the best wines in Spain 

But inevitably - the primary take-away from these trips is the genuine camaraderie with fellow riders. Once you’ve been through these shared experiences – you truly establish a special bond with your cycling compadres. We personally believe the highlights are the post ride evenings, sitting around the dinner table, enjoying great local Catalan food & wine and replaying the day’s events with a healthy dose of chatter and humour… there is inevitably always lots of laughter.

Allow us take care of everything – so you can relish these stunning rides, eating beautiful fresh local Catalan food and sharing this unique experience with your fellow riders.

The recipe is very simple – riding through idyllic landscapes with like minded friends, quality ride support & attention, and a generous sampling of the best local food and wine…… what more does anyone need?

 Welcome to Girona - We transfer to your 4 star luxury accommodation in the heart of Girona. Once settled into our hotel - we invite you to stretch the legs & roll out for a coffee spin to whet your gravel appetite! 

Today we head North-West into the stunning Pla d'Estany region of Girona and the final destination the town of Banyoles. A beautiful lakeside town nestled between surrounded mountains and the gateway into La Garrotxa - the volcanic region of Girona. We will stop lakeside for an open air picnic style lunch with local delicacies - Catalan cheeses, Spanish Iberian ham, Gazpacho, Catalan salads to name a few. This stage offers us some stunning open compact gravel trails with the views of the Rocacorba and Mare De Deu Del Mont mountains to the North and West.

After our Catalan breakfast - we set off through the Alt Emporda region and the vineyards north of Girona, heading for the Cap De Creus. Arguably one of the most striking regions of this corner of Spain. The Cap De Creus coastline and the fishing village of Cadaques were immortalised by the surrealist painter Salvador Dali. We reach the ocean at the seaside town of Roses, then hug this enchanting coastline up to the mountain summit with views overlooking the entire natural park and then descend down into the breath-taking village of Cadaques where we will spend the night at our Cadaques hotel.  Once everyone has settled in and explored Cadaques, we meet for dinner and drinks in a local restaurant by the sea. This could possibly be one of your best days on a gravel bike ever! 

After we load your over-night luggage while you finish your seaside breakfast - We say farewell to this magical fishing village, but not before we explore the rest of the Cap De Creus natural park. We climb out of Cadaques and descend back to the coast and to visit Cadaques' little brother - El Port de La Selva and on through the L'Albera natural park, before turning south back to Girona. The final stretch on this beautiful return to Girona, we ride through the ancient vineyards of the Emporda D.O wine region. We arrive back to the Hotel in Girona, where your room will be as you found it. 

After a hearty Catalan breakfast we waste no time and head into the beautiful ‘Les Gavarres’ mountains that loom large around Girona. Before conquering two ‘Les Gavarres summits - we roll through a selection of Catalan medieval fairytale villages where a lunch stop and some delicious Catalan home cooked food is a must. This route a real favourite of the Girona gravel locals!

We venture south west out of Girona old town, passing along undulating forest tracks then into another dimension of the many diverse landscapes that Girona has to offer  - the region famous for natural hot thermal springs. This stage has some diverse fast gravel tracks and single track sections and a generally flatter day that means a fast day! 

Following a typical local Catalan breakfast, we offer an optional short spin to shake out those aching legs. After the final ‘salutes’ and coffees, we bid you farewell and safe onward journeys. Until we meet again!