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Join Ira Hochberg on a magnificent ride through the best of Girona and Catalonia

The trip showcases the best riding in Catalonia, from the classic rides around Girona, to the Costa Brava, and finishes with a spectacular ride in the Catalan Pyrenees.

Catalonia has become a favorite destination for cyclists the world over and is essentially the Thomson Bike Tour backyard. With our HQ based in Sitges, just outside Barcelona, and the vast majority of our ride leaders hailing from Catalonia, we’re well in tune with the highlights of this fascinating region.

This trip showcases many of these highlights, from the classic rides around Girona, to the incredibly scenic Costa Brava, and the iconic climbs of Els Angels, Rocacorba and the Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Mont. We’ve also thrown in a number of hidden gems brought to you by our local ride leaders.

Join our local Catalan ride staff for a complete immersion in Catalan cycling, food, wine, history and culture.

Next Departure

October 6th 2025


Rental Bike

USD $750


From

USD $3,995


Duration

8 days / 7 nights


Non-Rider Friendly

Yes


Daily itinerary

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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation
01 Benvinguts a Catalunya!
02 Spectacular Costa Brava
03 Els Angels
04 Rest day in Girona
05 Through the Catalan countryside to the Pyrenees
06 Rocacorba
07 Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Mont
08 Adéu
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Itinerary Detail

Day 1

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Benvinguts a Catalunya!

Your trip starts in Barcelona where our staff will meet you before the transfer to the first hotel of the trip.

After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride through the Catalan countryside.

Day 2

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Spectacular Costa Brava

A magnificent ride today featuring the most spectacular coastal road in Catalonia. From the hotel, you’ll head out towards Llagostera where you’ll start the climb to the Alt de Sant Grau, followed by a fabulous descent with stunning views of the Mediterranean Coast. Arriving at the coast in Salionç, you’ll start riding one of the most beautiful roads in Catalonia, the coast road from Salionç to Tossa del Mar, then back to Sant Feliu de Guixols. Photo opportunities at every bend in the road!

Day 3

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Els Angels

The two most iconic climbs in the Girona area are the climb to Els Angels and Rocacorba. Later in the week you’ll have the opportunity to climb to Rocacorba, today we’ll ride the classic Els Angels climb.

From the hotel you’ll head north through typical Catalan countryside towards Girona. In Cassa de la Selva you’ll start the climb to Santa Pellaia, almost as iconic as Els Angels, before heading down through medieval villages to Madremanya and the start of the climb to Els Angels which has over 110,000 attempts registered on Strava!

Day 4

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Rest day in Girona

A rest day today to allow you to discover the magnificent city of Girona. Enjoy a stroll along the ancient city walls, visit the cathedral, get yourself lost in the ancient Jewish quarter known as the Call and check out the numerous bike and coffee shops in the old town.

Day 5

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Through the Catalan countryside to the Pyrenees

You’ll leave Girona today on a magnificent ride through the best of the Catalan countryside. To get out of the Girona valley you’ll climb up Els Angels, this time from the Girona side, before continuming the ride through rolling hills, forests, medieval villages and beautiful landscapes all the way to your next destination, the Casa Anamaria in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains.

Day 6

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Rocacorba

Today’s ride features the iconic Rocacorba climb.  With an average grade of 7.5% over 10km, and several steep pitches, Rocacorba is a challenging climb often used in the training routines of the many professional cyclists that live in the area. We couldn’t visit Catalonia and not include a ride up this icon of professional cycling!

Day 7

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Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Mont

Today you’ll leave behind the rolling hills of central Catalonia and head towards the higher peaks of the Garrotxa and the Catalan Pyrenees. A spectacular ride takes you up one of Catalonia’s most iconic and beautiful climbs, the climb to the Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Mont. Climbing to the summit is well worth the effort as the views from the top are simply stunning. From Mare de Déu del Mont the ride continues through the medieval town of Besalú, where you’ll ride over the famous Besalú bridge dating back to the 12th century. A magnificent ride to end the trip, showcasing some of the best scenery in Catalonia!

Day 8

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Adéu

Sadly, your trip across Catalonia has come to an end.

Our shuttle can drop you off in Girona or Barcelona.

Map & Profile

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Climbs

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Day 02
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Climbs

Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
2 Alt de Sant Grau (from Llagostera) 02 34 4.4%
3 Santa Pellaia (from Cassa de la Selva) 03 25 3.9%
2 Els Angels (from Madremanya) 03 42 5.8%
2 Els Angels (from Girona) 05 38 4.4%
1 Rocacorba 06 84 7.4%
1 Santuari Mare de Deu del Mon (from Sant Marti Sesserres) 07 86 7.2%

Dates and prices

Date Booking Status Availability Price / Per Person Single Supplement Non-rider Discount
Oct 06 - 13
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    Hotels

    Hotel Mas Tapiolas

    Hotel Palau de Bellavista

    Casa Anamaria

    Pick-up and Drop-off

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Barcelona (precise time & location TBD)

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Barcelona or Girona (precise time & location TBD)

    What's included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners except 1 (Day 4 in Girona)
    • 1 sit-down lunch (Day 1)
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick up and Drop off in Barcelona
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners except 1 (Day 4 in Girona)
    • 1 sit-down lunch (Day 1)
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick up and Drop off in Barcelona
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Rental bikes

    3T Exploro E-Bike

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    Frame

    3T Exploro Ultra Boost Carbon

    Groupset

    Sram Rival AXS XPLR Electronic

    Weight

    12.8kg

    Wheels

    Rodi alloy 700c

    Chainrings

    40

    Cassette

    12-speed 10-44t

    Sizes

    XXS, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

    Rental Fee

    USD $750

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