Volta a Girona
with Ira Hochberg

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

Our shuttle can drop you off in Girona or Barcelona.