Gravel
Girona
Gravel Girona
A unique journey from Girona to the vibey Mediterranean port of Cadaqués and into the Pyrenees mountains.
Girona is well known as the perfect roadie destination, but the city and the surrounding Catalan countryside have way more to offer than the much-loved paved roads of the many PRO cyclists who live in the area. Go Beyond Tarmac and discover the real beauty of this fascinating region.
Overview
Details
Next Departure
September 24th 2023
From
USD $3,695
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
Total Distance
Total Elevation
Daily Av. Distance
Daily Av. Elevation
Overview
Join us for a magnificent Beyond Tarmac loop around Girona and the Catalan countryside.
From the narrow streets of the old city with it’s trendy cafés and bike shops, the route heads east towards the Mediterranean Coast and the magical town of Cadaqués, where Salvador Dalí worked his wonders.
Leaving behind the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean we ride into the Garrotxa National Park, famous for its now extinct volcanoes and the Fageda d’en Jorda, one of the most stunning beech tree forests in Europe. A spectacular ride high above the Sau River valley cliffs take us to one of the most scenic hotels in Spain before the final day ride back to Girona – and a night out in the old town!
Video
Get a glimpse of what to expect in our short film following the Thomson ride leaders on our reconnaissance trip through Girona and Catalonia
Trip Technical Difficulty
Ride Surfaces
Bike Setup Recommendations
Recommended Tires
700×40
A minimum 700×40, but feel free to use more rubber for more comfort and grip if your bike has extra tire clearance.
Recommended Gearing
38T × 11-42
We recommend a minimum gear ratio of 0.90 using a 38T chainring × 42 rear cog (or equivalent). Check your gear ratios at www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios.
Gravel Explained
Read below for a brief description of our gravel definitions. We have classed the surfaces into five categories, from tarmac to boulders, to give an indication of the amount and level of rough stuff on each trip.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Welcome to Girona | Hotel CMC Girona | |||
| 02 | From Girona to the Mediterranean | Hotel Boutique Can Picó | |||
| 03 | Magical Cadaqués | Hotel Sol Ixent Cadaqués | |||
| 04 | Banyoles via Cap de Creus Natural Park | Hotel Arcada de Fares | |||
| 05 | Into the Pyrenees | Hotel l’Avenc | |||
| 06 | Back to Girona | Hotel CMC Girona | |||
| 07 | Adeu! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Distance
Elevation
Welcome to Girona
Your trip starts at Barcelona Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Girona, next to the old town and close to the classic cyclist hotspots in town.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in the hills of Girona.
Day 2
Distance
Elevation
From Girona to the Mediterranean
We are saying goodbye to Girona and heading East to meet the Mediterranean coast, riding through endless fields of green grass, small medieval towns and perfect double tracks. As with all our gravel trips, we also make use of some secondary paved and b-roads with the least traffic possible to connect the best gravel segments.
Tip: today’s stage starts with a climb to get out of Girona, followed by a mainly flat terrain for the rest of the day, but there is a last steep climb to get to L’Escala, so save some power for that last segment.
Day 3
Distance
Elevation
Magical Cadaqués
A favorite stage for the crew. After leaving L`Escala, we hit the Aiguamolls de L’Emporda (a flat Delta) until mid-stage where we arrive to Roses, the town where the world famous El Bulli restaurant is located. Not stopping there to eat though… Here is where the “magic” starts, with one of the best kept secrets in the region, a perfect gravel trail that rides next to idyllic turquoise waters and cliffs before getting to the small fishing town of Cadaqués, where Salvador Dalí created most of his art, and one of the most beautiful villages in Catalonia.
Tip: the last downhill to get to Cadaqués can get a bit rocky, loose and technical after a long day in the saddle, so take it easy and don’t get distracted by the spectacular views!
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Map & Profile
Surface Details
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2023 | |||||||
Sep 24 - 30 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $3,695
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USD $650 |
USD $690 |
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What's Included
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Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Barcelona, El Prat Airport |
9:00am |
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TRYP Barcelona Airport Hotel |
9:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Barcelona, El Prat Airport |
9:30am |
Rental Bikes
Frame
Felt Breed 20
Groupset
SRAM Force 1
Weight
9.35kg (size 54)
Wheels
Devox Wheels RDS.A0 GXA | 30/21
Chainrings
36 or 38 (depending on trip)
Cassette
11-42
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58
Price
USD $500
Gravel Girona
A unique "beyond tarmac" experience in the Catalan countryside around Girona.
