Girona

A True Cycling Paradise

October 12-19, 2025

Feast on epic roads.

Roam across this cycling epicenter home to over a hundred pros while you tackle road or gravel routes from the coast to mountains. Enjoy the pleasant Mediterranean weather, the Catalan culture & traditions and its unique gastronomy with an awesome crew!

Roam like a local.

Come to know Girona as Pol does. Having called this cycling paradise home for his whole life, Pol has designed the dream week that he would most love to ride. Tackle the famous Rocacorba, Mare de Déu del Mont, & Els Angels as well as lesser known climbs like Sant Grau, Santa Pellaia, La Ganga, Cadaqués and Romanyà. Ride all throughout a unique cycling gem located in the heart of the European Capital of the Pros. Enjoy Girona’s diverse scenery, ride through authentic charming medieval towns with strong heritage, from the Catalan Pyrenees to the Garrotxa Volcanic area and the Mediterranean sea.

Rest like a royal.

Stay at the brilliant Palau Cycling Villa nestled in Les Gavarres, the mountain mastiff that divides Girona from the coast. It’s home to some of the finest roads and greatest climbs in Girona and counts stunning villages like Madremanya or Monells. With a dedicated bike shop, cinema to review the next day’s routes, pool, and peaceful grounds to relax, this quiet setting offers the perfect location to launch epic from-the-door rides. Look forward to optimal recovery in one of the twelve luxurious rooms. Schedule a massage for the more challenging days.

Ride to eat.

Delight in the regional gastronomy each night at family meals at the villa and city visits into Girona proper. Start each morning with a breakfast designed for a cyclist’s needs, and enjoy cycling culture at cafes stops on each day’s ride. Don’t miss a chance to try Pol’s signature dish Paella “Arrós de Muntanya” that he will prepare one of the evenings!

Explore the city.

Spend two evenings in the city off the bike. Roam the medieval cobbled streets, the Eiffel bridge and the old town walls, get closer to hundreds of years of history with Roman, French Napoleon and Jewish footprints. You will be able to have a drink by the Onyar river, and enjoy a great variety of the finest restaurants.

Savor every meter.

Choose your passion. We’ll offer both road & gravel options each day! For some of the days we’ll also be offering longer ride options as well.

Sunday  | Empordà Loop 44km  500m  /  Gravel 38km 500m
Check in & Bike fit, groceries. Optional Loop 

Warm up around the finest rolling farmhouse backroads and stop to frame a picture at Salvador Dalí’s Castle and a quick coffee in Púbol Village.

Monday | Hincapié Loop 85km  1250m  /  Gravel  65km 1500m
Long: 137.6K  1.865m

Hit the iconic climbs of Els Angels and Santa Pellaia, well known as the favourite ride of George Hincapié while his period in Girona. Go longer to tackle Les Serres and Mas Llunés riding around the unique microclimate of Vall de Llémena.

Tuesday | The Coast 125km 1800m  /  Gravel 120km 2500m

Ride to Climb Sant Grau and cycle the Tossa coastal road, considered by most one of the top 3 rides in Europe. Have fun descending the absolutely epic views of the sea from the Ardenya mountain. enjoy a drink by the beautiful turquoise colours of the Mediterranean sea.

Wednesday | Rocacorba 90km 1500m  /  Gravel 140km 2600m
Long: 140K 2250m

Ride to Banyoles lake, most visited spot for locals during weekends for its beautiful nature and wildlife around the lake. don’t get surprised if you spot some lake ducks walking on the pavement out of nowhere. Climb the famous Rocacorba steep sections and feel free to stop to grab a drink at the social fridge by the road right before the submit if you feel cramped. go longer to Olot and discover the hidden cycling gem in the Garrotxa Volcanic area.

Thursday | Costa Brava
Rest day: To the Sea. Walk around some of the most unique charming medieval towns like Peratallada, Pals or Palau Sator. This is the perfect time to jump into the mediterranean sea and delight some local plates in Calella de Palafrugell or Begur.


Ride option: Pyrenees 200km 3500m  /  Gravel 200km 2600m 
Ride the ultimate Pyrenee Experience. Be the one that will be able to say he climbed from Girona to the Pyrenees in one day. Ride across the alpine landscape up to a Hors Categorie Climb well known as the Queen stage of “la Vuelta Catalunya” the oldest race in Spain.

Friday | Mare de deu del Mont 120km 1800m  /  Gravel 110km 2200m

Ride across Alt Empordà and Plà de l’Estany regions to climb one of the most iconic climbs in Girona. Get ready to ascend to the highest peak in the province with great views of the Province. Stop for a visit at the monastery and enjoy a catalan sandwich “entrepà” at the top of the monastery building.

Saturday | Alt Empordà  145km 1700m  /  Gravel 110km 1139m Long: 140km 1900m

Time to hit it flat up north close to the french border to climb one of the areas less explored and with more potential in the Girona province. Ride across a natural protected area “Parc de Cap de Creus”  to the Magnificent unique white housed town of Cadaqués, where Salvador Dalí lived for a long period of time.

+Barcelona

Add a stay in this global city before or after our cycling week. Use the chance to contemplate the iconic architecture of Gaudí, the geometrical forms of the city structure in Eixample and monuments like Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló or Parc Güell. Hit the trails nearby the city up to Tibidabo or Montjuic peaks for stunning panoramic views of Barcelona. The high-speed train pairs these two cities for a great cultural visit to enjoy the architecture, food, beaches, art & culture of Barcelona. 

Included in the trip

  • 7 nights at our premier cycling villa

  • 6 or 7 days of guided riding

  • Ocean rest day with transit to the coast

  • Daily shopping check-ins to keep the villa stocked with snack & drinks you enjoy

  • 5 family dinners at the villa

  • 7 Breakfasts designed for cyclists specific nutrition

  • Assistance in bike rentals if you will not be bringing your own bike. There are several high-quality options in the area.

Not included:

  • Lunches & on the bike nutrition

  • 2 dinners out in the city

  • There will not be sag vehicles on this trip

  • Afternoon recovery massage by local masseuse for additional charge

  • Transit to Girona. The train option is high quality and quite cheap from Barcelona Airport.

Guides

Pol Quintana is a passionate Spanish cycling leader with over 5 years of guiding cyclists through Europe’s diverse landscapes. Known for his paellas, his deep knowledge of local routes, history and culture, Pol ensures a memorable and safe ride for all levels of cyclists. His enthusiam will inspire you to explore Spain like never before.

Hugh Rodman has been cycling throughout his life, although it took decades to realize that it was way more fun to do with other people. One of the few things he's won in this short life was a cooking competition.

October 12-19, 2025

$2150 usd | Trip cost
$800 usd | Supplemental for single room

Your place is secured with a $800 deposit. Full payment due by June 1. This trip is non-refundable. We’re open to substitutions and happy to help if there is a waiting list.

Let’s go!

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