Girona Classic Climbs

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Region

Catalonia

Duration

2 days

Guided Status

Self-Guided

Difficulty

N/A

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

The Girona Classic Climbs is a perfect weekend break offering two selected fantastic itineraries to experience the best of the area and enjoy a night in Girona. Daily departures are available. Cycle along the roads used by pro-cyclists on good quality roads with low traffic. Discover the old Jewish Quarter of Girona, the best conserved in Europe, and enjoy the city's fantastic cultural offer including museums and medieval heritage. This day bike tour is based in Girona, Catalonia, allowing riders to explore the area and improve their fitness and technique. Girona is a base for many pro bike riders and teams due to its high-quality roads, challenging hills, and year-round climate. This format provides more downtime for rest and relaxation in a city famous for its gastronomy and culture. Follow the Girona walls for beautiful sightseeing of the ancient part of the city and don't miss the opportunity to taste the delightful local gastronomy.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Banyoles & Rocacorba

Banyoles & Rocacorba

Day 2: Hincapie Loop: Els Àngels & Santa Pellaia

Hincapie Loop: Els Àngels & Santa Pellaia

Day 3: Coastal Ride over Sant Grau

Coastal Ride over Sant Grau

Day 4: Through Les Guilleries to Sant Hilari Sacalm

Through Les Guilleries to Sant Hilari Sacalm

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Girona

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements

Bike rental

Mechanical support

About the Catalonia

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.

EUR 115

per person

Go to Provider

Why Choose This Tour?

Option 1: Banyoles & Rocacorba features one of the region's most iconic climbs.
For longer rides, add a scenic extension through Mieres and Sant Miquel de Campmajor.
A more relaxed option skips Rocacorba for a scenic route with a visit to Lake Banyoles.
Option 2: Hincapie Loop: Els Àngels & Santa Pellaia takes you into the heart of the Gavarres mountains.
Climb to Els Àngels, where Salvador Dalí married Gala, offering panoramic views.
Descend towards Madremanya and continue through Monells before tackling the climb to Santa Pellaia.
This loop can be extended through medieval villages like Gualta, Ullastret, and Corçà.
For a true endurance challenge, continue to the coastal town of Begur for Mediterranean views.
Option 3: Coastal Ride over Sant Grau starts from Girona in a southern direction.
Upon reaching Llagostera, the main climb of the day is Sant Grau.
From the summit, enjoy a scenic descent with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, continuing along an undulating coastal road to Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
The return to Girona includes the climb to Romanyà de la Selva.
A more relaxed option rides to Llagostera and returns to Girona, skipping the Sant Grau climb and coastal section.
Option 4: Through Les Guilleries to Sant Hilari Sacalm takes you up to the mountain town of Sant Hilari Sacalm.
This option involves a steady ascent of nearly 25 km to Sant Hilari Sacalm through forested terrain.
After reaching the summit, enjoy a rewarding descent to Sant Coloma de Farners, followed by a relaxed ride back to Girona.
A shorter route explores the Llémena Valley with several short, punchy climbs.
Another option explores the Llémena Valley to the climb of Les Encies, followed by a gentle downhill stretch and a final climb to Les Lluners.
Daily departure, good quality roads with low traffic.
Discover the old Jewish Quartier of Girona, the best conserved in Europe.
Enjoy the fantastic cultural offer of the city of Girona: museums and medieval heritage.
Cycle along the roads where the pro-cyclists do.