Type: Invidual tour
Guidance: GPS
Cycling type: Mountain biking
Difficulty level: 4/5
Luggage xfer: Included
This unique tour takes you to some of the best spots around Girona, the Costa Brava and Cap de Creus. While most mountain bike holidays stay within one area, this route offers a completely different experience. You’ll see the landscape and trails change every day — from dense forests to sandy dunes and cliffs right along the Mediterranean Sea. As the grand finale, you’ll finish with one or two rides in Cap de Creus – the stunning peninsula in the Mediterranean. As a bonus, you’ll visit or stay in medieval villages such as Girona, Pals and the old fishing villages of Sant Feliu, Calella de Palafrugell and Cadaqués.
The trip can be customized to suit your preferences.
You start in Girona. From here, on the first day, you’ll cycle across two mountain ranges towards the Mediterranean Sea. Naturally, you’ll enjoy some beautiful singletracks along the way — from smooth, flowy trails to rocky, technical sections. Once you reach the coast, the route follows a mix of seaside and inland trails. Each day has its own character — no two days are the same. On the final day, we’ll take you back from Cap de Creus to Girona.
This tour is available as a 5-day or 6-day trip. You will cycle for 5 or 6 days, depending on the chosen option.
The trip can easily be adjusted to a difficulty level of 3/5.
Tour info: 5 days, 4 overnight stays, 5 cycling days
Departure: every day, prices are per person
| Low season | Mid season | High season | |
| 01-02 to 28-02 | 01-03 to 20-06 | 21-06 to 30-09 | |
| 01-11 to 31-12 | 01-10 to 31-10 | ||
| Package price | |||
| Price per person, double room incl. breakfast (for 2 travelers) | € 635 | € 695 | € 735 |
| Extra nights | |||
| Extra night in Girona standard double room | on request | on request | on request |
Tour info: 6 days, 5 overnight stays, 5 cycling days
Departure: every day, prices are per person
| Low season | Mid season | High season | |
| 01-02 to 28-02 | 01-03 to 20-06 | 21-06 to 30-09 | |
| 01-11 to 31-12 | 01-10 to 31-10 | ||
| Package price | |||
| Price per person, double room incl. breakfast (for 2 travelers) | € 795 | € 845 | € 945 |
| Extra nights | |||
| Extra night in Girona standard double room | on request | on request | on request |
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During your cycling holiday, you will stay in charming three- or four-star accommodations. You won’t find large hotel chains here, but places with a warm, personal atmosphere and unique details that make you feel at home. Each location is carefully selected to ensure you enjoy maximum comfort and hospitality. All rooms include a private en suite bathroom.
You can expand each day for more information.
To the Coast!
The regular tour starts in Girona, but you can also begin from other locations. As soon as you leave Girona, you enter the Gavarres. This long stretch of forest runs all the way from Girona to the coast. On your first day, you’ll ride from Girona to the sea, crossing both the Gavarres and the Cadiretes massif. You’ll stay in a lovely hotel near the seaside promenade, where you can enjoy a well-deserved beer.
The Remote Hinterland and the Fishing Village
Today you leave the coast behind and head back into the Gavarres. You’ll notice the difference: this side of the Gavarres is drier and has more white sand. Midway through the day, you’ll reach the medieval church of Santa Coloma de Fitor, a perfect place to stop for a drink or a bite to eat. After your break, you descend to Calella de Palafrugell. This gem of a village offers wonderful photo opportunities and cozy restaurants right on the beach.
Along Cliffs, Through Dense Forests and Historic Villages
The third day begins with stunning views and a descent right along the Mediterranean Sea. After this picturesque stretch, you follow the trails toward Begur and Pals—two small historic villages with charming cobbled streets. You’ll finish your third day in Torroella de Montgrí.
The Dunes of L’Estartit Gravel paths
Today you’ll mountain bike through the unique dune area between L’Estartit and L’Escala. Here, you’ll find mostly flowy trails and sandy paths with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea. Midway through, you can enjoy a drink at the lovely bay of Platja de Montgó. In the second half of the day, you’ll ride relaxed gravel paths all the way to Roses.
Depending on your trip, you’ll either make a loop through Cap de Creus and end back at your hotel in Roses, or ride through the park to Cadaqués. This is one of the highlights of the tour. You’ll cycle literally along the cliffs and coves all the way to the small beaches scattered across this peninsula. Expect breathtaking views and rocky, loose trails that are never dull and always beautiful.
(Optional day). Starting from Cadaqués, you ride a beautiful paved road to the easternmost tip of mainland Spain: the lighthouse El Far. Once again, you’ll have stunning views. From El Far, you follow singletracks and gravel paths deep into the wilderness of Cap de Creus. The final descent takes you back toward civilization. From Roses, you’ll be transferred back to Girona.
The general frequently asked questions can be found on this page. Below are the frequently asked questions that specifically apply to this trip.
This is the second time we have used Cycling Spain and it has been the best experience. Thijs organized two coaches/guides and a driver to take our 3 boys on 3 wonderful days of guided adventures. We have taken many mountain biking trips with our kids and they loved this one the most. We will be back, and would recommend your guiding services to anyone looking to ride all the great trails around Girona and Costa Brava.
Had a fantastic 4-day mountain biking tour in Girona. Every day was challenging and well-structured. Varied landscapes and hotels. Great support from Thijs! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to actively relax.
Great mtb trip, highly recommended. The trip is well organized and we cycled independently in 4 stages through beautiful area. The trails are very challenging and the hotels were more than fine! Thanks Thijs for this beautiful adventure! Sander
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