Self-Guided Catalunya North Gravel Cycling Holiday in Spain

5 Days, Multiple Departures

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Self-Guided Catalunya North Gravel Cycling Holiday in Spain
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Welcome to 3 days of gravel-riding in Catalunya North. The tour is designed for intermediate to advanced gravel-lovers who are looking for a short and challengeing trip away. Ride from Girona and over the French border into Le Boulou. Transversing west of the pyrenees and climb back into Catalonia. Expect quiet paths, epic views, hidden villages and a spectacular adventure!

Enjoy one night in the Vallespir Valley across the border in France and one night in the Camprodon Valley. There are two nights in Girona before and after the tour, giving you the ability to indulge in its excellent hospitality and buzzing ccylnig scene.

The tour includes a welcome light lunch on day 1 as well as breakfast each morning at your hotel. It is possible to add half-board option to the tour, ensuring you get a taste of the region, just ask us!

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Cycling - Self-guided with luggage transfers

Accommodation - 4* hotels

Food - Breakfast only

Airfare

Bike Hire

The tour was an incredible experience from start to finish. They prepare you very well for this trip. They are extremely attentive to all questions before the trip begins. The booking process was simple and they helped with hotel upgrades and accommodated my wife who was not cycling. Having the cafe and bike shop in a central location in Girona was perfect. The bikes were great. The food, drinks and camaraderie at the Cafe were a nice bonus. From the moment we met the team they made us feel welcome, safe, and fully supported. The guides were kind, friendly, funny, and encouraged us to seek new heights (literally) on the bike. They were all perfect gentlemen to my wife and made her feel included on the trip despite her not cycling with us. They were all so attentive to everyone's needs during the trip whether they be dietary or road safety or anything in between. Josep, Chris, Zippy, and Chris were class act guys, incredible cyclists and just a blast to be around. Lunch set ups during our rides were superb - ice cold drinks, nourishing, delicious and healthy food. Coffee stops were thoughtful and a nice bonus. They put on fantastic meal spreads at the most scenic spots when our tanks were empty and ready to be refilled. Ride support before and during the rides was exceptional. The hotel we stayed at (Nord - an upgrade) was a lovely spot in town with excellent breakfasts, small soaking pool, bike storage, friendly english speaking staff and clean comfortable rooms. Lastly each night we were guided to a different restaurant with the team and our whole group. Many of us became friends and still communicate on Strava now. The restaurant selections were wonderful as each restaurant was different than the other in terms of cuisine, ambience, and level of formality - it was honestly a great mix and high quality food which was important given that it was included in the package. A nice perk during the trip was that a media team traveled with us for video and photos to help with their promotion. They were a nice crew and made us feel like superstars. In summary I cannot say enough about this company and about their people - this trip was incredible. The value was excellent also. My friend and our wives who accompanied us reminisce about this trip often. I recommend them to everyone now . . . and we are planning our next trip with them already for next year. Thank you so much!

Louis, Lynnfield, MA (As seen in TripAdvisor, Oct 2022)

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About The Host

As the host, it’s our pedal-powered mission to share our love of cycling with anyone who likes to ride a bike.

We run unique cycling tours across Europe and beyond. Enjoy the company of our exceptional local guides, stay in the best hotels a region has to offer & discover your chosen destination at the best time of year to ride.

Our Cycling Hubs are located in the heart of two of Europe's most popular cycling destinations, Girona & Málaga. Shop a handpicked range of bikes, accessories & apparel, hire a high-quality rental bike, book your bike into the workshop, settle down on the terrace with a chilled beer, or join one of our regular rides.

We put sustainability at the heart of our operations & seek to embed environmentally friendly practices in everything that we do. We believe that it's time to give back to, & protect, the amazing landscapes that give us so much joy as cyclists.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Girona!

The tour begins at the Eat Sleep Cycle hub where you'll receive a light lunch, welcome briefing and bike set up. Start the trip with a short warm up ride to Bonmatí to ensure your bike is running smoothly for the next few days ahead.

Eat: Welcome light lunch
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Warm up ride 36 km, 280 m

Day 2 Ride Girona to Le Boulou in France

The real journey begins today as you ride from Girona all the way over the French border and into Le Boulou. There are a number of short and sweet climbs in the ride with two main climbs as you climb into France and then into Le Boulou village. These average 7% on mixed terrain. We'll let you know all the good stops along the way to ensure you are fueled well.

Eat: Breakfast
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Girona to Le Boulou 111 km, 1597 m

Day 3 Ride Le Boulou to Llanars

Today takes you further west of the Pyrenees and back down into Catalonia. Ride along the gorge Mondony as you steadily ascend into the the Coll d'Ares. The ride has less undulation but longer, steadier climbs with mixed terrain.

Eat: Breakfast
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Le Boulou to Llanars 116 km, 2995 m

Day 4 Ride Llanars Back to Girona

The final ride takes you back to Girona. For the die-hard gravel lovers who love to climb, begin the ride heading west towards Setcases and climb over the Collada Fonda national park. The climb is steady but accumulates over 900 m over 22 kilomtres. This is a wide gravel path offering picturesque vistas over the mountain ranges before descending down into Camprodon. From here, head over Vall del Bac, another gorgeous mountain range offering unbeatable views.

Eat: Breakfast
Sleep: Hotel

Day 5 Departures

Sadly, the tour draws to an end on day 5, and all that's left to do is bid farewell to the unique city of Girona.

Eat: Breakfast

Things to keep in mind

Cancellations

Book your cycling tour with confidence. Booking a holiday is a reason to be excited & should not be a source of stress or uncertainty. Our cancellation policy offers complete flexibility & 100% of your booking is fully refundable & transferable up until 61 days before you travel. Take a look below at our refund & tour credit timeline & just let us know if you have any questions.

Cancellation policy for scheduled tours

Book with confidence with our refund & cancellation timeline. Any credit on your account is valid for 24 months from the date of issue.

DAYS TO DEPARTURECANCELLATION FEEFUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More than 90 days
No Fee
100% of deposit
61 – 90 Days
50% of Tour Price
75% of Tour Price
31 – 60 days
75% of Tour Price
50% of Tour Price
0 – 30 days
100% of Tour Price
No Tour Credit
Please note that Custom & Private tours have different conditions – please check the Custom & Private Tour Cancellation Policy below.

Once one guest books a scheduled tour it is guaranteed to run. In the event that a scheduled tour does not meet a minimum group size of 4 guests we reserve the right to reduce the level of support on the trip to one guide. The guide will either drive a support vehicle whilst guests ride self-guided or they will guide the group on the bike if a support vehicle is not required.

The group size will be communicated to guests 1 month before the tour departure date & we will schedule a call with each guest to discuss any changes in the delivery of the trip. Our goal is always to ensure we can deliver the best experience for every rider.

Cancellation policy for custom and private tours

Once booked, custom or private tours are non-refundable but we still offer complete flexibility to move the reservation for the complete group or issue each traveler 100% credit towards future travel up until 90 days before departure. Please see the tour credit & cancellation fee timeline below. Any credit on your account is valid for 24 months from the date of issue.

DAYS TO DEPARTURE
CANCELLATION FEE
FUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More Than 90 days
25% Tour Price
100% of deposit
61 – 90 Days
100% of Tour Price
75% of Tour Price
31 – 60 Days
100% of Tour Price
25% of Tour Price
0 – 30 days
100% of Tour Price
No Tour Credit
Please note that Scheduled tours have different conditions – please check the Scheduled Cancellation Policy above.

Custom and private tours are quoted with a minimum group size. In the unlikely event that the minimum group size is not met we reserve the right to update the quoted price per head. Should this not be accepted we will offer tour credits as per the timeline above or, before 61 days to departure, the opportunity to move the trip to dates when everyone can travel.

Cancellation policy for bike hire and Girona services

Book with confidence with our refund & cancellation timeline. Any credit on your account does not have an expiry date. No refunds or credits are possible after the rental begins. If we are forced to cancel a rental, we will award a 100% refund.

DAYS TO DEPARTURE
CANCELLATION FEE
FUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More than 31 days
No Fee
100% of price
14 – 30 days
10% of price
100% of price
72 hours – 14 days
25% of price
100% of price
72 hours or less
100% of price
0% of price
No refunds or partial refunds are available after a rental has started.

Girona Services refer to services including (but not exclusively) – hiring a guide, airport transfers, food experiences, day trips & vehicle support. If you have purchased any of these services as part of a tour package, our Custom & Private Tour Cancellation Policy applies (see above),

To book a scheduled, self-guided, custom, or private cycling tour, a 30% deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 3 months prior to the trip.

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