Take on one of the most scenic cycling loops in Europe with our Pirinexus Road Tour—a self-guided road cycling adventure that starts and ends in the beautiful city of Girona.
Based on the classic Pirinexus route, this version is designed for intermediate road cyclists, swapping gravel for smooth tarmac and taking you on a stunning cross-border journey through Catalonia and southern France. You’ll head north through rolling countryside and up into the Pyrenees, crossing into France at Puigcerdà, and return to Spain via the charming town of Céret.
We take care of the details—you just focus on the riding. We’ll book your accommodation, transfer your luggage each day, and provide a full itinerary with GPX files to keep you on track. The tour kicks off with a meet & greet at the Eat Sleep Cycle Hub in Girona, where you’ll get everything you need to set off with confidence.
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
The adventure kicks off in Girona, the home of Eat Sleep Cycle. No sooner have you arrived and the bikes are set up, the tour begins with its first leg from Girona to Ripoll. A gentle uphill climb all the way, the first day takes you 88 km northwards into the volcanic Catalan region of La Garrotxa. Stop for lunch in one of the villages en route, spend a restful night in Mas el Mir
You’ll leave the medieval town of Ripoll and follow the quiet mountain roads through the scenic Catalan Pyrenees. The highlight of the day is the climb up to Coll de la Creueta (1,920 m) – a spectacular and steady ascent with stunning views of the surrounding valleys. The descent toward Puigcerdà offers panoramic alpine landscapes and a smooth road finish into town.
Today’s ride takes you across borders and through two stunning regions of the Pyrenees. You’ll leave the high-altitude charm of Puigcerdà and descend into the wild beauty of the French Cerdagne, winding through mountain villages, river valleys, and chestnut forests. With wide views of the Canigou massif and a descent into sunlit southern France, this stage is all about breathtaking vistas and the thrill of discovery.
Today’s ride dives deeper into the eastern Pyrenees, shifting from the gentle lakeside beauty of Vinça into the rugged terrain of the Albères foothills, just before the Pyrenees tumble into the Mediterranean Sea. Expect sweeping views, hidden gorges, scented pine forests, and the thrill of riding roads that feel like they were made just for you.
Today’s ride is your grand finale—a soulful journey that leaves behind the lush valleys of southern France, climbs gently over the Albères mountains, and rolls triumphantly back into Catalonia, Spain. From ancient villages and wide-open skies to sun-drenched vineyards and the final stretch toward your peaceful rural retreat, this ride is all about reflection, beauty, and the joy of the road.
Sadly, it’s time to say farewell! Choose to ride the final kms back to Girona or take a transfer with your luggage and bikes.
SELF-GUIDED
We’ll welcome you to the start of your tour, talk you through the week ahead and ensure you have everything you need to enjoy a great ride.
Guests receive a detailled digital Road Book, containing routes, route descriptions, details of hotels and our recommended places to stop along the way and enjoy in the evenings. Guests can choose to navigate from their own phone or GPS devices are available on request.
On a self-guided tour we take care of your luggage and move it from hotel to hotel. We also provide a contact number for support during the trip and will help you out of any situation.
We recommend that guests are able to fix a puncture and perform basic roadside bike repairs to best enjoy a self-gudied tour.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Mas el Mir is a corner of peace surrounded by nature and is an oasis of calm and wellbeing in the Catalan Pyrenees.
Basecamps is the gateway for travelers seeking authenticity, where the true experience revolves around the destination, its natural surroundings, and the local communities. Stay in your very own cabin immersed in nature. All cabins have full, private bathrooms and a kitchenette. Enjoy an evening meal on the excellent on-site restuarant.
A unique propoerty located between the sea and the mountains in Finestret , in Pyrénées-Orientales 66 ; A small picturesque village located at the foot of Canigou. Built in 1638 this Catalan hacienda is an intimate haven of peace where time stands still, a setting of exoticism and elegance.
A beautiful guesthouse set on the edge of Céret with a lush garden & wonderful hosts.
In Avinyonet de Puigventós, in the most unknown part of the Alt Empordà, you will find Mas Falgarona Hotel Boutique & Spa. A privileged space to rest, relax and enjoy the living landscape, known for its exceptional scenery and close to the best cultural and leisure proposals of cities such as Figueres, Roses and Girona.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €60 per day.Bikes shown here are examples and are subject to availabilty at the time of booking. We'll let you know the available options in your size when you book with us.
The Filante SLR is an extremely lightweight aerodynamic bicycle used by World Tour team Astana. Enjoy a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and DT Swiss ERC 1400 wheelset.
Our top of the range road e-bike from Wilier. Enjoy a lightweight carbon frame, carbon wheelset and Shimano Ultegra Di2 shifting. The Filante Hybrid has a range of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs. Range extenders are avialable to hire which doubles this range.
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing – a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.
If you love cycling put a cycling tour of Girona high on your bucket list. A paradise for roadies, gravellers & mountain bikers alike, Girona has an amazing network of rides ready to blow your mind. It's a destination that can be enjoyed all year around, with the most popular months to ride being March to June & September to November.
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