Experience one of the world’s most incredible coast lines. Journey through our favourite exclusive spots on the the Costa Brava via picturesque gravel routes with the full support of our local guide team. This is an incredible ride designed for adventure seekers who appreciate the finer things in life.
Stay in our handpicked 4* luxury hotels selected to ensure maximum rest, relaxation and enjoyment after each ride. Watch the sunset every evening over the mediterranean and wake-up to beautiful sea views. Walk in the footsteps of Salvador Dalí in the fishing village of Cadaques, sample the best wines and produce of the Empordà region and indulge in the ride of a lifetime.
The tour starts and finishes in the cycling mecca of Girona, a vibrant city which provides the perfect kick-off and grand finale for the ride.
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.
Begin your journey at our Eat Sleep Cycle Cafe in the centre of of town. A short warm up ride along the via verde will ensure you are ready for the week ahead.
Begin the tour and set off to the pretty coastal village of Llafranc. The ride is steady with no major climbs, but a couple of short, sweet hills taking you through the Baix Empordà known for its numerous medieval villages such as Corça and Peratallada. Once you arrive into Llafranc, why not walk part of the Camí de Ronda or just relax on the beach!
Begin your journey north. Today’s route runs parallel from the Costa Brava all the way into l’Escala, taking you through the scenic village of Pals as well as farmlands of the Empordà.
Today’s ride takes us to the picturesque Cadaqués. The route will first continue inland, taking you through the wetlands of l’Emporda. From Roses, you’ll ride against the coast and steadily make your way up into Cadaqués. The ride has a couple of climbs, each steady and rewarding.
It is time to leave the coast and head back inland. Riders have the option of taking the tarmac road out or the gravel path. Less experienced riders may prefer the tarmac as it is more steady. From the top of the first climb, you cross the road and pedal into a haven. The noise from the street will dissappear and you’ll be surrounded by compact graval paths, mountains and a seaview. Meet the coastline again until El Port and ride into Llança. There is a spectacular climb from here taking you inland and finally down on the ouskirts of Figueres. If time allows plan a visit to the Dalí Theatre museum in the afternoon.
The final leg of the tour is a relaxed ride into Girona. This ride takes you into l’Estany, the region home to Banyoles lake and known for its gorgeous countryside and rolling hills. Cross the Fluvià river and make your way throughg small villages until you return to Girona. The tour ends at our Eat Sleep Cycle Cafe. Those wishing to add an extra ngiht to their trip just need to let us know.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
A classy 4* hotel located in Girona city centre and decorated with art inspired by Girona.
Stay in an 18th century farmhouse turned oasis by the Costa Brava.
A truly unique and exclusive Spa hotel in the heart of Alt Empordà. Hostal Empuries is nestled on a private beach just to the north of the fishing town of L’Escala.
A 4* boutique hotel named for Salvador Dalís wife overlooking the village of Cadaques with delightful sea views from the terrace & pool. The village centre & seafront is a couple of minutes stroll away.
A traditional Catalan Masia turned luxury hotel.
Bike hire is included in the tour.
This lightweight carbon gravel e-bike is almost identical to the non e-bike version, with the adition of a 300 W power unit weighing only 3.9 Kg. The Adlar has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs. A range extender is available to hire for double the range. The bike has a Shimano GRX 1 x groupset.
An evolved race bike ready for the rough and tumble of grass crits, mud ruts or open gravel tracks. Enojy a Lightweight, durable carbon frameset with ample tire clearance and a SRAM Force 1 11-speed groupset.
The Rave is perfect for all-road, perfect for gravel and is desgined for speed. Enjoy a lightweight carbon frame with racey geometry and an electronic SRAM Rival XPLR groupset for full gear range and precision shifting.
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.
Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He’s a guide for Eat Sleep Cycle all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.
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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