GRAVEL
5 NIGHTS
3* & 4* HOTELS
LEVEL 2
330 KM
3,350 M
Ride a stunning loop starting & finishing in Girona. Take in rugged coastal paths, cross vineyards and ride through medieval villages.
Stay in secluded spots along the way in the villages of Llafranc, L’Escala, Cadaques & Figueres. As well as soaking up views of the mediterranean discover the vineyards & farmlands of the Empordà region.
For art lovers, get to know more about the surrealist Salvador Dalí – ride through Púbol, home to Gala’s Castle, stay in Cadaques & take a look at Dalí’s home in Port Lligat. Finish with a trip to the Dalí Museum in Figueres.
This tour is best enjoyed anytime of the year excluding the peak of summer in July & August.
A luxury accommodation upgrade is available too.
Day 1:
Arrival in Girona – welcome & tour briefing
Warm-up ride, 40 km, 280 m
Day 2:
Girona – Llafranc, 55 km, 500 m
Day 3:
Llafranc – L’Escala, 53 km, 300 m
Day 4:
L’Escala – Cadaques, 56 km, 570 m
Day 5:
Cadaques – Figueres, 66 km, 1,100 m
Day 6:
Figueres – Girona, 56 km, 600 m
Departures from Girona, or add an additional night of accommodation.
This is an intermediate level gravel tour ideal for experienced cyclists trying gravel for the first time as well as seasoned gravel riders. Average to good bike handling is required to best enjoy the routes. If you are new to gravel you may prefer to walk the occasional short section.
Non-riders
Non-riders can also enjoy the tour & hitch a ride to the next village in the daily luggage transfer
This is a self-guided tour. As a minimum riders need to know how to fix a puncture & be confident using a GPS device.
The Eat Sleep Cycle team will welcome you to Girona & brief you about ride ahead. You’ll receive a road book with detailled route descriptions & GPS devices loaded with the routes.
We’ll provide you with an emergency contact number incease you need to contact us during the trip & your luggage will be transfered every day.
We can also offer guides & full support on this tour – ask us for a quote.
The tour includes breakfast every day at your hotel.
Stay in excellent hotels in beautiful locations on the Costa Brava.
Hotel Carlemany****, Girona (1 night)
Arrive in Girona city centre & stay at Girona’s best 4* hotel, the Carlemany. The hotel is located in the centre of Girona’s shopping district & just 5 mins from the old town & the Eat Sleep Cycle hub.
Hotel Terramar***, Llafranc (1 night)
Situated on the sea front, overlooking the magnificent beach of Llafranc, the Hotel Terramar boasts modern and well-lit rooms, which provide you with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
El Moli, L’Escala (1 night)
Stay in an old masia set back from the coast. Stroll into the town of L’Escala for dinner or relax at the hotel restaurant.
Llane Petit****, Cadaqués (1 night)
Hotel Llané Petit is a two-storey hotel located on a small beach in Cadaqués,with a seasonal outdoor pool and is just 5 minutes’ walk from the bustling centre of Cadaques.
Mas Falgarona****, Figueres (1 night)
Stay on the Mas Falgarona estate, a boutique 4* hotel nestled in the vienyards of Empordà. Relax by the pool or book a session in the Spa. This is the perfect place to re-charge ahead of tomorrow’s ride into Girona.
*We reserve the right to stay in different hotels, subject to availability.
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Check out our available gravel bikes for your dates on our Bike Hire page.
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2022 Trip Dates
This tour is best enjoyed in Spring & Autumn
Ask us about dates that work for you!
Available as a private tour & on demand for groups.
Self-Guided Package, Price Per Head
4 or more guests €1,499
2 to 3 guests €1,799
Solo Rider €2,399
Single supplement €349
Add €500 per person if you are cycling in July or August
Arrive: The tour departs from the Eat Sleep Cycle Hub in Girona at 12:00 noon on the first day (plan to arrive by 11:00 am).
Depart: The tour finishes in Girona on Day 6, guests are free to plan their onward travel from here. Please ask us if you would like an additional night of accommodation in Girona.
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights and travel insurance. We can book your transfers for you.
Cycling: Self-Guided with luggage transfers
Accommodation: 5 nights in 3*/4* Hotels and guesthouses.
Food: Breakfast every day
Bike Hire: Optional extra – save 10%
Luggage transfers: Included
Transfers: Available on request
Welcome pack: Road Book, Eat Sleep Cycle Jersey & more!
Groups: are very welocme on this tour & we can customise the itinerary to best suit you.
Deposit: a €500 deposit will secure your tour
2nd Payment: 50% of the balance is due 6 months ahead of your tour departure
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
Eat Sleep Cycle S.L. is a registered Spanish Travel Agency, registration number ESB55305734. This includes financial coverage for losses in case of insolvency by Seguros Catalana Occidente, Policy Number: 8-6.673.112-A & Civil Liability insurance by AXA Seguros, Policy Number: 81701012.
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
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