Girona, Pyrenees, Costa Brava
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Discover Catalunya -
Girona to Cadaques -
Girona to San Sebastian
RIDE CAMP
5 NIGHTS
SELECT
LEVEL 2-3
350 – 500 KM
5,500 – 8,000 M
GIRONA CYCLE TOUR
Conquer the Classic Climbs of Girona on this 6 day, all inclusive tour. Enjoy beautiful climbs in this unique region and discover the roads used to train on by many professional cyclists in the World Tour peloton.
Test your legs on Rocacorba, Els Àngels, San Grau, Sant Hilari Sacalm and Mare de Deu del Mont. Stay in the centre of Girona, a Catalan city fast become the centre of cycling in Europe and enjoy the delicious food, culture and atmosphere of this unique place.
On an Eat Sleep Cycle tour all you have to think about is enjoying your ride. Our trip support is second to none and we pride ourselves on a high staff-guest ratio. We take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime. This is a flexible itinerary offering riders the opportunity to extend or shorten the ride depending on their fitness level.
CYCLING ITINERARY
Day 1:
Transfer to Girona, Bike set up, Tour Briefing & first ride
Els Àngels, 68 km, 1,300 m
Climbs: Els Àngels & Santa Pellaia
Day 2:
The Costa Brava, 90 km, 1,300 m
Climbs: Sant Grau
Day 3:
Sant Hilari Sacalm, 90 km, 900 m
Climbs: Sant Hilari Sacalm, Mas Llunes
Day 4:
Rocacorba 70 km, 1,300 m
Climbs: Rocacorba
Day 5:
The Gateway to the Pyrenees, 118 km, 1,500 m
Climb: Mare de Deu del Mont
Celebration evening meal in Girona
Day 6:
Departures from Girona
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
The Classic Climbs of Girona is a tour designed for people who love to ride back to back, long & beautiful days in the saddle. We like to keep everyone together on the flats & save energy for the key climbs of the day. Guests are invited to ride their own pace up each climb & we regroup at the summit.
We are above all, flexible. Our detailled knowledge of the area allows our guide team to adapt to your group – sometimes guests want to ride further & seek more of a challenge & sometimes they want to strip things back. Just let you guides know how you’re feeling & they’ll do the rest to make sure you have the best time possible on your trip!
Rest assured if you need to take a break the support vehcile is never far away. Some guests also take the opportunity to test out one of our awesome Focus Paralane2 e-road bikes if they know the daily distances are a challenge but don’t want to miss out.
We also offer coaching for riders looking to get into shape ahead of the trip!
NON-RIDERS
This is a great tour for non-cycling partners or family to join. Girona is a beautiful city with a great cafe culture, shops & restaurants. The Dali Museum is a short train ride away in Figueres and the Catalan capital of Barcelona is just a 40 min train ride away. Why not rent an electric or brompton bicycle for a fun day out on the bike paths around Girona? Or relax in Girona’s Roman Spa. We’ll work with non-riders ahead of the tour to create their perfect holiday itinerary.
MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- THE COSTA BRAVA
- SANT HILARI SACALM
- PANTA SUSQUEDA
- ROCACORBA
- BANYOLES LAKE
- MARE DE DEU DEL MONT
GIRONA TOUR INFORMATION
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
Rides are fully supported by our team of guides and vehicles.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water. Lunches will be enjoyed at our favourite cafes along the route or served by your support team at scenic spots en route.
Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders 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.
Mechanical support is close by at all times.
Custom Options
We also offer this as a self-guided, self-supported package. Guests will receive a welcome from our team, a road book detailling each day of riding & a wahoo GPS device with pre-loaded routes.
Quick Facts
- JAMES KNOX HOLDS THE STRAVA KOM ON ROCACORBA (IN A TIME OF 27 MINS, 13 SECONDS)
- SALVADOR DALI WAS MARRIED IN THE CHURCH ON TOP OF ELS ÀNGELS
- GIRONA IS A POPULAR TRAINING GROUND FOR WORLD TOUR PRO CYCLISTS
OUR GIRONA GUIDES
Local Guides
Our Girona guides come from here in Catalunya from all over the world. They are a diverse mix of cycling aficionadoes who have chosen to make Girona their home.
Our guides are carefully selected for their classy riding, charisma & instincitve ability to look after fellow cyclists. All of our guides are first aid trained & know the local roads intimately.
You can be sure you’ll be well looked after & will have the time of your life!
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Rest and recover from the day in the 4* Hotel Carlemany, our favourite cycling-friendly accommodation in Girona. The Carlemany offers newly refurbished rooms, fantastic staff, bar, two restuarants, a breakfast buffet tailored to cyclists & secure bike storage.
We also offer accommodation upgrades:
Hotel Nord 1901****
The Nord is located on a quiet street in Girona’s old town. It’s bursting with charm & character & guests can relax in the courtyard garden & pool. Breakfast is sourced from local produce & there is secure bike storage too.
Upgrade from €599
Hotel Casa Cacao*****
Girona’s most fashionable boutique hotel, Casa Cacao offers a feast for the senses. Enjoy exquisite rooms, relax at the rooftop bar and indluge in a fabulous breakfast every day. Casa Cacao is the sister hotel of El Cellar Can Roca, the three michelin star restaurant in Girona.
Upgrade from €999
There are 5 nights accommodation included in the tour.
Catalan Cuisine
Enjoy meals and ride nutrition tailored especially for cyclists.
Start the day with a breakfast buffet at your hotel to prepare for a spectacular day in the saddle. Stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle and enjoy a light roadside picnic in scenic spots prepared by our café.
Any additional coffee stops are at the riders expense.
Evening meals are enjoyed as a group in our favourite restuarants in Girona, with our welcome meal & evening celebration at our very own Cafè Restaurant.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium, or a state-of-the-art Factor bike. All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-32 cassettes.
TRIP SUMMARY
2022 Trip Dates
14th – 19th March, 4th – 9th April, 2nd – 7th May, 6th – 11th June, 5th – 10th September, 3rd – 8th October
Custom & Private Tours available for groups. Self-Guided Package available on request.
Price Per Head
€1,999
Single Supplement €299
Non-Rider €599
Travel Logistics
Meeting Point: The meet point for the tour is Barcelona Sants Train Station at 11:00 on Day 1 of the tour.
Departure: The group transfer departs at 10:00 on the last day of the tour to Barcelona Sants Train Station and/or Barcelona Airport as required. Perfect for flights departing after 14:00 or trains after 12:00.
Return group transfers are included in the tour as detailled. We can arrange alternative private transfers for you from Girona or Barcelona Airport at additional cost. Let us know your travel plans and we’ll do the rest!
What's Included?
Cycling: 5 day, guided and supported.
Accommodation: 5 nights, 4* City Centre Hotel
Food: Full board – breakfast, lunch & evening meals
Bike Hire: Optional
Transfers: Group return transfers to Barcelona are included
Group Bookings
Groups of 8 or more riders: can opt to make a tour private and choose their own dates with the same pricing. Smaller groups are welcome, just ask us for a quote.
Payment
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
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.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?
EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.
