Catalunya North Gravel Self-Guided

Self guided

4 nights

Advanced

406 km

7251 m

Catalunya North Gravel Bikepacking Adventure
GironaCatalunya North Gravel Self-Guided

Summary

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 mornnig 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!

DURATION

5 days / 4 nights

DISTANCE

406 km

HOTELS
★★★★★
REGION

Girona

Terrain

Gravel

LEVEL

Advanced

Average Distance X DAY

102 km

Average Time X DAY

6 h 48 min

PRICE PER PERSON FROM€ 899

TOUR highlights

Girona Old Town

Peralada Wine region& Alberes mountain range

Col du Fortou & Col d'Ares

Castellar de la Muntanya

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Advanced

Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours. Rides are over 100 km with over 1,000 m of climbing.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome to Girona!

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

EAT

Welcome light lunch at Eat Sleep Cycle Cafe

SLEEP

Hotel Carlemany

CYCLE

Warm up ride 36 km, 280 m

Day 1

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 fuelled well.

EAT

Breakfast

SLEEP

Hotel Le Relais de Chartreuses

CYCLE

Girona to Le Boulou 111 km, 1597 m

Day 1

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 Grevol

CYCLE

Le Boulou to Llanars 116 km, 2995 m

Day 1

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 montain range offerring unbeatable views.

EAT

Breakfast

SLEEP

Hotel Carlemany

CYCLE

Day 1

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

SLEEP

CYCLE

THE TOUR
IN DETAIL

RIDE SUPPORT

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

BIKE HIRE

Cannondale Supersix Evo CX

Gravel Race

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.

Wilier Rave SLR

Gravel Race

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.

Giant Revolt E-Bike

All Road Electric

A versitle drop bar e-bike for road, gravel and mixed terrain adventures. A lightweight aluminium frame, smooth-riding tubeless tyres and a comfortable D-Fuse seatpost give you the ability to ride any road, any route. The 500 W battery delivers long-distance pedalling support and is seamlessly integrated into the frame. The bike is simple to activate - press the on/off button and you're ready to go!

Electric

THE GUIDES

Josep

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.

Details

LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION

HOW TO GET HERE

Travel to Barcelona or Girona

MEETING POINT

Eat Sleep Cycle Hub, Girona

TIME

12:00

DEPARTURE

The tour finishes in Girona city centre on day 5

WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES

CYCLING

Self-guided with luggage transfers

ACCOMMODATION

4* Hotels

FOOD

Breakfast only

TRANSFERS

Optional

BIKE RENTAL

Optional

EAT SLEEP CYCLE LOCATION

ESC Girona

If you love cycling put 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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to ride?

RESERVATION
& PAYMENT

If you have any questions about our tours, dates, or anything else, contact us here
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DEPOSIT

A deposit of €500 will secure your place on the tour.

/2
SECOND PAYMENT

50% is due 6 months before the departure of the tour.

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FINAL BALANCE

The final balance is due 2 months before the tour departure.

Single Occupancy:  PLUS €279
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FAQs

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What happens if I need to cancel the trip?

We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.

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Is the tour the right level for me?

We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!

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What about bikes? Can I hire one or should I bring my own?

We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!

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Is insurance included?

Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.

Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.