Girona Traka Gravel Experience

Scheduled

5 nights

Intermediate

300 km

3.150 m

Summary

Join us for the ultimate gravel experience in Girona.

Stay in a traditional Catalan masia located in the perfect spot to enjoy the best riding in the region. Combine rides into the Gavarres mountains and across Empordà to the Costa Brava, with yoga classes, plenty of good food and time to relax.

Traka is our home race and we’ve been on the startline since it’s inception. We’ve watched Traka grow from a couple of hundred entrants to become the event not to miss on the Girona cycling calendar. Now it’s your turn to come and experience the festival vibes and be part of an epic week of gravel riding – we have a complimentary entry for those who want to join in on race day.

Enjoy full ride support from our team all week, we’ll ensure you arrive to the start-line of Traka ready to have an fantastic day out on the bike.

This itienrary can be enjoyed by private groups on these dates or any time of the year!

DURATION

6 days / 5 nights

DISTANCE

300 km

HOTELS
★★★★★
REGION

Girona

Terrain

Gravel

LEVEL

Intermediate

Average Distance X DAY

45 km

Average Time X DAY

2 h 15 min

PRICE PER PERSON FROM€ 2.999
Book now with a 30% DEPOSITfrom € 900

TOUR highlights

Stay in a traditional Catalan masia

Be part of a small group of gravel lovers - meet like-minded people & enjoy good company

Enjoy 2 yoga classes and a post-race sports massage

Dine on delicious local food - eat in a mix of local restaurants and enjoy food prepared by our private chef.

Ride the Traka - Girona's biggest gravel event of the year!

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Intermediate

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.

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ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome to Girona!

We'll collect everyone at Eat Sleep Cycle in Girona centre and take a quick transfer out to a traditional Catalan masia, our home for the week. Get set up on your bike and head out for an easy afternoon ride in the surrounding countryside.

EAT

Evening meal prepared by our Pricate Chef

SLEEP

Mas Català

CYCLE

Warm-up ride, 21 km, 150 m

Day 1

Gavarres - the mountains

This morning we'll ride into the Gavarres to check bikes & body are ready for climbing! Guides will be on hand to give tips on how to handle the terrain. In the afternoon enjoy a yoga class with the group at the masia. In the evening we'll head out to a nearby local restaurant to fuel up for tomorrow's jaunt to the beach.

EAT

Breakfast, picnic lunch en route, evening meal at a local restuarant

SLEEP

Mas Català

CYCLE

The Gavarres, 41 km, 800 m

Day 1

Costa Brava - the coast

Enjoy a stunning ride out to the coast. Soak up the sun, enjoy perfect gravel to L'Escala & L'Estartit. Enjoy a free afternoon at the masia. In the evening we'll head into Girona for a delicious meal and to soak up the atmosphere.

EAT

Breakfast, picnic lunch en route, evening meal in Girona centre

SLEEP

Mas Català

CYCLE

The Costa Brava, 70 km, 700 m

Day 1

Easy spin to Girona - the city

Our last ride before race day promises to be a relaxed affair. Time to spin the legs and cruise along the river to Girona for lunch. In the afternoon take part in a group yoga class. Tonight our chef will prepare a delicious meal at the masia - time for an early night to be fresh for race day!

EAT

Breakfast, picnic lunch, evening meal prepared by our private chef

SLEEP

Mas Català

CYCLE

Girona, 40 km, 495 m

Day 1

Race Day! Ride the Traka 50 or 100

The big day has arrived!! Take a short shuttle to the startline where your bikes will be waiting. We'll be on hand to support your ride throughout the day and ready to celebrate you crossing the finish line! Tonight our chef will prepare a delicious meal at the masia and we'll share stories from the groad.

EAT

Breakfast, post-race pasta party, evening meal prepared by our private chef

SLEEP

Mas Català

CYCLE

TRAKA! Choice of 50 km or 100 km

Day 1

Departures

It's time to say goodbye! We'll take everyone to Girona centre, plan your onward travel from here.

EAT

Breakfast

SLEEP

CYCLE

THE TOUR
IN DETAIL

RIDE SUPPORT

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

Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change

BIKE HIRE

Not included
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €40 per day

Wilier Adlar Hybrid Gravel E-Bike

Gravel Electric

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.

Electric

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.

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THE GUIDES

Gethyn

Gethyn is from Wales but has been living in Catalonia for 14 years, and having found a quiet spot in the forest not far from Girona, he has no intention of leaving. Gethyn's been a part of the ESC team since the early days and loves the job. He rides road and gravel with friends and MTB with his dog.

Gethyn
Laura

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

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

Fly in to Girona or Barcelona Airport

MEETING POINT

Eat Sleep Cycle: The Girona Cycling Hub

TIME

12 noon

DEPARTURE

Girona Centre, 11:00 am

WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES

CYCLING

Full ride support & Traka Entry

ACCOMMODATION

Stay in a traditional Catalan masia

FOOD

Full board - breakfast, lunch & evening meals

TRANSFERS

Group transfer from & to Girona centre

BIKE RENTAL

Optional extra

EAT SLEEP CYCLE LOCATION

ESC Girona

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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RESERVATION
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DEPOSIT

A 30% deposit will secure your place on the tour

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FINAL BALANCE

The final balance is due 90 days before the tour departs

Single Occupancy:  PLUS €399
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Monday

5 May 2025

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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.

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