Bikepacking
5 nights
Intermediate
360 km
4105 m
Ride the Pirinexus on beautiful gravel cycling paths guided by our independent Eat Sleep Cycle tour plan, including a road book with detailled route descriptions and GPS devices loaded with the routes. Discover rural landscapes of Catalunya, climb into the stunning mountains of the Pyrenees and spin along the Costa Brava on a network of well-maintained, traffic-free cycle routes.
Rest your head and legs in a range of wonderful 3* and 4* hotels along the route, such as the Rectoria Sant Miguel de Pineda, a 12th century rectory beautifully restored by owners Goretti & Roy and the beautiful guesthouse Les Arbousiers on the edge of Céret. Breakfast is included each day, but guests are invited to choose lunch and coffee stops in any of the towns and villages along the way at the time and place that’s most convenient. the Road Books and tour information contains plenty of recommendations for eateries.
This is a flexible itinerary which can be ridden over any number of days depending on fitness levels – the more time you have available, the easier the ride! However, our recommended package for intermediate riders is 6 days.
Gravel
Intermediate
60 km
4 h 0 min
Experience the freedom of the trail
Enjoy fabulous hospitality
Climb into the Pyrenees
Soak up views of the Mediterranean
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. Rides are up to 80 km with up to 1,000 m of climbing.
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. We also provide a contact number for support during the trip and will help you out of any situation.
On a bikepacking tour guests carry their own luggage from place to place. Bikepacking bags are avialbility to hire on request and we can provide kit recommendations to help you prepare for the ride.
We recommend that guests are able to fix a puncture and perform roadside bike repairs to best enjoy a bikepacking tour. These tours are designed for guests with a sense of adventure!
Enjoy a warm welcome from Goretti and Roy in this wonderful bed and breakfast in the heart of the lush Garrotxa region. The Rectory was built over 800 years ago.
A traditional chalet style hotel at the base of Vallter 2000.
A beautiful guesthouse set on the edge of Céret with a lush garden & wonderful hosts.
Beautifully located overlooking the coast this hotel is stylish, elegant and offers a choice of 2 onsite restaurants, landscaped gardens and a spa.
The hotel is located on the Camino de Ronda, in Port Salvi. It offers an exceptional view of the Mediterranean Sea, which gives the hotel a privileged and unique location. The town of Sant Feliu is a short walk away.
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.
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!
Chris is from Ireland’s North Coast and now a Girona resident. Chris has been cycling for over 35 years. He enjoys meeting people on the bike and exploring new roads. When not guiding he still enjoys the buzz of competition and training! Very fond of a good espresso!
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.
Arrive in Girona
Eat Sleep Cycle Hub, Girona
10:00
Girona
Bikepacking
3* and 4* hotels
Breakfast only
Optional
Optional
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.
A deposit of €500 will secure your place on the tour.
50% is due 6 months before the departure of the tour.
The final balance is due 2 months before the tour departure.
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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.
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!
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!
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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