Pirinexus Gravel Self-Guided

Family

5 nights

Intermediate

360 km

4105 m

Pirinexus Gravel

Summary

Discover rural landscapes of Catalunya, climb into the stunning mountains of the Pyrenees and spin along the Costa Brava on this magical 360 km ride 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 Book 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 itinerary to best enjoy the Pirinexus is 6 days.

DURATION

6 days / 5 nights

DISTANCE

360 km

HOTELS
★★★★★ ★★★★★
REGION

Girona

Terrain

Gravel

LEVEL

Intermediate

Average Distance X DAY

60 km

Average Time X DAY

4 h 0 min

PRICE PER PERSON FROM€ 1.799
Book now with a 30% DEPOSITfrom € 540

TOUR highlights

Experience the freedom of the trail

Enjoy fabulous hospitality in local guesthouses

Climb into the Pyrenees

Soak up views of the Mediterranean

Ride through the vineyards of Empordà

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!

The adventure kicks off in Girona, the home of Eat Sleep Cycle. No sooner have you arrived and the bikes are set up, the tour begins with its first leg from Girona to Sant Miguel. A gentle uphill climb all the way, the first day takes you 43 km northwards into the volcanic Catalan region of La Garrocha. Stop for lunch in one of the villages en route, spend a restful night in Sant Miguel.

EAT

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SLEEP

Rectoria Sant Miguel de Pineda

CYCLE

Girona to Sant Miguel - 43.5 km, 595 m

Day 1

From Sant Miguel to Llanars

A 58.2 km-route is on the cards for day 2, setting off from Sant Miguel after a good breakfast at the hotel, and heading northbound once again to the town of Llanars in the Spanish foothills of the Pyrenees. Stop for lunch en route at a time and place that suits, and check out the Road Book for recommendations on where to find a great evening meal.

EAT

Breakfast at the hotel

SLEEP

Hotel Grevol Spa

CYCLE

Sant Miguel to Llanars - 58.2 km, 791 m

Day 1

From Llanars to Céret

Day 3 of the Pirinexus Gravel tour crosses the Spanish-French border and moves deep into the Pyrenees mountains. Today's leg of the route presents a (mostly) steady climb and a long decent towards the French village of Céret. Rest for the night in Les Arbousiers, a beautiful guesthouse with lush gardens and wonderful hosts.

EAT

Breakfast at the hotel

SLEEP

Les Arbousiers

CYCLE

Llanars to Céret - 58.2 km, 791 m

Day 1

From Céret to L'Escala

On day 4, prepare for spectacular coastal views as the tour makes its way back into Catalonia and Spain, and down towards the Mediterranean coast. The destination for the day is L'Escala, home to the Ruins of Empúries, the only archaeological settlement on the Iberian peninsula that contains remains of both a Greek (Empòrion) and Roman city (Emporiae). Spend some time in the afternoon wandering along the coastal walkway and refer to the Road Book for recommendations for a delightful evening meal beside the sea. Spend the night at the Hostal Spa Empuries, located on a secluded beach on the Costa Brava and 300 m from the Roman Ruins.

EAT

Breakfast at the hotel

SLEEP

Hostal Spa Empuries

CYCLE

Céret to L'Escala - 92.6 km, 780 m

Day 1

From L'Escala to Sant Feliu

Ride southbound on day 5, through the picture-postcard countryside of the Catalan L'Empordà region, passing through charming villages such as Palamós, Platja d'Aro and ending up in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Enjoy lunch en route in one of the wonderful sea-side locations, and spend a restful night in Sant Feliu before the last day of the tour.

EAT

Breakfast at the hotel

SLEEP

Hotel Eden Roc

CYCLE

L'Escala to Sant Feliu - 64.1 km, 452 m

Day 1

From Sant Feliu to Girona

On the final day of the Pirinexus Gravel tour, the 43.9 km-route heads back into Girona on an undulating track through the green Catalan countryside. Depart from Girona later in the day, or add an additional night to enjoy the city!

EAT

Breakfast at the hotel

SLEEP

Hotel Carlemany

CYCLE

Sant Feliu to Girona - 43.9 km, 349 m

Day 1

Adeu Girona!

Sadly, it's time to say farewell! Ask us about extending your stay in Girona.

EAT

Breakfast at the hotel

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

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

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.

Details

LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION

HOW TO GET HERE

Arrive in Girona

MEETING POINT

Eat Sleep Cycle Hub, Girona

TIME

10:00

DEPARTURE

Girona

WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES

CYCLING

Self-guided with luggage transfers

ACCOMMODATION

3* and 4* hotels

FOOD

Breakfast only

TRANSFERS

Optional

BIKE RENTAL

Optional

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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to ride?

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

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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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