Cycling in Girona

The pro peloton's adopted home

RIDE WHERE THE PROS TRAIN

Few places in Europe offer a cycling experience quite like Girona. With quiet Catalan roads, rolling countryside, legendary climbs and a historic old town, it has become one of the world’s most celebrated cycling destinations — and home to riders from across the professional peloton. Our tours explore the region’s finest roads, from the iconic climb of Rocacorba to peaceful farm roads winding through forests, villages and vineyards. Ride the same roads as the world’s best cyclists, enjoy exceptional Catalan food and discover why so many riders choose Girona as their home away from home. Our aim is simple: to create an unforgettable cycling holiday with exceptional routes, authentic experiences and the very best of Girona.

Girona's cycling appeal isn't built around one big mountain — it's built around an entire ecosystem. Quiet, well-surfaced roads radiate out from the city in every direction, through rolling farmland, medieval villages and forested hills, with the option to push toward the Pyrenees foothills or the Costa Brava coast whenever you want a bigger day.

Girona sits in Catalonia in northeastern Spain, and over the past two decades has quietly become one of professional cycling's true homes — riders base themselves here year-round for its combination of climate, terrain and a genuine cycling culture built into the city itself. The climb to Rocacorba, a local training benchmark used by pros to test form, sits alongside countless quieter routes through the Catalan countryside. Given this depth of cycling culture and terrain, Girona is a destination where visitors can enjoy a holiday full of serious training, discovery and the thrill of riding roads that shaped modern professional cycling.

When you think of Girona's food, expect classic Catalan cuisine at its best. Pa amb tomàquet (bread with tomato and olive oil) is a daily staple, alongside botifarra sausage, exceptional fresh seafood from the nearby Costa Brava, and the wines of the Empordà region. There are countless tapas bars and restaurants throughout the old town, set in wonderful medieval surroundings, and we will bring you to the best.

GIRONA FACTS

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LOCATION

Girona sits in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, roughly 100km northeast of Barcelona and within easy reach of both the Pyrenees foothills and the Costa Brava coastline. Its central location gives access to mountain, coastal and countryside riding all within a short ride of the city.

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CLIMATE

Girona enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers averaging 27-29°C and comfortable, mild winters — a major reason so many professional riders base themselves here year-round rather than just for training camps.

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CUISINE

Girona's cuisine is Catalan through and through — pa amb tomàquet, botifarra sausage, and fresh seafood from the nearby coast, alongside the increasingly celebrated wines of the Empordà region. The old town is home to some of Catalonia's best-regarded restaurants.

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TERRAIN

From the legendary Rocacorba climb to endless quiet farm roads through the Catalan countryside, Girona offers an outstanding training environment for riders of every level. Roads are well-surfaced, traffic is minimal, and the terrain scales from gentle countryside to genuine mountain climbing toward the Pyrenees.

MOST POPULAR GIRONA CUSTOM TOURS

Every custom tour is unique. Explore our most popular Girona itineraries and let us tailor them to your group, dates and riding goals.

Girona Cycling Escape

Ride Girona’s legendary roads, from Rocacorba to the Costa Brava, through quiet countryside and picturesque Catalan villages.

Girona Gravel Adventure

Explore Girona beyond the tarmac on remote gravel roads, forest trails and peaceful Catalan backroads.

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