CYCLING TRIP AT GIRONA

Girona - a perfect playground for ALL cyclists

Once a Mecca solely for road cycling, Girona has now made a name for itself on the gravel scene too. It’s not hard to see why, with an ideal climate, beautiful and varied landscapes and countless trails for all to enjoy. It’s hard to beat for those in search of nature and adventure.

With must ride spots such as the Gavarres massif, the Garrotxa Natural Park, the Empordà plain and the Costa Brava on the doorstep, Girona is the ultimate gateway to adventure.

The Catalan countryside, with incredibly diverse landscapes, make for dream riding. Trust us, once you're there, with views to the Mediterranean one way and to the mountains the other, Girona is almost guaranteed to steal your heart!

Why choose GravelUp for your next adventure?

Here at GravelUp we do our utmost to ensure that everyone enjoys an exceptional adventure. Our custom routes and itineraries, authentic accommodations, high end bike fleet and passionate local guides add up to an unforgettable gravel bike trip. 

• Custom routes

Girona and the surrounding area are a perfect playground for gravel riding, with coastal roads to small country lanes and steep trails, the possibilities in Catalonia are endless! Our routes are carefully crafted by our expert team of local guides, so that you can explore the best that Catalonia has to offer. Whether you're a seasoned gravel-ler, die hard roadie or an intermittent cyclist, you're sure to find the right trip for you. At GravelUp, it's not up to you to adapt to the route, every ride is tailored to you.

• Authentic accommodation

All our accommodations are carefully chosen so that they are cosy and comfy, just what you want after a day’s riding. We take real pride in finding unique places to stay such as traditional farmhouses, authentic gites and cosy chalets. Our trips are all inclusive too, so that you can really make the most of your adventure.

• Quality kit

Whilst you are of course welcome to bring your own gravel bike on any of our trips, we have high end gravel bikes to rent in partnership with French brand Origine. We have the carbon Graax and the electric Help available, and all our bikes are serviced and maintained in house to ensure you have the right bike for a successful adventure.

• Passionate guides

Because you can’t beat exploring somewhere new with a local, all our gravel trips are led by passionate and local professional guides. They all hold first-aid certificates and the relevant qualifications, are on hand not only to accompany you and ensure your safety, but also to share their experience and knowledge. Meaning you can totally immerse yourself in Catalan traditions and local culture.

Who is gravel riding in the heart of Catalonia for?

• How we ride

Whatever your level, at GravelUp we offer different types of adventure so that every gravel-ler can find the trip that's right for them. Whether you are just starting on your gravel journey, have dabbled a little or or a seasoned pro our trips can be adapted to suit everybody. If you’re not sure, drop us a line to bonjour@gravelup.earth, and we'll be delighted to help you decide your level and the trip that’s best for you.

• Where we ride

We have both point to point and fixed base trips available, with daily distances ranging from 40-80kms. All our routes have been developed alongside the local tourist offices, Park authorities and sometimes the landowners themselves. Lastly our guides tweak the routes day by day as needed, depending on the weather, energy levels and every client's needs.

• What we ride

Thanks to the versatility of gravel bikes, we take trails that are smooth, rough, flat, undulating, sometimes steep, wide, narrow - whatever best takes us into nature and whatever a gravel bike and the group can handle.  We’ll always choose the trail less travelled.

So are you ready for an adventure in the heart of Catalonia?

If you’re planning a bike trip to Girona then get in touch with us to tell us about your plans or see how we can help you with a tailor-made trip.

If you are interested in joining one of our organised group trips to Catalonia join our mailing list here bonjour@gravelup.earth so that you find out first about our upcoming departures.

And if you don’t want to wait, we’ve got plenty of other trips available in our Trip Directory. Contact us for more information!