From stone villages under 2,000 m passes to the white houses of Cadaqués, northern Catalonia is a land of contrasts. This six-day Catalan Pyrenees cycling tour starts in the Cerdanya, crosses the volcanic Garrotxa and medieval Besalú, climbs the “balcony of the Empordà” and rides the Costa Brava coast before finishing on Girona’s favourite climb.
Catalan Pyrenees & Girona at a glance
| Format | Transfer from Barcelona, daily luggage transfers |
| Duration | 6 riding days / 6 nights |
| Distance | About 460 km (50–100 km a day) |
| Climbing | 800–1,700 m a day |
| Level | Intermediate to advanced |
| Bike | Road |
| Best season | March to October |
| Price | From 1,499 € per person (3★ hotels, upgrades available) |
Day by day
Day 1 · Barcelona to the Pyrenees
50 km · 800 m
We meet at our Barcelona shop and drive about two hours to Puigcerdà. After lunch, a warm-up ride on the quiet roads of the French Cerdanya through Mont-Louis, Eyne and Llo.
Day 2 · The roof of Catalonia: Puigcerdà to Ripoll
72 km · 1,200 m
The day starts with the Collada de Toses up to Coll de la Creueta, close to 1,900 m and one of the most rideable high passes in the area, then a long descent to Ripoll.
Day 3 · Medieval villages: Ripoll to Banyoles
100 km · 1,700 m
The big one: Beget and Oix, the basalt cliff of Castellfollit de la Roca and the bridge of Besalú, finishing with a sunset walk by Banyoles lake.
Day 4 · The balcony of the Empordà: Banyoles to Figueres
60 km · 1,200 m
A long, steady climb to Mare de Déu del Mont with views from the Pyrenees to the sea. In the afternoon, the Dalí Theatre-Museum is a few kilometres away.
Day 5 · To the Costa Brava: Figueres to Cadaqués
90 km · 1,400 m
Across the Empordà vineyards, over the Col de Banyuls into France and back along the coast through Portbou and El Port de la Selva to Cadaqués.
Day 6 · Back to Girona
90 km · 1,100 m
Inland via Castelló d’Empúries and its basilica, then the final challenge, the climb to Santuari dels Àngels, before celebrating in Girona.
What’s included
- 6 nights in 3★ and 4★ hotels with breakfast
- Transfer of riders, luggage and bikes from Barcelona to Puigcerdà
- Daily luggage transfers
- Phone assistance during the tour
- Optional: bike rental, private and airport transfers, extra nights
When to go and who it is for
From March to October; high summer is pleasant up in the Pyrenees, while spring and autumn are perfect on the coast. With 100 km days and long climbs, it is aimed at fit road cyclists who want variety: mountains, medieval villages, wine country and sea in one week.
Ready to ride?
See full details, dates and prices on the Catalan Pyrenees & Girona tour page.
Need a bike? Rent a road, gravel or e-bike from our Barcelona shop, or bring your own. Want to change the dates, upgrade hotels or ride it as a private group? Get in touch and we will tailor it for you.
Photos: Castellfollit de la Roca: JopkeB, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Besalú: Palauenc05, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
