Snow on the Pyrenees, crystal-clear coves, medieval villages, vineyards and riding weather eight months a year: the Empordà has it all within a few kilometres. This relaxed, self-guided Girona cycling tour loops through the region on traffic-free gravel paths and back roads, with short days that leave plenty of time for beaches, food and culture.
Girona & Empordà at a glance
| Format | Self-guided, with daily luggage transfers |
| Duration | 6 riding days / 6 nights |
| Distance | 40–50 km a day |
| Climbing | 300–600 m a day |
| Level | Leisure |
| Bike | Gravel or hybrid (mixed paved and unpaved) |
| Best season | All year round |
| Price | From 999 € per person (peak-season supplement mid-June to mid-September) |
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in Girona
40 km · 300 m
Meet the Terra BikeTours team, set up your bikes and enjoy a warm-up ride along the river Ter. Extra ideas: a cheese and wine tasting or a walking tour of the old town.
Day 2 · Girona to Pals
50 km · 500 m
Traffic-free gravel paths and small roads to Pals, a perfectly preserved medieval village overlooking the Mediterranean.
Day 3 · Pals to Castelló d’Empúries
50 km · 300 m
Mostly flat along the coast, past Roman ruins at Empúries and into the Aiguamolls Natural Park, a paradise for birdwatchers.
Day 4 · Castelló d’Empúries to Cadaqués
40 km · 600 m
Probably the most scenic day: a traffic-free path into the rugged Cap de Creus Natural Park, beach bars for a swim and a short optional ride to the lighthouse.
Day 5 · Cadaqués to Figueres
45 km · 500 m
A 5 km gravel climb out of Cadaqués to the high point of Cap de Creus, then downhill to Figueres, Dalí’s birthplace. Sleep in an old farmhouse outside town.
Day 6 · Figueres to Girona
50 km · 500 m
Rolling hills, apple orchards and quiet villages on the way back to Girona.
What’s included
- 6 nights in 4★ hotels, double occupancy, with breakfast
- Daily luggage transfers
- Digital roadbook with routes, food and what-to-do tips
- Phone assistance 9 am to 6 pm with your Terra BikeTours manager
- Optional: winery and olive oil visits, dinners, private transfers, bike rental and extra nights
When to go and who it is for
The Empordà is rideable all year: spring and autumn are ideal, summer is great for swimming (with a peak-season supplement) and winter is mild and quiet. Short, flat-ish stages make it perfect for families, couples and anyone new to multi-day cycling.
Ready to ride?
See full details, dates and prices on the Girona & Empordà 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: Pals: Guus Verveen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Aiguamolls de l’Empordà: Manfred Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
