Barcelona’s hills are a road cyclist’s playground, and you are climbing within minutes of leaving the city. Barcelona Classic Climbs is a week of five guided rides, all starting and finishing at our shop, from an easy Collserola loop to the full mountain epic of Montserrat, with a local guide, lunch stops and a road bike included.
Barcelona Classic Climbs at a glance
| Format | Guided day rides from Barcelona (no accommodation) |
| Duration | 5 riding days |
| Distance | 50–127 km a day (about 450 km) |
| Climbing | 900–2,050 m a day |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Bike | Entry-level road bike included, with helmet and pedals |
| Best season | All year round |
| Price | From 750 € per person |
Day by day
Day 1 · Tibidabo warm-up
50 km · 900 m
Meet at 10 am for the briefing and bike setup. Climb the Arrabassada through pine woods, drop into Sant Cugat and return over the punchy Forat del Vent.
Day 2 · Serralada de Marina
80 km · 960 m
Up the coast to El Masnou, then inland through Orrius, Argentona and La Roca del Vallès on quiet rural roads, finishing over Tiana and back by the sea.
Day 3 · Sant Llorenç del Munt
114 km · 1,900 m
Through Sabadell and Matadepera to the long Coll d’Estenalles, then the wild conglomerate cliffs around Mura and Sant Llorenç Savall.
Day 4 · Garraf
80 km · 1,250 m
Southwest via Torrelles, including 3 km of smooth gravel, into the pale limestone hills of the Garraf, with a fast descent to Vallirana and a final climb over Santa Creu d’Olorda.
Day 5 · Montserrat (queen stage)
127 km · 2,050 m
Out through Rubí and Terrassa to Rellinars, then the iconic climb to the monastery of Montserrat among its jagged rock towers, and a fast return along the Llobregat.
What’s included
- Local guide riding with the group every day
- Entry-level road bike, helmet and pedals
- Daily lunch stop
- Optional: bike upgrade, accommodation, private and airport transfers
When to go and who it is for
Barcelona can be ridden all year: winter is mild and sunny, spring and autumn are perfect, and summer rides start early. It is ideal for cyclists visiting the city who want local knowledge, a good bike and the best roads without planning anything.
Ready to ride?
See full details, dates and prices on the Barcelona Classic Climbs 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.
