Catalonia

It is a region in north-eastern Spain with diverse terrain making it the closest thing to geographic schizophrenia you’ll ever experience on a bike tour. You can be standing atop a snow-dusted peak in the Pyrenees Mountains in less than two hours and then swimming in a secluded, sun-flooded cove along Catalonia’s famed Mediterranean coast. In between, rolling plains, vineyards, and olive orchards are interspersed with rural villages steeped in mediaeval history.

Catalonia has emerged as a favourite training ground for the world’s best cyclists. Catalonia not only has diverse terrain, but it also has a diverse culture. Many architectural wonders in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter are World Heritage Sites. The Montserrat Monastery, perched atop a rock pinnacle at 2,380 feet, is said to be where the Holy Grail was first discovered. And Figueres, Salvador Dali’s birthplace, honours his artistic legacy with the Teatre-Museu-Dali.

Most cycling routes in Costa Brava vary in terrain and consist of flat sections, gentle drags, and steady climbing with a few hard climbs in between that lead to stunning views.

Choose your cycling routes carefully or join one of our guided tours. Our tours are tailored to make sure you have a hell of an experience that meets your cycling needs.

One of our favourite routes takes you up one of the infamous Girona climbs, Rocacorba. The Rocacorba mountain is a well-known and difficult cycling climb in Girona. It became well-known due to its popularity among local professionals. With it being close to Girona and it’s testing profile of challenging slopes, it became the ideal climb for the pro riders to test their form before heading off to some of the world’s biggest races.