Catalonia

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It's all fresh tarmac and stunning views on cycle tours along the Mediterranean and in the Spanish Pyrenees

CYCLING CATALONIA

Riding your bike in Catalonia is an experience of a lifetime

After much deliberation, we’ve decided that Catalonia is the planet’s equivalent of the greatest place to ride and experience cycling tours, not just because epico was born in Catalonia….

Nothing about this magical region makes you want to fast forward or skip ahead. Every town, landscape, and ancient structure is a smashing success. In fact, we’re so taken with Catalonia’s unlimited riding appeal that we’re beginning to suspect it’s an acronym for Cyclists Are Touring…

Cycling tours with landscapes filled with incredible attractions

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.

Sunset view in Catalunya Spain

More than just a cycling tour

Whether Catalonia is an acronym or not, one visit is all it takes to understand why it has become the number one hit on the cycling circuit today.

We offer cycling tours that take you past some of the world-renowned Catalan restaurants with cuisine that is known for its gastronomy. Spend nights in beautiful villages and cities like Girona, Calella de Palarugell, Peratallada, Madremanya, Toroella de Montgri, Sant-Pere-Pescador, and Figureres in between. 

You can experience exceptional cycling tours through the upper part of Catalonia and the Pyrenees is easily accessible for experienced riders.

Colorful houses in Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Discover cycling routes in Catalonia

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.

8 rides in Catalonia