Cycle Tour Catalonia

You will arrive in Girona, where an organized transfer will take you to Serinyà, a village situated in the heart of rural Catalonia, characterized by agricultural landscapes, gentle hills, and open farmland. Accommodation will be arranged at a quiet countryside hotel just outside the village, offering a peaceful setting away from traffic and crowds. This will also be the location where bikes will be collected, and where you will spend the first two nights of the tour. The day will focus on arrival logistics and orientation, creating a calm transition into the cycling days ahead.

From Serinyà, you start riding on quiet rural roads, with three loop options offering different distances and elevation profiles. The shorter option will follow mostly flat rural roads, passing open farmland and quiet lanes around the Banyoles area, making it ideal for a relaxed introduction. The medium-length route will take you further into the Empordà countryside, combining gentle climbs with rolling sections between small agricultural settlements. The longest option will lead you into higher inland terrain, with sustained climbing and broader views, while remaining focused on low-traffic roads and a distinctly rural setting.

Leaving inland Catalonia behind, you will ride toward the Mediterranean, moving from rolling farmland into the open landscapes of the Empordà plain. Midway through the stage, you will pass near the medieval town of Castelló d’Empúries and the coastal area around Roses, where cafés and local services offer convenient break options. The final kilometres become more demanding, as you climb toward the Cap de Creus Natural Park before descending into Cadaqués, where whitewashed buildings and the seafront setting mark the finish.

You will start the day in Cadaqués with a demanding section across the Cap de Creus peninsula, where rugged terrain and repeated climbs define the first part of the ride. After reaching the coastal area near Roses, you will leave the hills behind and enter the flat landscapes of the Empordà lowlands. You will continue riding through the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park, a wetland area known for its open views and diverse birdlife. The final kilometres will follow easy terrain toward L’Escala, offering a relaxed coastal finish.

Moving south from L’Escala, you leave the coast behind early, heading into the rolling landscapes of the Empordà. Riding will unfold on quiet secondary roads through open farmland before the terrain gradually becomes more demanding. The second half of the stage will enter the Les Gavarres hills, a forested inland massif known for its sustained climbs and remote character. A longer descent will lead you toward Sant Feliu de Guíxols, marking the end of one of the most challenging inland stages of the tour.

You will leave Sant Feliu de Guíxols and turn inland, riding a predominantly gravel-based route through forested sections and open agricultural land. The terrain rises gradually away from the coast before easing near Llagostera and Cassà de la Selva, where village centres provide break options. As you approach Girona, the riding becomes easier, leading into the historic city via quiet access roads and sections of the Vies Verdes, former railway lines now used as smooth gravel cycling paths.

You will conclude the tour in Girona, with time available to explore the historic old town before departure. You will be able to walk sections of the medieval city walls, visit the Cathedral of Girona, stroll through the El Call Jewish Quarter or enjoy a final café stop by the river. You will then depart from Girona, either heading home or continuing with further travels.