Cycling in Catalonia has it all to get the best cycling experience: good weather all year long, very good road surface, helpful and friendly drivers, great food and very good hotels. There is no way you don't get a fantastic cycling experience here in Catalonia. No wonder many professional cyclists and triathletes chose Girona as a living town in the last few years. In our selfguided cycling trip from Barcelona to Girona you will understand why. Putting together the big metropolis of Barcelona with the beautiful Girona through the best roads is a nice challenge that will take you through the catalan lanscapes and culture. You will be able to get to know the catalan culture and our amazing mediterranean diet, always tasty and healthy. This is not just about cycling (even if the average distance is 80 km per day), but also about knowing some details of Catalonia and Spain. Amazing spots On the way from Barcelona to Girona you will find amazing spots to ride through: Costa Brava (with the best road in Catalonia from Tossa de Mar to Sant Feliu de Guixols), Tiny medieval villages as the less known Peratallada, Nice hills as Santa Pellaia, Beautiful hotsprings destinations as Caldes de malavella or Pretty nice coastal villages as L'Escala. Not to mention one of our favourite destinations: Figueres, where the genious Salvador Dali was born and you can visit his Museum, just a few meters from the hotel you will be staying. Selfguided trip A selfguided trip is the best way to discover a region at your own pace. You can stop for lunch wherever you want and your luggage will be at your destination when you arrive. The hotel selection is very accurated, all of them are bikefriendly. Food is also very good in all of
Cycling in Catalonia has it all to get the best cycling experience: good weather all year long, very good road surface, helpful and friendly drivers, great food and very good hotels. There is no way you don’t get a fantastic cycling experience here in Catalonia. No wonder many professional cyclists and triathletes chose Girona as
Girona has become one of the top destinations in the cycling world since Lance Armstrong came and lived here and put Girona on the cycling map. He was wrong in so many ways, but also many people should be grateful for what he did. Girona has everything to be a paradise for cycling, no wonder many professional cyclists and triathletes live here nowadays. Good weather all year long, smooth roads, scarce traffic and polite drivers and last but not least, different terrain to train: flat roads, demanding climbs in the Pyrenees, and also nice hills not very long nor very steep, but ideal for a good training session. The most beautiful climbs We have lots of nice hills (watch out, I don't mean those steep first category climbs, I mean mild climbs no longer than 10 km), but let me just point my favourites: Els Angels: From Quart (close to Girona) to Madremanya. This climb starts just from Quart, very close to Girona, and is probably the most famous ot them all, as Lance Armstrong used to train and test himself in this climb when he lived in Girona. Girona side is 13 km long, and the other side from Madremanya is steeper and the road is not in so good shape. Anyway, fantastic climb to enjoy just beside Girona. Santa Pellaia: From Cassà de la Selva to La Bisbal d'Empordà. This is probably the climb around Girona that represents what cycling in Girona is. You will find many more cyclists than cars. Very good surface, lovely descent on your way to La Bisbal Romanyà de la Selva: Road from Calonge to Llagostera. Romanyà is a lovely small village with a XIII century church and a couple restaurants, that's all. There are 3 possible ascents: from Llagostera, from Santa Cristina
Girona has become one of the top destinations in the cycling world since Lance Armstrong came and lived here and put Girona on the cycling map. He was wrong in so many ways, but also many people should be grateful for what he did. Girona has everything to be a paradise for cycling, no wonder
Next July Montefusco Cycling is organising the Transpyrenees trip in 9 cycling stages, 10 nights, 800 km, 15 HC or 1st category climbs included. We have just a few spots available, please contact us as soon as possible if interested! 01/07/19 Hondarribia-St Jean du pied de port 88 km 02/07/19 St Jean du Pied de Port Bielle 99 km 03/07/19 Bielle-Luz St Sauveur 72 Km 04/07/19 Luz St Sauveur-Bagneres de Luchon 96 km 05/07/19 Bagneres de Luchon-Valencia d'Aneu 77 km 06/07/19 Valencia d'Aneu-La Seu d'Urgell 85 km 07/07/19 La Seu d'Urgell-Ribes de Freser 90 km 08/07/19 Ribes de Freser-Girona 99 km 09/07/19 Girona-Tossa de Mar 83 km The most famous climbs included in the trip are: Marie Blanque, Aubisque, Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde, Portillon, Bonaigua, Cantó, Collada de Toses, etc. Meeting point: Hondarribia on June 30th This selfguided trip includes guidebook (maps, gpx tracks), fully dedicated supporting van, transporting luggage, bringing drink and food (light lunch at the main climb of the day including bars, fruit, sandwiches, etc.), mechanical support. 10 hotel nights including dinner and breakfast (hotels 3-4 stars), transportation from Tossa de Mar to Barcelona on July 10th.
Next July Montefusco Cycling is organising the Transpyrenees trip in 9 cycling stages, 10 nights, 800 km, 15 HC or 1st category climbs included. We have just a few spots available, please contact us as soon as possible if interested! 01/07/19 Hondarribia-St Jean du pied de port 88 km 02/07/19 St Jean du Pied de
Barcelona is a great cycling destination, that's for sure. Even if it is a big city, cycling is great in Barcelona, with nice climbs, smooth road surface, very good weather and polite drivers. Very close to Barcelona there are several hills very interesting for us cyclists. Not big first category mountains, as they are a bit further, but from same Barcelona there some very nice ones, really worth to cycle up there. The average range would be about 350-400 mts height with 5-6 km of climbing. As said before, very interesting to put together some of them to do some nice workout! 10 hills around Barcelona Tibidabo is the main hill around Barcelona. The church on top overlooks the whole city and is the main destination of every keen cyclist arriving to Barcelona. 500 mts height. Forat del Vent (literally Hole of the wind in catalan language). Very interesting loop including this climb and Tibidabo. The road to Forat del Vent is very interesting, with scarce traffic and nice views of Montserrat from top. La Vallensana. In the north of Barcelona, belonging to Serralada del Prelitoral. Specially recommended from Montcada i Reixach, no traffic. La Conreria. Vallensana and La Conreria is another perfect loop, very similar climbs. Nice views over the sea from top. Coll de Parpers. Recommended. About 30 km from Barcelona, it is the road from La Roca del Valles to Argentona. A classical loop would be climbing Parpers from La Roca del Valles and returning to Barcelona on the flat (and busy) coastal road NII. Creu de l'Aragall. Nice climb specially from Gelida. Not so interesting the side from Corbera de Llobregat as the road leads to the busy N340 Port de l'Ordal. A classical climb to get from Barcelona to Penedes wine region. Ordal is on
Barcelona is a great cycling destination, that’s for sure. Even if it is a big city, cycling is great in Barcelona, with nice climbs, smooth road surface, very good weather and polite drivers. Very close to Barcelona there are several hills very interesting for us cyclists. Not big first category mountains, as they are a
Group picture at the top of Coll Formic!! Today this group of strong riders coming from #Switzerland started a trip along the #Pyrenees. Our turn to show them that big #mountains in Europe is not just about the #Alps! #roadcycling #biketrip #biketours #roadbike
Group picture at the top of Coll Formic!! Today this group of strong riders coming from #Switzerland started a trip along the #Pyrenees. Our turn to show them that big #mountains in Europe is not just about the #Alps! #roadcycling #biketrip #biketours #roadbike
Today we had a group of brits whose cycling idols is... Miguel Indurain!! Miguel is still very fast in the granfondo and events he participates! Nice ride, mates! #roadcycling #roadbike #bikerental #barcelona #biketours #indurain #bigmic
Today we had a group of brits whose cycling idols is… Miguel Indurain!! Miguel is still very fast in the granfondo and events he participates! Nice ride, mates! #roadcycling #roadbike #bikerental #barcelona #biketours #indurain #bigmic
Cycling in Penedes is a great experience! And doable if you are in central Barcelona. Solitaire roads, great scenery, sunny weather... Get one of our rental carbon bikes at our shop, including gps device, take the train to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia at the very close station, and start to enjoy the trip! We will give you the best tips also for lunch! You can not miss the experience!
Cycling in Penedes is a great experience! And doable if you are in central Barcelona. Solitaire roads, great scenery, sunny weather… Get one of our rental carbon bikes at our shop, including gps device, take the train to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia at the very close station, and start to enjoy the trip! We will give
