Pirinexus cycling route is a marked cycling route around Catalonia which includes gravel paths and small roads. No need to say that Catalonia has become one of the best places for cycling. For both road cycling and gravel cycling. The total distance of this Pirinexus route is 360 km, then it is possible to do it in just 1 day (tough ride, indeed!), or 2 days, also 3 stages (pretty doable for experienced bikers), etc. The route is mainly easy even if it crosses the Pyrenees (border Spain-France). The highest point is Coll d'Ares, at 1513 mts, but from the spanish side it is much milder than from the french side. If done from the north side, Coll d'Ares, starting at Arles sur Tech, it is a remarkable climb 32 km long with a total elevation of 1250 mts. In general, this Pirinexus cycling route is much easier if done clockwise Girona, suggested starting point. A good starting point could be Girona, as it is one of the most important cycling destinations in the world. Mainly for roadcycling, but als o for gravel cycling. Then, from Girona, the main towns to go through are Olot, Camprodon, (Coll d'Ares), Prats de Molló, Arles sur Tech, Le Boulou, La Jonquera, Perelada, L'Escala, Palamós, Sant Feliu de Guixols and finally again to Girona. One of the most important cycling infrastructures in Catalonia are the Greenways, the so called" Vies Verdes", former railways converted into bike paths. This Pirinexus route goes along some of the main Greenways. Specially remarkable is the way from Sant Feliu de Guixols (at the coast) to Olot, getting through Girona. But all the Pirinexus cycle route gets to perfect paths for cycling, so it is great experience in which you can discover Catalonia, southern France, and have a taste
Pirinexus cycling route is a marked cycling route around Catalonia which includes gravel paths and small roads. No need to say that Catalonia has become one of the best places for cycling. For both road cycling and gravel cycling. The total distance of this Pirinexus route is 360 km, then it is possible to do
Cycling in Montseny mountain is one of the best rides you can do if you are staying in Barcelona city. But it is also a very good area if you are staying at Barcelona northern coast, or even Costa Brava. For the locals, cycling from Barcelona to Montseny is a classic ride, even if it is about 140 km long. The loop Coll Formic-Santa Fe del Montseny is a classic, and possibly one of the best rides you will do in your life. The roads are very well surfaced and specially during the week (working days) you won't find any traffic. 90 km to enjoy cycling. The highlight is the 25 km descent from Santa Fe del Montseny to Sant Celoni, which is absolutely stunning. I always recommend to do the tour clock-wise, specially to ride this descent. But there are other possibilities. One of the most interesting is climbing the whole way to Turo de l'Home (Sant Celoni-Mosqueroles-La Costa del Montseny-Fontmartina). Then, instead of taking the bad road to Turo de l'Home you reach Coll de Santa Helena (where the big antennas are), and then you follow a precious tiny narrow road that leads to Santa Fe del Montseny. The highest point of Montseny mountains is Turó de l'Home, at 1700 mts height, although in the last 5 km the road is in very bad shape. Montseny mountains get together with Guilleries range of mountains which is linked to Girona province. All the roads in the area are simply beautiful and solitaire. I would like to mention Collsesplanes, Sant Hilari Sacalm and Coll de Ravell as some of the rides you should not miss if you are in the area.
Cycling in Montseny mountain is one of the best rides you can do if you are staying in Barcelona city. But it is also a very good area if you are staying at Barcelona northern coast, or even Costa Brava. For the locals, cycling from Barcelona to Montseny is a classic ride, even if it
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
Bike tours in Penedes wine region are becoming more and more popular. Penedes is the wine region south Barcelona, and this is the "catalan" Tuscany as we call it. In these tours (being by roadbike, hybrid bike or ebike) you can cycle in solitaire roads just used by the winemakers. The roads are in very good condition, and they cross tiny villages in a region in which everything is about the wine. Those countryside roads close to Barcelona that you would love to cycle in. Weather in Penedes region is sunny and dry all year long. It can be a little cold in January and February, but cycling is still perfect at midday. Penedes, south Barcelona, is also close to Montserrat mountain, then it is possible to include Montserrat in this ride. Bike tours in Penedes are not just about cycling! In our Penedes vineyards and wineries trip we include lunch after ride (at a typicall catalan restaurant) and we also visit some of the best cava producers! Our favourite winery is Bodegas Torres (worldwide known), but we also love cava producers as Freixenet or Codorniu. The visit to those wineries includes winetasting, that's the perfect ending for a day in the wine rregion! Come and join us in this amazing trip!
Bike tours in Penedes wine region are becoming more and more popular. Penedes is the wine region south Barcelona, and this is the “catalan” Tuscany as we call it. In these tours (being by roadbike, hybrid bike or ebike) you can cycle in solitaire roads just used by the winemakers. The roads are in very
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
