Cycle Tour Catalonia

This gravel cycling journey through Catalonia links rural inland landscapes with the Mediterranean, offering a varied and well-balanced experience for riders who value diversity, culture, and carefully chosen routes. From the quiet countryside of Serinyà to the historic streets of Girona, the tour unfolds across some of the region’s most distinctive environments.

The opening rides explore the agricultural heart of the Empordà, where flexible loop options around Lake Banyoles allow you to tailor each day’s distance and elevation. Quiet secondary roads, open farmland, and gentle inland climbs create an ideal setting to settle into the rhythm of the journey.

As the route continues east, medieval towns such as Castelló d’Empúries introduce cultural depth before the landscape opens toward the coast.

A defining highlight is the approach to Cadaqués, reached via a demanding inland climb and rewarded with a descent into one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic coastal towns. The following stage contrasts rugged terrain with open horizons, crossing the wetlands of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park.

Further south, the tour turns inland again, climbing through the forested hills of Les Gavarres, a remote massif shaped by sustained efforts and low-traffic roads. The journey then transitions toward Girona, where historic railway corridors now form part of the Vies Verdes network, linking rolling countryside with the city.

These well-used gravel paths underline Girona’s long-standing connection to off-road riding and its position within Europe’s most established gravel cycling regions.

Designed for riders comfortable on smooth and well-maintained gravel terrain, this self-guided tour features moderate daily distances and medium elevation gain across consecutive stages. GPS navigation and luggage transfers support a focused riding experience through Catalonia, where terrain defines the challenge.