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Gravel Track Girona: May 31 – June 6 2026
GROUP CYCLING TOUR GIRONA
GRAVLE TRACK GIRONA
JOIN-IN TOUR MAY 31 - JUNE 6 2026 - GUARANTEED DEPARTURE!
Join this gravel group cycling tour starting and finishing in Girona, one of Spain’s gravel hotspots! Explore the Catalan gravel roads made famous by the Traka 560. Ride through the Catalan Pyrenees and along the rugged coastline of the Costa Brava. Claim your spot now on this challenging, full-service stage tour and experience this gravel adventure with other gravel enthusiasts!
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GRAVEL GROUP CYCLING TOUR WITH START AND FINISH IN GIRONA
¡Hola! Join our phenomenal gravel group cycling tour from Girona, the Spanish cycling city par excellence! In Gravel Track Girona we discover the most beautiful gravel paths, singletracks, and mountain roads of Catalonia. This region is known for the Traka 560, an extreme gravel event that is rapidly gaining popularity. The routes in our gravel group cycling tour are inspired by those of the Traka. We start and finish in the beautiful, historic city of Girona, easily accessible by train and plane. This lively Catalan city is now globally popular among both pros and amateurs. In the first part of the stage ride, we climb stunning cols such as Coll de Santigosa and Coll de Jou, exploring the heights of the Catalan Pyrenees near the French border. We then head towards the rugged Costa Brava coastline, following it southward. In the final part of the ride, we cycle back inland to Girona.
In Gravel Track Girona, you can choose either black or easier red routes on each stage. Choosing the black routes on all stages totals 580 kilometres with nearly 10,000 metres of altitude gain. The red routes cover 470 kilometres and approximately 7,000 metres of altitude gain. This tour offers the perfect mix of athletic challenge, adventure and group experience. You ride, eat, sleep, and enjoy, we take care of the rest! Claim your spot and experience this Spanish gravel adventure with other passionate gravel cyclists!
STAGES
5
Overnight Stays
6
period
May 31 – June 6 2026
TOUGHNESS
Distance (km)
Red routes: 470
Altitude gain (m)
Red routes: 7000
Explanation Toughness routes
Is this your first cycling tour in the mountains and are you wondering if you can handle our routes? Or are you an experienced climber and are you curious whether the challenge is interesting enough for you? Using our five-point scale, we help you gain insight into the toughness of our routes. Based on the number of polka dots you can easily see if the routes of this cycling tour match your level and ambition!
all fit cyclists
reasonably trained cyclists with some climbing experience
trained cyclists with climbing experience
trained cyclists with a lot of climbing experience
well trained cyclists with a lot of climbing experience
Within stages we often offer different routes so that groups with cyclists of different levels can participate in the cycling tour:
red = easier route
black = tougher route
If you are unsure whether the routes are suitable for you and your cycling friends, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to help you!
EXPLANATION OF A JOIN-IN TOUR
Our join-in tours are perfect for individuals and small groups who want to conquer the legendary Grand Cols alongside other passionate mountain cyclists. Book your spot and join a fully organized stage ride from hotel to hotel, over a set period, with support from our team. You ride, eat, sleep, and enjoy, we take care of the rest. The group consists of 8 to 20 participants who share your passion of cycling. Experience an unforgettable adventure and make cycling friends for life!
Our General Terms and Conditions apply to this cycling tour. The listed prices include VAT.
STAGE 1: GIRONA AND THE CATALAANSE PYRENEES
Girona welcomes us with medieval charm and a vibrant cycling culture. It is the perfect base for our Spanish gravel cycling adventure. Consider arriving a day early to soak up the atmosphere in the narrow streets and colourful squares of this cycling city. From here, we start our first stage heading west, following the Riu Ter river as it later bends northwards. You’ll mostly ride on smooth gravel paths through a Wooded area along a gradually ascending route. Halfway the stage, we approach the Catalan Pyrenees where the real climbing begins. We tackle the challenging Coll de Santigosa and Coll de Jou back-to-back. These are iconic climbs for gravel riders, made famous by The Traka. After descending Coll de Jou, we finish in the area around Ribes de Freser.
‘In Gravel Track Girona, you’re constantly treated to ever-changing landscapes: dense forests, charming villages, the rugged coast and high cols.’
STAGE 2 & 3: MORE CATALAN PYRENEES AND ALTA GARROTXA
In stage two, we discover more of the untouched beauty of the Catalan Pyrenees: rugged mountains, stunning nature and idyllic villages. From the start, we climb to over 2,000 metres! We ride through a magnificent high-mountain landscape near the French border, enjoying breathtaking views. After three challenging climbs, we finish in Castellfollit de la Roca, spectacularly perched on a 50-metre-high basalt cliff. Stage three begins with a climb through the Alta Garrotxa natural area, shaped by volcanic activity. This rugged region is full of dense forests, deep valleys, and cliffs. We climb to nearly 1,000 metres before descending for kilometres. Along the way, we pass the Darnius-Boadella Reservoir, a massive dammed lake. In the second part of the stage, we ride through farmland heading east, finishing in the rural village of Garriguella.
STAGE 4 & 5: COSTA BRAVA, CAP DE CREUS, LES GAVARRES AND AGAIN GIRONA
In stage four, we ride eastwards from Garriguella towards the Costa Brava, the rugged Catalan coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. In the village of Llançà, we reach the coast, which we then follow south. We ride across Cap de Creus, a stunning peninsula with steep cliffs and striking rock formations. This is the easternmost point of Spain. From there, we wind our way to Roses and continue along the coast by the Gulf of Roses towards Torroella de Montgrí, where we finish. Stage five is the final stage of Gravel Track Girona. Once again, we briefly follow the Riu Ter river towards the coast before turning west into the inland. We pass through the mountainous natural area of Les Gavarres, riding between cork oaks and pine trees. After a few last climbs, we enter the countryside around Girona. Following the Riu Ter, we ride back into the city.
WHAT's INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price includes:
- Hotel accommodation in nice, cycle-friendly hotels (average 3 stars) on the route (double room, 6 nights)
- Breakfast (6 times) and dinner (5 times)
- Participation in the stages prepared by Grand Cols Cycling Tours (5 stages)
- Professional, digital road book with all relevant route information
- GPX files for uploading routes to navigation devices
- Picnic lunch, coffee stop with good, freshly ground coffee and sports nutrition (sports drink, water, bars, etc.) during the stages
- Support during the stages with a support car, for example: handing over clothing and carrying out minor repairs
- First aid and AED
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Help with minor repairs along the way and the use of a bicycle pump, lubricant and bicycle tools
- Grand Cols Cycling Tours cycling jersey (contact us if you would like to design a custom jersey)
- Participation in the VZR guarantee scheme
The price does not include:
– The outward journey to the starting location and the return journey from the finish location
– Personal insurance, such as travel and cancellation insurance
– Drinks during the dinners
– Equipment (you participate with your own equipment, such as: bike, helmet and clothing)
Optional extra:
- Upgrade to a single room € 250, –
- Additional overnight stay (without dinner) on May 30 in Girona before the start of the cycling tour (double room): € 100, –
- Bike transport from the Netherlands to the start location and back (subject to availability): € 75, –
- Commonly used spare parts, such as: tyres, cables and batteries (at cost price)
Anything else? Let us know!
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