GRAVEL GROUP CYCLING TOUR GIRONA
GRAVEL VOLTA GIRONA
JOIN-IN TOUR: APRIL 28 - MAY 4 2027
GRAVEL BIKE
Join this gravel group cycling tour through Catalonia, Spain, starting and finishing in Girona, Spain’s gravel hotspot! Explore the Catalan hills, ride through Alta Garrotxa and follow the rugged coastline of the Costa Brava. Claim your place on this challenging, full-service multi-stage tour and share this gravel adventure with fellow gravel riders!
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GRAVEL GROUP CYCLING TOUR WITH START AND FINISH IN GIRONA
¡Hola! Join our gravel group cycling tour from Girona, Spain’s gravel hotspot. Over five challenging stages, Gravel Volta Girona takes you along some of Catalonia’s finest gravel roads, singletracks and mountain tracks. We ride sections of the iconic Traka routes, but have planned Gravel Volta Girona to avoid any disruption from the Traka events taking place during the same period. Expect a great mix of rugged landscapes, challenging climbs and charming Catalan villages. We start and finish in beautiful, historic Girona, easily accessible by train and plane. The capital of Catalonia is a popular base for both professional and recreational cyclists. Along the way, we climb Els Metges, explore Alta Garrotxa and discover the spectacular coastline of the Costa Brava, which we follow south for a stretch. Finally, we head into the Catalan hinterland, riding gravel roads through a varied landscape on our way back to Girona.
Gravel Volta Girona consists of five stages. On three of the stages, you can choose between a black route or a slightly less demanding red route. If you choose the black route every stage, you’ll cover a total of 460 kilometres and tackle almost 6,200 metres of elevation gain. The red routes add up to 420 kilometres and approximately 5,200 metres of elevation gain. This gravel tour is less demanding than Gravel Track Girona, which follows the Traka 560 route. This join-in tour offers the perfect combination of sporting challenge, adventure and a great group atmosphere. You ride, eat, sleep and enjoy, we take care of the rest! Claim your place and experience this Spanish gravel adventure alongside fellow gravel enthusiasts!
STAGES
5
OVERNIGHT STAYS
6
period
April 28 – May 4 2027
TOUGHNESS
DISTANCE (km)
Red routes: 420
ELEVATION GAIN (M)
Red routes: 5200
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 GARROTXA
Girona welcomes us with medieval charm and a vibrant cycling culture. It’s the perfect base for our gravel adventure. Consider arriving a day early to soak up the atmosphere in the narrow streets and lively squares of this cycling city. From Girona, we head west, following the river Riu Ter, which later bends north. We ride mainly along smooth gravel roads, partly following the Via Verde, through wooded countryside that gradually climbs. We pass the city of Olot, where the terrain becomes increasingly mountainous. Here, we enter Alta Garrotxa, a volcanic region between the Catalan hinterland and the foothills of the Pyrenees. In the final section, the black route takes on a steep climb from Llocalou before we head towards our finish in Castellfollit de la Roca, spectacularly perched on a basalt cliff.
‘On Gravel Volta Girona, you’ll discover ever-changing landscapes, riding through forests and charming villages, along the rugged coastline and over scenic hills.’
STAGE 2 & 3: ALTA GARROTXA AND CAP DE CREUS
The first part of stage two takes us through Alta Garrotxa. We start by riding to Besalú, a charming medieval town with an iconic Romanesque bridge. Here, the climb to Espinau begins: almost five kilometres at an average gradient of over 10%! After the summit, we pass the beautiful, huge Darnius-Boadella Reservoir. Following country roads and gravel tracks, we continue east towards rural Garriguella. In stage four, we head for the Costa Brava, Catalonia’s rugged coastline. In Llançà, we reach the Mediterranean Sea and follow the coast south. We cross the beautiful Cap de Creus peninsula, with its rugged rock formations and sweeping sea views. Some steep trails require a bit of hike-a-bike. Following this adventurous coastal route, we reach Roses, where we spend the night by the sea.
STAGES 4 & 5: THE COSTA BRAVA, LES GAVARRES AND BACK TO GIRONA
In the first part of stage four, we follow the coast along the Gulf of Roses before heading inland and south. In Sant Pere Pescador, we cross the River Fluvià and shortly afterwards pass through the charming town of Torroella de Montgrí. We ride along flat, smooth gravel roads. Towards the end of the stage, we return to the coast for a hilly finale to Begur, a charming Catalan town perched on a hill, known for its medieval castle and views over the Mediterranean Sea. In the final stage, we leave the coast behind and ride through the Catalan hinterland. We pass through the hilly Les Gavarres nature reserve, riding among cork and pine trees as we climb Els Metges (8.7 km, 6.1%). After a few final climbs, we head towards Girona. Following the River Ter, we ride into the city. ¡Llegada!
WHAT's INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price includes:
- Hotel accommodation in nice, cycle-friendly hotels on the route (double room, 6 nights)
- Breakfast (6 times) and dinner (5 times – we won’t dine together on the first evening, as arrival times vary)
- 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, a coffee stop with good coffee and the opportunity to restock your sports nutrition (sports drinks, water, energy bars, etc.) during the stages
- Support during the stages with a support vehicle, 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
- 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) in Girona on the day before the cycling tour starts (27 April), per person: €100, – (double room) or €125, – (single room).
- Bike transport from the Netherlands to the start location and back (subject to availability): € 75, –
- Commonly used spare parts, such as: tyres, cleats and batteries (at cost price)
Anything else? Let us know!
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