Girona is known as a cycling heaven for road, mtb and gravel riders alike. Spoilt for choice, head inland to Olot, Ruppet or Banyoles, or tackle the steep climbs of Els Angels and head towards the coast.
There are endless options here.
We recommend minimum 45mm tyres. If heading into the sandier climbs of Els Angels some rear grip is recommended.
Coffee stops are plenty available in Girona;
Espresso Mafia, La Comuna, Federal, Orinia, Idle Hands. Aquarium (Banyoles), Annna (Sant Feliu).
Here are some of our local eating recommendations;
Ca L’Artau (Llagostera), La Bodegueta de Llagostera, Can Mascort (Els Angles), Mon Mignon (Girona), Nomo Girona (Japanese).
Girona riding
OG Gravel-X
Technical: 4/5
Physical: 4/5
Time: 1-3hrs
58km | 1,656m elv.
The Original Gravel-X lap, this was our first ride March 14th 2026.
Bonus points if you complete this one also in the wet.
A good combination single track, gravel and wishing you had chosen different tyres/bike ;)
Sant Grau
Technical: 2/5
Physical: 2.5/5
Time: 3-5hrs
47km | 656m elv.
An easy ridable lap with one main climb Sant Grau. This lap are all wide roads and accessible by vehicles.
The descent is not technical from a Girona standard, but they are still rocky to be aware of.
Easy Girona lap
Technical: 1/5
Physical: 2/5
Time: 1.5-3hrs
41.6km | 314m elv.
Perfect lap if you have just landed, or you just want to get a feel for some gravel.
This lap is just 45% gravel so a nice relaxed option, lending itself well to riding together.
Bike Packing 2-days
Technical: 4/5
Physical: 5/5
Time: 2days
250km | 5,700m elv. (total)
This one is a challenging weekend trip. Day 1 is a significantly heavier day than Day 2 but taken at your own pace is a very enjoyable challenge.
You can read more on bikepacking, where to stay and the route details here.
Day 1 GPX
Day 2 GPX
Sea Otter 2027 remake
Technical: 4/5
Physical: 5/5
Time: 4-6hrs
123km | 1,695m elv.
A remake of the 2027 UCI World Cup Series Sea Otter with the start and finish located in Girona.
This lap is technically challenging, while still including nice bike paths. As a large lap around Girona there are a lot of opportunities to shorten the lap if you like.