Girona is widely considered the cycling capital of the world — and the title is earned rather than marketed. Dozens of WorldTour professionals choose to live and train in this walled medieval city in Catalonia, one hour north of Barcelona. The combination of a compact historic base, dry Mediterranean climate, thousands of kilometres of traffic-free farm roads, a thriving gravel scene and direct access to the Pyrenees makes Girona unique among European cycling destinations.
Region at a glance
All Routes in Girona & Costa Brava
3 curated road-cycling routes in Girona & Costa Brava.
Girona - Sant Martí Sacalm
A 90.8 km loop out of Girona into the Guilleries massif, climbing the Pujada a Sant Martí Sacalm for 1,218 m of gain. The classic local rite of passage when the legs are finally ready to go uphill again.
Girona - Banyoles
A 48.2 km loop out of Girona with 378 m of climbing, threading quiet farm roads through the Pla de l'Estany to the shore of Lake Banyoles. The classic local spin — light on traffic, heavy on Catalan countryside.
Girona - Rocacorba
A 70.7 km loop out of Girona with 1,246 m of climbing, built around one of the most talked-about ascents in European cycling: Rocacorba. Quiet farmland roads lead you to the foot of the climb, then it's just you, the gradient and the forest.