Costa Brava Mountain Bike 4 stages

from 605€/person
50 km / day 50% Difficulty 4 stages / 5 nights / 6 days
N3-Highlights

Highlights

Funny single tracks combined with easy non paved roads connecting the hills.

Breakaway in the famous cycling city of Girona combined with the Costa Brava and its beautiful rural landscape.

Great diversity of scenery spots: forests, rice fields, fruit trees and rough coast.

N3-Description

Bike route description

The hills and mountains of Girona and the coastal region of the Costa Brava provide a paradise for cyclists and offer a multitude of paths and single tracks. This 4 day itinerary offers cyclists a chance to improve their fitness and technique with a variety of riding.

You’ll find both tough climbs and really fun downhills. The tour is a taste of what the region can offer cyclists: active holidays near the beach combined with the high gastronomy of the Mediterranean diet.

N3-Must-do

Must do & must sees

Visit the Mediterranean Museum in Torroella de Montgrí: you’ll discover some of the clues of mediterranean history.

Don’t miss the oppportunitty to taste the delightful local gastronomy in a huge variety of restaurants.

Visit the ancient medieval villages, like Torroella, Pals and Monells.

Trip Itinerary

Arrival day
Arrival to Girona with his magnificent cathedral at the top of the hill. We recommend visiting the medieval core of the town.
Stage 1: Loop Ride Girona - Adri (38Km 750m+)
Today you will ride on the western side of Girona known for its beautiful single trails and picturesque landscapes. The Adri valley and the volcano of Adri add a unique touch to the ride. As you pedal through the Adri valley, you’ll be surrounded by lush greenery, with the valley offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and landscapes. The trail might take you through forests, open fields, and alongside gentle streams. The volcano of Adri adds an intriguing element to the ride, as you pass by its dormant cone and perhaps catch glimpses of unique rock formations. After exploring the Adri valley and enjoying the views from the volcano, it’s time to descend back to Girona. This part of the ride could offer thrilling downhill sections, where you can let loose and enjoy the speed.
Stage 2: Girona to Torroella de Montgrí (43km 700m+ / 68km 1050m+)
We start from the center of Girona, through the Sant Daniel valley, uphill to the sanctuary of Els Angels with great views 360º. From there a deserved a great descent brings you to Monells, you can expect a mix of technical sections, flowing descents, and some challenging terrain. Monells is a fantastic medieval village with its arched square and some bars were could be a good stop for having some food and drinks. (from here optional longer itinerary, see under) You will start cycling on a plain splattered of small cute villages, which the most iconic is Peratallada, really worth to stop and visit.
Optional long version: From Monells you will climb again to Gavarres range and enjoy a long sections of single track in to the wood. You will join again the standard version in Peretallada, so you will not miss this visit.
Stage 3: Loop Ride Torroella (47Km 590m+)
Today’s route explores the karstic Montgrí Massif and the headland surrounding it. From the top of the Massif , is possible to see both the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean sea, as well as the well-known agricultural area of the Empordà, unique by the great number of irrigation canals. You will combine technical tracks, combining sand and rocky areas. Great views over the sea from big cliffs. You will reach de fisherman village of L’Escala and you will cycle along the front sea boulevard. Later you will arrive to the Greek and Roman settlement in front of nice beaches where you can swim (showers in high season). After cycling the nice pedestrian front sea we will turn left to inland and south returning to Torroella. You will have again the opportunity to enjoy again nice single tracks.
Stage 4: Torroella de Montgrí – Girona (62km 790m+)
Your biking adventure kicks off in the town of Torroella. As you pedal northward, you’ll likely enjoy the scenic beauty of the agricultural areas filled with apple trees. The sight of rows of apple trees and the open countryside can make for a pleasant start to the ride. Passing by Bellcaire and Albons, with their castles, adds historical and architectural interest to the ride. From where we will reach an undulated region, with Mediterranean pins forest. The shade of the pine trees and the natural terrain could introduce a mix of challenges and fun while navigating through the forested area. Reaching Colomers presents a great opportunity to take a break, refuel, and rehydrate. The final leg of the journey takes you along a quiet non-paved road that guides you towards Girona. This stretch could provide a more relaxed riding experience, allowing you to reflect on the ride and enjoy the scenery as you approach your destination.
Departure day
Departure after breakfast.

Pricing Chart 2024

Low Season
March 1st - 26th
October 1st - 31st
Standard / Premium
605€/795€
  • per person in double room B&B
  • Single room supplement
    133€ / 206€
  • Alone traveler supplement
    24€
  • Tourist Tax
    (adults over 16 years old)
    3,50€ / 7,00€
  • MTB BIKE RENTAL:

    MTB bike
    90€

    MTB E-Bike
    205€
Mid Season
March 27th- June 20th
September 1st - 30th
Standard / Premium
620€/890€
  • per person in double room B&B
  • Single room supplement
    133€ / 282€
  • Alone traveler supplement
    24€
  • Tourist Tax
    (adults over 16 years old)
    3,50€ / 7,00€
  • MTB BIKE RENTAL:

    MTB bike
    90€

    MTB E-Bike
    205€
High Season

June 21st – August 31st
Standard / Premium
640€/1.150€
  • per person in double room B&B
  • Single room supplement
    133€ / 392€
  • Alone traveler supplement
    24€
  • Tourist Tax
    (adults over 16 years old)
    3,50€ / 7,00€
  • MTB BIKE RENTAL:

    MTB bike
    90€

    MTB E-Bike
    205€

What's included?

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Self-guided tours

Roadbook and maps.

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Tourist information

General tourist information of the area.

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Accommodation

5 nights accommodation in double room in B&B.

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Luggage transfer

Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel.

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Emergency assistance

Hotline assistance during the trip from 8 am to 8 pm.

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Bike rental (optional)

Bike delivery in Torroella de Montgrí.

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Julia BeckerJulia Becker
09:00 10 Oct 23
Great place to rent a bike in Girona! Located close to the centre which makes it easy to get there. Online booking was very convenient and bike was in great condition. Staff was super welcoming, friendly and helpful. I would definitively rent bikes again!
Martin WicksMartin Wicks
16:11 30 Sep 23
Excellent and highly recommended bike rental place in the heart of Girona. Close to the centre so probably close to anywhere you'd stay if you were staying centrally.Bike was lovely (BMC TeamMachine SLR01). Full di2, disc brakes, 12 speed, carbon rims, etc. Lovely and fast on the flat and rolling. Great immediate braking on the long or technical descents. Not bad at climbing either and very well priced compared to other bike rentals I've done.Staff were very friendly and helpful and communication when required was quick and effective. I'd arranged to pick up the bike on the day after arriving but managed to pick it up last thing the day before after contacting them. Pick up was quick and simple. Bike fit was easy on a rig in the shop. Di2 charging cable provided and I was ready within 20 minutes. Returning was equally quick and easy. Would definitely use again if I'm in the area. Highly recommended.
Roy HendersonRoy Henderson
10:44 18 Sep 23
Simply excellent. Good quality bikes which required no maintenance. The GPX routes were accurate, challenging enough and fun. Our hotels were amazing with friendly staff and all luggage transports were timely. Great company to deal with :-).
Isis HannaIsis Hanna
14:56 07 Aug 23
We loved renting our bikes and taking a self guided tour through cycleTours Catalonia. The team was very kind and knowledgeable about the area. They took the time to walk us through all the routes. They were also super responsive when we called them for help. Additionally, the gravel bikes we rented were great, we were apprehensive to rent because we love our own bikes but we ended up being very happy with them. Would highly recommend!
margaret rooneymargaret rooney
16:16 07 Jul 23
Had a great 4 day trip with a self guided tour from Catalonia Bike tours. The bike was perfect, top of the line and worked flawless.The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They preloaded GPS routes that were accurate and hit the highlights of Girona surrounding area.They arranged hotel bed and breakfast which suited us and was very convenient to the town. I would highly recommend this company and hopefully return in the future.
DuncanDuncan
07:11 28 Jun 23
This is the second time I have rented a bike from Cycle Tours in Girona. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the bikes are top of the range in excellent condition. I will defiantly use them again.
Craig BattersbyCraig Battersby
09:52 10 Apr 23
Super nice guys to deal with, the bikes are well maintained and all setup personally for each rider. Happy to recommend and will be booking with you again!
Steve SayerSteve Sayer
06:58 04 Apr 23
I have hired a road bike from CycleTours Catalonia twice now and each time they have delivered. Efficient friendly service, great value for money and recommendations for local routes if you need them. This time I went for a BMC Team Machine SLR Two, which was super light and speedy and in great condition. The online booking engine is simple to use. See you next time!
Mark BarsonicMark Barsonic
09:28 20 Mar 23
I had a last minute change of plans so dropped by the shop the night before bike collection day. The staff were super friendly and very helpful, providing some route plans and asking if I wanted to take the bike early. Overall I had a great experience riding around Girono fantastic roads and beautiful scenery, I did get a couple flats which were due to an issue with the wheel rim but the bike overall was well maintained.Would definitely use this shop again next time I’m in town.
Chance BexChance Bex
23:50 09 Mar 23
The service and bike hire were both amazing and flawless. I picked up the bike and was greeted by a friendly mechanic who made the adjustments to the bike fit I wanted and I was on my way to riding. Returning the bike was also pleasurable and easy. I would easily recommend Cycletours Catalonia to anyone in need of a rental or bike tour.
Philip McKinneyPhilip McKinney
23:00 28 Feb 23
Fantastic bike rental company!I have hired bikes from lots of different companies in lots of different locations and have never received this level of service. Everyone I talked to was friendly and extremely helpful. They also were able to help me out even though I completely messed up my booking.The bike I rented was very well specced, in amazing condition and had no issues at all. And the price was great and included a cycle bag with items to repair any problems I may have had.I will 100% use them the next time I'm in Girona and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Margaret PhelanMargaret Phelan
10:38 08 May 22
My husband and I did a 5 day self directed bike tour of Costa Brava. It was incredible. The gravel bikes were in great condition. I rented the ebike. It worked very well for me and Paul loved his BMC gravel. The hotel accommodations were first class and the breakfasts included were varied and delicious. We absolutely love the coffee wine and food in Costa Brava. Our tour took us on greenways, less travelled roads, coastal visas, farmers fields and walled villages. We absolutely loved everything. Manel and staff were exceptional and very responsive to our needs. Thank you for a lifetime experience we will alway remember !
Chris RawlinsChris Rawlins
08:53 08 May 22
They can’t do more to help! Great bike selection, and advice, including booking a taxi to our start point in Vic. Our late return, gone 6 when they close, was not a problem, even our filthy bikes were immediately washed and all for a great price.
Roy BroughtonRoy Broughton
09:46 22 Apr 22
We did the 7 day self-guided tour of Emporda on road bikes and it suited us perfectly. The bikes were new and in great shape. The route was very well chosen, little traffic, great variety and some fine passes. The hotels were of a very high standard, and the staff remarkably friendly. What more can I say!
Rod McewenRod Mcewen
12:54 19 Apr 22
Very quick and easy to use online booking. Very pleased so far with the service.
Johan HoogeveenJohan Hoogeveen
16:03 28 Mar 22
4 days of gravel cycling on a very pretty full carbon Ridley Kanzo. Selected routes where excellent. Staff was very friendly! Highly recommended.
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