Girona Classic Climbs - 5

Arrival at Girona city.

We start north direction to Banyoles, from there we have a challenging option, the ascent of Rocacorba (990m+). One of the most famous “cols” of the region. After climb and descent again to the lake Banyoles, we can have a rest in front of the quiet water. Then we circle around the lake, and we come back to Girona, through the countryside, on a undulated area.

The route take bike rides into the Gavarres mountains. Riders climb to 484m visiting the mountain top sanctuary of Als Angels (where Dalí was married) crossing the range down to the town of Bisbal d´ Empordà. The ride returns to Girona by crossing the Gavarres once more this time climbing to 400m over the Santa Pallaia, and returning to the city via the villages of Cassà de la Selva and Quart, made famous by the US postal team, which was based in Girona. The ride is a 60km blast on some of the finest cycling roads in the world containing two climbs as the road winds over the mountains back to the base in Girona.

We start south direction through a flat area, until Llagostera, where we start the uphill until Sant Grau. From there we start one of the most gorgeous descend with an amazing sea view. We reach the coastal road, that runs more than 20 km along the coast above big cliffs. We arrive to Sant Feliu de Guixols where an stop-and-go is vital not miss. From there we start our return to Girona through the Romanyà pass and back to Girona.

This option provides riders with a chance to climb to over 1000m in altitude to the mountain town of Sant Hilari. The climb to the town is approx. 30km and is an excellent training climb with its slack gradients but long distance. Riders then have a thrilling 18km descent to the town of Santa Coloma. This is another famous training ride used by hundreds of local riders. The ride returns to Girona winding through the fantastic countryside of the Gironès area.

Departure from Girona after breakfast.