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Girona is a city in Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region, beside the River Onyar. It’s known for its medieval architecture, walled Old Quarter (Barri Vell) and the Roman remains of the Força Vella fortress. Landscaped gardens line the Passeig Arqueològic, a walkway following the Old Quarter’s medieval walls, which include watchtowers with sweeping views
Girona, was the location of our very first pop up back in 2019 and is back by popular demand. Girona really is a paradise for cyclists and is known as a favourite to many a professional cyclist. The area provides a diverse range of terrain including some epic climbs, coastal routes all wrapped around a wonderfully historic centre.
All holidays include transfers to and from airports but they are at set times.
If you can’t make the transfer time you can have a private transfer, but like bike hire is paid at the end of the holiday, see below for private transfer times.
Todays welcome ride is all about getting comfortable on the bike. The route is a very gently loop taking in part of the lake before taking a left up to Col de Bluffy a very gentle climb up past a beautiful chateau before dropping back down to the lake and back to the hotel. After the ride any changes to the bike set up can be made so you are ready to ride the following day.
Including the most beautiful café stop!
The route skirts around the main centre of Girona before heading out to the fabulous must do climb of Els Angels rumoured to be a favourite of Lance Armstrong back in the day. The climb gently meanders up from Girona with spectacular views at the top where there is the Santuari dels Angels and a café. After the climb we descend down to Monells for lunch in what has to be one of the prettiest centres for a well-deserved lunch stop. The route then comprises of rolling roads back to the retreat.
It certainly wouldn’t be a Cycle Retreats holiday without a spectacular coastal trip… so here it is. The route takes us out to the southwest on a rolling quite roads. The descent down to the coast is just picture perfect with smooth winding roads with switch backs galore. After the descent down we have lunch on the beech before looping around and eventually picking up the road we headed in on. A great way to round of the week.
Our stunning Retreat in Girona is located on a farm of more than 150 hectares, between Besalú, Banyoles and Figueres, 35 km from the Costa Brava. It has fantastic views over the Empordà countryside
This Retreat is an authentic Catalonian property and has three floors, each with private rooms and en-suites. This Retreat boasts many beautiful relaxation areas, both inside and outside, plus acres of land for you to explore.
Enjoy a wonderful dip in our inviting swimming pool after a day in the saddle, just before relaxing and tucking into our goodies in the well-stocked notorious Cycle Retreats’ fridge! Our Girona retreat brings you all that you expect from a Cycle Retreats catered chalet experience
Feel free to bring your own bike, but if you don’t want the stress of transporting your pride and joy, we have it covered. Our hire bikes are all fully carbon with Shimano 105 or Ultegra Di2 group set.
The bikes are not included in the price of the trip.
What’s included:
Bike Hire is availabe at an additional cost, please enquire at time of booking
A transfers from the airport is included in your holiday at a designated time. If you can’t make this transfer time and need a private transfer we can help to arrange this for you, please see the costing below
| GIRONA RETREAT | |
| Arrival Airport | Barcelona or Girona |
| Arrival Day | Friday OR Saturday |
| Arrival Time | 12.30 noon / 10.30 am |
| Transfer Time | 1.5 hours / 25 mins |
| Departure Airport | Barcelona or Girona |
| Departing Day | Friday OR Saturday |
| Time Departing Retreat | 7.45 am / 10.30 am |
| Transfer Time | 1.5 hours / 25 mins |
| Private transfer Cost | €150.00 / €50.00 |
