Volta Catalunya
NEW ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD
Volta Catalunya is our new cycling adventure
Saturday, August 29 to Sunday, September 6, 2026
We've wanted to offer a tour through Catalonia for a long time now, and since Bike Camp Spain is based in Girona, it felt like the perfect fit. Catalonia has hidden gems in majestic mountains, beautiful landscapes and breathtaking scenery. We're so excited to bring all of them to you through this tour.
Volta Catalunya is an epic cycling adventure in the same style as our popular Trans Pyrenees.
Over 7 days and staying a new hotel each night, you'll cover 900km with about 19 000 m of climbing while exploring the heart of Catalonia.
The tour starts and ends in the cycling mecca of Girona, and along the way we ride through some of the most beautiful parts of the region: from climbing the iconic Montserrat near Barcelona, then heading into the mountains toward El Pont de Suert on the Aragon border. Expect a spectacular journey through the Catalan Pyrenees, with climbs worthy of hill-classic races (such as Tour de France). Catalonia offers tranquil roads, bike-conscious drivers, temperate climate and gorgeous landscape, making it an unforgettable adventure.
This tour is fully supported: your luggage will be transported between hotel stays and our fantastic service team will ensure that there are support stations along the route (with food and extra clothes in case of a sudden weather change). Each day concludes with a meal upon arrival at the hotel.
We ride in two groups (levels) and each group will have a guide. At each mountain summit, we will group to ensure that no one rides alone.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity - book your magical Volta Catalonia journey today and get ready for a trip that will push your limits, reward your endurance, and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime!
What is required to join?
This trip is a significant challenge, therefore it's important to have a solid training base when you arrive. To make sure everyone enjoys their experience individually and collectively, we divide the groups into levels according to FTP watts/kg (please see the explanation below).
Because there's not many stretches of flat terrain in the Catalan Pyrenees like other regions, it's difficult to compare average speeds, therefore we use the term w/kg to help determine which group is the best fit for you.
Group 1 24-28 km/h average ride speed corresponding to +4 watts/kg FTP.
Group 2 21-24 km/h average ride speed corresponding to 3 - 4 watts/kg FTP.
Please note that 20 minute FTP refers to the best you can do for 20 minutes on fresh legs, not what you can maintain on an entire bike ride.
How do I find my FTP w/kg
To find your FTP w/kg you have to ride as hard as you can for 20 minutes on a bike that has a watt meter, possibly a spinning bike if you don't have a watt meter on your bike.
If, for example, you can push 260w for 20 min and weigh 75 kg, the same FTP w/kg = 3.5 w/kg
All participants are invited to join our free weekly Zwift training on Thursday evenings over the winter (starting early November).
If you're unsure whether this trip is right for you, don't hesitate to contact us - we are happy to answer any questions!
The stages
Arrival: Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th August Girona
Stage 1: Sunday 30 August (Girona - Terressa 147km / 2437m)
2 stage: Monday 31 August (Terresssa – Solsona 123km / 2523m)
3 stage: Tuesday 1 September (Solsona – Pont de Suert 171km / 3820m)
4 stage: Wednesday 2 September (Pont de Suert - La Seu d'Urgell 115km / 2483m)
5 stage: Thursday 3 September (La Seu d'Urgell – Bagà 150km / 3713m)
6 stage: Friday 4 September (Bagà – Camprodon 135km / 3250m)
7 stage: Saturday 5 September (Camprodon – Girona 126km / 1916m)
Return trip: Sunday, September 6
The price includes the following
8 nights in a shared double room
8 x breakfast buffet
8 x lunch upon arrival at the hotel in the form of sandwiches and snacks
8 x dinner
7 guided bike tours with experienced Danish guides
Support car with full catering. Stops at 2 to 3 locations along the route
Luggage transport between all hotels
Weekly coached training on Zwift starting mid-November through mid-March
GPX track for garmin
20% discount on Q36.5 cycling clothing
25% off at Infini Nutrition
Pronghorn Cycles Benefit Package
Prices
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Total price per person accommodated in a shared double room 2,190 euros
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Single room supplement 800 euros
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Possibility to transport the bicycle by box truck to Girona and back to Denmark (extra price 185 euros for bicycle + 23 kg suitcase)
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The maximum number of participants on this tour is 18 people.
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Deposit payable upon registration, 600 euros per person
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The remaining amount must be paid no later than 3 months before start.
If you are traveling alone and want to stay in a room with one of the other participants, we can help you with this.
If you have any questions, write to bikecampspain@gmail.com
Arrive a day before the tour begins to settle in and begin the trip with a relaxed pace, while also getting an idea for just how special Girona is as a cycling city. Girona is known around the world for its cycling culture and draws riders from everywhere across the globe. You'll find plenty of impressive bike shops and cafes where cyclists often gather after a ride, all within minutes from the hotel. Arriving early also gives you a chance to get your legs moving with a short ride and make sure everything feels perfect before we set off on the tour!
Price for an extra day (Friday to Saturday)
In shared double room with breakfast - 115 euros per person
In a single room with breakfast - 190 euros
The price does not include
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Flight ticket
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Beverages for dinner are not included.
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Airport transfer
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Ensurance
Practical Info
Support during the rides
There is full support on the trip - meaning, there is a car that drives along the route and will be ready with snacks and water and soda, energy drinks, energy bars, etc. at 2-3 places on the route, depending on the length and difficulty of the stage.
The car will not follow us as an escort, but will be on the route with food and extra clothing if necessary.
When we arrive at the hotel, there will be lunch in the form of sandwiches and snacks.
BICYCLE TRANSPORT + 23kg SUITCASE
Have your bike transported safely to Spain with PO Auto
For 185 euros (approx. 1400 DKK) round trip you can have your bike and a large suitcase transported by car to Girona. The car leaves Ballerup on Wedensday at 07:00 and picks up along the highway on Funen and down through southern Jutland. On the return journey the car will leave Spain Saturday and drive through Denmark on Sunday
Bicycle transport must be settled directly with PO Auto.
This service is only from Denmark
Your Flight
The airport you will be flying to is Barcelona.
Ryan Air, SAS, Vueling and Norwegian are airlines that fly directly to Barcelona from Copenhagen. Flight time approx. 3 hours. From Barcelona airport there are several options to get to Girona. There are trains from T2 (terminal 2) to Barcelona main train station, Barcelona Sants. From there you can take the fast train which takes 38 minutes or the "slow" one which has several stops along the way.
Otherwise, it is possible to take a taxi. Shortly before the start of the camp, we coordinate with the participants what is the optimal solution. We have a taxi company we work with and we can arrange for participants to share a taxi that is ready when you come out of the arrivals hall.
