Volta Catalunya
NEW ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD
Volta Catalunya is our new cycling adventure
Saturday, August 29 to Sunday, September 6, 2026
A trip through Catalonia has long been high on our list of tours we would like to offer. It was actually right on the mark, because Bike Camp Spain is based in Girona, Catalonia. Catalonia hides many hidden gems with magnificent mountains and fantastic surroundings and we are looking forward to presenting them on this tour!
Volta Catalunya is an epic cycling adventure in the same style as our popular Trans Pyrenees.
Here, 7 days await with approximately 900 km and 19,000 meters of altitude, while we change hotels every day and experience 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 Catalonia:
Climb to iconic Montserrat near Barcelona, then continue through the mountains towards El Pont de Suert on the Aragon border.
A spectacular journey through the Catalan Pyrenees with magnificent climbs on par with Tour de France classics.
Catalonia is known for its quiet roads, bike-friendly drivers, beautiful landscapes and stable climate – perfect settings for an unforgettable cycling experience.
This tour is fully supported - meaning your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel along the way. There will be a fantastic service team who will ensure that there are depots at predetermined locations along the route with food and extra clothes in case the weather changes along the way. In addition, food is provided every day when we land at the hotel.
We ride in 2 levels with a guide in each group who knows the area and we pick you up at all mountain peaks so no one has to ride alone.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience - book your trip through magical Catalonia today and look forward to a trip that will push your limits, test 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 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 +3.8 watts/kg FTP.
Group 2 21-24 km/h average ride speed corresponding to 2.8 - 3.8 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 beforethe start of the tour and get the opportunity for a calm start to the tour where you experience how magical a cycling city Girona is. Explore the city that houses some of Europe's wildest bike shops. From the hotel you are 2 minutes from everything!! At least 10 bike shops, a myriad of cozy bike cafes and restaurants. We know of no other city in the world that has so much cycling life. So come a day earlier and experience why people who have been to Girona once keep coming back again and again. This way you also get the opportunity to start your legs with a little bike ride and test that the bike works before starting 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
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
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.
