Girona - Europe’s Ultimate Destination for a Cycling Holiday
- Bekim Christensen
- 6. feb.
- 4 min læsning
7 days - 7 directions - one world-class base
Girona is not just a place you travel to in order to ride your bike. It is a destination you choose when you want the complete package: variety, quality, atmosphere, and the feeling of being right at the heart of global cycling culture. Here, professional riders, dedicated amateurs and cycling enthusiasts come together around a shared passion for riding - and for living well.
Girona - the ultimate cycling destination, where passion, performance, and the joy of life come together 🚴♂️✨
7 days -7 directions - one world-class base
One of the most unique aspects of Girona is the sheer amount of variation available within a very small area. In just one week, you can ride in seven different directions, each offering a completely different experience – all while staying in the same place.
Ride straight into the majestic Pyrenees, tackling long, iconic climbs in true Grand Tour territory
Explore the rolling hills surrounding Girona on quiet roads with flawless tarmac
Enjoy fast, flat routes through the Empurià wine region, surrounded by vineyards and open landscapes
Head towards the Costa Brava and cycle along one of Europe’s most dramatic coastlines, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage area
Every ride feels like a new destination.
Same base – a different adventure each day. There are cycling destinations.
And then there is Girona.
Ideal conditions for cycling - all year round
Girona offers near-perfect conditions for cycling:
Mild climate with many sunny days
Quiet roads and minimal traffic outside peak season
Excellent road surfaces
Routes that start right from the city centre
These conditions are exactly why Girona has become a long-term base for WorldTour teams, professional riders and ambitious cyclists from around the world.
The romantic and iconic cycling culture of Girona
But Girona is more than routes and elevation gain.There is something romantic about the city - something you feel rather than explain.
The narrow streets of the old town, morning light over the river, the sound of cleats on cobblestones, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee from cycling cafés that serve as informal meeting points. In Girona, cycling is not just a sport - it is a culture and a way of life.
It is no coincidence that some of the world’s most iconic cycling brands have chosen Girona:
Castelli’s only flagship store in the world is located here
Velodrom, home to one of the world’s most beautiful cycling shops
Canyon’s Experience Center, placed right in the heart of the city
Why?
Because if you want to be relevant, authentic and truly connected to cycling, you need to be in Girona.
Here, aesthetics, ambition, and passion converge. Here, cycling feels exclusive without becoming pretentious. It’s luxury with an edge, and with soul.
Why staying in Girona matters – and not on the coast
Choosing the right base is crucial for a great cycling holiday – and this is where many people make a mistake.
Some opt to stay on the coast in places like Lloret de Mar or Blanes, attracted by lower accommodation prices. But what you save in money, you lose in experience. These areas are dominated by heavy traffic, large main roads and long transport stretches before reaching the good cycling routes. That means less quality riding and more stress.
When you stay in the historic centre of Girona, everything that makes the destination special is right outside your door.
Routes start directly from the city:
Towards the Pyrenees
Into the rolling hills
Through the wine regions
Down to the Costa Brava
No transfers. No busy highways. No compromises.You clip in – and you’re riding.
At the same time, you are immersed in Girona’s international cycling scene. Cafés, flagship stores, specialist shops and the daily rhythm of cycling life become part of your stay. Morning coffee with riders from all over the world. Evenings in the atmospheric streets of the old town. It’s an experience you can’t drive to – you have to live it.
Staying in Girona is not just practical.It is a conscious choice for quality, atmosphere and the best possible cycling experience.
Experiences beyond the bike
When the day’s ride is done, Girona continues to deliver.
The historic old town, Barri Vell
The cathedral and city walls with panoramic views
Outstanding gastronomy – from local tapas bars to Michelin-starred restaurants
Easy access to beaches, wine regions and small Catalan villages
Girona is ideal not only for cyclists, but also for couples and groups looking for more than just time in the saddle.
Why cyclists return to Girona - again and again
Girona is not a random choice.It is a deliberate one.
Here you get:
Maximum variety within minimal distances
World-class cycling combined with lifestyle and aesthetics
A destination where cycling feels both ambitious and relaxed
Girona is the place where you don’t just train.You live cycling. Join Bike Camp Spain on your next cycling adventure in Girona and stay at the most centrally located hotel, right in the heart of Girona’s old town, Barri Vell.
