The Classic Mountain Passes of Girona
Discover Girona's most legendary mountain passes
Conquer the classic climbs of Girona on this 6-day tour. Enjoy beautiful climbs in this unique region and discover the roads used for training by many professional cyclists in the World Tour peloton.
Test your legs up Rocacorba, Els Àngels, San Martí Sacalm, Sant Hilari Sacalm and Mare de Deu del Mont. Stay in the centre of Girona, a Catalan city that has quickly become the centre of cycling in Europe, and enjoy the delicious food, culture and atmosphere of this unique place.
On a Velodrom Tours tour, all you have to think about is enjoying your trip. We take care of everything so you can savour the trip of a lifetime.
Itinerary
Puertos: Els Àngels + Santa Peiaia
- Day 1: Transfer to Girona. Adjust bicycles and briefing.
63km-920m
Climbs: Els Àngels + Santa Peiaia - Day 2: Banyoles and Rocacorba
105km - 2270m
Climbs: Rocacorba + La Mota - Day 3: Sant Hilari Sacalm
130km - 2100m
Climbs: Sant Hilari Sacalm + Arbucies - Day 4: Sant Martí Sacalm
92km - 1350m
Climbs: Sant Martí Sacalm - Day 5: The Pre Pyrenees - Mare de Déu del Mont
120km - 1870m
Climbs: Mare de Déu del Mont - Day 6: Farewell to the tour
Is this tour for me?
The Classic Ports of Girona is a tour designed for people who like to ride time after time, experiencing long and beautiful days on the bike.
On our supported tours we like to keep everyone together on the flats and save energy for the key climbs of the day. We invite participants to climb each climb at their own pace and regroup at the top.
Above all, we are flexible. Our detailed knowledge of the area allows our team of guides to adapt to your group: sometimes clients want to go further and look for more challenges and sometimes they want to slow things down. Just tell your guides how you feel and they will accomodate you to make sure you have the best possible time on your trip.
If you need a break, the support vehicle is never far away.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- MARE DE DÉU DEL MONT
- SANT HILARI SACALM
- ROCACORBA
- BANYOLES
- ELS ÁNGELS
FOR NON-CYCLISTS
This is a great tour for non-cycling partners or family to join. Girona is a beautiful city with a great culture of cafes, shops and restaurants. The Dali Museum is a short train ride away in Figueres and the Catalan capital of Barcelona is just 40 minutes by train. Or relax at the Roman spa in Girona. We will work with non-cyclists before the trip to create your perfect holiday itinerary.
Choose your support
Fully supported tour
If you decide to join one of our scheduled tours, the rides are fully supported by our team of guides and vehicles.
The support vehicle is stocked with natural nutrition, electrolytes and water. Lunches will be enjoyed at our favourite cafes along the route or served by your support team at scenic locations along the route.
All our guides are experienced cyclists from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who will help keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the ride of a lifetime.
Mechanical support is close by at all times.
Self-guided
We also offer this package as a self-guided tour. Guests will receive a welcome from our team, a road book detailing each day's riding and a wahoo GPS device with pre-loaded routes. We will also include recommendations for coffee, lunch and dinner stops.
LOCAL GUIDES
Our Girona guides come from here, Catalonia, as well as from all over the world. They are a diverse mix of cycling enthusiasts who have chosen to make Girona their home.
Our guides are carefully selected for their riding class, charisma and instinctive ability to look after their fellow cyclists.
You can be sure you'll be well looked after and have the time of your life.
Accomodation
Rest and recover from the day at the 4* Hotel Ultonia, our favourite accommodation for cyclists in Girona. The Ultonia offers newly renovated rooms, fantastic staff, a bar, two restaurants, a cyclist-friendly breakfast buffet and secure bike storage.
We also offer improved accommodation:
Hotel Nord 1901****
The Nord is located in a quiet street in the old town of Girona. It is full of charm and character and guests can relax in the courtyard garden with swimming pool. Breakfast is prepared with local produce and there is also storage space for bicycles.
Upgrade from €599
There are 5 nights' accommodation included in the tour.
Bicycle Rental
Benefit from a 10% discount on bike hire as part of this tour.
We have available the famous Aurum Magma with the best components on the market.
TRAVEL DATES
This tour is best enjoyed in spring, summer and autumn.
Please ask us for dates that suit you.
Available as a private tour and on request for groups.
PRICE
Tour with support (price per person):
- 1999€
Self-guided tour (price per person):
- 949€ for 4 or more persons
- 1149€ for 2 or 3 persons
- 1499€ for 1 person
Single room supplement: 299€
Non cyclist person: 599€
What is included?
- Cycling: 5 days - full support on our programmed route
- Accommodation: 5 nights in 4* hotel in the city centre
- Meals: Full board on our scheduled tour, breakfast only on our self-guided package
- Bicycle rental: Optional
- Transfers: Group transfers to and from Barcelona are included in the scheduled tour.
Group Bookings
Groups of 5 or more cyclists: you can opt to do a private tour and choose your own dates at the same price. Smaller groups are welcome, just ask us for a quote.
Do not hesitate to contact us through tours@velodrom.cc
TAILOR OUR ITINERARY IN GIRONA TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
Choose your dates, type of accommodation, tailor your itinerary and support, add a physiotherapist, dining experiences and much more.
