BARCELONA NATURAL PARK
A road cycling experience through natural landscapes and quiet secondary roads, designed for smooth, steady riding without rushing.
Barcelona Natural Park · Road Cycling
This route is born from many hours spent on the bike exploring this territory, understanding its rhythms, its landscapes, and its natural way of moving forward.
It is not designed to accumulate kilometers or to compete, but to link balanced stages, quiet roads or tracks, and villages with character, always maintaining a sustainable and enjoyable pace.
It’s an experience designed for those who value the complete journey: the riding, the surroundings, the well-thought-out logistics, and the peace of mind of knowing that everything is carefully planned from day one.
The route links some of the most emblematic natural areas around Barcelona, such as the Montseny Natural Park, Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac, and Montserrat.
This journey is for you if…
- You’re looking for a well-designed multi-day experience, without rush or pressure
- You’re used to going out on your bike and riding for several hours at a time
- You value the balance between challenge, enjoyment, and landscape
- You prefer secondary roads or quiet tracks over traffic
- You’re not looking to compete or follow demanding group paces
- You want to travel in a small group with close, attentive support
PRICE FROM €1500
Price per person. Consult options of group or local guide
DURATION
6 nights | 5 stages
DISTANCE
390km (80km per stage)
ELEVATION GAIN
+7000m
START / END
Barcelona
DISCIPLINE
Road
LEVEL
Intermediate
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Accommodation with breakfast in selected hotels and rural houses.
Luggage transfer between stages.
Assistance phone line available during the entire route.
Transfers desde/hacia el aeropuerto o estación de tren de Barcelona
Physical preparation included
Because the experience begins long before the first day on the bike.
Before the trip, we carry out an initial assessment and design a personalized preparation plan, adapted to your level and to the real characteristics of the route through Barcelona’s natural parks.
It’s not about training more, but about arriving prepared to enjoy continuous riding, the climbs, and the rhythm of the journey with good sensations from the first day to the last.
Specific Barcelona Natural Parks preparation:
- Ride comfortably for several consecutive hours on road terrain
- Manage effort on long, chained climbs
- Maintain a steady and sustainable pace stage after stage
- Arrive with confidence to enjoy the route without rush or overload
The goal is not to perform better, but to arrive at the trip with confidence, without doubts, and prepared to enjoy every stage from the very first day.
And it also includes:
- Full route design and daily planning
- Pre-trip briefing (equipment, bike setup, pace, and logistics)
- GPS tracks and daily briefings
Everything is designed so you can ride with comfort, safety and freedom.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- International flights
- Visas, airline taxes or baggage fees
- Meals not specified in the “Included” section
- Drinks
- Personal expenses and tips
- Excursions or activities not included in the itinerary
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
See our General Travel Conditions
OPTIONAL SERVICES
- Bike rental
- Single room supplement
- Extra night in Girona before or after the trip
- Additional private transfers
- Personalized flight assistance
Support vehicle
Accompanies the cyclists throughout the entire route, providing supplies, logistical support, and assistance at all times.
→ Group price: €800
Local guide
Technical support and local recommendations.
A guarantee of a safe, smooth, and authentic experience.
→ Group price: €1,000
Every services adapted to your level and type of experience that you are looking for
LOGISTICS AND PREPARATION
Before the trip, you will receive all the necessary information to prepare for the expedition:
- Start and finish point: Barcelona
- Nearest airport: Barcelona
- Equipment and gear recommendations
- Information on climate, pace, and route types
- Recommended tools and spare parts for the bike
TRAVEL INSURANCE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
For this trip, it is mandatory to have travel insurance that covers:
- Cycling activity
- Medical assistance
- Repatriation
The insurance is not included in the price so that each participant can choose the policy that best suits their country of residence and personal needs.
If needed, we can advise you on what type of insurance to take out.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Balanced stages, with recognizable climbs and quiet roads, designed to enjoy the ride day after day.
Day 0 — Arrival in Barcelona
Arrival at Barcelona or Girona airports → Transfer to your hotel in Barcelona included.
Day 1 — Terrassa → Mura (80 km | +1,500 m)
Departure from Terrassa towards Rellinars, with a progressive climb that leads into the Montserrat road climb, one of the most iconic sections of the route. After descending toward el Pont de Vilomara, the stage finishes with the final ascent to Mura via Rocafort, steady and very quiet.
Day 2 — Mura → Hostalets de Balenyà (72 km | +1500 m)
A mountainous transition stage linking the Granera climb and the winding roads of Gallifa, always on secondary asphalt. The terrain is leg-breaking and demands good effort management before entering the Montseny area.
Day 3 — Hostalets de Balenyà → Espinelves(76 km | +2100 m)
Queen stage with sustained elevation gain and a fully mountainous atmosphere within the Montseny Natural Park. Narrow roads, dense forests, and constant climbs make this one of the most demanding and spectacular stages of the route.
Day 4 — Espinalves → Vic (72 km | +1100 m)
A highly scenic stage crossing the Montseny, combining narrow and quiet roads. The passage through Rupit, one of Catalonia’s most iconic villages, marks the day’s main highlight before riding along the Sau reservoir.
Day 5 — Vic → Tarrasa (85 km | +1500 m)
The final day begins with a fast, flowing section toward Navarcles, following quick roads before entering the surroundings of Talamanca. The return becomes more demanding with the final climb to Coll d’Estenalles via its quieter side, a tough and highly symbolic finale before the definitive descent back to Terrassa.
Day 6 — Come back home!
Return transfer included: we pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Girona or Barcelona airport.
TRACK
GALLERY
WHY CHOOSE CYCLING NATURE EXPERIENCE
At Cycling Nature Experience, we don’t organize generic routes.
We design cycling experiences based on our own experience riding through these territories over many years.
We know every section, every connection, and every decision that makes a journey smooth, safe, and enjoyable.
Our goal is not for you to ride more kilometers, but to experience cycling with purpose, calm, and the confidence of having a professional team behind you.
This route reflects our way of understanding road cycling: getting to know the territory, linking roads with purpose, and riding with ease.
What makes us different?
- Small groups and a personal approach
- Own route design
- Real support
- Experiences designed from cycling and nature
Our goal: that you live the essence of cycling in freedom, with the peace of mind of having a professional team behind you.
Reserve your spot on the Barcelona Natural Park experience
1 | Deposit
To secure your place in the group, a deposit of 30% of the total amount is required.
2 | Final payment
The remaining balance is paid 60 days before the start of the trip, once all details have been confirmed.
Specific dates available upon request
If you feel this journey is right for you, write to me and we’ll explore together whether this is the right moment to take it on.
Price from €1500
Small group · Transfers included
Optional: On-bike guide throughout the trip · Support vehicle
Would you like to experience the Barcelona Natural Parks with us?
Any questions? Tell us your dates or group size and we’ll send you a tailored proposal.
