CATALAN PYRENEES

Deep gravel and remote villages in the heart of the Pyrenee

Gravel route through the Catalan Pyrenees

A high-mountain gravel expedition—demanding and immersive—designed for experienced cyclists, with pre-trip preparation included.

This route was born from many hours on the bike exploring the Catalan Pyrenees. It is not designed to accumulate kilometres, but to connect quiet valleys, historic villages and gravel tracks that truly matter.

Over six consecutive stages, we ride forest tracks, mountain roads, and quiet secondary roads, linking remote villages and areas where elevation gain is constant and the terrain demands effort management and day-after-day continuity.

Catalan Pyrenees is an experience for those who understand effort as part of the journey and seek more than just a beautiful route: a traversal that’s lived from the inside and leaves a lasting mark.

This journey is for you if…

• You have previous experience with multi-day routes
• You’re used to managing elevation gain in mountain terrain
• You’re looking for a demanding journey where effort is part of the experience
• You want to experience the Pyrenees from the inside, not just pass through them

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PRICE FROM €1700

Small group · Pre-trip preparation and personalized training · Transfers included

DURATION

7 nights | 6 stages

DISTANCE

360km (60km per stage)

ELEVATION GAIN

+8200m

START / END

Girona

DISCIPLINE

Gravel | Mountain Bike

LEVEL

Advanced

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 to/from airport or train station (Girona or Barcelona).

Pre-trip physical preparation included
Because a high-mountain expedition can’t be improvised.

Before the trip, we carry out an initial assessment and design a personalized training plan, tailored to your level and the real demands of the Catalan Pyrenees.

Catalan Pyrenees–specific preparation:

Managing large elevation gains day after day
Maintaining a sustainable pace in mountain terrain
Adapting to technical tracks and long days on the bike
Arriving at the trip with the confidence to sustain the effort throughout the entire week

The goal isn’t to perform more, but to complete the journey with good sensations and safety.

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

A support vehicle driven by a member of our team, providing close and flexible assistance throughout the entire route.
Basic mechanical support, occasional transport, or help in case of fatigue—always coordinated with the group and the day’s stage.
Recommended for those who want to take on a demanding journey with an extra margin of support and peace of mind.

→ Price per group: €1200

On-bike guiding

The route is guided by riding alongside the group by the person who designed it, setting the pace and making decisions from within the experience.
The guidance happens on the bike, sharing pace, reading the terrain and providing constant support throughout each stage.

→ Price per group: 1400 €

LOGISTICS AND PREPARATION

To fully enjoy this route, it’s important to arrive with a minimum level of preparation and the right equipment. This isn’t about riding fast, but about arriving well prepared.

Start and finish point: Girona
Nearest airport: Girona or 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

Mountains are unpredictable. That’s why we recommend always travelling with proper insurance and good planning:

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

Each stage is designed to move through high-mountain terrain, with constant elevation gain, demanding tracks, and long hours on the bike.
This isn’t a transitional route, but a journey that requires effort management and day-after-day continuity.

Day 0 — Arrival to Girona

Arrival in Girona and transfer to the accommodation. A relaxed day to get to know each other, prepare the bikes and review the route.
Girona is the perfect starting point: cycling culture, a great atmosphere and calm before heading into the Pyrenees.

Day 1 — Girona → Rupit (66 km | +1,200 m)

We leave Girona behind via secondary roads and progressive gravel tracks. The landscape slowly changes as we reach the Collsacabra area, with rural paths, forests and stone-built villages.
Rupit welcomes us with its medieval character and a clear first feeling: we are entering another Catalonia, quieter and more authentic.

Day 2 — Rupit → Alpens (56 km | +900 m)

A stage of steady rhythm along forest tracks and lightly travelled rural roads. The terrain invites you to ride, find your pace and enjoy the silence.
Alpens is one of those small villages that rarely appear in guidebooks, yet perfectly define the spirit of the route.

Day 3 — Alpens → La Pobla de Lillet (54 km | +1500 m)

The mountains begin to truly make themselves felt. Long tracks, continuous elevation gain and increasingly open landscapes.
It’s a day to manage your effort and enjoy the surroundings, with sections that cross deep forests and high-mountain areas before reaching La Pobla de Lillet.

Day 4 — La Pobla de Lillet → Ribes de Freser (52 km | +1550 m)

One of the most mountainous stages of the journey. The route gains altitude and moves into more alpine Pyrenean landscapes, combining solitary tracks and historic paths.
Ribes de Freser marks the point where the Pyrenees reveal their strongest character.

Day 5 — Ribes de Freser→ Castelfollit de la roca (77 km | +1450 m)

A demanding high-mountain stage, climbing the Fontlletera forest track to nearly 2,000 metres of altitude. From there, a long descent towards Tregurà de Dalt, linking secondary roads and the Camprodon cycle path.
An intense day combining effort, scenery and flow before reaching Castellfollit de la Roca.

Day 6 — Castellfollit de la roca → Girona (55 km | +900 m)

Final day of the journey. Fast tracks, rural paths and secondary roads bring us back to Girona, closing the loop.
An ideal stage to ride without rushing, reflect on what you’ve experienced and finish the route with great sensations.

Day 7 — Come back home!

Transfer to the airport and end of the trip.
You take home kilometres, landscapes and the experience of having crossed the Pyrenees along paths that are not easily forgotten.

TRACK

GALLERY

WHY CHOOSE CYCLING NATURE EXPERIENCE

At Cycling Nature Experience, we don’t offer generic routes: we design and guide the rides we would want to ride ourselves.

We know every section of the Catalan Pyrenees gravel route and how to turn it into a truly unique experience:

Hand-picked sections for beauty and safety.
Authentic and charming accommodation.
Local assistance and full logistic support.
Option for training plans before your trip.

Our goal: that you live the essence of cycling in freedom, with the peace of mind of having a professional team behind you.

Not all routes can be designed the same way.
High-mountain traverses require experience, judgment, and careful planning.

A complete, carefully crafted, and supported experience in one of the most demanding and authentic territories of the Catalan Pyrenees.