GIRONA GRAVEL CYCLING TRIP IN OCTOBER 2025

23TH-26TH OCTOBER Join us from Friday 23th to Monday 26th October 2026 to explore the European capital of gravel cycling. The packed itinerary includes a ride the day of arrival plus two long 100km gravel rides so you can max out your weekend on Girona's champagne gravel. GRAVEL ITINERARY Check out our packed weekend itinerary for your gravel cycling weekend break in Girona. Friday morning arrivals will get the chance to enjoy a relaxed leg loosener gravel ride to Lake Banyoles to shake out the plane legs and check the bike over or adjust their hire bike. Distance: 65km Today is an awesome intro to Girona gravel cycling. We'll enjoy a variety of fast and flat agricultural gravel roads as we head east to the Costa Brava coast. We'll stop for speciality coffee and great food at Rustik cafe. We'll then get an intro to Girona gravel climbs as we make our way through the Montgrí Natural Park before dropping down and dipping our toes in the ocean. It's then a fast and flat ride through traditional Spanish villages along gravel trails. We'll enjoy the gentle climb through the Gavarres Massif Area of Natural Interest before descending back into Girona and flying down the Via Verda cycle way back to town. Distance: 110km Today we're heading South to the well-known Costa Brava town of Tossa der Mar. We'll enjoy a warm-up along the Via Verda. It's then a tough climb to reach the old church of Santa Susanna de Caulès perched on the hilltop. We'll descend down to Tossa der Mar for lunch overlooking the ocean. It's then a gradual gravel climb back out of the coast before we have a straight shoot home via fast gravel cycle paths. Distance: 100km WHO THIS TRIP SUITS? The trip caters for intermediate and advanced cyclist. While we work hard to encourage riders of all abilities, this trip is not suited to beginners. We recommend you have experience of riding gravel and are able to cope with long distances and technical terrain. If you are unsure please feel free to get in touch. WHAT'S INCLUDED Accommodation: 4* Hotel Carlemany B & B: Great breakfast & coffee Airport Transfers: You & your bike Group Rides: Expert guides Awesome Itinerary: Packed weekend Best Routes: Epic gravel routes Road Book: Hassle-free camp guide Water Refills: At lunch stops Bike Storage: Secure bike storage Gravel Bike Hire Available: Extra cost 24/7 Support: From on-site team YOU'LL NEED: Your bike (or hire bike) Flights Travel Insurance Spending money EARLY BIRD PRICES (ENDS 30th April) GIRONA GRAVEL WEEKENDER 3 Nights - 23-26 October 2026 Bed & Breakfast £549pp based on two people sharing a room £649pp based on a private studio Solo travellers can be paired up where requested. Please highlight this when making your booking. NEW: GIRONA ROAD & GRAVEL TRIP Fancy extending your stay? We host our annual road cycling Struggle Girona Training Camp from Friday 17th October. Why not join us for 10 nights. We have bike hire available so you don't have to travel with two bikes. 10 Nights Bed & Breakfast £1300pp based on two people sharing a room £1600pp based on a private room Struggle Girona Training Camp 2026 >> BIKE HIRE If you don't fancy travelling with your own gravel bike don't worry. We can arrange gravel bike hire for you (not included in the cost of the trip). SOCIAL & FRIENDLY We strive to create an inclusive, social gravel weekender in Girona, including a communal breakfast and dinner every day, post-ride drinks and social nights. We understand travelling solo can feel daunting. That's why we work hard to create a friendly atmosphere for social, like-minded cyclists. ACCOMMODATION You’ll stay at the Hotel Carlemany in Girona a hub for cyclists in the town. The hotel is ideally located in the centre of Girona so you can explore the great cycling cafes and bike shops that this city has become famous for. GETTING THERE Flying to Girona: There are flights to Girona airport (also named Barcelona Girona). Flights are limited at this time of year so we recommend booking early. The recommend flights land around 9am in Girona and the rides start at lunchtime. If you fly in any later you may miss the first ride. If you would like to arrive a day early (Thursday 19th October) we can arrange an extra night accommodation for an additional cost. We offer transfers included in your trip from most flights arriving from UK airports (recommended flights listed in a drop down menu when you book). If you are not travelling from the UK but your flight lands at a similar time we can book you onto the group transfer. For other arrival times we can arrange a private transfer for a small extra fee or you can take advantage of the plethora of large sized and inexpensive taxis right outside the airport. The hotel is just a 15 minute taxi ride away. BOOK NOW! Places on our Struggle Girona Gravel Weekender are limited. We advise to book without delay to avoid disappointment and allow yourself plenty of time to arrange flights and bike hire or bike boxes. Reserve now to avoid disappointment!