Pedal through Girona and its surroundings
Girona is a paradise for cyclists, with its mild climate, breathtaking landscapes, and quiet, well-maintained roads. The city has attracted many professional and amateur cyclists from all over the world, who come to enjoy its famous routes and landscapes. Additionally, Girona is home to several professional cycling teams and is a popular location for pre-season training camps.
Going up to the Santuari dels Àngels by bike is a classic cycling route in the area. Once at the top you can enjoy impressive views of the Medes Islands, the Pyrenees and the Empordà. The intensity level is moderate, with a drop of less than 500m, which makes it the perfect outing for a Sunday morning.
The cycling route from Girona to Rocacorba is one of the most popular in the region, with a distance of 60 kilometers and a drop of 1,000 metres. This challenging route takes riders through beautiful scenery. The top of Rocacorba is a sacred place for cyclists, and is considered by many to be a rite of passage for those looking to take on a great challenge on a bike.
Other routes that can be done in the Girona area will allow you to travel back in time as you enter the medieval age as you pass through towns such as Púbols, La Pera or Monells. Another route that can be done from Girona is to go to Valle de Llemena pedaling from the city, an easy and short circuit.
Bikefriendly cafes are ideal places for cyclists looking for a place to rest and recharge their batteries during their bike tours. Girona is a city where numerous cycling cafes and bars have proliferated, such as La Fàbrica or Espresso Mafia, located in the heart of the Barri Vell and which are an essential visit if you are in the area.