Spanish Pyrenees Tour
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Fuel your sense of adventure and enjoy breathtaking landscapes on this remote, mixed-terrain Pyrenees tour.
If you’re a rider who thrives on challenging climbs, dynamic descents, and exploring less-traveled routes, this cycling trip through the Spanish Pyrenees is perfect for you. Nestled in the heart of this majestic mountain range, surrounded by jagged peaks and lush valleys, our journey includes legendary ascents steeped in the history of the Vuelta a España. This tour promises both challenge and reward, with significant climbing and varied gravel conditions—from smooth tracks to rugged terrain with steep grades. We’ll venture to remote areas to discover lesser-known roads for a truly unique experience. Be prepared for unpredictable mountain weather and diverse riding challenges—this adventure will be unforgettable! View a few of our favorite photos here.
Highlights
- Daily guided and supported gravel and road rides through the Spanish Pyrenees
- Climb iconic mountains like Vallter 2000 but also get completely off the beaten path
- Hike to a picnic lunch in the mountains
- Explore the quaint villages of Camprodon and La Pobla de Lillet
- Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring authentic Catalonia mountain cuisine
- Pickup and dropoff is in Girona, Spain, offering the opportunity to extend the trip in an iconic cycling mecca
- View the photo album here
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Food
Experience the flavors of Catalonia, Spain, throughout your trip. Each morning, enjoy breakfast at our charming boutique hotels. For lunch, The Cycling House staff will prepare a healthy and hearty meal to fuel your adventure. After a day of riding, savor authentic Catalan cuisine either at a variety of local restaurants or cooked by a chef at our home base.
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Accommodations
The trip is divided between Camprodon and La Pobla de Lillet, both of which offer authentic experiences of local culture through their comfortable accommodations, cuisine, and hospitality. In Camprodon, we’ll stay at L’Hotelet del Bac. In La Pobla de Lillet, we’ll stay at El Castell, nestled in the heart of this charming village and featuring an onsite farm-to-table restaurant.
ITINERARIES
Pyrenees Mixed Terrain - 6 Nights
Introduction to the Magical Pyrenees
We’ll start the tour with a 10:30am pickup at the Girona Train Station. For those flying into Barcelona (BCN), we’ll provide details on how to get to Girona. While we don’t offer a shuttle from Barcelona, it’s easy to take a train, taxi, or private car.
After the pickup in Girona, we’ll shuttle our guests to our first home base in Camprodon. Once there, we’ll help everyone settle into their rooms. Our mechanics will get to work assembling bikes, and guests who rent bikes can get fitted after lunch.
Our arrival spin will take us around the Camprodon Valley, where we’ll take our first pedal strokes in the beautiful countryside. After the ride, guests can unwind before our welcome briefing and dinner.
Shuttle Pickup: 10:30am, Girona Train Station. Guests can expect a ~1.5 hour shuttle.
Today’s Ride: Arrival Spin
~2 hours with about 1500′ climbing
Surfaces: road and gravel
Vallter Gravel Loop
You’ll earn the beautiful views on today’s challenging ride. The main route takes us on a climb up to the iconic Vallter 2000 mountain. Before reaching the summit, we’ll turn off onto an amazing, secluded gravel section, starting our loop back to our home base in Camprodon. On this route, you’ll ride part of Vallter 2000 and also summit Coll de Pera and Todo Des Pujals.
For those looking for an extra challenge, the long route option will take you all the way to the top of Vallter 2000 before completing the gravel loop. This option adds 11 miles and 2,300 feet of climbing.
Today’s Ride: Vallter Gravel Loop
Main Route: 31 miles, 3950′ climbing
Long Route: 41 miles, 6300′ climbing
Surfaces: 50/50 gravel and road
Queen Stage of Camprodon
Our final day in Camprodon is remote with stunning surroundings. We’ll traverse three different mountain passes, but the highlight and challenge of the day will be the main gravel section: 16 miles with 3,100 feet of climbing.
This gravel section is stunning and remote, taking us into the heart of the Pyrenees and along less-traveled paths. All riders need to be prepared for this challenging day, but we know it will be worth it.
Shorter Route Option: For those seeking a shorter ride, we can shuttle you to the top of Coll Burgares or even further down the road if needed.
Today’s Ride:Â
Main Route: 50 miles, 7100’ climbing
Shorter Route Option: For those seeking a shorter ride, we can shuttle you to the top of Coll Burgares or even further down the road if needed.
Though this day has only 16 of the miles on gravel, we believe the majority of our ride time will be spent on this gravel section due to the slower pace on the gravel.
Surfaces: road and gravel
Camprodon to La Pobla de Lillet
Today, we’ll ride our bikes to our next home base. This entire day is on the road and it’s an incredible route that we know our guests will enjoy. For those looking to keep the ride shorter and more direct, you can skip the last climb and finish directly in the village.
La Pobla de Lillet is a small, charming village and our quaint hotel is right in the center. While it can be a bit tight to navigate in and out, we believe it’s worth it!
Today’s Ride:
Main Route: 40 miles, 4300′ of climbing
Shorter/More Direct Route: 33 miles, 3100′ climbing
Surface: 100% road
Discover the Llobregat Valley
After a few big days of riding, today offers options for either a short ride or a recovery day off the bike.
Off the Bike: For those taking a day off the bike, you can enjoy a leisurely morning. Explore the village of La Pobla or visit the Artigas Gardens or a nearby museum. Our hotel has a spa, so you can relax in the hot tub and sauna or schedule a massage. There are also many hiking trails right out of town for those who’d like to stretch their legs.
On the Bike: For those wanting to ride, there are several route options ranging from 10-20+ miles and 1,500-3,000 feet of climbing. We’ll explain all the options to ensure everyone can find what they’re looking for.
Today’s Optional Rides:
Main ride option: 18 miles, 2500’ climbingÂ
Shorter ride option: 11 miles, 1900’ climbing
Surface for options above: 50/50 gravel and road
True recovery ride: Out and back to Guardiola de Bergueda. ~1-2 hour ride, more or less flat.Â
Final Ride! Pedraforca Gravel Queen Stage
On this spectacular final ride, we’ll venture back into the big mountains and pedal along the slopes of the majestic Pedraforca, one of the most iconic mountains in Catalonia, Spain. This loop will start and finish at our home base.
Upon returning, we’ll prepare the bikes for the next day’s transfer back to Girona. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a final dinner, followed by some foosball and a celebratory cold beverage at the local bar.
Today’s Ride:Â
Main Route: 45 miles, 5500′ climbing
Surfaces: 50/50 gravel and road
Adios! Departure Day
On our final day, we’ll depart at 9am for transfer to the Girona Train Station.
Guests can choose their next destination, whether departing Spain or continuing their journey. Many guests opt to stay a night in Girona or Barcelona, the closest large city to the end of the trip.
Upon booking, we’ll send a trip PDF with detailed arrival and departure information to assist with your planning process.
Today’s Plan: Departure Day
9am shuttle back to the Girona Train Station
Guests can expect a 2-hour shuttle to Girona.
DATES & PRICES
- 2025
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Jun 23 - 29 Mixed-terrain - 7 Day$4,485 / Person Limited Spots Available
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Jul 2 - 8 Mixed-terrain - 7 Day$4,485 / Person Limited Spots Available
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Sep 10 - 16 Mixed-terrain - 7 Day$4,485 / Person Limited Spots Available
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Sep 19 - 25 Mixed-terrain - 7 Day$4,485 / Person Limited Spots Available
DETAILS
What’s Included
- 7 days/6 nights accommodations (double occupancy)
- Transfer from/to Girona Train Station on arrival and departure days at specified time.Â
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for 7 days
- Mechanical support (including bike build and breakdown)
- Professional trip guides
- Daily sag support
- Ride nutrition products
- High-quality ride photos
Optional Activities:
- Tour a Catalan mountain museum
- Walk around the Artigas Gardens, designed by Gaudi in the early 1900s
- Trail runs or hikesÂ
- Core/stretching sessions
- Exploring the mountain villages in the Pyrenees
- Shopping in the villages
What’s Not Included
- Airfare
- Bike rentals
- Gratuity for guides
- Alcoholic drinks with meals
- Mid-ride café stops
- Personal shoppingÂ
- Bike rentalÂ
- Single occupancy (+$)
Being Prepared
Tire notes and gearing: Given our routes include both gravel and road terrain, we recommend a versatile tire that’s good on and off the road. We suggest a minimum of 38c, ideally 40c or larger. The Panaracer Gravel King SK, Specialized Pathfinder Pro, or Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H are all good tire choices. Feel free to call or email with questions.
If you are bringing your own bike, ensure it is equipped with suitable climbing gear and a tire capable of handling a mix of gravel and road conditions.
This trip will be both challenging and rewarding. Our days in the Pyrenees feature significant climbing and varied gravel conditions, from smooth to rugged terrain with steep grades. We venture off the beaten path, exploring less-maintained roads for a unique experience. Riders should be prepared for unpredictable mountain weather and diverse riding challenges outlined in the itinerary below.
Questions?
BIKE OPTIONS
Rent A Bike
Traveling through the airport with a bike—and paying for it to fly—is not everyone’s idea of a fun way to start a vacation. Fortunately, we offer high-quality, full carbon bikes on all of our trips across the United States and Europe. Want to just show up and ride? Just bring your shoes, pedals, helmet, and saddle (if you want), and rent one of ours.
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Bring Your Own
Your bike is yours—we get it. Bringing your own bike has obvious advantages in terms of individual comfort. Before your trip, we suggest getting a tune-up at your local bike shop so it’s ready to roll for your week of riding. Once you arrive, we’ll be sure to have our mechanics build it and help with any necessary tweaks. Check out some helpful resources here:
Skip The Bike
If you or your travel partner want to enjoy the trip and explore a new destination without a bike, drop us a line and we’ll discuss options. Some trips are better suited for non-rider participants than others.