Sports Tourism Destination

Cycling

Road cycling lovers will enjoy the large network of secondary roads with unforgettable views and points of interest, due to Girona's strategic location between the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava.

Famous international professional cyclists such as Ryder Hesjedal, Sam Bewley, Luke Durbridge, David Millar, Dan Martin, Michael Hepburn, Lucy Martin, Emilia Fahlin, Georgia Bronzini and Matt Brammeier all stay in Girona for long periods while training for the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France and the world championships. On the other hand, cycling teams such as Cannondale- Garmin, GreenEdge, Sky, Rabobank and BMC, among others, all use Girona city as a base camp for their training programmes.

The Gavarres Massif, spanning nearly 350 km², is a magnificent area for mountain bike lovers to explore.

Pedalling along tracks, rough trails, and woodland paths... is a unique way to experience the exceptional natural surroundings in the area.

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Main events

Cycling events take pride of place on Girona's sports agenda, with races such as the Girona ATB Open (February), Cycling Tour of Catalonia (February), Girona MTB Challenge (April), Pirinexus 360 Challenge (May) and Girona Gran Fondo (June):

Event	Data
Open BTT Girona	Febrer
Duatló de Girona	Febrer
Volta Ciclista a Catalunya	Març
Girona MTB Challenge	Abril
Pirinexus 360 Challenge	Maig
Girona Gran Fondo	Juny

Hotels

The hotels listed below have specific services for cycling:

Hotel
Hotel AC Palau de Bellavista * * * * *
Hotel Carlemany * * * *
Hotel Double Tree by Hilton Girona * * * *
Hotel Gran Ultònia * * * *
Hotel Melià Girona * * * *
Hotel Ultònia * * *
Hotel Ibis Girona Nord * *

Travel agencies

The following companies are certified and offer specific services for cycling:

Company
Bike Breaks Girona Cycle Centre
Cicloturisme i Medi Ambient

Facilities

The city has accommodation offering specific services for cyclists, as well as a wide range of cycling shops, bike rental and repair companies, and travel agencies specialising in cycling:

Zona Esportiva Municipal La Devesa

Address	Passeig de la Devesa, 38 GIRONA 17006
Phone	+34 972 209 354
E-mail	coordinacioactivitatsesports@ajgirona.cat
Web	www.girona.cat/esports

Pavelló Municipal Girona-Fontajau

Address	Av. de Josep Tarradellas i Joan, 22-24 GIRONA 17006
Phone	+34 972 226 136
E-mail	coordinacioactivitatsesports@ajgirona.cat
Web	www.girona.cat/esports

Routes

Several apps offer a free download of different cycling routes (road, ATB, and cyclotourism) and running routes, which will make your stay in Girona an unforgettable sports experience.

Click on the logos to view the routes.