Céret Camps
discover a hidden cycling heaven in the south of france
Everyone has heard of Girona as a haven for cycling. Largely due to its popularity with pros, the city in north east Spain has gained a reputation as the place to go to ride in early season. What fewer people know (and why follow the herd?) is that just across the border in France, less than an hour’s drive away lies a small town which provides an equally attractive base for cyclists to test their legs particularly in spring, early summer and autumn. Unlike Girona, Céret does not have a large resident population of pros but it also does not have the major roads that make getting out of the Catalan city - particularly to the north - something to be endured rather than enjoyed.
““I’ve been on Dyll’s camps many times in Mallorca but [this time] tried his home town Céret, France. Fantastic homely comfort with lovely Cathy making us beautiful food going well and above all expectations. As usual Dyll organised all rides with great tour guides helping out a couple of days .” ”
Canigou, the Sacred Catalan mountain dominates the landscape in the area.
A ‘Depart’ town for stage 15 of the 2021 Tour de France and situated between the Pyrennean mountains and the Mediterranean sea, Céret is perfectly positioned. Its hills offer plenty of challenge. From the Col de la Brousse which snakes out of the town itself for some 10 kilometres at an average gradient of 7% to the gentler slopes rising up to the villages of Taillet, Oms and Llauro. A little further afield but still less than 20 minutes riding away, the hills around Amélie-les-Bains await along with the 13 kilometre ascent of the Col d’Ares further up the same valley. The Massif des Albères lies eastward towards the sea. Spain is just an hour’s ride away. And Rocacorba and Girona’s other attractions are accessible either as an epic ‘there and back ride’ or on a van-assisted one way trip - it takes just 40 minutes: less than those based in Girona will have spent negotitating the traffic! As a recovery ride a visit to the charming seaside town of Collioure for an ice-cream can’t be beaten!
A few pedal strokes away lies Spain. The Col de Coustouges is just one gateway to it.
what you get
- Comfortable accommodation in our home-from-home base in Céret.
- HALF BOARD – a hearty breakfast, afternoon coffee and cake and three course dinner with wine included
- Fully guided rides for all abilities with our great ride leader to client ratios
- Itineraries specifically tailored to suit you and your group
- Access to Girona rides
- GPX files on request
- Return transfers from an airport of your choice*
*We operate inclusive transfers from Perpignan airport. Transfers from Toulouse, Barcelona, Montpellier (add £320 per group), Beziers, Carcassonne and Girona (add £220 per group) are available for supplement.
prices
From £396 for 4 night stay
A typical stay will be for four or five nights (Thursday to Monday) and prices are based on room size and presume two people sharing a twin room. Flights lunches and other drinks are not included.
Prices for longer stays are available on request.
Single room supplement – POA
More information
Our Céret camps are designed to be a home-from-home experience. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac our Céret base is a comfortable modern house about a two minute cycle from the centre of the town where a wide range of bars, restaurants and shops can be found along with a magnificent modern art museum celebrating the town’s artistic heritage. Accommodation is on a twin occupancy basis with each room priced individually according to size so there should be something for every budget. Breakfasts and evening meals (accompanied by complimentary bottles of wine and/or beer are served in the comfortable open plan living room and are included in the price - with an honesty bar operating for additional drinks! There is secure bike storage of course! Our Céret camps are designed as long weekend breaks to suit small groups of four to six but longer stays can be arranged.
online brochure
You can find out more about our Céret camps in the online brochure
For 2024 we will be running packages throughout the year on request starting in February. If you are interested in booking for a group simply click the ‘Learn More’ button above and let us know the details and we will contact you discuss your group’s needs.
The typically French Catalan Place de Neuf Jets (named after its central fountain)