Girona
Playing with the pros
Many people will have heard of Girona as a base for professional cyclists to live and train. Some may even have heard of the professional cycle race La Volta a Catalunya which takes place annually in the wider region. But as a place to cycle many people don’t know much more than the Rocacorba climb made famous by professionals in recent years as a test of their fitness. And yet there is so much more to discover. For example, the lesser known Mare del Deu climb – visible from its more famous cousin but with infinitely better views! But Girona’s reputation as a mecca for peddlers is well-deserved - as you can see from the small selection of routes in the online brochure. Girona itself has a wonderful old town with lots of bars and restaurants so there’ll be the opportunity for a beer or two after your ride and the chance to sample some Catalan food and wine to boot in the evenings. As such Girona remains a premier destination for cyclists seeking both adventure and a chance to immerse themselves in the local culture. If that prospect has your legs - and taste buds - twitching then read on . . .
““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 .” ”
Girona’s famous cathedral viewed form across the Onyar river
what you get
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation.
- Return transfers Girona airport for you and your bike.
- 2 fully guided rides each day.
- Full itinerary and route information in advance.
- GPX files on request
*We operate inclusive transfers from Girona airport. Transfers from other airports are available for supplement.
prices
From £927 to as little as £854
Does not include flights, drinks or evening meals although the following are available on request:
Single room supplement – £58 pppn
4 evening meals in hotel - £96
Itinerary
Our 2025 Girona trip runs over 6 nights giving you 5 whole days cycling and a short leg loosener on your arrival. There is no fixed itinerary for the trip as, as a club we prefer to adapt each trip to the needs of each specific group of members. We will construct a programme to suit you, remaining flexible each day depending on how you and your legs are feeling. You can see a selection of the wide variety of riding that is available in our online brochure. Additional excursions to local attractions can also be arranged.
discounts
As with all VVCC trips a progreesive discount will be available to members as the sign up for a trip. The 'early adopters' who are first to sign up and allow the committee to green-light a trip receive most discount. As more members join the trip they receive a progressive discount too until the trip is full. For more details of the VVCC trip discount scheme click here. Specific details of the discounts applicable to the Slovenia trip can be found at the back of the online brochure
The delightful old bridge at Besalu a few kilometers to the north of Girona.