Rapha Randonnée Weekend - Catalonia

Starting and finishing in the historic city of Girona, the Randonnée Weekend Catalonia takes you into the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees and along the training roads used by many of the professionals based in the area. It’s a largely undiscovered region, perfect for cycling with deserted roads and a favourable climate. Over the three day route you’ll discover some special, obscure cols, experience warm Catalan hospitality as well as getting to tackle the local pros yardstick, the fearsome climb of Rocacorba.

Distance: 375km
Total climbing: 7000m

Day One: Girona to Santa Eugenia de Berga - 110km - 2000m
Day Two: Santa Eugenia de Berga  to Llanars - 125km - 2500m
Day Three: Llanars to Girona - 140km - 2500m

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What’s Included?

Four nights half board accommodation
All breakfasts and evening meals at the hotel and restaurants
Lunches on riding days (picnic or cafe / restaurant as appropriate)
Airport transfer at specified times
Experienced guides and dedicated support car on each ride
Complimentary Energy Drink and Bars
La Fuga Welcome Pack

What’s Not?

Flights
Travel Insurance
Drinks with evening meals
Incidental Expenses
Tips and gratuities

The Knowledge

• Group Size: 12 riders max.
• Airport: Barcelona
• Accommodation: 4 nights at 4* hotels
• Price: £1400 (single occupancy)

Rapha Randonnée Weekend - Catalonia

Day One - Girona to Santa Eugenia de Berga

Distance: 110km
Total climbing: 2000m
Featured climbs: Col de Revell (820m)

Heading West out of Girona, using a route recommended to us by Girona-based Team Sky rider Michael Barry, we wind our way through quiet roads and warm villages before passing through Angles and the gateway to the hills. We head for Osor and Sant Hilari Sacalm along tiny, untrafficked roads, perfect for cycling. After cresting the Col de Revell (820m) it's a mostly downhill run to our overnight stay in Santa Eugenia de Berga.

Day Two - Santa Eugenia de Berga to Llanars

Distance: 125km
Total climbing: 2500m
Featured climbs: Coll de Canes (1120m), Coll de Coubet (1039m), Coll de Sentigosa (1064m), Coll de Surroca (1345m)

Day 2 starts with a gentle 5km climb as we head north towards the Judgement Mountains. The rest of the mornings ride is undulating as we pass through olive groves and farms, but with the silhouette of the Pyrenees on the horizon to remind us of the work to come. After lunch we have the obstacles of the Coll de Canes (1120m) and Coll de Sentigosa (1064m) to overcome before descending into Sant Joan de Abadesses. We're not quite home and dry yet as the 11km climb to the 12th century Romanesque church at Sant Marti Surroca still lies in front of us. From here, though we have an amazing downhill run to our resting point for the night in Llanars.

Day Three - Llanars to Girona

Distance: 140km
Total climbing: 2500m
Featured climbs: Rocacorba (992m)

Our final day packs a lot in. We encounter the entriguing scenery of the Garrotxa Volcanic Region and Olot, the city of volcanoes, and experience some sublime cycling roads in the steep sided, wooded valleys around Rocabruna and Oix. On top of all that (literally!) is the climb of Rocacorba, a 14km ascent frequented by the likes of Dan Martin, David Millar and Ryder Hejesdal. The tough climb with pitches upto 15% is rewarded by an amazing 360 degree vista of Catalonia. Returning to Girona, we'll spend an enjoyable evening in the town with some local tapas and a glass or two of the local tipple.

Rapha Randonnée Weekend - Catalonia