Pirinexus gravel

There are few things more Catalan than the sea and the mountains, a culinary combination that combines ingredients from both environments. The Pirinexus route is the gravel version of this dish. The route is circular from the Girona train station, the new mecca of cycle tourism, a charming city full of modern and ancestral contrasts on the Ter.

The route runs along countless greenways, forest tracks and tiny roads and enters a collage of landscapes that shows all the faces of Catalonia. Varied agricultural extensions dotted with farmhouses, medieval villages, mysterious volcanoes, dense forests, fertile valleys and countless coastal landscapes await you on the more than 340 kilometres of this Route.

In addition, the cultural landscape hides medieval fortresses and temples, the Greco-Roman ruins of Empúries, wine cellars and endless accommodation and restaurant opportunities full of charm and tradition.

Spring and autumn are ideal for undertaking this journey, even some mild winter days when the sun shines. We recommend that you check your bike beforehand and bring some water and food, although you will pass through various towns with services dedicated to cycle tourists.