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This is the cycling group from Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., with road cyclists and non-cycling adventures. Have a look at their experience with Canigou Cycling (the predecessor of Aliveness Cycling).
Between the mediterrranean and the Pyrenees, in the northeast of Spain, lies Girona – one of the most attractive cycling regions of Euorpe: Fantastic scenery, Meditteranean climate, and an extensive network of very good light-traffic roads await you. Girona is both the name of the region and the name of its capital.
We started offering professional Girona Cycling Vacations in 2003 as Canigou Cycling. Now we continue this tradition with Aliveness Cycling.
Our preffered location in Girona is the Empordà on the Mediterranean coast to the East of the town Girona . Here is why:
Local Tourism: This is one of the very few places along the Spanish coast where mass tourism has not taken over. You will not see concrete high rise hotels here. The Empordà is very popular with families from Barcelona who come for the weekend. You will not be isolated in a hotel with foreign tourists, instead, you will be staying in the places favored by locals.
Pro Cyclists started coming to Girona in the late 90s because of the many fantastic roads in the region and the very good connections to the rest of Europe. This makes the town perfect for Professional cyclists who live here and rely on the infrastructure and the large cycling community—fantastic!
However, what is ideal for a Pro-Cyclist is less than ideal for a hobby cyclists. There is a lot of traffic in and around the town of Girona, the main highway connecting Spain to northern Europe runs next to the town and the town is almost entirely surrounded by hills. For Pros these are less of a problem than for hobby cyclists who are here to enjoy a great vacation.
The Pro-Cycling community in Girona is fascinating to see and experience.
We love it and we highly recommend visiting the town while you are here!
Our Conclusion:
If “seeing and being seen” is your priority, Girona the town is the place to be.
If cycling on great roads is your priority, we recommend coming to the Empordà part of Girona.
We offer hub-spoke cycling packages – Stay in one hotel and cycle around the region. Your perfect Girona cycling tour begins here – with the right choice of hotel, a wide selection of wonderful routes, and a personalized mix of additonal services.
Choose one of our family-run partner hotels.
Our offer will include the lowest available prices.
A basic cycling services package to take care of the essentials.
For extras: choose from multiple customization options.
We will answer within 48 hours with an offer.
This 16th-century homestead with a garden area of more than 50,000 m2 has been restored and turned into a charming hotel with 7 rooms. Gloria and Carlos live here with their son Ferran, who fondly care of their guests and every detail of the house. A dream come true!
Because there are only 7 rooms, early booking is highly recommended. The Hotel Mas Rabiol is also a very good choice for dog lovers.
Price: starting at €868 per person per week in a double/twin room including half board (breakfast and dinner) and VAT.
Visit the website of Hotel Mas Rabiol
The luxuriously equipped Hotel La Costa Beach Resort is only 50m away from the 8km long and very quiet beach of Pals. The hotel offers a classic atmosphere with a professional and warm service.
The rooms with views of the pool area and the golf course all have modern interiors. The outdoor pool is a highlight of the hotel. The terraces around the pool and garden offer a variety of possibilities to lounge and relax after the ride. The restaurant serves very good seasonal cuisine which is always praised by our guests.
Price: starting at €512 per person per week in a double/twin room including half board (breakfast and dinner) and VAT.
Visit the website of Hotel La Costa Beach Resort
Apartments Golf La Costa are located directly at the 8km long beach of Pals. This beach is special: few buildings are close to the beach and there is no through-road next to the beach. View other beaches in Spain offer this level of exclusivity. This are is very well maintained and mainly frequented by families from Barcelona.
The apartments are modern, large and bright and are managed by the 4-star Hotel La Costa just across the street. Breakfast and dinner are served in the hotel.
Price: Starting at €544 per person per week in a 2-person apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom.
The price includes VAT and half board (breakfast and dinner) in the 4-star Hotel La Costa Beach Resort (2 min. by foot).
Visit the website of Apartments Golf La Costa
This 5 Star Hotel of the superior class is one of the best hotels in Spain and member of the exclusive Relais & Châteaux association. At the heart of the elaborate compound is a spacious homestead built in 1751. Also the restaurant and the SPA are of the highest quality.
Price: starting at €1233 per person per week in a double/twin room including half board (breakfast and dinner) and VAT.
Visit the website of Hotel & Spa Mas Torrent
Hotel Palau de Bellavista sits on the hilltop in the centre of Girona, its lovely and spacious terrance has the exclusive view of the city. It is also a great spot if you are keen on watching the sunrise & sunset. The rooms are modern, bright and comfortable, with tranquil surroundings.
This modern hotel in a sleek glass building is 10-min walk to the historical part (Barri Vell) of Girona.
Price: starting at €458 per person per week in a double/twin room including half board (breakfast and dinner) and VAT.
View the website of Hotel Palau de Bellavista
We will come to your hotel on your arrival day and personally welcome you. We will show you around, give you an introduction to the region and tips for activities. If you have ordered any other Services, such as a rent bike or a GPS-Navigation, we will set it up for you and explain to you how it works.
We will inform the hotel about breakfast and dinner specifically for the needs of cyclists with additional carbohydrates.
In all our hotel partners, the meals are served at the table. You have a selection of various starters, main courses and deserts. With our Cyclists’ half board you may order additional pasta, rice or vegetables with the menu. For breakfast you also have the option to order Muesli with Yoghurt and fresh fruits.
If you have any special requirements concerning your diet (e.g. vegan or gluten free), please let us know as soon as possible and we will inform the hotel.
One mini-sandwich, one energy bar/gel and one fruit per day for your ride. Mineral water for your water bottle.
An Aliveness Cycling water bottle. No need to bring your own. Additional bottles cost €4.
Equipped with floor pump, basic tools, bike washing area, and an individual cable lock (Deposit: €5).
Just in case you can’t complete your ride as planed, we bring you back to the hotel (Additional cost: €0,35/km).
Minor repairs are free of charge, larger ones upon request. Additional costs apply.
Common spare parts can be purchased directly form us. Most others will arrive within 48 hours.
Two shorts, two jerseys and two T-shirts for a price between 7€ and 12€ depending on the hotel.
With our Navigation Set you will have access to a wide selection of beautiful and well-prepared routes. Each route is prepared specifically for your hotel and starts right in front of the bike garage.
We take special care to give each route a particular purpose. For different training goals as well as for sighseeing, each route tels a little story about the region.
The set comes with a Route Book, an intuitive GPS unit, all the necessary accessories, and a personal introductory presentation.
One navigation set for the whole group is sufficient if the difference in speed is not too large and everyone always rides together.
This is a one day excursion into the Eastern-Pyrenees with breathtaking panoramic vistas of Andorra and one of the most beautiful descents of the Pyrenees. Including a two way transfer by van, snacks and a support car.
One day of full service like you experience on our Pyrenees Tours.
Services included:
Navigation Set, Rental Bikes, Pyrenees Day Ride may only be booked in conjunction with the Basic Cycling Services
Bike Hire:
Please view Bike Hire Girona Page for the price information.
Navigation Set:
Up to 14 days: €65,00
One extra set: €45,00
Pyrenees Day Ride:
A group up to 6 people: €550,00
Price for larger group upon request.
With the booking a total of €1,000 per person and the fee for the rental bike is payable.
The remainder is due 20 days before the arrival date of the tour.
Transaction cost are to be paid by the cutomer.
There is a 2% tarnsaction fee for credit card payments.
In compliance with European and Spanish regulations for tour operators, your payment is secured through our insurance. Our tour operator license is GC-1872.
You may cancel your booking at any time.
We will acknowledge the cancellation within 3 working days and refund your payment within 30 days in accordance with the following table.
Amount Due as % of Total Tour Price | Cancellation fee per person | |
until 14 days after booking | – | – |
until 15 days before tour begin | 20 % | €45 |
until 11 days before tour begin | 60 % | €45 |
until 3 days before tour begin | 75 % | €45 |
Less than 3 days before tour begins | 90 % | €45 |
No Show | 100 % | €45 |
We are deeply connected to cycling in the region of Girona. Dirk came here by bike for the first time in 1988 and immedialty fell in love with the perfect cycling conditions. As often as possible, he would try to come back for cycling, before moving to the region in 2003 and starting Canigou Cycling.
Canigou Cycling always prioritized the recreational and travelers perspective on cycling. At the time famous cyclist like Lance Armstrong, Tyler Hamilton and George Hincapie were living in Girona. One thing was clear for Dirk from day one: Canigou Cycling will not offer tours to cyclists who are only looking to be close to the Pro-Cyclists here. Our tours prioritize what really matters to passionate hobby cyclsist: great roads, authentic hotels and a friendly, heartfelt experience.
Of course we foster good connections with the pro-community in Girona. For instance Canigou Cycling organized launch events for Cervélo in Girona. Dirk also works as Associate Professor for Innovation in Tourism at the University of Girona.
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