THE BEST CYCLING TOURS IN CATALONIA
We are cycling enthusiasts and we know Catalonia better than anyone. We have covered every single kilometre of our country in search of the best bicycle-tourist destinations, which we want to share with you. We’ll ride along hidden roads surrounded by stunning scenery, we’ll plan amazing leisure activities and we’ll put you in the most exclusive hotels.
Why don’t you join us?
From the highest peaks of the Pyrenees down to the Mediterranean Sea, the tour of your dreams is waiting for you. Choose a destination and we’ll make your experience truly unforgettable.
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Michael Mouw
15:00 12 Nov 25
This review is for a trip we did with Gerard in Sept/ Oct of 2025. My wife and I are both 67, and pretty fit. I have been cycling for 40plus years, so have considerable experience with many trips, roadside flats and other maintenance, etc. We've done multiple cycling holidays, and have found that we prefer self-supported trips to group itineraries, for multiple reasons: don't have to get up so early, no meetings, more flexibility, etc. We also prefer "hub and spoke" trips to daily transfers. Lucky for us, Gerard was a perfect fit, as that is his specialty. He offers standard itineraries on his website, but was happy to curate a custom itinerary for us that suited us perfectly. We stayed 5 nights at the Hotel Nord in Girona and did loops from there. Then we transferred to S'Agaro to ride the Costa Brava for 3 nights at the Hostal de la Gavina. These properties were his luxury level. We felt his pricing was very reasonable, especially considering the excellent "white glove" level of service he provided. At the front end he was VERY responsive, writes and speaks excellent English, and clearly practices the philosophy of "yes". During the trip we found him to be very friendly, kind, punctual, etc. His van was very clean and comfortable. The trip exceeded our expectations in almost every way. We rented our ebikes from the Girona Trek store, so his service for us did not include bike rental. He does offer rentals, but we wanted to test-ride the Trek Domane+ ebikes (we've since bought one for my wife).
If you need real time, in-ride support (like roadside assistance for flats, SAG, etc), or a lot of "hand-holding", this probably won't be your best fit. But if you're relatively experienced, self-sufficient, can change a flat tire and do other basic roadside troubleshooting, and prefer a custom experience at a reasonable price, I can highly recommend Gerard Monells/ Catalonia Bike Tours.
We would definitely hire CBT again!!
If you need real time, in-ride support (like roadside assistance for flats, SAG, etc), or a lot of "hand-holding", this probably won't be your best fit. But if you're relatively experienced, self-sufficient, can change a flat tire and do other basic roadside troubleshooting, and prefer a custom experience at a reasonable price, I can highly recommend Gerard Monells/ Catalonia Bike Tours.
We would definitely hire CBT again!!
Euna Kang
20:23 17 Oct 25
Great company and fantastic bikes. First time riding with a group of 15 ladies from Canada. We had 9 fabulous days with interesting and challenging days of road cycling tour. Gerard and the team put together really great itineraries, routes and hotels. Especially routes are incredible. It was surprising in a delightful way. So much thoughtfulness into the routes! I highly recommend.
Craig Green
01:38 10 Oct 25
What an incredible cycling experience! 🚴♀️ Gerard had everything organised to perfection, and the app made it all so easy to follow. The locations and premium hotel choices he selected were absolutely spot on, and the tailored routes he curated for us were the perfect mix of challenging and breathtakingly scenic.
We especially loved the stops by the sea for swims and long lunches, and every restaurant Gerard recommended was bang on. His communication and organisation throughout the whole process were faultless, which made the trip seamless and stress-free.
We are hooked—and already planning to be back next year for more! Highly recommend Gerard and his team for anyone looking for a premium, personalised cycling holiday.
We especially loved the stops by the sea for swims and long lunches, and every restaurant Gerard recommended was bang on. His communication and organisation throughout the whole process were faultless, which made the trip seamless and stress-free.
We are hooked—and already planning to be back next year for more! Highly recommend Gerard and his team for anyone looking for a premium, personalised cycling holiday.
nancy hichok
13:42 08 Oct 25
Gerard, thank you for the amazing bike tour!! The routes were challenging with incredible views and vistas.
The hotels and breakfasts were incredible, what a beautiful spread every morning, so many choses.
My bike fit well and very close to what I ride at home.
I definitely would recommend this tour to avid cyclists 🚴♂️ 👌 😍
Thank you for all your support and kindness 🙏
The hotels and breakfasts were incredible, what a beautiful spread every morning, so many choses.
My bike fit well and very close to what I ride at home.
I definitely would recommend this tour to avid cyclists 🚴♂️ 👌 😍
Thank you for all your support and kindness 🙏
Darrin Fryer
13:21 23 Sep 25
From the start, we had amazing communication from Gerard. That's the reason why we booked with Catalonia Bike Tours as we felt confident in the amount of information he provided. Turned out, it was a good decision. Everything was organized amazingly. The hotels, the pick ups of the bags the GPS routes and the bikes were in excellent condition too.
john whearty
12:01 18 Sep 25
Gerard and his team did a fantastic job supporting our group, the route was very well designed peaceful and stress free. Through medieval villages and panoramic views we always felt supported.I would have no hesitation in recommending Catalonia Bike Tours .
Denise Sargent
18:28 13 Sep 25
I recently competed a self-guided trip from Girona to the Costa Brava area for 6 days, which Gerard, the owner of Catalonia Bike Tours, customized to my needs. The whole experience was fantastic!
Some of the things that stood out for me were:
- Personalized service from start to finish - Gerard setup a video call to discuss everything. This put me at ease from the start and this level of individual attention carried through to the end. In fact during the trip when I asked for specific local advice about something, he provided his insights very quickly.
- Customized itineraries - I only had 4 days for actual cycling and Gerard listened to what was important to me and crafted an itinerary to match.
- Routes - Gerard clearly knows the area intimately and has done extensive research to create safe, varied and interesting routes. Almost no main roads at all - instead lots of bike/hike trails (paved, gravel, dirt) from a vast network that exists in the area. And added to this, quiet country roads, forests, medieval villages, lanes, farms, you name it - and of course stunning coastline. Ride with GPS worked well for navigation (mostly lol).
- High Quality Bikes - Gerard didn’t just determine the geometry for my bike he brought with him two options for me to try, on basis I would fit either. The Canyon hybrid I selected was high quality, comfortable and it was perfect for the type of riding I was doing. It was brand new and the range of gearing meant any climb, on any terrain, was no trouble. I was VERY impressed.
- Hotel options - it was great having three options and I selected the COMFORT hotels. They were all amazing and the view from my balcony in the Man Salvi Country Boutique Hotel in Platja d’Aro, as well as access to a gorgeous quiet beach there, simply blew me away.
It’s clear that Gerard and his team value customer satisfaction above everything and and the cycling expertise, local knowledge, support and personal attention means I can’t wait to arrange another trip with them, and recommend them wholeheartedly.
Gracias / thank you Gerard!
Some of the things that stood out for me were:
- Personalized service from start to finish - Gerard setup a video call to discuss everything. This put me at ease from the start and this level of individual attention carried through to the end. In fact during the trip when I asked for specific local advice about something, he provided his insights very quickly.
- Customized itineraries - I only had 4 days for actual cycling and Gerard listened to what was important to me and crafted an itinerary to match.
- Routes - Gerard clearly knows the area intimately and has done extensive research to create safe, varied and interesting routes. Almost no main roads at all - instead lots of bike/hike trails (paved, gravel, dirt) from a vast network that exists in the area. And added to this, quiet country roads, forests, medieval villages, lanes, farms, you name it - and of course stunning coastline. Ride with GPS worked well for navigation (mostly lol).
- High Quality Bikes - Gerard didn’t just determine the geometry for my bike he brought with him two options for me to try, on basis I would fit either. The Canyon hybrid I selected was high quality, comfortable and it was perfect for the type of riding I was doing. It was brand new and the range of gearing meant any climb, on any terrain, was no trouble. I was VERY impressed.
- Hotel options - it was great having three options and I selected the COMFORT hotels. They were all amazing and the view from my balcony in the Man Salvi Country Boutique Hotel in Platja d’Aro, as well as access to a gorgeous quiet beach there, simply blew me away.
It’s clear that Gerard and his team value customer satisfaction above everything and and the cycling expertise, local knowledge, support and personal attention means I can’t wait to arrange another trip with them, and recommend them wholeheartedly.
Gracias / thank you Gerard!
Wesley Weissberg
14:11 12 May 25
Gerard and his team did a fantastic job supporting our large group bike tour of Catalunya. He created amazing routes through medieval towns, forests and coasts, provided excellent bikes, and gave us such great support throughout our four-day trip. I can't recommend enough!
Gary Cook
04:13 30 Apr 25
Gerard was a wonderful host for our self-guided tour. His communication was always timely, clear and helpful. He is very organized and the trip was flawless. The bikes might have been brand new (he turns over inventory often to avoid excess wear and tear) and we never had a mechanical issue. I highly recommend his service and I'm already entertaining another trip.
Ian Huntley
19:07 27 Oct 24
This was an incredible experience from the first moment we contacted Gerard! He and his team were responsive, accommodating and patient as we threw a number of challenges at them!
I can't recommend them enough!
I can't recommend them enough!
May Vawer
01:03 26 Oct 24
Aloha! oh my thank you so very much to Gerard @ Catalonia Bike Tours for creating / choreographing an amazing Costa Brava (Wild Coast) self guided biking adventure for us. From my first point of contact / reaching out very late on Friday afternoon (1800 hrs Oct 4th) with an 11th-hour request for a Catalonia - self guided Costa Brava bike tour - starting Oct 6th.
You responded immediately - within 1 hour with this response: "Mahalo for reaching out! It's cutting it close with your requested dates, but we will do our very best to make it happen for you". And that you did. Working all through the weekend - recommending, designing, sending a proposal / itinerary 24 hours later (Sat Oct 5th) with all of the pre-booking confirmed.
Catalonia Bike tours had won our hearts and our trust! And then what an adventure we had!
We were 2 old gals: 67 and 71 – celebrating 50 years of “best-friends forever” history – cycling up those 10- 15% off road Catalonian “hills” - getting off track and dead ending at a beautiful deserted stretch of beach, before recalculating with Bike GPS – and back on the trail, track, road, and always ha ha another hill (I’m a hill climber ), The rural village hamlets, the best cuppa- java stops , the delightful locals, curious & welcoming; farmers in the field with sheep and sheep dogs iconic images, memories, the beautiful eucalyptus trees, and old forest roads. It was way beyond anything we hoped for in a bike tour.
The hotels and services booked by Gerard were 10/10! And he was always available and checking up a couple times to make sure we were ok when the winds got a bit wild (as winds will do).
Ive been on a lot of bike tours in a lot of places around the world but this cycle pilgrimage was the best. And really for me, it was how Gerard and Catalonia Bike Tours made us feel welcomed, and cared for. That’s the secret sauce – how they make you feel. And we felt the loving kindness of how they shared their beautiful Catalonia with us.
Blessings,
May
You responded immediately - within 1 hour with this response: "Mahalo for reaching out! It's cutting it close with your requested dates, but we will do our very best to make it happen for you". And that you did. Working all through the weekend - recommending, designing, sending a proposal / itinerary 24 hours later (Sat Oct 5th) with all of the pre-booking confirmed.
Catalonia Bike tours had won our hearts and our trust! And then what an adventure we had!
We were 2 old gals: 67 and 71 – celebrating 50 years of “best-friends forever” history – cycling up those 10- 15% off road Catalonian “hills” - getting off track and dead ending at a beautiful deserted stretch of beach, before recalculating with Bike GPS – and back on the trail, track, road, and always ha ha another hill (I’m a hill climber ), The rural village hamlets, the best cuppa- java stops , the delightful locals, curious & welcoming; farmers in the field with sheep and sheep dogs iconic images, memories, the beautiful eucalyptus trees, and old forest roads. It was way beyond anything we hoped for in a bike tour.
The hotels and services booked by Gerard were 10/10! And he was always available and checking up a couple times to make sure we were ok when the winds got a bit wild (as winds will do).
Ive been on a lot of bike tours in a lot of places around the world but this cycle pilgrimage was the best. And really for me, it was how Gerard and Catalonia Bike Tours made us feel welcomed, and cared for. That’s the secret sauce – how they make you feel. And we felt the loving kindness of how they shared their beautiful Catalonia with us.
Blessings,
May
Jayne Green
22:27 19 Oct 24
Catalonia bike tours is a professional, knowledgeable, and extremely well organized company. We were thrilled with every aspect of our tour: the route was very well planned and clearly outlined in the app, the accommodation was always high quality, unique and centrally located and the bikes were well maintained and comfortable. Gerard and his team were wonderful! We were thrilled with our adventure!
Matthew Moscati
02:09 19 Oct 24
The equipment, the accommodations, the routes, were all top notch. All that with service to match. Nothing beats working with a small personalized local business.
María Sorhobigarat
11:40 17 Oct 24
The self guided tour was amazing! The routes were picturesque passing through ocean, medieval villages, meadows and panoramic views of Costa Brava and the hotels were great.
Gerard was amazing and always reaching out if everything was ok.
Thank you for the experience!
Gerard was amazing and always reaching out if everything was ok.
Thank you for the experience!
Alicia Saucedo
10:04 17 Oct 24
Incredible routes with this company. Since it was a self-guided tour, I didn’t expect we would receive so much attention. Gerard, our guide, was attentive the entire time. The routes are planned with great expertise, and for each one, there are two options: a regular one and an “easy” one (of course, in Costa Brava, nothing is easy). The hotels are gorgeous, especially the one in Torroella 😊. I was delighted with this tour, and I highly recommend it because you can do it with friends at your own pace, unlike other tours where you have to keep up with the group.
Neil Houghton
09:05 15 Oct 24
Just come back from a fantastic cycling holiday in Girona.
Catalonia Bike Tours did a great job supplying the hire bikes, thoroughly recommend.
Will use again.
Catalonia Bike Tours did a great job supplying the hire bikes, thoroughly recommend.
Will use again.
Dean Stowell
12:11 05 Oct 24
Great ride, great service and they’re a locally owned and operated company which I appreciate because my tourist dollars benefit the local community.
Piikea Miller
17:03 04 Oct 24
We did the Costa Brave self-guided tour and it was fantastic! Great variety of coastline, farmland, natural areas and medieval villages we saw a little of everything. Logistics were handled perfectly and we loved the accommodations. Gerard and his team were a pleasure to work with!
Kristen Kavanagh
12:01 24 Jul 24
We did a biking tour visiting several medieval towns over several hours. Esch town was beautiful and unique! The experience was wonderful and exceeded our expectations! Service was great… We were picked up right at our hotel; Gerard and his team were friendly and accommodating the whole time!
Lisa Pecknold
02:44 21 Jun 24
Our small group of two senior-aged couples from the United States recently completed our second guided tour with Catalonia Bike Tours in May 2024. Gerard had guided us to the Costa Brava two years ago and it was such a special experience that we returned for another tour, this time in the areas near to Vic in the Pyrenees foothills. The e-bikes provided were brand new and easily handled all riding conditions: smooth tarmac, dirt bike paths, rocky mountain roads. A support van was always nearby in case needed. We did have one flat and the van arrived within minutes and the repair was completed efficiently. The restaurants and hotels that Gerard booked us into were stellar and not crowded. In addition to the biking, extra activities were also part of the tour: a walking tour of beautiful Vic, a horse-drawn carriage ride through a beech forest, a drive to a ski station, two hikes to waterfalls, and of course coffee stops along the way in picture-perfect villages. We peppered Gerard most of the day long with questions about the present and past of the areas we were riding through, and we learned so much. Being a native of Catalonia, Gerard seems to know every perfect road, riding trail, restaurant, and hotel that will give riders the trip (or two!) of a lifetime. We can, and do, definitely recommend Catalonia Bike Tours!
bernard gogarty
11:05 20 Jun 24
Just returning from. Great ebike trip with 5 other mates ( average age 70) . Routes , accommodation. Bikes , support all excellent.
I would highly recommend this company .
I would highly recommend this company .
Susan Rand
17:50 17 Jun 24
A friend and I did the 8-day Girona Province Leisure Self-Guided trip in early May and absolutely loved it. Only a born and raised Catalonian cyclist could have shared these incredible off-the-beaten-path routes with us - thank you, Gerard! The rides were primarily on quiet country roads and trails, and offered a diverse array of beautiful scenery. We chose the middle of the road "Comfort" level accommodations and they were all outstanding, and added immeasurably to our trip. Neither of us had ever been to Spain and this was the perfect way to visit Catalonia, which is just gorgeous. Some of the scenery and cycling reminded me of Burgundy. The routes were easy to follow and all of the details were meticulously attended to. I loved this trip so much that I would go back and do it again (and likely will with other friends who now can't wait to go). Thanks for a truly remarkable experience, I loved every minute of it!
Lucie Bourdages
14:01 17 Jun 24
"Our 5-day, 6-night trip with Catalonia Bike Tours was a wonderful cycling adventure from start to finish! They provided us with well-maintained bikes and essential accessories, ensuring each ride was smooth and enjoyable. The accommodations along our route were meticulously selected, offering comfort and relaxation after each day of exploration. Gerard was helpful to make adjustments to our itinerary, accommodating our needs and holiday period. With their personalized service and local expertise, Catalonia Bike Tours transformed our journey through Catalonia's stunning landscapes into an unforgettable experience for my husband and me. A heartfelt thank you to Gerard and all the team members who made this trip so special!"
Greg Pecknold
20:30 15 Jun 24
After having an incredible experience with Gerard a few years ago on the Costa Brava we decided to return for another bike trip. Gerard designed a custom tour for 4 of us that wound it's way around the pre-Pyrenees region. It was 5 days of riding on bike paths with amazing scenery, boutique hotels, fantastic food and wine and the wonderful company of Gerard and Guillem. I have traveled throughout Spain and Catalonia on many bicycle and motorcycle tours for the past 10 years. Each region has it's own special qualities and unique history. I can honestly say that the experience I've had with Catalonia Bike Tours, and Gerard in particular, is the best of the best! If you book a self guided tour every detail will be taken care of. If you are lucky enough to ride with Gerard...you will have an amazing experience (and also make a wonderful new friend).
Dermot Parkinson
17:48 07 Jun 24
We were staying in Vic (Catalonia) for a few days and decided last minute to rent some bikes for 3 days. CBT where able to deliver 2 top range electric mountain bikes within 2 hrs where we wanted with all the accessories we needed.
Unfailing helpful. Sorted out puncture and made great route recommendations.
I would definitely use them again when visiting Catalonia and the Costa Brava. Thank you to the team and great rides around Vic
Unfailing helpful. Sorted out puncture and made great route recommendations.
I would definitely use them again when visiting Catalonia and the Costa Brava. Thank you to the team and great rides around Vic
Steve Vaslet
20:16 20 Mar 24
We have just completed the four-day Costa Brava self-guided trip. All the routes took us to interesting places, were nice cycling, with little time spent on busy road. The hotels were good, especially Moli del Mig in Torroella de Montgri. Gerard was very attentive to our questions prior to the trip and helpful during it. All in all, it did what it said on the tin, very well!
Jonathan O Keeffe
17:18 03 Oct 23
Excellent service. Gerard and team are patient, flexible and professional. The bikes are excellent. We had an accident with one bike and they delivered a replacement that same evening so the rider could continue with the group. Top service and top bikes.
Marya Dremlyuk
13:06 27 Sep 23
Excellent experience ❤️🙌🏼
Joanne Ramos
14:31 26 Jul 23
Our family of five (two adults and 3 teenagers aged 13-17) had a blast biking along the Costa Brava with Gerard and Catalonia Bike Tours! We spent one day biking along the coast and then kayaking, and another inland biking through sunflower fields and through medieval towns. The bikes were great, the vistas beautiful and varied, and Gerard paced and planned our days perfectly. For half of the first day, our daughter felt under the weather--and Gerard had her ride in the van with his lovely and kind partner until our daughter felt well enough to re-join us (thanks to the bikes being electric, she was able to do so). Our daughter told us she still had a terrific day, because Gerard and his team were so nice and engaging, and she got to practice her Spanish. We highly recommend Catalonia Bike Tours!
Rebecca McGill
19:12 09 Jun 23
What an incredible experience! Gerard took my husband and me on a wonderful tour of Costa Brava. He was patient with my lack of experience on an ebike, but supportive and encouraging. The sights were absolutely breathtaking and his insights made it all the more special. I can't recommend this highly enough. Anyone in the area (or Barcelona) should enjoy this experience.
Daniel Bojmal
22:30 31 May 23
The entire experience was incredible, from the first contact, the planning and execution of the trip, everything was wonderful.
We took a 5-day trip with 4 days of bicycles, incredible places, wonderful views and very good treatment from our guide Gerard who was always on top of everything. 100% recommended.
We took a 5-day trip with 4 days of bicycles, incredible places, wonderful views and very good treatment from our guide Gerard who was always on top of everything. 100% recommended.
Joseph Hagedorn
21:31 07 Nov 22
This was an amazing experience. We did the 3 day, self guided tour (I’m sad I didn’t get to do the 2nd route in the four day series but will have to come back). Everyone we worked with (Montse and Girard) was thoughtful and conscientious about the service they provided. For example, CBT provided us with well maintained Canyon bikes fit exactly to our dimensions and preferences (they met via zoom to orient us about the biking landscape), met with us at our convenience when we arrived in Girona, arranged wonderful hotels to stay at, including the lovely Del Moli del Mig in the countryside outside of Torroella de Montgri, transported our luggage from hotel to hotel, and provided us with great routes through Ride With GPS (you cannot do these routes without it). The routes were everything Girard said they would be including the Els Angels climb on the last day.
Sophia
20:31 16 Oct 22
We booked a 5-day self-guided tour of the Costa Brava with Catalonia Bike Tours and had an absolutely incredible time. The bikes that two of us rented were very nice and in great condition (Canyon Endurace with eTap) and had just the right gearing for the many iconic climbs on the route. The route plans were impeccable, taking you through quiet scenic countryside, well-renowned climbs, stunning descents, gorgeous towns of many flavors and sizes along the coast and of all modern and medieval eras. There is such a unique charm to riding in Catalonia, the other riders always wave, the drivers are always courteous. I can't wait to come back to experience it again. The only thing we are sad about is that we've already experienced it for the first time, and we can't get that initial feeling of astonishment back again.
Marie Terrill
18:14 14 Oct 22
I had a fantastic experience with Catalonia Bike Tours recently. They were incredibly on point with every detail. They picked me up at the train station and drove us to the first hotel. They organized lunches and dinners for us and luggage transport between hotels. The support van driver and our tour guide were kind, funny and instantly part of the group energy. Our guide was Cristina, who worked closely with our Support driver and 'back up guide', Miquel.
We ate local food and stayed in gorgeous locations at very nice hotels.
I highly recommend Catalonia Bike Tours and would book with them again in a second.
We ate local food and stayed in gorgeous locations at very nice hotels.
I highly recommend Catalonia Bike Tours and would book with them again in a second.
Susan Beltz
15:25 09 Oct 22
We had a super Costa Bravo bike tour with Catalonia Bike Tours. We did 4 days of self guided biking starting and ending in Girona. We stayed in the towns of Girona, Pals, and Platya de Aro and they were each unique and wonderful. The hotels were top notch! We loved going to the beach and swimming in Platya de Aro and the walled village of Pals and hotel we stayed in were fabulous. The bikes provided were perfect and Catalonia Bike Tours was very supportive, checking in most days to see how things were going. The app was a little tricky to use in the busier towns but we always managed. Overall this was a bike trip and company I highly recommend!
Jeff Ohlhausen
21:11 15 Aug 22
My family of four took a 4 day self guided tour from Girona to Platja D’aro to Pals then back to Girona. We rented bikes and they were amazing. 3 canyon gravel bikes and a Scott ebike for my daughter. They were immaculate and great bikes. The route was excellent, the app worked great and the riding was a lot of fun. Nice mix of everything and the bikes were up to the challenge and the right tool for the job. Transfers to and from Barcelona went off without a problem. Montse helped us out of a self induced problem, going above and beyond. Gerard and I traded sport food and had great a great chat on the way to Girona. The towns we visit Ted were amazing and well chosen. I’d go again in a heartbeat. We did over 200 km in four days with a 15 and 12 year old. It was just awesome. Thank you!
