OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMMODATION
GETTING THERE
PACKING LIST
FAQs
OVERVIEW
Join a group of like-minded female gravel riders for a long weekend of gravel riding in the cycling heartland of Girona, Spain. We’ll be based at Rocacorba Cycling, a peaceful retreat tucked away near Banyoles – surrounded by rolling hills, olive groves and endless gravel tracks waiting to be explored.
This is your home away from home: a warm welcome, a pool to cool off in, a sauna to ease tired legs, and a skilled chef serving fresh, nutritious, and seriously tasty food every day.
We’ll ride straight from the door – no transfers, no hassle, just perfect gravel from the first pedal stroke. The weekend features 4 rides, including a ride into Girona and a ride to the seaside. We’ll also have a yoga session by the pool and opportunities to improve your gravel riding and mechanical skills.
Sign up now for our inaugural Girona Women’s Gravel Escape!
Included in Ride Package
Accommodation
3 nights at Rocacorba cycling boutique hotel. Choose private single, shared twin (2 beds) or shared double (1 bed) rooms.
Airport Transfers
Fly to Girona (GRO) where our team will be on hand to greet you.
4 Epic Stages
A packed weekend with rides on arrival & departure day. Fully supported rides with guides leading small groups, van support & regular feed stops.
Meals
Bring some money for drinks but our package includes 3 dinners, 4 lunches & 3 breakfasts.
Coaching
Skills coaching on the bike. Whether you’re new to gravel riding or refining more advanced skills, you’ll finish the weekend riding stronger and smoother.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: Flights, Insurance (mandatory), Bike rental, Drinks with lunch & evening meals
REAL RIDER REVIEWS
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ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrival in Girona, transfer to Rocacorba Cycling (transfer takes approx. 50 min). After a quick lunch we'll roll out for an afternoon ride. Stage One: 40km and 467m elevation
DAY 2
Stage Two: 128km, 1400m elevation, 60% off road (ride to the sea); or loop to Rustik cafe 93km and 1340m elevation
DAY 3
Stage Three: We ride to Girona! Two options available. A longer 80km, 850m elevation, or a shorter 60km and 740m route, both are 60% off road
DAY 4
Departure day. Before heading to the airport, we'll have time for a quick 25km cafe spin followed by lunch back at base
RIDE HIGHLIGHTS
Glorious Gravel
Girona is a dream for gravel riders. With its mix of smooth fire roads, quiet forest paths and stunning climbs, there is something for everyone. Each day offers multiple route options, so you can choose the distance and pace that feel right for you. Whether you want a long adventure or a relaxed scenic ride with plenty of café time, you’ll find routes that fit your ability and confidence.
Women-Focused Coaching & Support
Led by experienced gravel coach Helen Bridgman, this camp is designed to help you ride with more confidence, skill and ease. Helen’s coaching style is calm, practical and confidence-building – perfect for riders who want to improve descending, cornering, body position or simply feel more at home on mixed terrain. No pressure, just clear guidance, lots of fun and steady progress.
Ride With Like-Minded Women
This camp is built around connection – a friendly, supportive atmosphere where women of all ages and abilities ride together without pressure. Whether you’re travelling solo or coming with a friend, you’ll meet riders who share your love of adventure, good café stops and getting out into beautiful landscapes. Expect encouragement, shared miles and plenty of laughs along the way.
5 UNMISSABLE HIGHLIGHTS
NUMBER One
Cancano Road Climb
aka the mini Stelvio with sweeping switchbacks, rock tunnels and view across the valley.
NUMBER TWO
Fraele Towers
Built in the 1300's as observation and signally towers, all that remains of what was once a much larger fortification and a chance to admire the view from the top of the climb.
number three
Cancano Lakes
Ride around the edge of the vibrant turquoise waters of the Cancano Lakes and marvel at the engineering feat of the massive hydroelectric dam.
Number Four
Stelvio
High mountain trails to the top of the Stelvio take you through forests, mountain meadows and rocky mountain side switchbacks
Stelvio road descent for what must be some of the most picturesque switchbacks of any alpine climb.
Number five
Bormio
A charming alpine town at the foot of the Stelvio Pass, Bormio is famed for its legendary climbs, natural hot springs, and hearty Valtellina cuisine — the perfect mix of cycling heritage and mountain culture.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Accommodation
We’ll stay at Rocacorba Cycling, a boutique hotel, comprising a number of exquisite Catalan villas, from the 17th century. Tucked between olive groves and quiet hills, Rocacorba is a stunningly calm setting with comfortable rooms, a pool, sauna and plenty of space to unwind. With great food, friendly staff and everything set up for cyclists, it’s the kind of place where you instantly feel looked after.
You can choose between a private single room (limited availablity), shared twin (2 beds) or shared double (1 bed) room.
Bike & Tyre Choice
We recommend running tubeless tyres of 38-45mm with a gravel tread pattern for the faster rolling terrain in the area. Should rain be forecast for the trip, you may wish to consider a grippier tread. There will be some climbs on our routes, which are longer than UK gravel climbs, so a gear ratio of at least 1:1 is advised.
Food
Catalan tapas (or “pinxos”) celebrate the region’s rich flavours - smoky cured meats, fresh seafood, artisan cheeses, and vibrant vegetables. Each bite tells a story of tradition and Mediterranean flair, inviting people to connect, share, and savour the experience together All best enjoyed with a glass of local Empordà after a day on the bike.
Weather
April is a great month to visit Girona, with comfortable midday temperatures ranging from 16 to 20°C and very little rainfall. The weather is warm enough to ride in short sleeves, and the perfect opportunity to earn your first tan lines of the year
TERRAIN
Our routes will be around 60-70% gravel and 30-40% tarmac, including quiet lanes. The roads in this area are generally much quieter than those in the UK. The beauty of this area is that you get a variety of different gravel to ride so you can learn, develop and test your skills each day. From champagne gravel to short technical sections (think chunky gravel, rocks, roots, gullies, sand, and possibly mud depending on the weather), we’ll tackle it all.
Routes
We’ll have two different route distances on each of the two main ride days (medium is 60-80km and long is 90-110km), plus short routes on arrival and departure day (20-40km options).
Climbing
The area is hilly. Whilst we will be avoiding some of the bigger climbs in the area, the main routes include some climbs and rolling terrain. Expect elevation gain of 600m-1350m on the medium routes and 1200m+ on the longer routes.
STAGE DETAILS
On our training camps we offer two distances to choose from every day, a long and a medium route.
Route Summary:
With a morning arrival and short transfer, there is plenty of time for lunch, bike building & getting ready for a lovely 40km local spin down to sample a nice selection of Girona gravel. You’ll have opportunity to start honing your gravel skills with some on bike coaching.
Ride Distance: 40km Ride Elevation: 750m % Off Road: 75% Difficulty: 2.5/5
Route Summary:
The Queen Stage! A glorious ride to the beautiful Costa Brava. It’s a long stage but the gravel is fast rolling with no technical sections.
Ride Distance: 128km Ride Elevation: 1400m % Off Road: 70% Difficulty: 4/5
Route Summary:
The Queen Stage! The medium route of 93km, heads towards the coast to a delicious local cafe, Rustik. We’ll turn back before hitting the cost, and still get the best of today’s riding.
Ride Distance: 93km Ride Elevation: 901m % Off Road: 70% Difficulty: 4/5
Route Summary:
After yesterday’s big ride, today is a slightly easier ride as we head south to the medieval city of Girona.
Today’s ride is on a mix of champagne gravel, forest and farm tracks. A delightful day to chat with your fellow riders and enjoy the best of gravel cycling. You will have some free time after lunch to explore some of Girona before we get back on the gravel for some more fantastic off road riding on the way home.
Ride Distance: 80km Ride Elevation: 1340m % Off Road: 70% Difficulty: 3/5
Route Summary:
After yesterday’s big ride, today is a slightly easier ride as we head south to the medieval city of Girona.
Today’s ride is on a mix of champagne gravel, forest and farm tracks. A delightful day to chat with your fellow riders and enjoy the best of gravel cycling. You will have some free time after lunch to explore some of Girona before we get back on the gravel for some more fantastic off road riding on the way home.
Ride Distance: 60km Ride Elevation: 740m % Off Road: 70% Difficulty: 3/5
Route Summary:
For those that want it, we have one last ride on the final morning. This is the perfect sign off from Girona with a flowy route taking in a big loop of Banyoles on some of the best local gravel.
Ride Distance: 40km Ride Elevation: 358m % Off Road: 70% Difficulty: 2/5
getting to Girona
Fly Into: Girona Airport (GRO)
Flights From: There are regular direct flights operated by Ryanair.
Transfer Times:
On arrival day, we will have a transfer departing from Girona airport at 11.00.
On departure day, we will have a transfer departing the hotel for flights after 16.00.
Transfers will take approx. 50 min.
Note: transfer times are subject to change should flight times change. Final times will be confirmed and sent to you a month before your trip
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation: We’ll stay in a mixture of hotels. You can choose between a private single room (limited availablity), shared twin (2 beds) or shared double (1 bed) room. All of our accommodation is hand picked and we have selected some really special places.
We stay at:
Granada – Boutique Hotel Cerro del Sol
Guadix – YIT Abentofail (2 nights)
Granada – Boutique Hotel Cerro del Sol
Meals – 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches on the road, 4 dinners are included in the package. Drinks with lunch & dinner are excluded.
packing list
Cycling Kit
Bibs/shorts | Jerseys/tops (consider LS t-shirts for cooler temperatures)
Gilet | Waterproof jacket | Arm and leg warmers
Cycling shoes | Socks | Mitts Helmet | Sunglasses
2 bottles
GPS device with handle bar mount
Bike Spares
2 x inner tubes suitable for the size of your tyre
Spare tyre | Tyre levers | Small pump | Multitool
1 x puncture repair kit (if running a tubeless set up, have a tubeless repair kit including plugs and spare sealant)
Chain link specific for your bike chain | Lube | Brake pads | Spare rear mech hanger for your bike
Rear light | 2 Bottle cages
Spare batteries/charging cables for lights
Personal Medical Kit
1 x crepe roll bandage | Gauze or similar absorbent dressing | Assorted plasters | Rubber gloves | Steri-Strips | Antiseptic (spray, cream or wipes)
Small set of scissors | Tweezers | Pain Killers (paracetamol) | Prescribed medication
Must Pack Items
Power bank | Flip flops | Swimming kit | Shower gel | Hydration & Personal energy bars | Chamois cream | Sun cream
Hotel & Meals
Accommodation: We’ll stay at Rocacorba Cycling Boutique Hotel throughout the trip, a 17th century estate, surrounded by serene beauty of the hills.
You can choose between a private single room (limited availablity), shared twin (2 beds) or shared double (1 bed) room.
Meals – 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners are included in the package. Drinks with lunch & dinner are excluded.
DATES & PRICES
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DOUBLE ROOM
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FAQs
Great destination for all levels, for newbies as well as more experience riders wanting a varied terrain to develop skills, with coaching on hand to help. This trip caters for all levels of gravel rider.
You should be able to ride 40–50 km off road comfortably, but you don’t need to be super-strong. The shorter routes are very manageable.
No. This is a no-drop trip with multiple route options. You choose the pace and distance that suit you each day.
Absolutely not. Groups are arranged by pace, there are clear regroup points and we have designed routes so everyone can ride comfortably.
Yes. Helen will coach descending techniques, braking, line choice and confidence. You’ll also have guides on the trail offering tips.
Girona has varied gravel:
• champagne gravel
• smooth farm tracks
• forest paths
• steady climbs
• rolling ridge lines
• occasional rocky sections
• quiet local lanes
Your guides will explain what to expect each day.
Yes, absolutely, most riders come alone. The group atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming and friendly. You can either choose a single occupancy room (with a small supplement) or request a twin share and we will put you together with another like minded female gravel rider!
Fly in/out of Girona airport. There are regular direct flights operated by Ryanair.
On arrival day, we will have a transfer departing from Girona airport at 11.00.
On departure day, we will have a transfer departing the hotel for flights after 16.00.Transfers will take approx. 50 min.
Note: transfer times are subject to change should flight times change. Final times will be confirmed and sent to you a month before your trip.
Yes, through Rocacorba you can rent the OPEN WI.DE. in sizes XS–XL. It’s comfortable, light and perfect for mixed terrain. Contact us for more information.
April is a great month to visit Girona, with comfortable midday temperatures ranging from 16 to 20°C and very little rainfall. The weather is warm enough to ride in short sleeves, and the perfect opportunity to earn your first tan lines of the year.
British citizens do not require a visa to enter Spain.
Travel insurance is compulsory for our trips, and you are required to provide us with your policy information before departing.
Your insurance should include adequate cover for cycling abroad, any emergency medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and your bike. We also recommend it includes cancellation insurance, should you be unable to join the trip for specific reasons such as illness.