Terra Bike Tours

Next is the famous climb to Montserrat which will be hard for anyone to forget. From Montserrat you will ride back to Barcelona after a long riding weekend.

The history of Sant Sadurní took a decisive turn in the XIX Century. The region has an agricultural activity strongly oriented towards viticulture since 1872 when the first bottles of cava were produced. At the beginning of the century the production of cava was consolidated as an industry and since then has become essential for the local economy with well known cava companies like Freixent, Codorniu or Juve y Camps.

Montserrat. The geological origins of the massif are sedimentary. The rocks of Montserrat, formed by pebbles bound together by a natural cement of sand and clay, are very hard and resistant to erosion. Nevertheless, the wind and rain have, over time, shaped the mountain to form “needles” or monolithic rocks with strange and varied forms.

The sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat has its historical origins in the year 888. In 1025, Oliba, abbot of Ripoll and bishop of Vic, founded a new monastery at the hermitage of Santa Maria de Montserrat. The little monastery soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin.

All our guides, are certified Mountain bike guides, locals that will help you discover the most hidden places, so you can enjoy  this personalized guided tour is small group.

We are proud to be Canyon Official Partners in Barcelona, and to offer the best mountain bikes from this season (hard tails or full suspension), always clean and checked by our mechanic.

You can check in “ITINERARY” a selection of our routes that start directly  from our shop in Barcelona, others with a short transfer to the starting point of  your Mountain Bike Experience. Let us advice you the best routes, distance and difficulty can always be adjusted to your expectations. Our guides know every single trail and they can modify your ride on the spot, adding or making it shorter.

We are proud to say that our guide, Manel, is the best mountain bike guide in Spain. When he is not riding in the trails, he is the responsable for the training of new MTB guides in Catalonia. He is the master.

Difficulty level: All levels available upon request.

Climb the hills of Tibidabo, next to the city. Cycle along Barcelona’s North Coast or challenge yourself with the mythic mountains of Montserrat. If you are looking for long mountain climbs, then there is no better place than Montseny, the highest mountains closest to Barcelona

Our especially are the private, personalised and in small groups racing bike tours. By small private groups we mean groups from 1 to 8 people.

We have more than 15 different road bike routes available around Barcelona but we will adjust the route to your requests before the departure by email and during the tour. Let us know distance, timing and difficulty you would like to ride and one of our local, certified guides will design the best road bike ride for you.

We are proud to be Canyon Official Partners in Catalonia, Spain and to offer the best racing rental bikes from this German bicycle company from this season, always serviced by our mechanic before your ride and of course, we will adjust the measurements of the bike to those you can send us by email or just buy letting us know before departure.

To get an idea about what kind of route you can expect, you can find  in “itinerary”  a selection of our routes starting directly  from our shop in Barcelona, or some  with a short transfer from city center to reach a further area for your ride . Our guides know every single secondary road, they can advice you the best route, best places to stop for a coffee, tell you about history or local food and they will of course help you to tailor made your excursion, adding distance or making it shorter.

Our aim is to make your Road Cycling Tour in Barcelona a wonderful experience unforgettable experience, even above your expectations.

Difficulty level: All levels available upon request.

Start your rides along the coast line of the famous Costa Brava sea side to enjoy the best villages of Costa Brava. Discover the Iberian town of Ullastret, the medieval village of Peratallada and follow the agricultural fields along the Ter River.

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city with a singular rhythm and heart beat, as well as its own customs which make it unique. In Barcelona can be found magnificent examples of artistic trends throughout the ages providing a great Romanesque, Gothic and above all Modernistic legacy, the latter represented by the work of architectural genius Gaudí.

Tossa de Mar is located on the Girona coast, half way between the city of Barcelona and the French border. Tossa de Mar is an ancient fishing village with an important historical background that has been transformed during the last 50 years into an emblematic tourist destination of the Costa Brava area.

Discover the mediveal village of Peratallada. “Peratallada” means “Carved Stone”, and many of the narrow streets and building foundations in this town are just that, literally carved right into the natural rock. There are also ancient cartwheel ruts cut into the road. The town is beautifully kept, and strolling around its cobbled streets you can admire a whole range of well-preserved buildings whose origins date back to pre-Roman times.

The Iberian town of Ullastret is one of the best-preserved Iberian settlements in Catalonia. It was one of the first fortified urban settlements to be found in Catalonia. It is located on a small hill from which it overlooks the gentle and peaceful landscape of the Emporda and Costa Brava to the South and the Pyrenees Mountains and Girona to the North. The original village was founded in the 6th century BC and was by the end of that century defended by a magnificent wall.

Torroella de Montgri is a 13th-14th century urban structure, a good example of classical Roman camp type layout. The old part of the town is surrounded by promenades that trace the path of the former defence walls, of which some remain: the 15th-16th century Torre de les Bruixes (Witches’ Tower), evoking legendary witches who once prevented a Catalan king from entering the town, and the 14th century Santa Caterina gate, the only remaining of the six original entrances to Torroella.

Girona has all the charm of a large city but without the crowds; The old town is one of the most evocative historical centres in Catalonia, with certain elements that are unique in Europe: the Carolingian wall, an exceptionally well conserved Jewish quarter, and the grandeur of the Cathedral’s Gothic nave, the widest in the world. Girona also has six museums which possess a patrimonial collection of great interest.

In 2020 it is celebrated on June 20 together with the Half Treparriscos Fund version.
The pack offered by Terra Biketours allows access to a number without a draw, even outside the registration period, and includes a hotel night in the area with breakfast.

The Gran Fondo Quebrantahuesos cyclotourist event (QH: 200km 3500m) is the most popular and well-known cyclo-sport event in Spain. It takes its name from a type of vulture that lives high up in the Pyrenees. The same day the Treparriscos Medio Fondo test (TR: 85km 1350m) is also held, which could be considered his younger sister.

During the QH route, you will ascend to the ports of Somport, Marie Blanque, Portalet and Hoz de Jaca. These mythical ports of the Pyrenees are distributed along the 200 kilometers of the route and climb the positive slope to 3500 total meters. With these characteristics, it is not surprising that the date of the QH is marked in red every year in the calendars of most cyclists.

The Treparriscos, for its part, will offer an 85-kilometer itinerary, including the ascent to the port of Cotefablo. In total, 1,350 meters are ascended, making the route much more affordable.

Self guided mountain bike with 300km. (186mi) and 7.000m. (23.000ft) elevation gain to discover picturesque trails and single tracks in: Collserola, Montserrat, St. Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac, Montseny and Corredor.

Nature, modernism, thermalism, crafts, chapels, and castles, picturesque spots, and breathtaking landscape views are part of the beauty of this tour added to the demanding sportive challenge

La Garrotxa region. The city of Girona. The coves along the Costa Brava. The enchanting medieval villages of the Empordà. The Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries and the Dalí Museum in Figueres at Empúries and the Dalí Museum in Figueres.

The  Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll. The tour will start with a “must see visit” to Ripoll town, located in the Pyrenees. The Ripoll Monastery was founded by Guifré el Pilós (Wilfred the Hairy) towards the end of the 9th century. The portal of the Monastery is one of Catalunya’s Romanesque masterpieces, the iconography in its impressive carvings is known as “The Stone Bible”.

The Garrotxa’s Volcanic Zone is the best example of volcanic terrain on the Iberian Peninsula. It has 40 volcanic cones and more than 20 lava flows. The mountain landscape, the sun and climate provide a variety of vegetation, often exuberant, with holm oaks, common oaks and beech trees of exceptional value to the landscape.

Girona has all the charm of a large city but without the crowds; The old town is one of the most evocative historical centres in Catalonia, with certain elements that are unique in Europe: the Carolingian wall, an exceptionally well conserved Jewish quarter, and the grandeur of the Cathedral’s Gothic nave, the widest in the world. Girona also has six museums which possess a patrimonial collection of great interest.

The Costa Brava, often translated as “wild coast,” is paradise not only for the wild-spirited and wild at heart, but also for those who are simply looking for something a little out of the ordinary. It has something to suit everyone: Along with peaceful villages and a quiet time sunbathing, fun parties.

Discover the Mediveal village of Peratallada. “Peratallada” means “Carved Stone”, and many of the narrow streets and building foundations in this town are just that, literally carved right into the natural rock. There are also ancient cartwheel ruts cut into the road. The town is beautifully kept, and strolling around its cobbled streets you can admire a whole range of well-preserved buildings whose origins date back to pre-Roman times.
The Iberian town of Ullastret is one of the best-preserved Iberian settlements in Catalonia. It was one of the first fortified urban settlements to be found in Catalonia. It is located on a small hill from which it overlooks the gentle and peaceful landscape of the Emporda and Costa Brava to the South and the Pyrenees Mountains and Girona to the North. The original village was founded in the 6th century BC and was by the end of that century defended by a magnificent wall.

Torroella de Montgri is a 13th-14th century urban structure, a good example of classical Roman camp type layout. The old part of the town is surrounded by promenades that trace the path of the former defence walls, of which some remain: the 15th-16th century Torre de les Bruixes (Witches’ Tower), evoking legendary witches who once prevented a Catalan king from entering the town, and the 14th century Santa Caterina gate, the only remaining of the six original entrances to Torroella.

Our last stage leads us to Figueres, today the home of the world-famous Spanish artist, Salvador Dali. The city is located in the north-eastern Catalonia. With a population of 45.000 inhabitants, is the largest city near the border with France

Start your rides along the coast line of the famous Costa Brava sea side to enjoy the best villages of Costa Brava. Discover the Iberian town of Ullastret, the medieval village of Peratallada, and arrive to Gerona passing through the charming village of Cadaqués and the famous city of Figueres.

The Costa Brava, often translated as “wild coast,” is paradise not only for the wild-spirited and wild at heart, but also for those who are simply looking for something a little out of the ordinary. It has something to suit everyone: Along with peaceful villages and a quiet time sunbathing, fun parties.

Discover the Mediveal village of Peratallada. “Peratallada” means “Carved Stone”, and many of the narrow streets and building foundations in this town are just that, literally carved right into the natural rock. There are also ancient cartwheel ruts cut into the road. The town is beautifully kept, and strolling around its cobbled streets you can admire a whole range of well-preserved buildings whose origins date back to pre-Roman times.

Torroella de Montgri is a 13th-14th century urban structure, a good example of classical Roman camp type layout. The old part of the town is surrounded by promenades that trace the path of the former defence walls, of which some remain: the 15th-16th century Torre de les Bruixes (Witches’ Tower), evoking legendary witches who once prevented a Catalan king from entering the town, and the 14th century Santa Caterina gate, the only remaining of the six original entrances to Torroella.

Figueres, the home of the world-famous Spanish artist Salvador Dali and today the location of the Dali Museum. The city is located in the north-eastern Catalonia. With a population of 45.000 inhabitants, is the largest city near the border with France.

Our last stage leads you to Girona has all the charm of a large city but without the crowds; The old town is one of the most evocative historical centres in Catalonia, with certain elements that are unique in Europe: the Carolingian wall, an exceptionally well conserved Jewish quarter, and the grandeur of the Cathedral’s Gothic nave, the widest in the world. Girona also has six museums which possess a heritage collection of great interest.

Next is the famous climb to Montserrat, which will be difficult for anyone to forget. In the Pyrenees surrounded by dramatic gradients the scenery changes again, and again crossing the volcanic area of La Garrotxa.

It is an excellent opportunity to make an unforgettable route that crosses Spain almost entirely from East to West. During more than 780 kilometers of route and 9500 meters of positive ascent, the experience of doing El Camino is hardly comparable to other cycling routes. Throughout the tour you meet dozens of other pilgrims , traditional and friendly hostels, restaurants and inns are discovered and all surrounded by a sense of sincere brotherhood. All the experience accumulated by the people of the area in the centuries of El Camino (it starts in the Middle Ages) can be seen in the good organization and quality of services that welcome pilgrims throughout the tour.