Cycling Training Camp Girona
just like home.
More than a bike hotel: group cycling accommodation in Girona with road, MTB and gravel routes straight from the door, private descent circuit on 2 ha of oak forest, van with trailer, mechanic workshop, pool and sports half-board. 20 min from Santa Coloma de Farners.
You arrive with the bike in the car.
You leave it in our garage.
We get dinner ready for you.
The next day you have a hearty, proper breakfast to take on the day, and head out straight from Can Freu.
You come back, clean the bike, shower, eat, rest… and tomorrow’s route is already sorted.
Gravel routes right from the door.
Last light of the day, dirt roads, silence.
Your cycling training camp in Girona
This is not a hotel
adapted for cyclists.
Can Freu is a rural farmhouse in the Girona countryside, built from the ground up as a bike hotel for road, MTB and gravel cyclists — the ideal base for a cycling training camp or group cycling accommodation in Girona. Mauri Nialet, director and host, has 30 years of cycling experience and 25 years running Can Freu. We speak Catalan, Spanish, français i English.
The best terrain for riding
Can Freu sits right against Les Guilleries, in the heart of La Selva’s best cycling routes. You head out straight from the house onto mountain roads, forest tracks and paths no car ever touches — road, MTB, gravel or enduro, without ever loading your bike onto anything.
Les Guilleries and Santa Coloma de Farners are well known territory for mountain bikers: varied terrain, real elevation, and a climate that lets you ride almost all year round.
And just a step away, Girona — one of the places where the most professional cyclists and international teams choose to train. It’s no coincidence: there are routes for every level, and a cycling community that keeps growing.
Can Freu is part of that world, but with its own take on it: the peace of a natural setting, immediate access to Les Guilleries routes, and a house genuinely built for training camps and group cycling stays.
Who we are
At the helm of Can Freu is Mauri Nialet, who has spent 25 years opening the doors of this Selva farmhouse to those seeking to disconnect from city life. Before running Can Freu, Mauri lived high-level sport first-hand: alpinism, sport climbing, mountain running, cycling and kitesurfing. That background is exactly what led him to make the move into cycling: turning Can Freu into a cycling centre, because we believe the bike is one of the best ways to reconnect with the land around us.
Our purpose
At Can Freu Cycling Center we see sport as a gateway into nature, not an excuse to ride roughshod over it. Every route we design, every forest we ride through, commits us to looking after it: existing tracks only, respect for the natural spaces of Les Guilleries, and a farmhouse surrounded by 2 hectares of woodland that we manage under that same philosophy. Riding here is also a way of caring for the place.
Private forest circuit
2 ha of oak and cork forest with an exclusive technical MTB and gravel circuit for guests. Accessible on foot from the farmhouse. No queues, no strangers.
Van + trailer included
8-seat van with approved bike trailer. Transfers to the area’s descent spots, included in the half-board. Breakdown pick-up service.
Professional mechanic workshop
Workshop with professional tools. High-pressure bike wash area. Secure storage for 45 bikes.
Sports half-board
Cyclist breakfast at any time + lunch or dinner adapted to sports needs. Custom packed lunch to take out.
Private oak forest with exclusive MTB and gravel circuit
from Santa Coloma de Farners by van
Comfortable accommodation places for groups
Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French and English spoken fluently
High-speed WiFi, work desks, video-analysis room. Perfect for digital nomad cyclists and club technical debriefings.
Everything you need
Our services
All included in the half-board price. No surprises, no unexpected extras.
🌲 MTB Circuit · Gravel
Private technical circuit on 2 ha of oak forest. Tight corners, drops, rollins and natural obstacles. Accessible on foot from the farmhouse.
✓ Included in half-board
INCLUDED
🚐 Transport · Logistics support
8-seat van with approved bike trailer. Transfers to the area’s descent, gravel and road spots.
✓ Included in half-board
INCLUDED
🔧 Mechanic workshop
Professional workshop with quality tools, high-pressure wash area and secure storage for all the group’s bikes.
✓ Included in half-board
INCLUDED
🍽️ Sports half-board
Cyclist breakfast at any time + adapted lunch or dinner. Menus designed for muscle recovery. Packed lunch to take out.
✓ Included · Custom picnic included
INCLUDED
🏊 Pool · Recovery
Outdoor pool for recovery between rides. Canopy with rest area, hammocks and tables. Technical video-analysis room.
✓ Included in half-board
INCLUDED
💻 Coworking Zone
Coworking space with high-speed WiFi, work tables and a video-analysis room. Ideal for digital nomad cyclists and club technical debriefings.
✓ Coworking included in half board2026 Rates
Pricing per club
Price per person and night, with automatic discount based on group size. No surprises.
| Package | Adult | Child (4-16) |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep only | 65 € | 55 € |
| Sleep + breakfast | 75 € | 65 € |
| Half board | 105 € | 95 € |
Starting prices, VAT (10%) included. Group discount applied automatically from 5 people.
Calculate your group’s price
no discount 5-9 people
-5% 10-19 people
-7.5% 20-29 people
-10% 30-40 people
-12%
Group discount
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Average price / person / night
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Total stay
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Road, gravel and downhill MTB within reach
The area:
Santa Coloma and La Selva
Can Freu is in Vilobí d’Onyar, in the heart of the Girona countryside, less than 20 minutes from Santa Coloma de Farners, among Girona’s best mountain roads and one of Catalonia’s most active MTB descent and enduro spots.
From Can Freu you ride straight out to classic climbs and roads like Sant Hilari Sacalm, technical descents, enduro at Arbúcies and the Montseny, gravel along the Costa Brava and Girona city routes. The van takes the group wherever and whenever needed.
| Spot | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Can Freu 🌲 | Technical MTB · Oak gravel | 0 min ✓ |
| Ruta Sant Hilari Sacalm 🚴 | Road · Signature route · 1,481 m D+ | 74,55 km ✓ |
| Santa Coloma de Farners | Technical descent · Enduro | 20 min |
| Arbúcies · Montseny | Enduro · Long descent | 30 min |
| Girona city trails | Gravel · Mixed MTB | 35 min |
| Costa Brava (Lloret, Tossa) | Coastal gravel · Easy | 40 min |
📍 Getting here: Girona airport 7 min away · A-7 · C-35 · Maçanet-Massanes train station 10 min · Barcelona 80 km · Girona 30 km · French border 90 km
Featured route
Can Freu – Turó del Home – Can Freu
Road route
Short gravel route
Just arrived and want to stretch your legs on a beautiful route?
The facilities
Can Freu in pictures
The restored farmhouse · Can Freu
Outdoor pool
Dining room for 80 guests
Support van with bike trailer
FAQ
What you ask us the most.
How much does it cost to stay at Can Freu?
From €65 per person per night for room only, €75 with breakfast and €105 for half board, VAT included. Children aged 4 to 16: €55, €65 and €95. From 5 people an automatic group discount applies, up to 12%.
How many people can stay?
Can Freu has 45 places, designed for cycling clubs and groups.
Where is Can Freu and how do I get there?
In Vilobí d’Onyar (La Selva, Girona), 7 minutes from Girona airport and 10 minutes from Maçanet-Massanes train station. Girona is 30 km away and Barcelona 80 km, via the A-7 and C-35.
When is the season?
From September to June, when the weather is ideal for riding.
What facilities are there for cyclists?
Secure storage for 45 bikes, a professional bike workshop, a bike wash area, an 8-seat van with an approved bike trailer, a private MTB and gravel circuit on 2 ha of forest, a pool and a coworking area.
Can we ride straight from the house?
Yes. Road, MTB and gravel routes start from the door: Les Guilleries, the La Selva plain and, further afield, the Costa Brava. The van takes the group wherever it needs to go.
Do you offer packages?
Yes, the Gravel pack, 3 nights / 4 days for groups of 10: 4 GPS routes, support van, 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners, from €450 per person.
Which languages do you speak?
Catalan, Spanish, French and English.
Read our guides: Gravel routes near Girona · How to plan a cycling training camp in Girona
Book & contact
Let’s talk.
Send us a message and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours with a personalised quote for your club or group.
Nous parlons français ! We speak English! — If you are from a French or international club, write to us directly in French or English.