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Best time for cycling in Girona
September to June: road, MTB and gravel in a mild climate.
In short
The best time to ride in Girona and La Selva is September to June. Autumn and spring are ideal for road and gravel; autumn, winter and spring for mountain biking, as moisture gives the rock grip. Summer is hot and the ground dries out. That is why Can Freu Cycling House runs its cycling season from September to June.
Why here
A climate made for riding.
Girona has a Mediterranean climate: mild winters and plenty of sunny days. That is why it is one of the favourite training bases of professional teams, who come mainly in winter.
Between Les Guilleries and the Costa Brava, you go from mountains to sea in a few kilometres. On clear days the ridges give views of the sea and the snowy Pyrenees.
Season by season
What each season offers.
Autumn · September to November
One of the best times. Pleasant temperatures, autumn colours in the Les Guilleries forests and tracks in good shape after summer. Ideal for club camps and gravel.
Winter · December to February
Short days, but often sunny and mild. This is when many teams do their pre-season in Girona. A great time for mountain biking: the granite at Santa Coloma de Farners grips really well with a little moisture.
Spring · March to June
Long days, green fields and perfect temperatures to put in the miles. A good time for long road rides and the Les Guilleries gravel stage.
Summer · July and August
It is hot and the ground dries out: on MTB trails the sand makes the rock slippery. If you come, start very early or pick routes towards the coast.
Tips
Plan your stay.
- Book early: autumn and spring are the busiest periods for clubs.
- Pack for changing temperatures: mornings can be cool and middays warm.
- Adapt routes to the day: after rain, choose road or tracks over trails.
- Use the van: Can Freu has an 8-seat van with a bike trailer to take the group wherever the weather is best.
Book
Come between September and June.
Can Freu Cycling House, in Vilobí d’Onyar, has 60 places, a workshop, a support van and half board, 7 minutes from Girona airport. Send us your dates and group size.