Blog · MTB in Girona
Mountain biking near Girona 5 areas from Can Freu
From the home circuit to the long descents of Montseny.
In short
From Can Freu Cycling House, in Vilobí d’Onyar (La Selva), there are five mountain bike areas within 40 minutes: the house’s private circuit (0 min), Santa Coloma de Farners (10 min by van or 30 by bike), Les Guilleries (from the door), Arbúcies · Montseny (30 min) and the Girona trails (35 min). The best season is September to June.
The areas
Five MTB areas close to home.
Can Freu private circuit · 0 min
A technical MTB and gravel circuit on 2 hectares of oak forest next to the farmhouse, for guests only. Perfect to warm up, work on skills or ride without moving the car.
Santa Coloma de Farners · 10 min
The jewel of the area: around 100 km of natural granite and sand singletrack, looked after by volunteers for more than thirty years, split into three zones (Farners Castle, La Caseta and Argimon). 30 minutes by bike from Can Freu. Full Santa Coloma MTB guide.
Les Guilleries · from the door
Forest tracks, mountain paths and real climbing towards Sant Hilari Sacalm and Osor. Ideal for long mountain bike rides.
Arbúcies · Montseny · 30 min
Enduro and long descents in the Montseny forests. Best reached by van with the bike trailer.
Girona · 35 min
Trails and tracks around the city, good for mixed MTB and gravel, with the option to finish the ride in the old town.
Tips
Before you ride.
- When to go: September to June. In summer the ground dries out and the sand makes the rock slippery.
- Which bike: a trail bike for La Caseta and the home circuit; an enduro bike for Farners Castle, Argimon and Montseny.
- E-bikes: allowed in Santa Coloma de Farners.
- Ride with respect: these trails exist thanks to volunteers. No skidding, no shortcuts, and greet walkers.
- Back at the house: Can Freu has a workshop and a high-pressure bike wash.
Book
Stay at the trailhead.
Can Freu has 60 places, an 8-seat van with a bike trailer and half board. Send us your dates and group size.