The Traka 100 Girona Gravel Race Tour

Overview

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at Hotel Nord 1901 in Girona at 10:00 AM. After a round of introductions, they’ll share insights into the region’s gravel riding and dial in your Trek Checkpoint for the week. Once everyone is ready, you’ll set off on your first ride, an introduction to the roads that have made Girona a global gravel destination and home to The Traka. The locals’ “airport loop” mixes winding paths with a few punchy climbs as you settle into the rhythm of Catalan riding. Afterward, gather for lunch at a café on the edge of Girona that’s a regular stop for the cycling community, then return to the hotel, steps from the old town (Barri Vell), to unwind. This evening, a welcoming social hour leads into dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants as your guides share what to expect in the days ahead.

Overview

Today we’ll tackle the gravel version of a quintessential Girona climb, Els Àngels, and see why this region has become a mecca for gravel cycling. The route spans the area’s terrain, from smooth pavement and hardpack to winding forest roads and more technical sections. We’ll roll out along the paths tracing the Ter River, then climb into the forested hills of Les Gavarres to the Sanctuary of Els Àngels, where Salvador Dalí and Gala held their church wedding in 1958. Take in views that reach from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean before descending toward Girona. Back in the city, lunch is at a bistro popular with the riding crowd. Spend the afternoon exploring the medieval walls, the cathedral, and the Jewish Quarter, or settle in at a café and watch the city go by. Dinner is on your own tonight, and your guides will point you toward their go-to spots in town.

Overview

Start the day with a hearty buffet breakfast featuring fresh pastries, juices, and Spanish tortilla before we head north toward Banyoles, a favorite escape for Girona’s cycling community. Quiet country roads, rolling gravel sectors, and sleepy stone villages carry you through wide-open Catalan countryside that feels a world away from the city. After a coffee stop in Banyoles, we’ll continue to the tiny village of Canet d’Adri, where La Cruïlla food truck serves up a traditional Catalan lunch full of the region’s flavors. From there, it’s a relaxed ride back to Girona, with the afternoon yours to fill. Wander the old town’s winding streets, browse the city’s bike shops, or head to The Traka race village as the city fills with riders for race weekend.

Overview

With the Traka 100 one day away, today is about taking in the buzz of Girona’s biggest gravel weekend. After breakfast, we’ll head out for a short, relaxed spin to loosen the legs ahead of tomorrow. The rest of the day is yours to wander Girona and find lunch at your own pace before the city comes alive with Traka festivities. This afternoon, head to the race village and cheer on the pro riders as they finish the epic Traka 300, a grueling 300-kilometer course. With riders, fans, and cycling brands arriving from around the world, you’ll see firsthand why The Traka has become the benchmark gravel event in Europe. This evening, join your guides and fellow travelers for dinner at the hotel, sharing final preparations and plenty of anticipation. Turn in early, because tomorrow is the big day.

Overview

The day you’ve been building toward all week has arrived. The Traka 100 carries the spirit of a gran fondo onto Girona’s gravel, with hundreds of riders sharing the start line. After an early breakfast at the hotel, a short spin through Girona’s streets takes you to the start, 10 minutes away. From there, a course of 100 kilometers (62 miles) unfolds across the terrain that has made this region a gravel destination, from quiet farm roads and forest tracks to rolling countryside and rugged gravel sectors. Your Trek Travel guides will be on hand throughout the day with support and encouragement. After crossing the finish line back in Girona, take time to let this memorable day sink in. This evening, we’ll raise a glass at a celebratory dinner, trading stories from the road and toasting an incredible week of riding.

Overview

Ease into a slow morning in Girona before heading home. Sleep in, linger over one last breakfast at the hotel, or take an early stroll through the old town’s streets and squares. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 10:00 AM before setting off on your onward travels. Please allow adequate connection time for flights or trains to accommodate possible traffic delays.