Скачать или смотреть Cycling Through Catalonia—Three Days Fastpacking to Costa Brava and Back

In July of 2025, at the tail end of a heatwave, I made a 130-mile trip through the central part of Catalonia on my gravel bike. No camping this time—fastpacking instead of bikepacking in Europe often makes a lot of sense with the affordability of lodging.

I started my trip by taking a train from Barcelona to Girona. From there, I made my way along the northern part of the El Carrilet, a lovely via verde (greenway) to Olot, where I stayed with friends and visited Camping Con Coromines for dinner.

The next day, I headed east toward Costa Brava and the town of Castelló d'Empúries. I stayed at a quiet farmhouse/bed and breakfast.

On the final day, I cycled along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea before heading inland, making my way back to the train station in Girona.

I love the gravel riding in Catalonia and throughout Spain. There are endless options, incredible landscapes, delicious food, and excellent hospitality.

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FULL ROUTE
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52292075

VIES VERDES + PIRINEXUS*
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I was fastpacking on this trip, so here is a shorter list of gear and kit:

BIKE + GEAR
Gravel Bike: 2021 Giant Revolt 3
Wheelset: Roval Terra C
Tires: Pirelli Cinturato M 45mm 700c
Saddle: ERGON SR Allroad Core Pro
Restrap Bags: Top tube x2, frame, snack, saddle, down tube
Cockpit: Redshift suspension stem, PRO Discover Gravel Handlebars
Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 10sp 46/30 – 11/42
Computer: GARMIN Edge 840
Hydration: Camelbak Chase / Camelbak Podium x 2
Tracker: Garmin inReach Messenger

CAMERAS
DJI Osmo Action 5
DJI AIR 2s Drone

PHOTO/VIDEO/DRONE WORK
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