Catalonia is a cycling paradise. There are more than 6,000 kilometers of roads and paths across the territory to help you discover the most privileged spots. You will find long routes designed to be completed in one or several days, in itinerant stages or with circular itineraries from a base camp. You also have mountain routes, through natural areas of the Catalan territory, perfect for intermediate and expert cyclists. Various geography, good weather and specialized accommodation A key difference regarding the countries from central and northern Europe and other cycling destinations is the good weather. Mild temperatures throughout the year make this sport easy 365 days. A very diverse geography awaits you. Discover how in the north the mountain passes of the Val d'Aran and the Pyrenees de Catalunya merge with coves between cliffs and pines on the Costa Brava . Go all over unique natural parks such as Montseny, Montnegre and Montserrat, on the Costa Barcelona. And enjoy, in the south, the Costa Daurada and the Terres de l'Ebre, which is the gateway to paths that run through the mountains of Prades and Ports. Take the opportunity to rest at the end of the stage in an accommodation with adapted services for cyclists. From the heights of the Mediterranean to Girona If you are a cycling lover, this interests you. The Catalan Tourism Agency certifies the municipalities that offer cycling tourism. That way it will be easier for you to identify them. Girona is one of them. The city has become one of the world capitals of cycling. You will feel it in the atmosphere. In its surroundings, you can enjoy the routes along which dozens of professional cyclists train on a regular basis. Many of them have even made this Catalan town their usual residence. In addition, it has legendary ascents such as Àngels and Rocacorba or Lloret Castle. The panoramic views they offer are surreal. In the Costa Brava, in towns such as Blanes or Lloret de Mar, you can cycle along routes that offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean. The gradients are constant for several kilometers. The Barcelona Coast at pedal pace Santa Susanna and Calella, on the Maresme coast, have become two of the star destinations for cycle tourism. They have specialized accommodations and attractive routes for different levels. If you are a fan of the road, you cannot miss other circuits of the Costa Barcelona, such as the round of Montseny or the route that goes up to Turó de l'Home, both with more than 2,000 meters of difference. And if you are looking for new motivations in mountain biking, Calella is the gateway to Parc del Montnegre and the Corredor, and the start of routes along this steep and rocky coast. You won't be disappointed. Through the fields of the Costa Daurada At the Costa Daurada you can also count on many itineraries on two wheels. Some depart from Cambrils, Salou and Vila-seca, close to the sea, and others are inland. For example, from Mont-roig del Camp you can access a network of up to 140 kilometers of roads surrounded by nature, Priorat vineyards and agricultural fields of great beauty where cycling is a pleasure. Many of these routes go into the mountains of the Costa Daurada and offer you an excellent panoramic view of Camp de Tarragona. Don't miss out on the Ruta del Cister, escorted by the Mountains of Prades, an itinerary that goes through three monasteries of great beauty in Poblet, Santes Creus and Vallbona de les Monges, through majestic natural landscapes. The Pyrenees on two wheels If you like mountain biking, here are some suggestions for the < a href="https://www.visitpirineus.com/ca/btt">Pyrenees of Catalonia. The return to the Serra del Cadí is the proposal with the highest level of difficulty. Through valleys and villages, it skirts traditional paths connecting an itinerary that starts and ends in La Seu d'Urgell covering more than 200 kilometers. The Val d'Aran is another paradise for mountain bike lovers, offering technical itineraries, long descents and large differences between spectacular Pyrenean landscapes and wild nature. As you can see, many charming paths cross different Catalan towns, many of them located in Cerdanya, Solsonès, Garrotxa or Berguedà, for example, and also providing you with the perfect setting for enjoying cycling with one more incentive: take the opportunity to enjoy the cultural heritage, gastronomy and Catalan traditions and thus, make the most of your experience. Are you ready for it?