Gran Fondo Pirineus 2026

Are you a fondo bike enthusiast ? 🫠

The Gran Fondo Pirineus is likely your next big sports challenge ⚡️. If vacations mean suffering and magnificence to you, then congratulations, you have mastered French with finesse 🇫🇷. But beyond that, you're also welcome in Catalonia, in the province of Girona 🇪🇸. The Gran Fondo Pirineus is not just for show. Join us at the end of June for an epic sportive adventure in 3 segments, depending on the state of your calves: the endless 144 km (3,600 mD+), the robust 122 km (2,400 mD+), or the discovery-oriented 78 km (1,400 mD+). Head to the starting line in Camprodon, a village so beautiful it feels like a movie set. But here, you won't be a mere extra; you'll be the main hero of this extraordinary action movie 🦸‍♂️.

The route is a bit like roller coasters, but without the safety of the rail 🎢. And the wagon doesn’t move by itself; it’s the power of your legs that must propel it 😬. No matter your choice, the profile is demanding, with high-altitude roads winding between peaks 🏔️. The Coll de Santigosa, the Capsacosta peak, or the climb up to Vallter 2000 will challenge you 🪡. The start and finish for the 122 km and 78 km courses take place in the community of Camprodon, in Spain 🏁, at the confluence of the Ter and Ritort 🪨. Start with your feet in the water and return there a few hours later to enjoy a gentle sangria facing the mountain 🍹. In between: sweat, elevation, and sun ☀️. Avoid unnecessary obstacles in your path and prepare your race with at least a minimum effort. For the 144 km, get your thighs used to pushing uphill 🚲. The organizers won't be lenient 🎁. If this first distance already intimidates you, shave off about twenty kilometers and reduce your elevation gain by 1,200 mD+. Nice advantage, no? Finally, if you want to take on your first cycling challenge but are not used to competition: try out the 78 km ✅ route. You'll cross majestic landscapes, with numerous hairpins, roads along the mountainside, and iconic passes 🌄. Passing through villages like Beget, or Oix, noted among the most beautiful in Spain, you'll feel like you're the postman the main actor in a swashbuckling film, with a bit more lycra 🎽. And because we know what really motivates you, a Pasta Party awaits you at the finish to recharge your batteries guilt-free 🍝.

Once the bike is at rest, savor the moment 😌. Camprodon is also the land of cookies (the famous "Birba"), a local institution since 1893 that's worth all the energy gels in the world 🍪. If you brought your children along for the adventure to watch you pedal for 6 hours on a bike scene 😅, return the favor and take them to see the animals at Molló Park or for a digestive walk along the Ter 🐻. They will be grateful, no doubt 😎. If you wish to discover new natural wonders, know that you'll be cycling not far from the volcanic area of Garrotxa, famous for its lunar landscapes 🌋. If the region has served as a backdrop for many Spanish films, it's not for nothing 🙅‍♂️. Between unique settings and intense sports, you can transform your individual effort into a memorable family weekend in the blink of an eye 🫰.

No need to explain if you're more interested in the Pyrenean peaks or the local gastronomy, what matters is that you join us 🫂.