Grit | Girona

why gravel when you can grit?

These days anyone with a GPS unit and ability to download someone else’s routes is calling themselves a guide. We know them. They get lost with guests, they take groups to cafes that are closed, they finish rides in the dark with no lights. They can’t do trail-side repairs, or order a ham and cheese sandwich in Catalan, let alone give emergency services directions. Because sometimes shit happens.

Perhaps it would be a smart move to put your hard earned holiday, safety and ride quality in the hands of Grit, founded by former Olympic coach and acclaimed Girona Gravel King, Dave Smith.

We don’t just know Girona gravel, we are Girona gravel

Picture this: hitting gravel just a stone's throw away from charming riverside cafes and upscale bars. Girona is a playground for gravel enthusiasts at any level, whether you're new to the scene or an experienced rider craving thrilling singletrack or technical descents. Trust us when we say that gravel guiding in Girona is still in its infancy, and for an unparalleled experience, Grit | Girona stands tall as the premier guiding service.

Come to where the gravel is world-class, serious fun is part of the package, and the guides know every trail, track and tasty coffee stop within a tyre’s width of a chainstay. With over 10 years experience exploring Girona’s hidden connections, forest singletrack and big, view-soaked climbs, we bring the kind of local knowledge you simply can’t download, as many have tried.

Whether you’re a club, a couple, or a group of friends who already know each other’s worst jokes, we’ll tailor each ride to your pace and personality. Want long and rolling? Wild and punchy? Scenic with coffee stops that would tempt a saint? Tell us your vibe and we’ll stitch together the perfect day out. Expect easy laughs, smooth guidance, and the sort of craic that makes even the steep bits feel (almost) worth it.

We’re not GPX guides, or data analysts, we know that the map is not the land, and we know which lunch stops are closed on Wednesdays and what days the BBQ fires up at the brewery.

Our accommodation partners offer stunning locations to cater for all budgets and styles. ranging from modern villas, to city hotels, Old Town apartments and breath-taking country houses, all bike friendly with exceptional food choice on the doorstep.

You’ll know that Girona is the cycling capital of the world, but it’s also a leading hub for food and drink. Want to ride on gravel to a vineyard for a tasting lunch? We can make it happen. Like beer? Let’s ride gravel to a brewery! Want to have a cheese based lunch with organic local wines in the centuries old farmhouse where the cheese is made? Of course you do, let’s go!