La Ciclobrava | Sea Otter Europe

La Ciclobrava is the non-competitive road ride of the Sea Otter Europe Costa Brava-Girona cycling festival. The most recent edition took place on 20 September 2026, during the festival’s tenth edition in Girona (18 to 20 September 2026). The date of the next Ciclobrava has not been announced yet.

Routes and distances

In the 2026 edition the ride offered three options through Girona and the Costa Brava, mixing passes, quieter roads, Mediterranean views and historic villages:

• 70 km with 1,000 m of climbing
• 100 km with 1,000 m of climbing
• 150 km with 1,756 m of climbing

Routes may change from one edition to the next, so check the organiser’s information before planning your ride.

Registration

In 2026 riders needed a UCI or FCC-approved licence, or a one-day licence from the organisers at 10 euros, which included medical coverage during the event. Registration details for the next edition have not been published. Sea Otter Europe has announced that the festival itself will return to Girona on 17 to 19 September 2027. Details are on the official website.

Why ride it

La Ciclobrava gives you a chance to ride the roads around Girona as part of a large cycling festival, with distances for different levels and a route that links the Mediterranean coast with inland villages.

Where to stay

The Ciclobrava starts and finishes on Paseo de la Devesa, so sleeping in Girona itself means a short roll to the line rather than a transfer at dawn. Arriving the day before gives you time to collect your number, browse the Sea Otter Europe expo and settle your bike in, and the old town is right there for a proper post-ride meal and recovery.

Hotel Gran Ultonia – Girona, about 1 km from the start. The hotel runs a dedicated Cycling Center: restricted-access, video-monitored bike parking, a wash area and tools for maintenance, all free for guests. Add laundry service, a gym and a breakfast before you go, and it suits riders tackling the 150 km route who want everything in order the night before.

Hotel Ciutat de Girona – Girona, about 1 km from the start. A Silver Cycling Friendly hotel in the historic centre, with private bike storage, laundry for sports kit, a spinning room and recovery massages. Its restaurant also serves meals designed for athletes, handy for fuelling the evening before a 70, 100 or 150 km day.

Hotel Carlemany Girona – Girona, about 2 km from the start. This four-star hotel has a secure, video-monitored bike area with space to store, repair and clean up to 40 bikes, which makes it a natural choice for groups and clubs. A well-equipped rental and workshop shop is a two-minute walk away, and the breakfast buffet of locally sourced produce sets you up for the climbs.

Masía MasFerran – Sant Gregori, about 5 km from the start. A Catalan country house with ten double rooms, a pool and total privacy, it suits friends travelling together. There is a workshop area with bike storage and repair space, plus a small fitness studio with sauna for tired legs after the ride.

Hotel Camiral 5* – Caldes de Malavella, about 14 km from the start. If you would rather treat the weekend as a full getaway, this five-star resort offers secure bike storage, bike rental, route advice and a new wellness centre with spa. The Girona airport is five minutes away, which helps if you are flying in with a bike box.

Event weekend fills quickly in Girona, so book early, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation if you need other options.