La Remences

The Club Ciclista BAS is organizing the Terra de Remences cycling race. La Remences is a bike touring road race starting in Sant Esteve d’en Bas (Girona) with two distances: 175 km and 100 km. The slope of the long distance is 2,600 m, while that of the short distance is 1,280 m.

In addition, the long and short courses are rated for the Circuit Ciclopirineus de Cicloturisme, the Challenge Catalana de Cicloturisme and the Circuit Femení de Cicloturisme organized by the Comissió de Cicloturisme of the FCC. The minimum age to participate in the Marxa Terra des Remences is 18 years old.

Registrations range from 32 to 52 euros depending on the date of registration, with a limit of 3000 participants. To participate, a federative license is compulsory, and if you don’t have it, you must sign a one-day license for 9 euros. Different refreshments points will be set up for the long and short courses, throughout the course.

Where to stay

Sant Esteve d’en Bas sits in the Garrotxa, a quiet corner of Girona province, so most riders sleep a little way out and drive in. Arriving the day before lets you collect your bib without rushing, and a bed within easy reach of the start line makes the early roll-out far less stressful. After 175 km or 100 km of climbing, a proper place to recover matters just as much.

Can Riera de Montagut – Montagut i Oix, about 15 km from the start. The closest of our certified stays is a restored 16th-century masia in the La Garrotxa Nature Park, with seven en-suite suites and Cycling Friendly Bronze status. A lockable bike store and repair station keep your machine safe and ready, and there is laundry, bike wash, route information and a new saltwater pool for tired legs.

Sprint Casa Fonda – Banyoles, about 25 km from the start. A relaxed, sociable stop in a town well known for road and MTB riding, with single to quadruple rooms (private or shared bathroom), a shared kitchen and terrace, and free Wi-Fi. Bike rental and repair tools are listed, which suits groups travelling on a budget.

Hotel Up Rooms Vic – Vic, about 29 km from the start. A 4-star hotel in the centre of Vic with a buffet breakfast, a Cycling Center for storing bikes, local route information and laundry. It also has a spa, handy for recovery, and shops and restaurants are on the doorstep for non-riding companions.

Masía MasFerran – Sant Gregori, about 30 km from the start. A fenced Catalan country house just outside Girona, certified Cycling Friendly Bronze, with ten double rooms, a pool and a garden. Its workshop with bike storage and repair area, bike wash, fitness studio with sauna and massage make it a strong choice for a group of friends.

Hotel Ciutat de Girona – Girona, about 35 km from the start. Set in the historic heart of the city and Silver Cycling Friendly certified, it offers private bike storage, laundry for sports kit, recovery massages, a spinning room and indoor trainers. Bike rental, bike wash and maps for sale complete the picture, and the Restaurant Blanco serves meals designed for athletes.

Event weekend is busy, so book early to get your preferred base, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation across Catalonia.