The Traka

The Traka is a gravel event based in Girona, Catalonia, scheduled from Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May 2027. All routes start and finish at Parc de les Ribes del Ter, with the three distances spread across the weekend.

Routes and distances

• Traka 100 (Sunday 2 May): 100 km with around 1,350 m of climbing, roughly 79% unpaved. Start at 8:15 and a 7-hour cut-off.
• Traka 200 (Friday 30 April): about 202 km with around 2,650 m of climbing, roughly 84% unpaved. Open start from 7:00 and a 12-hour cut-off.
• Traka 300 (Saturday 1 May): 300 km with around 4,150 m of climbing, roughly 80% unpaved. Pro men start at 5:50, pro women at 6:00 and the open category at 6:10, with a 20-hour cut-off.

The organiser still lists the final tracks, feed zones and some figures as to be confirmed, so check the official site before travelling.

Registration

Registration for the 2027 edition has opened, and at the time of checking the organiser showed all three distances as sold out. Riders looking for a 200 km place are directed to the organiser’s partner page, and 300 km Pro entry follows the eligibility rules in the official regulations. Full details are on the official website.

Why ride it

The Traka offers three gravel distances around Girona, so riders can choose anything from a single-day 100 km to a 300 km day in the saddle. Courses are mostly unpaved, with altitude ranging between about 4 m and 420 m. Having every route start and finish at the same riverside park keeps logistics simple for anyone staying in the city.

Where to stay

With every distance starting and finishing at Parc de les Ribes del Ter, sleeping in Girona itself makes the weekend far simpler. You can arrive the day before, collect your number without a long transfer, roll to the start line in minutes ahead of a 5:50 or 7:00 departure, and walk back for a proper recovery afterwards. Here are the cycling-friendly addresses closest to the park, plus two a short drive out for riders who want more space or a spa.

Hotel Gran Ultonia – Girona, about 1 km from the start. The hotel runs a dedicated Cycling Center: a restricted-access, video-monitored bike store that is free to use, with a washing area and maintenance tools. Add a laundry service, a gym and a private car park, and it covers the practical side of a long gravel weekend.

Hotel Ciutat de Girona – Girona, about 1 km from the start. A Silver Cycling Friendly certified hotel in the historic centre that is built around cycling guests, with private bike storage, laundry for sports kit and a spinning room with virtual lessons. Recovery massages and meals designed for athletes make it a sensible choice after a 200 or 300 km day.

Hotel Carlemany Girona – Girona, about 2 km from the start. This four-star hotel has a video-monitored bike area with room to store, repair and clean up to 40 bikes, which suits groups travelling together. The Eat Sleep Cycle shop, with rental bikes and a workshop, is a two-minute walk away, and the breakfast buffet and athlete-friendly menu fuel the day.

Masía MasFerran – Sant Gregori, about 5 km from the start. A fenced Catalan country house with ten double rooms, a pool, a small fitness studio with sauna and a workshop area for storing and adjusting bikes. It works well for a group of friends who want privacy and quiet between gravel days.

Hotel Camiral 5* – Caldes de Malavella, about 14 km from the start. Part of the Camiral Golf & Wellness resort and about 15 minutes from Girona, it offers secure bike storage, bike rental, route advice and a new wellness centre for post-ride recovery. It suits riders who would rather trade a short drive for resort comfort.

Event weekend is busy in Girona, so book early, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation to find the right fit for your ride.