This short break is all about having fun on a very varied selection of all-mountain/enduro trails in stunning landscape, supported by a shuttle service and our friendly and knowledgeable guides​

Barcelona Enduro Delight             22 - 26 Feb          325,00-

Who would have thought that just 60 km from Barcelona the seaside hills are riddled with world class trails that are at their best in winter. With temperatures between 10- 15ºC, the sun in the sky and superb hotel accommodation at unbeatable prices, there is no reason to wait for spring to enjoy a short all mountain/enduro holiday!
 
Our Mountain Bike Breaks are set in the hills of the Barcelona Coast and its surrounding mountains, with our home base in Santa Susanna, a seaside village with plenty of restaurants and pubs for our evening entertainment.
 

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PROGRAMME:
  • Wednesday:
Pick up from airport, transfer to your hotel in Santa Susanna. Try to book an early flight so we can enjoy some riding in the afternoon. Your closest airport is Gerona, but we can pick you up from El Prat in Barcelona as well.
Details:
¯ Pick up from the airport by our shuttle bus with plenty of room and trailer if you decide to bring your own bike
¯ Hotel check-in. We will help you to check in to your hotel room
¯ Rental bike: we help you set up your rental bike
¯ Afternoon ride: we head out into the surrounding hills for a sweet ride of 15-20 km

  • Thursday:
Today we will be riding into the surrounding hills of the Montnegre nature  reserve to enjoy stunning enduro trails. After lunch we make use of the shuttle bus to take us to some higher lying trails. Enjoy the ride! The shuttle bus will take us back up the mountain after every descent.
Details:
¯ 09:30:  we ride out of the hotel via a single trail into the surrounding hills.
After lunch we continue to ride beautiful descents with the aid of our shuttle bus we reduce climbing to a minimum.
¯ 18:00: back to the hotel for dinner
  • Friday:
The shuttle bus is ready again to take us to the Riudarenes Forest, also known as “Enduro Disneyland”. In this beautiful Mediterranean Pine forest we have a choice of 18 world class enduro trails of all levels. Steep and rocky, fast and flowy, drops and jumps, it is all here! And most trails are easy to get to with the shuttle bus, although you have to be prepared for a bit of climbing.  After lunch we get into the shuttle bus again to ride 3 more magical trails. Prepare to be amazed because the riding today is world class!
Details:
¯ 09:30: we take the shuttle bus to Riudarenes (30 min) to ride the best trails of Enduro Disneyland. We will have quite a bit of climbing to do today but the magical descending trails are out of this world! After lunch we continue to ride 3 more trails.
¯ 18:00: we head back to our hotel to rest and have dinner
  • Saturday:
Big ride today. We take the shuttle bus to a truly magical place (45 min). This hidden gem is a spot where world champions gather every year to ride one of the most insane enduro descents you can imagine. From the mountain of Santa  Coloma starts a natural single trail that has been modified by the locals to keep the flow at a maximum. Riding through a vast forest you will be descending a hugely varied trail that will leave you wanting for more! Most riders want to ride this again and again so the shuttle bus is ready when you are!
Details:
¯ 09:30: We take the shuttle bus to Santa Coloma de Farners. The last 4 kilometers to this descent cannot be done with the shuttle bus. Most riders want to be shuttled back up straight away for a second run!
¯ 13:00: after lunch we take the shuttle bus up the other side of the mountain to ride some more stunning trails.
¯ 17:00: we return to Santa Susanna.
  • ​Sunday:
 Time to check out of the hotel and take the transfer back to the airport.

​GOOD TO KNOW:
 
  •  Skills and Fitness Level: The riding on this trip is technical. You'll need to be an experienced rider, confident with riding natural mountainous trails. You’ll also want to be fit so you can get through the long days of technical riding safely. A good quality Enduro style bike (minimum 5"/140mm+ of travel), high volume tyres (2.3"+) and knee pads are a minimum requirement for this trip.
  • Guides: our guides know the area inside out and are there to get you home safe
         and to have fun on the trails. Our motto is to make sure you enjoy every second of your stay and to get you home safe!
  •  Accommodation: You are staying in a 4star hotel in Santa Susanna.
  • Welcome and briefing: upon your arrival and during your stay we are there to help and assist.
  •  Groups: we ride in groups of minimum 4, maximum 8 bikers.
 
PRICE:

  • Euro 325,00 per person
Included: transfer to and from the airport, shuttle service to the trails, guide, and half board (breakfast and dinner) accommodation in 4star hotel.
Not included: flight, extra drinks and meals, bike hire.