Trail Running Girona

Girona, Spain is a beautiful, vibrant and historic city located in the northeastern region of Catalonia that is situated on the banks of the Onyar River, and is surrounded by mountains. One of the most striking features of Girona is its well-preserved medieval old town, which is known as the Barri Vell. The Barri Vell is home to the Cathedral of Girona, which dates back to the 12th century and is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. The Jewish Quarter, also known as the Call, is the best-preserved Jewish quarter in Europe. You cannot forget to mention Girona’s bustling culinary and specialty coffee scene, with delicious food and coffee around every corner.

Girona is also a trail runner's paradise. The city is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the Pyrenees Mountains, the Costa Brava coastline, and the Gavarres Hills, with countless trails to explore, each offering a unique experience.

One of the most popular trail running spots in Girona is in the Gavarres, a mountainous natural park that runs from the coast all the way to the city. The park offers over 100 km of trails, ranging from easy to difficult, through lush forests, rolling hills, and rocky outcroppings. Best of all is that you can be running in these trails within minutes of leaving the city walls!

For those looking for a more challenging trail running experience, the Pyrenees are only a short drive from Girona. The mountains offer a wide range of trails, from easier alpine loops to strenuous mountain ascents. The trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and are a great place to test your endurance and skills as you run along the high alpine ridges.

No matter what your skill level or experience, Girona has a trail for you. Though the city has long been known as a cycling paradise, trail running has even deeper roots in this part of the world with an incredible trail racing scene that could see top internationally ranked athletes showing up on any given weekend!

At Overland Running Provisions we offer a variety of services that allow you to get the very best out of trail running in Girona, from guided runs, and Pyrenees day trips to full weeklong trail running experiences based in the heart of this amazing city. Let us show you our little running paradise.