Can Freu – MTB Farmhouse and Bike Hotel near Girona

Looking for a bike hotel near Girona? Can Freu is set up for mountain bikers, with secure bike storage, a bike wash, a workshop with tools and laundry for riding kit.

Can Freu is a rural farmhouse in Vilobí d’Onyar, in Girona’s La Selva district, around seven minutes from Girona airport. It is set up for cycling groups, with 45 beds, a dining room, a pool and a coworking corner, and you can choose sleep only, bed and breakfast or half board.

The bike set-up is serious: secure storage for up to 45 bikes, a professional workshop with proper tools, a high-pressure wash area and laundry included in the stay. An 8-seat van with an approved bike trailer runs riders to descents and trailheads (included on half board), and there’s a breakdown pick-up service if things go wrong on the trail.

Right on the doorstep is a private technical MTB and gravel circuit in two hectares of oak forest. Further afield, the enduro descents of Santa Coloma de Farners, the long Montseny and Arbúcies trails and the wild Les Guilleries are all within easy reach, making this a smart base for an MTB trip around Girona. Local certified guides can show you the best trails in the area.

Why stay at this bike hotel near Girona

• Secure bike storage
• A bike wash
• A workshop with tools
• Laundry for riding kit
• Trails: Private 2 ha technical MTB/gravel circuit in the oak woods next to the house; van shuttles to Santa Coloma de Farners, Les Guilleries and Montseny
• Season: September – June
• Price: from €65 per person per night (sleep only); €75 with breakfast; €105 half board (check the hotel’s website for current rates)

Best rides from Vilobí d’Onyar

• Can Freu’s own MTB circuit – ride straight out of the farmhouse gate for a warm-up loop or a quick evening spin without loading the car.
• Santa Coloma de Farners – a short drive away, this natural trail park is cut into granite slabs and pine forest; short, steep descents of around 250–300 m drop with no lift, so expect to pedal back up.
• Les Guilleries – just west of Santa Coloma, wilder hills with rockier, more technical singletrack, loose scree and long loops for riders who like a challenge.
• Montseny – the big mountain on the horizon, with peaks above 1,700 m; long, hard loops from Arbúcies through holm oak and beech forest reward strong legs.
• Les Gavarres – the nature reserve right behind Girona, with flowing singletrack, rocky sections and gravel links; ride on permitted trails only.

Picking a bike hotel near Girona means you can mix Catalonia’s natural, hand-cut trails with the city’s famous cycling café culture on rest days.

Getting to Vilobí d’Onyar

Getting here could hardly be easier: Girona-Costa Brava airport sits within the municipality of Vilobí d’Onyar itself, so the transfer is only a few minutes. Barcelona-El Prat, with far more routes, is about an hour away by car. Riders without a car can take the regional train from Barcelona to Girona in about an hour, with bikes allowed on board, then a short taxi ride. A hire car makes reaching Montseny and Les Guilleries trailheads simple.

When to ride

This is a classic autumn-to-spring destination. The lower hills enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate, and October to May brings the best grip, as the sandy soil rides far better slightly damp; average highs are still around 17°C in November. March to June and September to November are ideal, while July and August are hot and dusty, with slippery rock. Higher Montseny routes can see snow in midwinter.

Ride Vilobí d’Onyar with a local guide

The fastest way to find the best trails around Vilobí d’Onyar is with someone who rides them every week. Browse certified MTB guides, schools and bike parks in Spain or search the map of mountain bike guides, then contact them directly – MTB Guides never adds booking fees. Book your room directly with Can Freu through its official website or the contact details on this page.