Who Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí Suits, and Who Should Book Elsewhere
Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí suits cyclists, couples, families, dog owners and small wedding parties who want a quiet base in the Llémena valley, about 30 minutes by car from Girona. It does not suit people who want to walk out of the door into Girona's old town for tapas and late drinks.
That is the short answer. This page is here to help you decide, not to sell you a room. The hotel is a restored 1789 watermill with 15 rooms, so it fills up, and a guest who booked the wrong kind of trip goes home disappointed. Better to know before you book.
Who is the hotel a good fit for?
People who want the countryside to be the point of the trip, not the backdrop to a city break.
Road and gravel cyclists who want to ride from the door. The hotel's Komoot collection holds 20 routes that start at the mill, from a 21.7 km gravel loop with 240 m of climbing to a 216 km coast loop with 3,010 m.
Couples who want quiet evenings: dinner is served every evening, there is a heated outdoor pool, and the Suites have a freestanding bathtub.
Families and small groups. The family Apartment is 80 m², with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and sleeps up to 8. A Deluxe room can take a third guest on a sofa bed.
Dog owners. Dogs are welcome all year, the festive season included.
Couples planning a small wedding who want the whole place to themselves: up to 42 guests sleep on site and up to 100 can join the ceremony and dinner.
EN: The old stone of the 1789 mill, with the valley's trees right outside the window. / CA: La pedra antiga del molí de 1789, amb els arbres de la vall just davant de la finestra. / ES: La piedra antigua del molino de 1789, con los árboles del valle justo delante de la ventana.
Is it a good base for a cycling trip in Girona?
Yes, if you care more about the riding on your doorstep than about the café scene in town.
The hotel rents out 22 Cervélo road and gravel bikes in sizes 48 to 61: a Caledonia costs €65, an Áspero €70 and a Soloist €75 per 24 hours, and the daily price drops from the second day and again from the fourth. There is an in house workshop, secure bike storage and a cycling laundry with a drying cabinet. Kees, the strongest cyclist on the team, guides guest rides, and there is a Ride with a Pro programme for anyone who wants to ride with a professional. Prices and bookings are on the Cervélo road and gravel bike rental page.
Routes that start at the mill
A few from the hotel's Komoot collection, to give an idea of the range:
Beginner 101: First Ride (gravel): 21.7 km, 240 m of climbing.
Medium Local Loop (road): 40.8 km, 560 m.
Backroad Loop with Girona (road): 78.7 km, 810 m.
Iconic Els Angels (road): 96.8 km, 1,270 m.
Iconic Roca Corba Route (road): 127 km, 2,290 m.
Cadaques Coastal Route (road): 198 km, 1,990 m.
Rocacorba is the local test piece. The well known Strava segment climbs 740 m in 9.8 km at an average of 8.4%, and the Rocacorba climb guide (in Spanish) covers it section by section.
The honest catch for cyclists
Every ride starts with hills. The valley sits between Girona and the Garrotxa volcanic zone, and even the gentlest loop in the collection climbs 240 m in 21.7 km. If you want flat kilometres, this is the wrong valley.
And if the point of the week is the Girona café scene, the bike shops and spotting pros at a coffee stop, you will ride or drive into town for it. The Backroad Loop with Girona takes in the city in 78.7 km. A good day out. Not a quick espresso.
EN: Quiet back roads start at the gate of the mill. 🚴 / CA: Les carreteres tranquil·les comencen a la porta del molí. / ES: Las carreteras tranquilas empiezan en la puerta del molino.
Who should stay in Girona town instead?
Anyone whose evenings matter as much as their days. Be honest with yourself about these:
You want nightlife. Girona is about 30 minutes away by car, so a night out in town means a sober driver or a taxi home.
You are travelling without a car. The hotel is in a rural valley. Girona airport is about 35 minutes by car, Barcelona airport about 1h30 and Girona AVE station about 30 minutes, so arrange a hire car or a transfer, and ask the front office before booking if you are unsure.
You only want one night over Christmas or New Year. Both festive packages need a minimum of two nights.
Your wedding is big. Above 100 guests for dinner, or more than 42 people who all need a bed on site, the mill is too small.
You want several restaurants under one roof. The hotel has one restaurant and bar, a pool and a gym. That is all of it, and it is small on purpose.
What is a stay at the mill actually like?
Small and personal. Breakfast is a buffet from 07:30 to 10:30, and the restaurant cooks seasonal Catalan food every evening. Parking is free, and the hotel is open all year.
The team is small too. Robin runs rooms, operations and the team. Karel is just as likely to be fixing a bike, helping in the kitchen or checking you in. Juan, the local duty manager and gardener, knows the valley, and the guests.
One practical point for riders: breakfast starts at 07:30. That suits most rides, but if you plan a very long day such as the 198 km coastal route, talk to the front office the day before.
EN: A bedroom with the balcony doors open to the valley. / CA: Una habitació amb les portes del balcó obertes a la vall. / ES: Una habitación con las puertas del balcón abiertas al valle.
Is it right for a small wedding?
Yes, if the wedding fits and you want exclusive use. The couple takes over the whole estate: up to 42 guests overnight and up to 100 for the ceremony and dinner. Packages start at €7,750 midweek, €8,500 at the weekend and €11,500 for an extended weekend.
The trade off is space. Guests beyond the first 42 sleep in other hotels or rural houses nearby and need transport, which you will want to plan early. The wedding page and the guide to prices and spaces for an exclusive use wedding near Girona go into the detail.
EN: A ceremony on the meadow in front of the masia. / CA: Una cerimònia al prat davant de la masia. / ES: Una ceremonia en el prado delante de la masía.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí from Girona?
About 30 minutes by car to Girona's AVE station. Girona airport is about 35 minutes away and Barcelona airport about 1h30.
Do I need a car to stay at the hotel?
It makes a stay much easier, because the hotel sits in a rural valley and Girona is a drive away. Without a car, plan a transfer and ask the front office before you book.
Is the hotel good for a cycling holiday in Girona?
Yes, if you want to ride from the door. There are 22 Cervélo rental bikes, an in house workshop, secure bike storage, a cycling laundry and 20 Komoot routes that start at the mill.
Can I rent a bike if I am not staying at the hotel?
Yes. The Cervélo road and gravel bikes are open to non guests. A Caledonia costs €65 per 24 hours, less per day on longer rentals, and delivery is possible when needed.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome all year, including over Christmas and New Year.
Is the hotel open in winter?
Yes, it is open all year. The Christmas and New Year packages have a minimum stay of two nights.
Book your stay directly
If this sounds like your kind of trip, book directly on www.vallamagada.com, where you can compare the rooms and the family Apartment and reserve a bike at the same time. Not sure it fits? Send the front office a message on WhatsApp at +34 872 290 725 or email frontoffice@vallamagada.com, and ask before you book.
Sources
Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí is run by Robin and Karel, a Dutch couple who met at Hotelschool The Hague, left Amsterdam and restored the watermill estate. Karel grew up in his family's hotel on the island of Texel. Read their story.
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