Tap Trail Cassà de la Selva

Tap Trail Cassà de la Selva

Tap Trail is the mountain race of Cassà de la Selva, organized by La Colla dels Taps de Suro with start and finish in front of the Aminda Valls pavilion, in the town’s sports zone. Now in its 7th edition, the race has become a fixture of the Circuit Trail del Girones, running through the trails of the Gavarres massif, a Mediterranean forest landscape and technical singletrack just outside Girona city. This year the race also debuts the Petjada Verda green seal, certifying responsible use and upkeep of the natural environment it crosses.

A Route with Four Distances

Tap Trail offers options for every level, from a family walk to the flagship distance:

• Trail i Mitja (31K): the toughest distance, starting at 8:00 with a 6-hour cutoff
• Trail (21K): starts at 8:30, with a 5-hour cutoff
• Express (16K): shares the start with the Trail, 4-hour cutoff
• Marxa (12K): non-competitive and untimed, ideal for beginners in trail running or a family outing, with a 3h30 margin

On Saturday, October 31, the kids’ races (3K and 5K, ages 4 to 10) also take place, turning the weekend into a family event as well.

Technical Trails and Environmental Commitment

The route combines forest tracks with narrow singletrack, some sections running next to drop-offs marked with horizontal tape by the organization. The race regulations stress that participants need basic mountain skills and the ability to read a route map if lost, a note especially relevant for the Trail i Mitja. This year Tap Trail debuts the Petjada Verda seal, recognizing the organization’s commitment to waste management and the conservation of les Gavarres’ protected flora and fauna.

Cassà de la Selva Beyond the Race

Cassà de la Selva sits just 15 km from Girona city, making it easy to pair the race with a visit to the historic city, its walls and Jewish quarter, or with the Costa Brava, less than half an hour away by car. Girona-Costa Brava airport, only 10 km away, also simplifies logistics if you’re traveling from further afield. Check out the rest of the races in the Catalonia region and plan your full season with the race planner.