Arrival Point

Girona

In Girona there is plenty to see and do. The city is famous for having one of the best preserved Jewish old towns in the world, the Cathedral boasts one of the largest stone vaulted spaces in Gothic architecture and the walk along the ancient walls is a recommended highlight.

Girona

Sant Feliu de Guíxols

After the delivery of documentation and bikes, the first ride takes you to the Mediterranean Sea along the "El Carrilet" cycle path, passing through the towns of Quart, Cassà de la Selva, Santa Cristina dAro and Llagostera.First we follow the Onyar River, which gives us one of the most picturesque and most photographed images: the colored houses on the river bank in the city of Girona. Along the route we always have the Gavarres Massif as a backdrop, a mountainous forest area, consisting mainly of oaks, important for the cork production. We finally arrive in San Feliu de Guíxols on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. 45 - 28 miles

Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Calella de Palafrugell

Today you'll ride north along the coast visiting the main port town Palamós. Soon we pass the unspoilt cove Platja de Castell, with it's Iberian settlement , before arriving in the picturesque old fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, one of the pearls of the Costa Brava. On the last section you'll cycle along the "Ruta del Tren Petit" cycle path, connecting Palamós and Palafrugell , the latter with its amazing beaches and coves on the coast. Another option is a longer alternative climbing up a scenic mountain route.. 31 or 47 - 19 or 29 miles

Calella de Palafrugell

Torroella de Montgrí

Route towards the north, following always the coastline, visiting places of outstanding interest: Pals, with its beautifully conserved medieval centre, and Torroella de Montgrí. The ride will take you through natural wetlands with extensive rice fields and long sandy beaches. The bike tour ends at the foot of the karstic Montgri Massif, rights at the middle of the Natural Park. 37 - 21 miles

Torroella de Montgrí

Peralada

The route continues to the north passing the Montgrí massif into the county of Alt Empordà. We cycle the Bay of Roses with long, sandy beaches. Next to the pretty medieval settlement Sant Martí de Empúries and right in front of the superb beach, is the archeological complex Empúries with Greek and Roman ruins dating from 600BC, the gateway of the classic cultures to the Iberian Peninsular. The city of Emporion was an important trading post in the Roman Empire and from where the region takes its name. The route then continues north through the town of Castelló d´Empuries set in the protected marshlands of Aiguamolls de l´Empordà. We finally reach Peralada, famous for its cava (the Catalan version of champagne), and where we can get to know all the secrets about the wine in the region, in the Wine Museum of the Peralada Castle.. 45 - 28 miles

Peralada

This ride provides fantastic views of the Pyrenees as a backdrop while cycling through the vineyards. Today you will have the opportunity to visit the most interesting wineries, that are mainly located in the towns of Pau, Vilajuïga and Garriguella. There you can taste different wines, as well as cycling through privileged places rich in heritage, such as the Sant Quirze de Colera Monastery. Option of a shorter version.31 or 48 - 19 or 30 miles

Peralada

Figueres

The last bike tour heads to the North to Cantallops and then takes you to a long downhill ride until arriving to our final destination, the city of Figueres. A rewarding detour takes us to the village of Capmany which can boast with having the highest number of wineries in the Empordà area. After arriving to Figueres riders enjoy a visit to the world famous Theatre-Museum Dalí, still the most visited tourist site in Spain. 41 - 25 miles

Figueres

Departure

End of IberoCycle services. The train statiion is within walking distance of the hotel.