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Price From
1070 €
  • volcanic area of La Garrotxa
  • Greek & Roman archaeological site of Empuries
  • beautifully conserved medieval of village of Pals
8 Days
7 Nights
360 Total kms
60 km/day (avg)
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Catalonia is home to some of the country's most varied scenery, ranging from the spectacular Pyrenees on the border with France, down through beautiful farmland and forests, to the rugged beauty of the Costa Brava. Here the pretty coastline contrasts with the clear waters and sheltered coves. We will visit fine medieval towns and villages such as Girona and Pals, along with picturesque coastal villages. And of course the various Dalí sites associated with the great artist.

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival Point
to
Girona

Arrival in Girona. Spend the day visiting the old part of this historical city, where the cathedral, the town walls and the narrow and atmospheric streets of the Jewish quarter are outstanding. And don’t forget to kiss the bottom of the lioness! Then it’s time to enjoy a drink in the outdoor cafés of the Plaça de la Independencia.
Day
2
Girona
to
Olot

The first ride is along a disused railway line converted into a bike path. We cycle through beautiful villages and forests into the unique area of La Garrotxa. This is home to the largest collection of extinct volcanoes, with some 40 cones (the last eruptions were 11,500 years ago), now covered by forests, and some beautiful villages. The urban area of Olot actually includes two volcanic craters. Olot itself was home to a thriving textile industry and has some impressive Modernist architecture around the centre.
57km
Day
3
Olot
to
Figueres

The route leads through the Garrotxa and passing the volcanic park and the famous beech forests. We pass through charming medieval villages such as Santa Pau. In Banyoles we can stop for a swim in the lake (used for water sports in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games) before continuing to the town of Figueres, birthplace of the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. Here we can visit the superb Dalí Theatre-Museum.
76km
Day
4
Figueres
to
Cadaqués

We continue eastwards towards the Mediterranean and the Costa Brava through the magnificent scenery of the Cap de Creus, where the Pyrenees meet the sea. Ride along the coast to the pretty village of Port de la Selva. We finally arrive in Cadaqués, one of the most picturesque villages on the Costa Brava in a stunning setting and surrounded by the terraced olive groves. Here Dalí had his summer house in the adjacent village of Port Lligat.
48km
Day
5
Cadaqués
to
Torroella de Montgrí

From Cadaqués we head southwards down the Costa Brava. We leave the Cap de Creus behind and cycle along the plain of the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l´Empordà, a protected area of marshland. We then pass the ancient Greek / Roman city of Empúries with its extensive ruins along the seafront. Our destination today is the town of Torroella de Montgrí, dominated by the castle on the grey mountain of Montgrí. 60 km - 37 miles.
60km
Day
6
Torroella de Montgrí
to
Sant Feliu de Guíxols

From Torroella, the route leads past rice fields to Pals, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in the area along with Peratallada. After La Bisbal d’Empordà, a lovely ascent through the beautiful Mediterranean forests of Les Gavarres and then down to the sea again. The last section of the ride follows the coast to the beachside resort of Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
60km
Day
7
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
to
Girona

We return to our starting point in Girona to once again pay our respects to the lioness (and her behind). This stage follows the converted railway line "El Carrilet", one of the first Vias Verdes (Greenways) to be opened to the public in Spain. A longer option begins in the village of Tossa del Mar to cycle along the clifftops of the Costa Brava, the famous climb to the chapel of Sant Grau and then on to Girona.
59km
Day
8
Girona
to
Departure point

Departure day. End of IberoCycle services.

FAQs

  • On a self-guided tour, you are basically independent. IberoCycle transports luggage to the next hotel. 

    Riders are expected to complete each day's ride, unless there is an emergency, or a mechanical problem. 

    Cyclists do not travel as part of a group or with a guide, although they may coincide with other cyclists on the same trip.

    Our "IberoCycle On Call" service means we are always available for help or advice.

    Cyclists are provided with our own detailed Route Guide and maps for their chosen route.

    Fitter cyclists may extend stages at will.

     

  • Accommodation in double, twin or single room with en-suite bathroom (see price list for prices and single supplement)
    Continental style breakfast
    Information Pack with Route Guide and maps
    Luggage transport between hotels

    Clients are responsible for their own arrival and departure arrangements in Girona.

  • Girona is just 98 km north of Barcelona, and can be reached by bus, train, plane or car. 

    Girona Airport has may flights connecting to Spain and Europe. See destinations here. 

    From Girona Airport, take a bus to the city. It takes 25 minutes and costs 2.75 €. 

    Barcelona Airport has a huge selection of national and international flights. See destinations here. There is an hourly bus from Barcelona Airport to Girona - cost 19 €. It takes 2 hours 30 minutes. 

    The train to Girona leaves from Barcelona Sants Station. If you arrive in at Terminal 1, take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 2 and then take the train to Barcelona Sants and then the train to Girona. The high-speed train AVE takes under 40 minutes and costs around 15 €. 

    A taxi from Barcelona Airport would take around 1 hour at a cost of around 150 €. 

    Transfers

    IberoCycle can also organise transfers as follows:

    Girona - Girona Airport - 40 € per vehicle up to 4 pax and then 10 € for each additional person up to 8.

    Girona - Barcelona Airport - 165 € per vehicle up to 4 pax and then 15 € for each additional person up to 8.

  • Information will be added shortly for the bikes available on these tours.

  • Personalised tours are available for groups of 4 or more riders. You may like to add extra days, choose a different arrival day, modify the itinerary.

    Please contact us if you would like to personalise this tour.

  • The tour begins and ends in Girona. IberoCycle will pick up from the local airport. Many riders will arrive at Barcelona Airport and may choose to extend their stay with a visit to the city. There are good rail and bus connections from Barcelona. At the end of the tour, IberoCycle will transfer to Girona Airport.

  • Hybrid e-bike    Road E-bike

    The last few years have seen a revolution in the use of e-bikes. We now offfer e bikes on absolutely all of our rides. There are of course multiple advantages to using one on a bike tour:

    The difficulty level is lowered by a grade. Thus an intermediate level tour becomes an easy tour as the motor assists pedalling.

    The distance you can cycle on each day is effectively "reduced". Longer distances become accessible to a greater range of riding abilities. 

    Ability levels between riders on the same tour are levelled out as riders can choose an e-bike to enable them to keep up with stronger riders. 

    No more worrying about the hills! 

    So if you are in any doubt about whether a particular tour might be too challenging for you, then take the e-bike option. You can still get a good workout by keeping the pedal assistance level low. E-bikes are now available on all of our tours. And many have both the standard e-bike and also the road e-bike. 

Prices

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