Transport

Transfers to and from the airport will be by private vehicle (normally minibus). While cycling, the vehicle will carry your baggage and be available to assist or if you choose to sit out a section of the ride. A guide cycles with the group.

Accommodation

Spend six nights in three to four-star hotels, each chosen for their comfort and location. Some hotels have a swimming pool and/or a sea view. Barcelona: Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia Begin the adventure at this contemporary hotel, just a 15-minute walk from Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia – an icon of the city. If the sun is shining, head to the solarium/pool area for a dip and to make use of the loungers. The hotel also has a gym plus a gastro-bar serving international and Mediterranean dishes, cocktails and more. Girona: Hotel Gran Ultonia With a spot in the heart of the city, this 71-room hotel has an ideal location. Post ride, there’s no better spot to relax than the rooftop cocktail bar, which has views of the Old Town, cathedral and, they say, the best sunset in Girona. The next morning, fuel up with the buffet breakfast, which includes local produce. Calella de Palafrugell: Hotel Alga Enjoy a post-cycle dip in the pool or relax on a sun lounger when you arrive at the Hotel Alga. Elsewhere, El Càntir restaurant, helmed by chef Pere Malagelada, serves a selection of Mediterranean dishes made with seasonal local produce, plus there’s a snack bar by the pool serving coffee, tea and cocktails. Torroella de Montgri: Hotel Moli del Mig Stay in a 15th-century mill revamped and restored into a modern hotel by architect Josep M. Deulofeu. The 32 rooms have been designed to embrace the natural beauty of the rural landscape, while the restaurant makes use of the local produce. Additionally, the hotel has a swimming pool, wellness hub and padel courts. Besalú: Els Jardins De La Martana End the trip with a stay at this 11-room hotel, which sits right next to the medieval bridge of Besalú. You can gather as a group to recount your adventures together in the living room or unwind in the wood-paneled library. There’s also a private jacuzzi available to rent (€20 per hour).

Guide

There will be a local cycling leader and an assistant leader driving the support vehicle.

Meals

All breakfasts are included and will be continental with cold cheese, meats and bread, plus pastries, tea and coffee. Vegetarians: While a meat-and-fish diet is the norm in Spain, many vegetarians have not experienced any problems here. However, please note the choice of vegetarian and vegan meals may not be as extensive as you are used to. Mealtimes in Spain are later than in many other countries; dinner is usually taken between 9pm and 9.30pm.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — E-bike hire — Local taxes

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Barcelona

We start the trip in Barcelona, a captivating city of quirky landmarks and excellent cuisine. Our cycling starts tomorrow but the adventure begins immediately as we take advantage of our time here with a guided walking tour. Stops include La Rambla, La Boqueria Market, the Christopher Columbus statue, Barcelona Cathedral and the Gothic Quarter. After, we get to know each other a little better with a trip briefing and our first meal as a group. Accommodation: Catalonia Sagrada Familia (or similar)
Day 2 Day 2: Transfer To Olot; Cycle To Girona; Afternoon Walking Tour (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Transfer To Olot; Cycle To Girona; Afternoon Walking Tour (Breakfast)

After breakfast, we have a transfer (approximately two hours) to Olot where we fine tune our bikes before we start cycling in Garrotxa National Park. This is the perfect place to get used to our bikes as we follow The Carrilet, a car-free path reserved for cyclists and walkers that follows a disused narrow-gauge railway. Today’s route includes some easy gradual climbing during the first 7.5mi (12km) and then a long gentle descent through the countryside until we reach the medieval town of Girona, a hotspot for cycling pros for more than two decades. This evening, we have a guided walking tour of the town, visiting the old quarter and the Jewish quarter, before ending in La Rambla de la Llibertat, the culture-soaked main street in Girona, where we find somewhere for dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Gran Ultonia (or similar)
Day 3 Day 3: Cycle To Sant Feliu De Guixols; Transfer To Calella De Palagrugell (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cycle To Sant Feliu De Guixols; Transfer To Calella De Palagrugell (Breakfast)

We continue cycling along the car-free Carrilet until we reach the Mediterranean Sea in Sant Feliu de Guixols. We start with a short uphill section to reach Llagostera, where we stop for refreshments, and then enjoy an easy long descent to the Costa Brava coast. We stop for lunch before boarding the bus for a transfer (approximately 30 minutes) to our destination for the next two nights, Calella de Palafrugell. Our hotel is within walking distance of the coast, so take the chance for a swim at one of the nearby beaches. Accommodation: Hotel Alga (or similar)
Day 4 Day 4: Loop Ride To Palafrugell And Palamos; Wine Tasting And Back To Calella (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Loop Ride To Palafrugell And Palamos; Wine Tasting And Back To Calella (Breakfast)

Today’s ride follows a circular route south of Calella to Palamos and back. During our journey to Palamos, we travel through the colourful market town of Palafrugell, where we stop to check out the local produce and enjoy a coffee while watching the market in action. After, we cycle using another disused railway to the fishing town of Palamos and visit the unspoiled sandy beach of Castell. This afternoon, we cycle back to Calella, stopping at a winery to sample their produce. Accommodation: Hotel Alga (or similar)
Day 5 Day 5: Cycle To Torroella De Montgri (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cycle To Torroella De Montgri (Breakfast)

We start cycling after breakfast, leaving the coast behind and travelling inland to the walled medieval town of Begur. Today is one of the most scenic days as we cycle past farmlands, sunflower fields and through the gothic walled towns of Begur and Pals. We have a chance to jump off our bikes to explore both towns, and for lunch we can sample the local paella recipe in Pals. This afternoon, we have a mainly flat route on quiet roads and gravel tracks that will take us through various villages until we reach our hotel in the town of Torroella de Montgri. Accommodation: Hotel Moli del Mig (or similar)
Day 6 Day 6: Cycle To Banyoles; Transfer To Besalu (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cycle To Banyoles; Transfer To Besalu (Breakfast)

Our final day of cycling will be our most challenging, as we travel the longest distance and have the biggest accumulated climb, but it is also one of the most picturesque as we travel through Catalan countryside using a combination of quieter backroads and gravel tracks. Our first stop is the town of Púbol, where artist Salvador Dalí bought a castle for his wife Gala. We then stop in San Esteban de Guialbes, where we have lunch and the opportunity to try the Catalan dish of snails and butifarra (a type of pork sausage). After, we ride to the town of Banyoles where our cycling ends. We then have a transfer (approximately 30 minutes) to our final destination, Besalu. After we check into our hotel and have had a chance to shower, we enjoy a walking guided tour of this medieval town. We will visit the 12th-century bridge, the Sant Pere Monastery and Saint Vincent Church. After, we enjoy our last group meal together and reflect on an incredible week of cycling. Accommodation: Els Jardins De La Martana (or similar)
Day 7 Day 7: End Besalu; Transfer To Barcelona Airport (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: End Besalu; Transfer To Barcelona Airport (Breakfast)

Our adventure ends with a transfer from Besalu to Barcelona airport. If you’ve still got the appetite for a bit more exploration, speak to your sales representative to book further nights in our Barcelona hotel.

7 days tour

Cycling Girona And The Catalan Coast

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Itinerary of your trip Cycling Girona And The Catalan Coast

Day 1: Start Barcelona

Day 2: Transfer To Olot; Cycle To Girona; Afternoon Walking Tour (Breakfast)

Day 3: Cycle To Sant Feliu De Guixols; Transfer To Calella De Palagrugell (Breakfast)

Day 4: Loop Ride To Palafrugell And Palamos; Wine Tasting And Back To Calella (Breakfast)

Day 5: Cycle To Torroella De Montgri (Breakfast)

Day 6: Cycle To Banyoles; Transfer To Besalu (Breakfast)

Day 7: End Besalu; Transfer To Barcelona Airport (Breakfast)

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