Best of Catalonia Cycle Touring

by BikeTours.com
Region
Catalonia
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

This is a wonderful 9-day/8-night bicycle tour that includes cycling the 'Carrilet', the converted railway that runs for 135 km from Ripoll in the Pyrenees to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea. The riding starts in the mountain town of Ripoll, cycling the 'Ruta del Ferro' to the village of Sant Joan de les Abadesses. Gliding through the town and over the magnificent mountain pass of the 'Col de Santigosa', you'll descend into Olot, the capital of the volcanic region of 'La Garrotxa'. The itinerary then heads north along the breathtaking Costa Brava coastline, exploring its many treasures. The last two days of the tour are spent following the Baix Emporda Cycling Network routes that head inland through the timeless medieval villages of the region. Your cycling route takes you to the village of Pubol, where Salvador Dali’s 'Castle Museum' is located with many of his great works on display.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Ripoll

Arrival in Ripoll

Day 2: Ripoll – Olot

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Ripoll – Olot

Day 3: Olot – Girona

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Olot – Girona

Day 4: Girona – Sant Feliu de Guixols

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Girona – Sant Feliu de Guixols

Day 5: Sant Feliu de Guixols – Llafranc

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Sant Feliu de Guixols – Llafranc

Day 6: Llafranc

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Llafranc

Day 7: Llafranc – Monells

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Llafranc – Monells

Day 8: Monells

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Monells

Day 9: Return to Girona and departure

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Return to Girona and departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Catalonia

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