Pyrenees to the Mediterranean - Point-to-Point

by Creative Bike Tours
Region
Catalonia
Duration
N/A
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate to Difficult
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Our Pyrenees to the Mediterranean Road Riding holiday follows many of the beautiful and tranquil country roads that have made the Girona region so famous as a road riding destination. The riding starts in the mountain town of Ripoll where you will get your first views of some of the stunning peaks of the Pyrenees on your way to Olot, the capital of the La Garrotxa volcanic region. Your next day's ride encompasses some of the best of the high mountain climbing and descending that is on offer in the Pyrenees. You will cycle through stunning mountain villages surrounded by high peaks that are picture perfect to stop for a photo. The next day of riding heads towards Girona city and follows the route of one of the great rides of the Girona area with a stunning twenty kilometre climb followed by a fantastic 18 kilometre descent, all on beautiful quiet country roads. Your second day in Girona city is spent riding one of the favourite road riding routes of the professional teams. The following day you cycle towards the coast through the lovely rolling Girona countryside before climbing up and over the coastal mountain range to join the famous 'Tossa de Mar' coastal road, which was part of the 2009 Tour de France stage from Girona to Barcelona. The last day of riding takes you through the 'Les Gavarres' coastal mountain range with three great climbs and buzzing descents before returning to your four star hotel by the shores of the Mediterranean Sea to relax in the hotel's Spa. The accommodation for this tour is staying in an beautifully located 3 star hotel in Olot, the capital of the La Garrotxa volcanic region, as well as two beautiful 4 star hotels in very different and exciting locations.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Pyrenees Warm up ride

40 km 0 m

D1

Pyrenees Warm up ride

Day 2: Pyrenees mountain loop

90 km 0 m

D2

Pyrenees mountain loop

Day 3: Olot to Girona

105 km 0 m

D2

Olot to Girona

Day 4: Les Gavarres loop 1

70 km 0 m

D1

Les Gavarres loop 1

Day 5: Girona to the Mediterranean Sea

60 km 0 m

D1

Girona to the Mediterranean Sea

Day 6: Les Gavarres loop 2

100 km 0 m

D2

Les Gavarres loop 2

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

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