Vic to Barcelona Mountain Biking

by 10Adventures
Region
Southern Spain,Catalonia
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Hard
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Mountain bike through Catalonia from Vic to Barcelona. This self-guided mountain biking tour combines big climbs, offroad trails, and speedy descents with the culture and atmosphere of Spain. From the medieval city of Vic, you’ll ride through gorgeous rural Catalonia, mixing heart-pumping sections of trail with slow-going cruises through pretty towns and historic areas. Ride for a while on the legendary Way of Saint James, where pilgrims have trekked for many years. Stay the night right under the Monastery of Montserrat, ride through Collerola Park, and stroll the modernist buildings of Terrassa. The Vic to Barcelona Mountain Biking tour packs in rural charm and ends off with two nights in renowned Barcelona. The tour is 8 days and rated as Hard (4/5 difficulty). It is available from January to December and is a self-guided, private tour staying in hotels. The starting price is $1,275USD per person for two people sharing a double or twin room. Day 1: Welcome Meeting and Bike Fitting in Vic. Day 2: Riding the Catalonian Countryside for 41km to Moia. Day 3: Biking the Way of Saint James for 41km to a hotel near Manresa. Day 4: Climb to the Monastery of Montserrat for 34km. Day 5: Following the River to Terrassa for 36km. Day 6: Ride into Barcelona via Collserola Park for 39km. Day 7: Optional City Bike Tour in Barcelona. Day 8: Departure. Accommodations for 6 nights are included (or 7, if an optional extension to Barcelona is booked). 6 breakfasts are included. Luggage transfers are included throughout the tour. Detailed trip notes, GPS, maps, and guidebooks (digital format) are provided. A wine tasting is included. A gravel bike rental is $425USD, a MTB bike rental is $250USD and an e-bike is $375USD.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome Meeting and Bike Fitting

Welcome Meeting and Bike Fitting

Day 2: Riding the Catalonian Countryside

41 km 0 m

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Riding the Catalonian Countryside

Day 3: Biking the Way of Saint James

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Biking the Way of Saint James

Day 4: Climb to the Monastery of Montserrat

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Climb to the Monastery of Montserrat

Day 5: Following the River to Terrassa

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Following the River to Terrassa

Day 6: Ride into Barcelona

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Ride into Barcelona

Day 7: City Bike Tour in Barcelona (optional)

City Bike Tour in Barcelona (optional)

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Southern Spain,Catalonia

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