Volta a Catalunya (Catalonia) road cycling trip

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

The Volta road cycling trip is exciting and full of contrasts. Our journey will takes us from magnificent Mediterranean coastal roads to the highest pass in the Pyrenees. We will tackle many climbs recently featured in the Vuelta Espana and the Tour de France. Based mainly in Catalunya with forays into France and Andorra, this trip will pack in seven days of unforgettable riding through varied landscapes. This trip will start in Girona, home to many pro cyclists and the perfect launchpad for this adventure. Each day of this trip you'l ride between 90 and 150 kilometres, climbing 1500 - 3500 metres.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival day - we pick up from Girona airport or Barcelona airport.

Arrival day - we pick up from Girona airport or Barcelona airport.

Day 2: Girona to Olot.

125 km 2200 m

D3

Girona to Olot.

Day 3: Olot to La Seu d 'Urgell.

135 km 2500 m

D3

Olot to La Seu d 'Urgell.

Day 4: La Seu d 'Urgell to Soldeu.

89 km 3500 m

D3

La Seu d 'Urgell to Soldeu.

Day 5: Soldeu - Puigcerdà.

47 km 900 m

D1

Soldeu - Puigcerdà.

Day 6: Puigcerdà to Camprodon.

135 km 2650 m

D4

Puigcerdà to Camprodon.

Day 7: Camprodon to Roses.

155 km 2400 m

D4

Camprodon to Roses.

Day 8: Roses - Tossa de Mar.

120 km 1500 m

D3

Roses - Tossa de Mar.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Coaching sessions
Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

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