Costa Brava
Empordá - one of Europe’s most famous wine regions
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On this enjoyable tour you will discover both the hinterland of Empordá and the coastal regions, fascinating and varied landscapes with a long history.
With a view of the sea, surrounded by the mountain ranges, which show their very different sides throughout the seasons, you cycle through the Empordá region, where wonderful wines are produced.
Route
Tour profile / level 2
The stages are easy to moderate. You cycle on well-built, former railway tracks and on side roads with little traffic.
Day 1: Girona
In Girona there is plenty to see and do. The city is famous for having one of the best preserved Jewish old towns in the world, the Cathedral boasts one of the largest stone vaulted spaces in Gothic architecture and the walk along the cities ancient walls is a recommended highlight.
Day 2: Girona – Sant Feliu de Guixols, approx. 45 km
Today the route leads from Girona to the coast, following the ancient railway called "El carrilet". It means 40 km through a railway conditioned for pedestrians and bikers only. You will reach Sant Feliu, with its wonderful seaport and of great cultural and historical interest, with an old monastery. Lodging is in front of the sea in the beach of Sant Pol.
Day 3: Sant Feliu de Guixols – Calella de Palafrugell, approx. 30 km
Today you’ll ride North along the coast combining the coastal road with the front sea boulevards, visiting the main port town of Palamós. After a few kilometers you’ll pass the unspoilt cove Platja de Castell, with it’s Iberian settlement on the left side. This is a nice place to do a picnic and take a swim on the Mediterranean sea. Later on you arrive in the picturesque old fishing village of Calella de Palafurgell, one of the pearls of Costa Brava. On the last section you’ll be cycling along the greenway called "Ruta del Tren Petit". Optional ride: This track offers also a long alternative climbing up the scenic mountain route of Romanyà.
Day 4: Calella de Palafrugell – Torroella de Montgri, approx. 29 km
Route towards the north, inland to passing through Palafurgell, with his fish, meat and vegetables market. Nice place to learn about the productive land of this region. You can also visit the Cork Museum. After exiting Palafurgell you can stop to the cellar Mas Oller for the guided visit and the wine tasting. Later on you reach Pals, one of the better conserved medieval centre. The ride will take you through natural wetlands with extensive rice fields and long sandy beaches. The bike tour ends in Torroella de Montgrí at the foot of the karstic Montgri Massif.
Day 5: Torroella de Montgri – Castello d´Empuries, approx. 36 km
The route continues to the North passing the Montgrí massif into the county of Alt Empordà. We enter the long Bay of Roses with long, sandy beaches. Next to the pretty medieval settlement Sant Martí de Empúries and right in front of the superb beach, we should take the time to visit the archeological settlement Empúries with Greek and Roman ruins, the gateway of the classic cultures to the Iberian Peninsular. The route then continues North where riders will pass through the protected marshlands of Aiguamolls de l’Empordà. The route ends at the village of Castelló d’Empúries, it has a rich architectual heritage; gothic church, Count’s palace, old market building and Jewish quarter.
Day 6: Loop around Castello d´Empuries, approx. 37 km
This ride provides fantastic views of the Pyrenees as a backdrop while cycling through the 100 year old vineyards. Today you will have the opportunity to visit the most interesting wineries, that are mainly located in the towns of Vilajuïga and Pau. This day include a wine tasting and lands product’s picnic in Espelt Cellar.
Day 7: Castello d´Empuries – Figueres, approx. 43 km
Day 8: Figueres
Leistungen
7 nights in rooms with private facilities
Daily breakfast
(half board bookable for a surcharge: 5x for Category B, 4x for Category A)Luggage transfer
Maps and information material per room
Termine & Preise
Extras
Discount 3rd bed in room with 2 full payers | |
3rd Person | -10% |
Surcharges | |
Surcharge Solo traveller | 75 |
Bikes and equipment | |
24-speed | 130 |
E-Bike | 260 |
Gravel Bike | 225 |
GPS-rental including Tracks (payable in advance) | 65 |
Transfers | |
Girona Hotel - Girona Airport 1-4 Pax | 56 |
Girona Hotel - Barcelona Airport 1-4 Pax | 229 |
Figueres - Girona Airport 1-4 Pax | 147 |
Figueres - Barcelona Airport 1-4 Pax | 387 |
Figueres - Girona 1-4 Pax | 147 |
each additional person (up to 8) | 17 |
Additional nights | |
Girona Cat. A (dbl/sgl) S1 | 57/93 |
Girona Cat. A (dbl/sgl) S2 | 60/97 |
Girona Cat. A (dbl/sgl) S3 | 67/110 |
Girona Cat. B (dbl/sgl) S1 | 55/92 |
Girona Cat. B (dbl/sgl) S2 | 54/96 |
Girona Cat. B (dbl/sgl) S3 | 60/100 |
Figueres Cat. A (dbl/sgl) S1 | 59/95 |
Figueres Cat. A (dbl/sgl) S2 | 63/114 |
Figueres Cat. A (dbl/sgl) S3 | 66/118 |
Figueres Cat. B (dbl/sgl)) S1 | 49/87 |
Figueres Cat. B (dbl/sgl) S2 | 61/110 |
Figueres Cat. B (dbl/sgl) S3 | 64/115 |
Extras | |
Gourmet Menu 1*Michelin Restaurant in Girona | 150 |
Cellar tour with wine tasting and picnic | 50 |
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Unterkunft
Fahrrad
Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport: Barcelona (BCN)
Airport Barcelona to Starthotel: Busline 2 (approx. 2h30min)
Endhotel to Barcelona: Highspeed train AVE (approx. 2h30min)
Ticktes and informatione you can find >>here
Arrival by train
Train station: Girona
The starthotel in Girona you can reach by foot (approx. 10min)
From Figueres to the railway station Girona you can use the highspeed train AVE (approx. 40min) Tickets and informaton can be found >>here
Transfer
Girona Hotel - Airports or Figueres Hotel - Airports (please reserve in advance). Details under "Dates and Prices"
Participants
Minimum: 1 Pax
Additional Information
In Spain it is mandatory to wear a bike helmet outside of cities or villages.
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