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Costa Brava

Empordá - one of Europe’s most famous wine regions

Map

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

The last bike tour heads first to Peralada (the capital of the wine DO) where you will visit the castle and the medieval town. From there you will cycle crossing the upper part of the vinyards zone passing by Garriguella, Vilamaniscle and Rabos with the most ancient groves. Don’t miss a fast visit to the modernist cellar of Espolla cooperative. From there the tour takes you to a long downhill ride until arriving to your final destination, the city of Figueres. After arriving to Figueres riders enjoy a visit to the world famous Theatre-Museum Dalí, still one of the most visited tourist site in Spain.

Day 8: Figueres

Individual departure or extended stay.

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

Anreisetermine

Merkmale

    Saison / Zeitraum
    Kategorie
    S1   01.03. - 26.03.24
    Category A
    S2   27.03. - 20.06.24
    Category A
    S3   21.06. - 31.08.24
    Category A
    S2   01.09. - 30.09.24
    Category A
    S1   01.10. - 31.10.24
    Category A
    S1   01.03. - 26.03.24
    Category B
    S2   27.03. - 20.06.24
    Category B
    S3   21.06. - 31.08.24
    Category B
    S2   01.09. - 30.09.24
    Category B
    S1   01.10. - 31.10.24
    Category B

    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

    Best - Preis - Garantie

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    Unterkunft

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    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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