Catalonian Flavors of the Mediterranean
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Food, wine, & bike in Catalonia
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- Length8 days
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Overview
Cycling in Catalonia is an incredible experience! This region boasts a blend of diversity and history that stretches back before the time of the Romans. Its landscapes, culture, and traditions offer a unique opportunity to connect with the past and savor the present.
Catalan cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean and regional flavors with a mix of land and sea and an emphasis on fresh ingredients. Catalonia is also known for its wine production, including the famous sparkling wine, Cava. On this bike tour, you’ll cycle along the coast of Costa Brava, stopping in charming fishing villages and port towns where you’ll have the opportunity to sample these unique flavors. Additionally, you’ll travel through Empordà with its vineyards and olive groves and perhaps stop for a wine tasting.
This cycling tour isn’t just for culinary enthusiasts. History lovers will appreciate the well-preserved old towns, ancient churches, and Roman ruins. The journey ends in Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, where you can explore the world-famous Theatre-Museum Dalí. SImilarly, nature lovers will enjoy the pristine coves like Platja de Castell, the protected wetlands of Aiguamolls de l’Empordà, and the long sandy beaches of the Bay of Roses.
From the cuisine to the rich history and stunning natural landscape, there is truly something for everyone on this unmissable bike vacation through Catalonia!
Highlights
- Girona
- Figueras- the birthplace of Salvador Dali
- Costa Brava Coast
- Greek & Roman ruins at Empúries Archaeological Site
- Cork Museum in Palafrugell
- The Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Nature Park
- Optional wine cellar visit & tasting
- Optional Michelin dinner
- Greenway cycling
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Girona
Day 2: Girona - St Feliu de Guíxols, 28 mi (45 km)
Day 3: St Feliu de Guíxols - Calella de Palafrugell, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 4: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí, 8 mi. (29 km)
Day 5: Torroella de Montgrí - Castelló d'Empúries, 22 mi. (36 km)
Day 6: Loop ride Castelló d'Empúries, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 7: Castelló d'Empúries - Figueres, 27 mi. (43 km)
Day 8: Departure from FigueresAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the route, you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork or other unforeseen circumstances that will not be reflected on your maps or route descriptions. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.
Day 1: Arrival in Girona
Surrounded by the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava coast, Girona is a historical city with a beautifully preserved medieval Jewish quarter and the stunning Gothic Cathedral of Saint Mary. From the ancient Roman city walls enjoy panoramic views of colorful houses lining the Onyar River. For fans of "Game of Thrones," you may recognize this filming location. On this day, take time to explore this special city and savor the delicious Catalan cuisine.
Sample Accommodations:- Standard- Hotel Peninsular
- Premium- Hotel Gran Ultonia
Day 2: Girona - St. Feliu de Guíxols, 28 mi (45 km) | Elevation: + 280 m
Your day starts by picking up your bike at the local office. After an informative meeting, you'll head south toward the Mediterranean Sea on the "El Carrilet '' path. You’ll pass through quaint towns like Quart, known for its well-preserved old town and an ancient church. Cassà de la Selva offers lovely gardens and parks. Llagostera is rich in history with landmarks like the Church of Sant Romà and Town Hall Square. Santa Cristina d’Aro is known for its beautiful landscapes and historical sites. During your journey, you'll notice the Gavarres Massif, mostly covered in oak trees, which play a crucial role in cork production, a significant part of the region's culture and economy. Your day ends in San Feliu de Guíxols, a coastal town famous for its beaches, historic monastery, cultural events, and delicious seafood cuisine.
Sample Accommodations:- Standard- Van der Valk Barcarola hotel
- Premium- VHotel S'Agaró Spa
Day 3: St Feliu de Guíxols - Calella de Palafrugell, 19 mi. (30 km) | Elevation: + 271 m
You'll begin your day by cycling along the coast, enjoying both the coastal roads and seafront boulevards. Your first stop will be Palamós, a lively port town. A few kilometers further, you'll reach Platja de Castell, a pristine cove where you can relax, have a picnic, and swim in the Mediterranean Sea, all while exploring the remains of a nearby ancient Iberian settlement. Your next destination is the charming fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, known for its beautiful beaches, whitewashed houses, and lovely atmosphere. Lastly, you'll ride along the "Ruta del Tren Petit," a greenway following the old narrow-gauge railway route through scenic countryside. End your day in Calella de Palafrugell, a picturesque coastal village steeped in maritime traditions with pristine beaches, white-washed houses, and cobbled streets.Sample Accommodations:
- Standard- Hotel Sant Roc
- Premium- Hotel Alga
Day 4: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí, 18 mi. (29 km) | Elevation: + 180 m
Today you’ll cycle north through an array of towns: Palafrugell, known for its vibrant fresh food market and the Cork Museum, where you may opt to visit to learn about this historic industry; the well-preserved medieval center of Pals, offering a glimpse into the region's history; and a ride through natural wetlands with extensive rice fields. Your journey ends in Torroella de Montgrí, set against the Montgrí Massif Castle from the 13th century, where you'll find panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the picturesque countryside.
Sample Accommodations:
- Standard- Fonda Mitjà
- Premium- Hotel Moli del Mig
Day 5: Torroella de Montgrí - Castelló d'Empúries, 22 mi. (36 km) | Elevation: + 60 m
Heading north, you'll pass by the massive Montgrí mountain and enter the Alt Empordà region. Along the way, you'll encounter the Bay of Roses, known for its long, beautiful sandy beaches that are perfect for both beach lovers and those who enjoy water sports. Nearby, you'll find the quaint village of Sant Martí de Empúries, situated right next to a fantastic beach. Make sure not to miss the Empúries archaeological site, which showcases the remains of Greek and Roman civilizations and their influence on this part of the world. Continuing north, you'll ride through the protected wetlands of Aiguamolls de l’Empordà, a natural sanctuary with diverse wildlife, especially for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Your journey ends in Castelló d’Empúries, a historical village with a beautiful Gothic church, a Count's palace, an old market building, and a well-preserved Jewish neighborhood.Sample Accommodations:
- Standard- Hotel Emporium
- Premium- Hotel Palau Maceli
Day 6: Loop ride Castelló d'Empúries, 23 mi. (37 km) | Elevation: + 65 m
On today’s journey, you’ll cycle through century-old vineyards with views of the Pyrenees around you. The route takes you to Vilajuïga and Pau, known for their wineries. End the day back in Castelló d’Empúries.
Sample Accommodations:- Standard- Hotel Emporium
- Premium- Hotel Palau Maceli
Day 7: Castelló d'Empúries - Figueres, 27 mi. (43 km) | Elevation: + 370 m
Your last day offers a fascinating blend of history, culture, and the beauty of the Catalan landscape. Start the day cycling to Peralada, known as the wine Denomination of Origin (DO) capital, and explore its historic castle and medieval town. Your journey continues through the upper vineyard region, passing through the charming towns of Garriguella, Vilamaniscle, and Rabos, each with ancient groves steeped in viticultural tradition. Conclude your day in Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, where you can explore the world-famous Theatre-Museum Dalí.
Sample Accommodations:- Standard- Hotel Ronda
- Premium- Hotel Pirineos
Day 8: Departure
Your tour ends today in Figueres.Map
Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You will have your choice regarding the level of accommodations, standard or premium. Standard accommodations are based in 2 and 3-star hotels. Premium accommodations are based in 3 and 4-star hotels. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel. If the hotel listed is not available, a hotel of an equal standard will be offered.
Bicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights in the selected category
- Breakfasts
- Roadbook & maps
- Access link to RWGPS app
- Tourist information
- Luggage transfer
- Standard touring bike that includes a pannier, a helmet, a map carrier, an odometer, and a water bottle. Per couple, you’ll receive a basic repair kit and one bike lock.
- Emergency assistance
What’s Not Included
- Any excursions or entrance fees
- Tourist tax
- Bike Protection - If you have not purchased through us, you will be asked to sign a mandatory rental agreement during the tour briefing at which time a deposit will also be taken for the bikes (Touring bike: €150 per bike, All other bikes: €350 per bike).
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2024
Daily arrivals
Low season: March 1 - 26 & October 1 - 31, 2024
Mid season: March 27 - June 20 & September 1 - 30, 2024
High season: June 21 - August 31, 2024Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Standard accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1481 £ 772 $ 1,313 € 880 kr 134917 ₪ 3619 ¥ 148696 Mex$ 16316 NZ$ 1617 NOK 10488 zł 3868 S$ 1308 kr 10388 $ 961 $ 1674 £ 872 $ 1,484 € 995 kr 152548 ₪ 4092 ¥ 168128 Mex$ 18449 NZ$ 1829 NOK 11859 zł 4373 S$ 1479 kr 11746 $ 1,086 $ 1859 £ 969 $ 1,648 € 1105 kr 169413 ₪ 4545 ¥ 186715 Mex$ 20488 NZ$ 2031 NOK 13170 zł 4856 S$ 1642 kr 13044 $ 1,207 Single supplement $ 401 £ 209 $ 355 € 238 kr 36489 ₪ 979 ¥ 40216 Mex$ 4413 NZ$ 437 NOK 2837 zł 1046 S$ 354 kr 2810 $ 260 $ 527 £ 274 $ 467 € 313 kr 47987 ₪ 1287 ¥ 52889 Mex$ 5803 NZ$ 575 NOK 3730 zł 1376 S$ 465 kr 3695 $ 342 $ 638 £ 332 $ 565 € 379 kr 58106 ₪ 1559 ¥ 64041 Mex$ 7027 NZ$ 697 NOK 4517 zł 1666 S$ 563 kr 4474 $ 414 Solo traveler supplement $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11499 ₪ 308 ¥ 12673 Mex$ 1391 NZ$ 138 NOK 894 zł 330 S$ 111 kr 885 $ 82 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11499 ₪ 308 ¥ 12673 Mex$ 1391 NZ$ 138 NOK 894 zł 330 S$ 111 kr 885 $ 82 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11499 ₪ 308 ¥ 12673 Mex$ 1391 NZ$ 138 NOK 894 zł 330 S$ 111 kr 885 $ 82 Third person in a room $ 1360 £ 708 $ 1,205 € 808 kr 123878 ₪ 3323 ¥ 136530 Mex$ 14981 NZ$ 1485 NOK 9630 zł 3551 S$ 1201 kr 9538 $ 882 $ 1533 £ 799 $ 1,359 € 911 kr 139670 ₪ 3747 ¥ 153934 Mex$ 16891 NZ$ 1674 NOK 10857 zł 4004 S$ 1354 kr 10754 $ 995 $ 1700 £ 886 $ 1,507 € 1010 kr 154848 ₪ 4154 ¥ 170663 Mex$ 18727 NZ$ 1856 NOK 12037 zł 4439 S$ 1501 kr 11923 $ 1,103 Tourist tax €5 Premium accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1843 £ 960 $ 1,633 € 1095 kr 167879 ₪ 4503 ¥ 185026 Mex$ 20303 NZ$ 2013 NOK 13050 zł 4813 S$ 1627 kr 12926 $ 1,196 $ 2070 £ 1078 $ 1,835 € 1230 kr 188577 ₪ 5059 ¥ 207837 Mex$ 22806 NZ$ 2261 NOK 14659 zł 5406 S$ 1828 kr 14520 $ 1,343 $ 2533 £ 1319 $ 2,245 € 1505 kr 230738 ₪ 6190 ¥ 254304 Mex$ 27905 NZ$ 2766 NOK 17937 zł 6614 S$ 2237 kr 17766 $ 1,643 Single supplement $ 653 £ 340 $ 579 € 388 kr 59486 ₪ 1596 ¥ 65562 Mex$ 7194 NZ$ 713 NOK 4624 zł 1705 S$ 577 kr 4580 $ 424 $ 809 £ 422 $ 717 € 481 kr 73744 ₪ 1978 ¥ 81276 Mex$ 8918 NZ$ 884 NOK 5733 zł 2114 S$ 715 kr 5678 $ 525 $ 968 £ 504 $ 858 € 575 kr 88156 ₪ 2365 ¥ 97160 Mex$ 10661 NZ$ 1057 NOK 6853 zł 2527 S$ 855 kr 6788 $ 628 Solo traveler supplement $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11499 ₪ 308 ¥ 12673 Mex$ 1391 NZ$ 138 NOK 894 zł 330 S$ 111 kr 885 $ 82 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11499 ₪ 308 ¥ 12673 Mex$ 1391 NZ$ 138 NOK 894 zł 330 S$ 111 kr 885 $ 82 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11499 ₪ 308 ¥ 12673 Mex$ 1391 NZ$ 138 NOK 894 zł 330 S$ 111 kr 885 $ 82 Third person in a room $ 1684 £ 878 $ 1,493 € 1001 kr 153468 ₪ 4117 ¥ 169142 Mex$ 18560 NZ$ 1840 NOK 11930 zł 4399 S$ 1488 kr 11817 $ 1,093 $ 1890 £ 985 $ 1,675 € 1123 kr 172172 ₪ 4619 ¥ 189757 Mex$ 20822 NZ$ 2064 NOK 13384 zł 4936 S$ 1669 kr 13257 $ 1,226 $ 2305 £ 1201 $ 2,043 € 1370 kr 210041 ₪ 5634 ¥ 231493 Mex$ 25401 NZ$ 2518 NOK 16328 zł 6021 S$ 2036 kr 16173 $ 1,496 Tourist tax $ 16 £ 8 $ 14 € 10 kr 1456 ₪ 39 ¥ 1605 Mex$ 176 NZ$ 17 NOK 113 zł 42 S$ 14 kr 112 $ 10 Extra Options
Dinner included
One dinner at 1* Michelin restaurant (Day 1 in Girona or Day 6 in Castelló): $ 252 £ 132 $ 224 € 150 kr 22997 ₪ 617 ¥ 25346 Mex$ 2781 NZ$ 276 NOK 1788 zł 659 S$ 223 kr 1771 $ 164
Five dinners
Standard accommodation only: $ 268 £ 139 $ 237 € 159 kr 24377 ₪ 654 ¥ 26867 Mex$ 2948 NZ$ 292 NOK 1895 zł 699 S$ 236 kr 1877 $ 174
Four dinners
Premium accommodation only: $ 239 £ 124 $ 212 € 142 kr 21771 ₪ 584 ¥ 23994 Mex$ 2633 NZ$ 261 NOK 1692 zł 624 S$ 211 kr 1676 $ 155
Wine tasting
Wine cellar visit, wine tasting, light picnic (Day 4/6): $ 84 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7666 ₪ 206 ¥ 8449 Mex$ 927 NZ$ 92 NOK 596 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 590 $ 55 *
Standard accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Girona Double/twin $ 93 £ 48 $ 82 € 55 kr 8432 ₪ 226 ¥ 9294 Mex$ 1020 NZ$ 101 NOK 655 zł 242 S$ 82 kr 649 $ 60 $ 98 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8892 ₪ 239 ¥ 9800 Mex$ 1075 NZ$ 107 NOK 691 zł 255 S$ 86 kr 685 $ 63 $ 101 £ 53 $ 89 € 60 kr 9199 ₪ 247 ¥ 10138 Mex$ 1112 NZ$ 110 NOK 715 zł 264 S$ 89 kr 708 $ 66 Single $ 155 £ 81 $ 137 € 92 kr 14105 ₪ 378 ¥ 15546 Mex$ 1706 NZ$ 169 NOK 1096 zł 404 S$ 137 kr 1086 $ 100 $ 162 £ 84 $ 143 € 96 kr 14718 ₪ 395 ¥ 16221 Mex$ 1780 NZ$ 176 NOK 1144 zł 422 S$ 143 kr 1133 $ 105 $ 168 £ 88 $ 149 € 100 kr 15331 ₪ 411 ¥ 16897 Mex$ 1854 NZ$ 184 NOK 1192 zł 439 S$ 149 kr 1180 $ 109 Figueres Double/twin $ 82 £ 43 $ 73 € 49 kr 7512 ₪ 202 ¥ 8280 Mex$ 909 NZ$ 90 NOK 584 zł 215 S$ 73 kr 578 $ 54 $ 103 £ 53 $ 91 € 61 kr 9352 ₪ 251 ¥ 10307 Mex$ 1131 NZ$ 112 NOK 727 zł 268 S$ 91 kr 720 $ 67 $ 108 £ 56 $ 95 € 64 kr 9812 ₪ 263 ¥ 10814 Mex$ 1187 NZ$ 118 NOK 763 zł 281 S$ 95 kr 756 $ 70 Single $ 146 £ 76 $ 130 € 87 kr 13338 ₪ 358 ¥ 14701 Mex$ 1613 NZ$ 160 NOK 1037 zł 382 S$ 129 kr 1027 $ 95 $ 185 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16865 ₪ 452 ¥ 18587 Mex$ 2040 NZ$ 202 NOK 1311 zł 483 S$ 163 kr 1299 $ 120 $ 194 £ 101 $ 172 € 115 kr 17631 ₪ 473 ¥ 19432 Mex$ 2132 NZ$ 211 NOK 1371 zł 505 S$ 171 kr 1358 $ 126 * Tourist tax is not included in the price but will be added to your final invoice.
Premium accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Girona Double/twin $ 96 £ 50 $ 85 € 57 kr 8739 ₪ 234 ¥ 9631 Mex$ 1057 NZ$ 105 NOK 679 zł 251 S$ 85 kr 673 $ 62 $ 101 £ 53 $ 89 € 60 kr 9199 ₪ 247 ¥ 10138 Mex$ 1112 NZ$ 110 NOK 715 zł 264 S$ 89 kr 708 $ 66 $ 113 £ 59 $ 100 € 67 kr 10272 ₪ 276 ¥ 11321 Mex$ 1242 NZ$ 123 NOK 799 zł 294 S$ 100 kr 791 $ 73 Single $ 156 £ 82 $ 139 € 93 kr 14258 ₪ 382 ¥ 15714 Mex$ 1724 NZ$ 171 NOK 1108 zł 409 S$ 138 kr 1098 $ 102 $ 163 £ 85 $ 145 € 97 kr 14872 ₪ 399 ¥ 16390 Mex$ 1798 NZ$ 178 NOK 1156 zł 426 S$ 144 kr 1145 $ 106 $ 185 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16865 ₪ 452 ¥ 18587 Mex$ 2040 NZ$ 202 NOK 1311 zł 483 S$ 163 kr 1299 $ 120 Figueres Double/twin $ 99 £ 52 $ 88 € 59 kr 9046 ₪ 243 ¥ 9969 Mex$ 1094 NZ$ 108 NOK 703 zł 259 S$ 88 kr 696 $ 64 $ 106 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 259 ¥ 10645 Mex$ 1168 NZ$ 116 NOK 751 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 744 $ 69 $ 111 £ 58 $ 98 € 66 kr 10119 ₪ 271 ¥ 11152 Mex$ 1224 NZ$ 121 NOK 787 zł 290 S$ 98 kr 779 $ 72 Single $ 160 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 391 ¥ 16052 Mex$ 1761 NZ$ 175 NOK 1132 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1121 $ 104 $ 192 £ 100 $ 170 € 114 kr 17478 ₪ 469 ¥ 19263 Mex$ 2114 NZ$ 210 NOK 1359 zł 501 S$ 169 kr 1346 $ 124 $ 199 £ 103 $ 176 € 118 kr 18091 ₪ 485 ¥ 19939 Mex$ 2188 NZ$ 217 NOK 1406 zł 519 S$ 175 kr 1393 $ 129 * Tourist tax is not included in the price but will be added to your final invoice.
Electric bike: $ 219 £ 114 $ 194 € 130 kr 19931 ₪ 535 ¥ 21966 Mex$ 2410 NZ$ 239 NOK 1549 zł 571 S$ 193 kr 1535 $ 142 Gravel bike: $ 160 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 391 ¥ 16052 Mex$ 1761 NZ$ 175 NOK 1132 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1121 $ 104 Pedals (Shimano or Look): $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4599 ₪ 123 ¥ 5069 Mex$ 556 NZ$ 55 NOK 358 zł 132 S$ 45 kr 354 $ 33 GPS, preloaded: $ 109 £ 57 $ 97 € 65 kr 9965 ₪ 267 ¥ 10983 Mex$ 1205 NZ$ 119 NOK 775 zł 286 S$ 97 kr 767 $ 71 Child seat: $ 59 £ 31 $ 52 € 35 kr 5366 ₪ 144 ¥ 5914 Mex$ 649 NZ$ 64 NOK 417 zł 154 S$ 52 kr 413 $ 38
1 - 4 people (shared costs) Up to 8 people (additional cost per person) Girona to Girona Airport $ 84 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7666 ₪ 206 ¥ 8449 Mex$ 927 NZ$ 92 NOK 596 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 590 $ 55 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2535 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 177 $ 16 Girona - Barcelona Airport $ 347 £ 181 $ 307 € 206 kr 31583 ₪ 847 ¥ 34808 Mex$ 3819 NZ$ 379 NOK 2455 zł 905 S$ 306 kr 2432 $ 225 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2535 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 177 $ 16 Figueres - Girona Airport $ 222 £ 116 $ 197 € 132 kr 20238 ₪ 543 ¥ 22304 Mex$ 2447 NZ$ 243 NOK 1573 zł 580 S$ 196 kr 1558 $ 144 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2535 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 177 $ 16 Figueres - Barcelona Airport $ 586 £ 305 $ 519 € 348 kr 53353 ₪ 1431 ¥ 58803 Mex$ 6452 NZ$ 640 NOK 4148 zł 1529 S$ 517 kr 4108 $ 380 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2535 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 177 $ 16 Figueres - Girona $ 222 £ 116 $ 197 € 132 kr 20238 ₪ 543 ¥ 22304 Mex$ 2447 NZ$ 243 NOK 1573 zł 580 S$ 196 kr 1558 $ 144 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2535 Mex$ 278 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 177 $ 16 Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is an easy tour for most regular cyclists that combines half of the tour on quiet secondary roads and the other half on non-paved roads. Cycle routes are 40 km on average without any major climbs.
Airport Info
Fly to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) or to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO).
Local Travel
Barcelona Airport (BCN):
There are two options for onward travel Barcelona to Girona:- You can take the shuttle train to Barcelona Sants main station. The shuttle train leaves from Terminal 2. If your flight arrives at Terminal 1 there is a bus that leaves every 7 minutes and takes 10 minutes to get to Terminal 2. The train from Terminal 2 departs every 30 minutes at :08 and :38. and takes 19 minutes to get to Sants station. A taxi from Barcelona airport to Sants train station usually costs about €25 and the trip takes about 25 minutes.
- From Sants station, you can take the slow train (1:46), fast train (1:30) or the high-speed train (37 min). For train times, please see this website
It is recommended to pre-book the high-speed train tickets as it gets very busy. This can be done on the same website.Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO):
- You can use the Barcelona Bus Service (part of the Sagales Company). Buses leave for the city center every hour. You can find complete timetables on the Sagales website.
Recommended
We suggest arriving in Girona a few days early to fully immerse yourself in its historical charm. This ancient walled city, with roots dating back to the Roman era, boasts a well preserved medieval Jewish quarter and can be comfortably explored on foot due to its manageable size.
Remarks
On arrival to your accommodation in Girona, you will receive detailed maps with the itinerary, a general map with tourist information, a list of your accommodations, luggage identification tags, and a map to guide you to the cycle shop where you will retrieve your bike the morning before your first day of cycling. Following this, there will be an information session to review the documents you received and discuss highlights and recommendations of the tour. At the conclusion of the tour, you may leave your bikes at the last accommodation. Regarding luggage transfer, please have luggage at reception no later than 9 am. Luggage will be delivered to your next hotel by 5 pm. In the event of an inclement weather forecast, please pack your pannier accordingly.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements, and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Emergency Assistance
In case of problems with your rental bike, emergency assistance is included. Based on the damage or the location of the breakdown, you may be directed to the bike shop for repairs. If the problem was not your responsibility, our partner will be financially responsible. Please note that normal punctures are excluded from this included service. It is understood that participants on a self-guided tour will know how to repair or change an inner tube. In case of assistance for normal punctures or if you need assistance with personal bikes, a fee will be charged for the roadside assistance. You will have unlimited phone assistance daily from 8am to 8pm.
Tour Operator
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- You can take the shuttle train to Barcelona Sants main station. The shuttle train leaves from Terminal 2. If your flight arrives at Terminal 1 there is a bus that leaves every 7 minutes and takes 10 minutes to get to Terminal 2. The train from Terminal 2 departs every 30 minutes at :08 and :38. and takes 19 minutes to get to Sants station. A taxi from Barcelona airport to Sants train station usually costs about €25 and the trip takes about 25 minutes.
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