Catalonian Flavors of the Mediterranean
Spain Bike Tours
Food, wine, & bike in Catalonia
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€880 Rates
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.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Standard accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1457 £ 769 $ 1,330 € 880 kr 135048 ₪ 3618 ¥ 152025 Mex$ 16219 NZ$ 1592 NOK 10489 zł 3826 S$ 1314 kr 10466 $ 977 $ 1648 £ 869 $ 1,504 € 995 kr 152696 ₪ 4090 ¥ 171892 Mex$ 18339 NZ$ 1800 NOK 11860 zł 4326 S$ 1486 kr 11833 $ 1,104 $ 1830 £ 965 $ 1,670 € 1105 kr 169577 ₪ 4543 ¥ 190895 Mex$ 20366 NZ$ 1999 NOK 13171 zł 4805 S$ 1651 kr 13142 $ 1,226 Single supplement $ 394 £ 208 $ 360 € 238 kr 36524 ₪ 978 ¥ 41116 Mex$ 4387 NZ$ 431 NOK 2837 zł 1035 S$ 355 kr 2831 $ 264 $ 518 £ 273 $ 473 € 313 kr 48034 ₪ 1287 ¥ 54073 Mex$ 5769 NZ$ 566 NOK 3731 zł 1361 S$ 468 kr 3722 $ 347 $ 628 £ 331 $ 573 € 379 kr 58163 ₪ 1558 ¥ 65474 Mex$ 6985 NZ$ 686 NOK 4517 zł 1648 S$ 566 kr 4507 $ 421 Solo traveler supplement $ 124 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11510 ₪ 308 ¥ 12957 Mex$ 1382 NZ$ 136 NOK 894 zł 326 S$ 112 kr 892 $ 83 $ 124 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11510 ₪ 308 ¥ 12957 Mex$ 1382 NZ$ 136 NOK 894 zł 326 S$ 112 kr 892 $ 83 $ 124 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11510 ₪ 308 ¥ 12957 Mex$ 1382 NZ$ 136 NOK 894 zł 326 S$ 112 kr 892 $ 83 Third person in a room $ 1338 £ 706 $ 1,221 € 808 kr 123998 ₪ 3322 ¥ 139587 Mex$ 14892 NZ$ 1462 NOK 9631 zł 3513 S$ 1207 kr 9609 $ 897 $ 1509 £ 796 $ 1,377 € 911 kr 139805 ₪ 3745 ¥ 157381 Mex$ 16791 NZ$ 1648 NOK 10858 zł 3961 S$ 1361 kr 10834 $ 1,011 $ 1673 £ 882 $ 1,526 € 1010 kr 154998 ₪ 4152 ¥ 174483 Mex$ 18615 NZ$ 1827 NOK 12038 zł 4391 S$ 1509 kr 12012 $ 1,121 Tourist tax €5 Premium accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1813 £ 956 $ 1,655 € 1095 kr 168042 ₪ 4502 ¥ 189168 Mex$ 20182 NZ$ 1981 NOK 13051 zł 4761 S$ 1636 kr 13023 $ 1,215 $ 2037 £ 1074 $ 1,859 € 1230 kr 188760 ₪ 5057 ¥ 212490 Mex$ 22670 NZ$ 2225 NOK 14661 zł 5348 S$ 1837 kr 14628 $ 1,365 $ 2492 £ 1315 $ 2,274 € 1505 kr 230962 ₪ 6187 ¥ 259997 Mex$ 27739 NZ$ 2723 NOK 17938 zł 6544 S$ 2248 kr 17899 $ 1,670 Single supplement $ 643 £ 339 $ 586 € 388 kr 59544 ₪ 1595 ¥ 67029 Mex$ 7151 NZ$ 702 NOK 4625 zł 1687 S$ 580 kr 4614 $ 431 $ 797 £ 420 $ 727 € 481 kr 73816 ₪ 1977 ¥ 83096 Mex$ 8865 NZ$ 870 NOK 5733 zł 2091 S$ 718 kr 5720 $ 534 $ 952 £ 502 $ 869 € 575 kr 88241 ₪ 2364 ¥ 99335 Mex$ 10598 NZ$ 1040 NOK 6853 zł 2500 S$ 859 kr 6838 $ 638 Solo traveler supplement $ 124 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11510 ₪ 308 ¥ 12957 Mex$ 1382 NZ$ 136 NOK 894 zł 326 S$ 112 kr 892 $ 83 $ 124 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11510 ₪ 308 ¥ 12957 Mex$ 1382 NZ$ 136 NOK 894 zł 326 S$ 112 kr 892 $ 83 $ 124 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11510 ₪ 308 ¥ 12957 Mex$ 1382 NZ$ 136 NOK 894 zł 326 S$ 112 kr 892 $ 83 Third person in a room $ 1658 £ 874 $ 1,513 € 1001 kr 153617 ₪ 4115 ¥ 172929 Mex$ 18449 NZ$ 1811 NOK 11931 zł 4352 S$ 1495 kr 11905 $ 1,111 $ 1860 £ 981 $ 1,697 € 1123 kr 172339 ₪ 4617 ¥ 194005 Mex$ 20698 NZ$ 2031 NOK 13385 zł 4883 S$ 1677 kr 13356 $ 1,246 $ 2269 £ 1197 $ 2,070 € 1370 kr 210245 ₪ 5632 ¥ 236675 Mex$ 25250 NZ$ 2478 NOK 16329 zł 5957 S$ 2046 kr 16293 $ 1,520 Tourist tax $ 16 £ 8 $ 14 € 10 kr 1458 ₪ 39 ¥ 1641 Mex$ 175 NZ$ 17 NOK 113 zł 41 S$ 14 kr 113 $ 11 Extra Options
Dinner included
One dinner at 1* Michelin restaurant (Day 1 in Girona or Day 6 in Castelló): $ 248 £ 131 $ 227 € 150 kr 23019 ₪ 617 ¥ 25913 Mex$ 2765 NZ$ 271 NOK 1788 zł 652 S$ 224 kr 1784 $ 166
Five dinners
Standard accommodation only: $ 263 £ 139 $ 240 € 159 kr 24401 ₪ 654 ¥ 27468 Mex$ 2931 NZ$ 288 NOK 1895 zł 691 S$ 237 kr 1891 $ 176
Four dinners
Premium accommodation only: $ 235 £ 124 $ 215 € 142 kr 21792 ₪ 584 ¥ 24531 Mex$ 2617 NZ$ 257 NOK 1693 zł 617 S$ 212 kr 1689 $ 158
Wine tasting
Wine cellar visit, wine tasting, light picnic (Day 4/6): $ 83 £ 44 $ 76 € 50 kr 7673 ₪ 206 ¥ 8638 Mex$ 922 NZ$ 90 NOK 596 zł 217 S$ 75 kr 595 $ 55 *
Standard accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Girona Double/twin $ 91 £ 48 $ 83 € 55 kr 8440 ₪ 226 ¥ 9502 Mex$ 1014 NZ$ 99 NOK 656 zł 239 S$ 82 kr 654 $ 61 $ 96 £ 51 $ 88 € 58 kr 8901 ₪ 238 ¥ 10020 Mex$ 1069 NZ$ 105 NOK 691 zł 252 S$ 87 kr 690 $ 64 $ 99 £ 52 $ 91 € 60 kr 9208 ₪ 247 ¥ 10365 Mex$ 1106 NZ$ 109 NOK 715 zł 261 S$ 90 kr 714 $ 67 Single $ 152 £ 80 $ 139 € 92 kr 14119 ₪ 378 ¥ 15894 Mex$ 1696 NZ$ 166 NOK 1097 zł 400 S$ 137 kr 1094 $ 102 $ 159 £ 84 $ 145 € 96 kr 14732 ₪ 395 ¥ 16585 Mex$ 1769 NZ$ 174 NOK 1144 zł 417 S$ 143 kr 1142 $ 107 $ 166 £ 87 $ 151 € 100 kr 15346 ₪ 411 ¥ 17276 Mex$ 1843 NZ$ 181 NOK 1192 zł 435 S$ 149 kr 1189 $ 111 Figueres Double/twin $ 81 £ 43 $ 74 € 49 kr 7520 ₪ 201 ¥ 8465 Mex$ 903 NZ$ 89 NOK 584 zł 213 S$ 73 kr 583 $ 54 $ 101 £ 53 $ 92 € 61 kr 9361 ₪ 251 ¥ 10538 Mex$ 1124 NZ$ 110 NOK 727 zł 265 S$ 91 kr 725 $ 68 $ 106 £ 56 $ 97 € 64 kr 9822 ₪ 263 ¥ 11056 Mex$ 1180 NZ$ 116 NOK 763 zł 278 S$ 96 kr 761 $ 71 Single $ 144 £ 76 $ 131 € 87 kr 13351 ₪ 358 ¥ 15030 Mex$ 1603 NZ$ 157 NOK 1037 zł 378 S$ 130 kr 1035 $ 97 $ 182 £ 96 $ 166 € 110 kr 16881 ₪ 452 ¥ 19003 Mex$ 2027 NZ$ 199 NOK 1311 zł 478 S$ 164 kr 1308 $ 122 $ 190 £ 100 $ 174 € 115 kr 17648 ₪ 473 ¥ 19867 Mex$ 2120 NZ$ 208 NOK 1371 zł 500 S$ 172 kr 1368 $ 128 * 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 $ 94 £ 50 $ 86 € 57 kr 8747 ₪ 234 ¥ 9847 Mex$ 1051 NZ$ 103 NOK 679 zł 248 S$ 85 kr 678 $ 63 $ 99 £ 52 $ 91 € 60 kr 9208 ₪ 247 ¥ 10365 Mex$ 1106 NZ$ 109 NOK 715 zł 261 S$ 90 kr 714 $ 67 $ 111 £ 59 $ 101 € 67 kr 10282 ₪ 275 ¥ 11575 Mex$ 1235 NZ$ 121 NOK 799 zł 291 S$ 100 kr 797 $ 74 Single $ 154 £ 81 $ 141 € 93 kr 14272 ₪ 382 ¥ 16066 Mex$ 1714 NZ$ 168 NOK 1108 zł 404 S$ 139 kr 1106 $ 103 $ 161 £ 85 $ 147 € 97 kr 14886 ₪ 399 ¥ 16757 Mex$ 1788 NZ$ 175 NOK 1156 zł 422 S$ 145 kr 1154 $ 108 $ 182 £ 96 $ 166 € 110 kr 16881 ₪ 452 ¥ 19003 Mex$ 2027 NZ$ 199 NOK 1311 zł 478 S$ 164 kr 1308 $ 122 Figueres Double/twin $ 98 £ 52 $ 89 € 59 kr 9054 ₪ 243 ¥ 10193 Mex$ 1087 NZ$ 107 NOK 703 zł 257 S$ 88 kr 702 $ 65 $ 104 £ 55 $ 95 € 63 kr 9668 ₪ 259 ¥ 10884 Mex$ 1161 NZ$ 114 NOK 751 zł 274 S$ 94 kr 749 $ 70 $ 109 £ 58 $ 100 € 66 kr 10129 ₪ 271 ¥ 11402 Mex$ 1216 NZ$ 119 NOK 787 zł 287 S$ 99 kr 785 $ 73 Single $ 157 £ 83 $ 144 € 95 kr 14579 ₪ 391 ¥ 16412 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 172 NOK 1132 zł 413 S$ 142 kr 1130 $ 105 $ 189 £ 100 $ 172 € 114 kr 17495 ₪ 469 ¥ 19694 Mex$ 2101 NZ$ 206 NOK 1359 zł 496 S$ 170 kr 1356 $ 127 $ 195 £ 103 $ 178 € 118 kr 18109 ₪ 485 ¥ 20385 Mex$ 2175 NZ$ 213 NOK 1406 zł 513 S$ 176 kr 1403 $ 131 * Tourist tax is not included in the price but will be added to your final invoice.
Electric bike: $ 215 £ 114 $ 196 € 130 kr 19950 ₪ 534 ¥ 22458 Mex$ 2396 NZ$ 235 NOK 1549 zł 565 S$ 194 kr 1546 $ 144 Gravel bike: $ 157 £ 83 $ 144 € 95 kr 14579 ₪ 391 ¥ 16412 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 172 NOK 1132 zł 413 S$ 142 kr 1130 $ 105 Pedals (Shimano or Look): $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4604 ₪ 123 ¥ 5183 Mex$ 553 NZ$ 54 NOK 358 zł 130 S$ 45 kr 357 $ 33 GPS, preloaded: $ 108 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9975 ₪ 267 ¥ 11229 Mex$ 1198 NZ$ 118 NOK 775 zł 283 S$ 97 kr 773 $ 72 Child seat: $ 58 £ 31 $ 53 € 35 kr 5371 ₪ 144 ¥ 6046 Mex$ 645 NZ$ 63 NOK 417 zł 152 S$ 52 kr 416 $ 39
1 - 4 people (shared costs) Up to 8 people (additional cost per person) Girona to Girona Airport $ 83 £ 44 $ 76 € 50 kr 7673 ₪ 206 ¥ 8638 Mex$ 922 NZ$ 90 NOK 596 zł 217 S$ 75 kr 595 $ 55 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Girona - Barcelona Airport $ 341 £ 180 $ 311 € 206 kr 31613 ₪ 847 ¥ 35588 Mex$ 3797 NZ$ 373 NOK 2455 zł 896 S$ 308 kr 2450 $ 229 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Figueres - Girona Airport $ 219 £ 115 $ 199 € 132 kr 20257 ₪ 543 ¥ 22804 Mex$ 2433 NZ$ 239 NOK 1573 zł 574 S$ 197 kr 1570 $ 146 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Figueres - Barcelona Airport $ 576 £ 304 $ 526 € 348 kr 53405 ₪ 1431 ¥ 60119 Mex$ 6414 NZ$ 630 NOK 4148 zł 1513 S$ 520 kr 4139 $ 386 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Figueres - Girona $ 219 £ 115 $ 199 € 132 kr 20257 ₪ 543 ¥ 22804 Mex$ 2433 NZ$ 239 NOK 1573 zł 574 S$ 197 kr 1570 $ 146 $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 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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