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 $ 1476 £ 770 $ 1,315 € 880 kr 134742 ₪ 3663 ¥ 149842 Mex$ 16566 NZ$ 1616 NOK 10558 zł 3873 S$ 1309 kr 10480 $ 963 $ 1669 £ 870 $ 1,487 € 995 kr 152350 ₪ 4142 ¥ 169424 Mex$ 18730 NZ$ 1828 NOK 11938 zł 4379 S$ 1480 kr 11849 $ 1,089 $ 1854 £ 967 $ 1,652 € 1105 kr 169193 ₪ 4600 ¥ 188154 Mex$ 20801 NZ$ 2030 NOK 13258 zł 4863 S$ 1643 kr 13159 $ 1,209 Single supplement $ 399 £ 208 $ 356 € 238 kr 36442 ₪ 991 ¥ 40525 Mex$ 4480 NZ$ 437 NOK 2856 zł 1047 S$ 354 kr 2834 $ 260 $ 525 £ 274 $ 468 € 313 kr 47925 ₪ 1303 ¥ 53296 Mex$ 5892 NZ$ 575 NOK 3755 zł 1377 S$ 465 kr 3728 $ 342 $ 636 £ 332 $ 566 € 379 kr 58031 ₪ 1578 ¥ 64534 Mex$ 7134 NZ$ 696 NOK 4547 zł 1668 S$ 564 kr 4514 $ 415 Solo traveler supplement $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82 Third person in a room $ 1356 £ 707 $ 1,208 € 808 kr 123718 ₪ 3363 ¥ 137582 Mex$ 15210 NZ$ 1484 NOK 9694 zł 3556 S$ 1202 kr 9622 $ 884 $ 1528 £ 797 $ 1,362 € 911 kr 139488 ₪ 3792 ¥ 155121 Mex$ 17149 NZ$ 1673 NOK 10930 zł 4009 S$ 1355 kr 10849 $ 997 $ 1694 £ 884 $ 1,510 € 1010 kr 154647 ₪ 4204 ¥ 171978 Mex$ 19013 NZ$ 1855 NOK 12118 zł 4445 S$ 1502 kr 12028 $ 1,105 Tourist tax €5 Premium accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Twin/double $ 1837 £ 958 $ 1,637 € 1095 kr 167662 ₪ 4558 ¥ 186451 Mex$ 20613 NZ$ 2011 NOK 13138 zł 4819 S$ 1628 kr 13040 $ 1,198 $ 2064 £ 1076 $ 1,838 € 1230 kr 188332 ₪ 5120 ¥ 209438 Mex$ 23154 NZ$ 2259 NOK 14758 zł 5413 S$ 1829 kr 14648 $ 1,346 $ 2525 £ 1317 $ 2,249 € 1505 kr 230439 ₪ 6265 ¥ 256264 Mex$ 28331 NZ$ 2764 NOK 18057 zł 6623 S$ 2238 kr 17923 $ 1,647 Single supplement $ 651 £ 339 $ 580 € 388 kr 59409 ₪ 1615 ¥ 66067 Mex$ 7304 NZ$ 713 NOK 4655 zł 1708 S$ 577 kr 4621 $ 425 $ 807 £ 421 $ 719 € 481 kr 73649 ₪ 2002 ¥ 81902 Mex$ 9055 NZ$ 883 NOK 5771 zł 2117 S$ 715 kr 5728 $ 526 $ 965 £ 503 $ 859 € 575 kr 88042 ₪ 2393 ¥ 97908 Mex$ 10824 NZ$ 1056 NOK 6899 zł 2530 S$ 855 kr 6848 $ 629 Solo traveler supplement $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82 $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11484 ₪ 312 ¥ 12771 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 138 NOK 900 zł 330 S$ 112 kr 893 $ 82 Third person in a room $ 1679 £ 876 $ 1,496 € 1001 kr 153269 ₪ 4167 ¥ 170445 Mex$ 18843 NZ$ 1839 NOK 12010 zł 4405 S$ 1489 kr 11921 $ 1,095 $ 1884 £ 982 $ 1,678 € 1123 kr 171949 ₪ 4675 ¥ 191219 Mex$ 21140 NZ$ 2063 NOK 13474 zł 4942 S$ 1670 kr 13374 $ 1,229 $ 2298 £ 1199 $ 2,048 € 1370 kr 209769 ₪ 5703 ¥ 233277 Mex$ 25790 NZ$ 2516 NOK 16437 zł 6029 S$ 2037 kr 16315 $ 1,499 Tourist tax $ 16 £ 8 $ 14 € 10 kr 1455 ₪ 40 ¥ 1618 Mex$ 179 NZ$ 17 NOK 114 zł 42 S$ 14 kr 113 $ 10 Extra Options
Dinner included
One dinner at 1* Michelin restaurant (Day 1 in Girona or Day 6 in Castelló): $ 252 £ 131 $ 224 € 150 kr 22967 ₪ 624 ¥ 25541 Mex$ 2824 NZ$ 276 NOK 1800 zł 660 S$ 223 kr 1786 $ 164
Five dinners
Standard accommodation only: $ 267 £ 139 $ 238 € 159 kr 24345 ₪ 662 ¥ 27074 Mex$ 2993 NZ$ 292 NOK 1908 zł 700 S$ 236 kr 1894 $ 174
Four dinners
Premium accommodation only: $ 238 £ 124 $ 212 € 142 kr 21742 ₪ 591 ¥ 24179 Mex$ 2673 NZ$ 261 NOK 1704 zł 625 S$ 211 kr 1691 $ 155
Wine tasting
Wine cellar visit, wine tasting, light picnic (Day 4/6): $ 84 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7656 ₪ 208 ¥ 8514 Mex$ 941 NZ$ 92 NOK 600 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 595 $ 55 *
Standard accommodations
Low season Mid season High season Girona Double/twin $ 92 £ 48 $ 82 € 55 kr 8421 ₪ 229 ¥ 9365 Mex$ 1035 NZ$ 101 NOK 660 zł 242 S$ 82 kr 655 $ 60 $ 97 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8881 ₪ 241 ¥ 9876 Mex$ 1092 NZ$ 107 NOK 696 zł 255 S$ 86 kr 691 $ 63 $ 101 £ 52 $ 90 € 60 kr 9187 ₪ 250 ¥ 10217 Mex$ 1129 NZ$ 110 NOK 720 zł 264 S$ 89 kr 715 $ 66 Single $ 154 £ 80 $ 138 € 92 kr 14087 ₪ 383 ¥ 15665 Mex$ 1732 NZ$ 169 NOK 1104 zł 405 S$ 137 kr 1096 $ 101 $ 161 £ 84 $ 143 € 96 kr 14699 ₪ 400 ¥ 16346 Mex$ 1807 NZ$ 176 NOK 1152 zł 422 S$ 143 kr 1143 $ 105 $ 168 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15312 ₪ 416 ¥ 17028 Mex$ 1882 NZ$ 184 NOK 1200 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1191 $ 109 Figueres Double/twin $ 82 £ 43 $ 73 € 49 kr 7503 ₪ 204 ¥ 8343 Mex$ 922 NZ$ 90 NOK 588 zł 216 S$ 73 kr 584 $ 54 $ 102 £ 53 $ 91 € 61 kr 9340 ₪ 254 ¥ 10387 Mex$ 1148 NZ$ 112 NOK 732 zł 268 S$ 91 kr 726 $ 67 $ 107 £ 56 $ 96 € 64 kr 9799 ₪ 266 ¥ 10898 Mex$ 1205 NZ$ 118 NOK 768 zł 282 S$ 95 kr 762 $ 70 Single $ 146 £ 76 $ 130 € 87 kr 13321 ₪ 362 ¥ 14814 Mex$ 1638 NZ$ 160 NOK 1044 zł 383 S$ 129 kr 1036 $ 95 $ 185 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16843 ₪ 458 ¥ 18730 Mex$ 2071 NZ$ 202 NOK 1320 zł 484 S$ 164 kr 1310 $ 120 $ 193 £ 101 $ 172 € 115 kr 17608 ₪ 479 ¥ 19582 Mex$ 2165 NZ$ 211 NOK 1380 zł 506 S$ 171 kr 1370 $ 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 8728 ₪ 237 ¥ 9706 Mex$ 1073 NZ$ 105 NOK 684 zł 251 S$ 85 kr 679 $ 62 $ 101 £ 52 $ 90 € 60 kr 9187 ₪ 250 ¥ 10217 Mex$ 1129 NZ$ 110 NOK 720 zł 264 S$ 89 kr 715 $ 66 $ 112 £ 59 $ 100 € 67 kr 10259 ₪ 279 ¥ 11408 Mex$ 1261 NZ$ 123 NOK 804 zł 295 S$ 100 kr 798 $ 73 Single $ 156 £ 81 $ 139 € 93 kr 14240 ₪ 387 ¥ 15836 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 171 NOK 1116 zł 409 S$ 138 kr 1108 $ 102 $ 163 £ 85 $ 145 € 97 kr 14852 ₪ 404 ¥ 16517 Mex$ 1826 NZ$ 178 NOK 1164 zł 427 S$ 144 kr 1155 $ 106 $ 185 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16843 ₪ 458 ¥ 18730 Mex$ 2071 NZ$ 202 NOK 1320 zł 484 S$ 164 kr 1310 $ 120 Figueres Double/twin $ 99 £ 52 $ 88 € 59 kr 9034 ₪ 246 ¥ 10046 Mex$ 1111 NZ$ 108 NOK 708 zł 260 S$ 88 kr 703 $ 65 $ 106 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9646 ₪ 262 ¥ 10727 Mex$ 1186 NZ$ 116 NOK 756 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 750 $ 69 $ 111 £ 58 $ 99 € 66 kr 10106 ₪ 275 ¥ 11238 Mex$ 1242 NZ$ 121 NOK 792 zł 290 S$ 98 kr 786 $ 72 Single $ 159 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14546 ₪ 395 ¥ 16176 Mex$ 1788 NZ$ 174 NOK 1140 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1131 $ 104 $ 191 £ 100 $ 170 € 114 kr 17455 ₪ 475 ¥ 19411 Mex$ 2146 NZ$ 209 NOK 1368 zł 502 S$ 170 kr 1358 $ 125 $ 198 £ 103 $ 176 € 118 kr 18068 ₪ 491 ¥ 20092 Mex$ 2221 NZ$ 217 NOK 1416 zł 519 S$ 175 kr 1405 $ 129 * Tourist tax is not included in the price but will be added to your final invoice.
Electric bike: $ 218 £ 114 $ 194 € 130 kr 19905 ₪ 541 ¥ 22136 Mex$ 2447 NZ$ 239 NOK 1560 zł 572 S$ 193 kr 1548 $ 142 Gravel bike: $ 159 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14546 ₪ 395 ¥ 16176 Mex$ 1788 NZ$ 174 NOK 1140 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1131 $ 104 Pedals (Shimano or Look): $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4593 ₪ 125 ¥ 5108 Mex$ 565 NZ$ 55 NOK 360 zł 132 S$ 45 kr 357 $ 33 GPS, preloaded: $ 109 £ 57 $ 97 € 65 kr 9953 ₪ 271 ¥ 11068 Mex$ 1224 NZ$ 119 NOK 780 zł 286 S$ 97 kr 774 $ 71 Child seat: $ 59 £ 31 $ 52 € 35 kr 5359 ₪ 146 ¥ 5960 Mex$ 659 NZ$ 64 NOK 420 zł 154 S$ 52 kr 417 $ 38
1 - 4 people (shared costs) Up to 8 people (additional cost per person) Girona to Girona Airport $ 84 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7656 ₪ 208 ¥ 8514 Mex$ 941 NZ$ 92 NOK 600 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 595 $ 55 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2297 ₪ 62 ¥ 2554 Mex$ 282 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 16 Girona - Barcelona Airport $ 346 £ 180 $ 308 € 206 kr 31542 ₪ 857 ¥ 35077 Mex$ 3878 NZ$ 378 NOK 2472 zł 907 S$ 306 kr 2453 $ 225 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2297 ₪ 62 ¥ 2554 Mex$ 282 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 16 Figueres - Girona Airport $ 221 £ 115 $ 197 € 132 kr 20211 ₪ 549 ¥ 22476 Mex$ 2485 NZ$ 242 NOK 1584 zł 581 S$ 196 kr 1572 $ 144 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2297 ₪ 62 ¥ 2554 Mex$ 282 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 16 Figueres - Barcelona Airport $ 584 £ 304 $ 520 € 348 kr 53284 ₪ 1449 ¥ 59256 Mex$ 6551 NZ$ 639 NOK 4175 zł 1532 S$ 518 kr 4144 $ 381 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2297 ₪ 62 ¥ 2554 Mex$ 282 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 16 Figueres - Girona $ 221 £ 115 $ 197 € 132 kr 20211 ₪ 549 ¥ 22476 Mex$ 2485 NZ$ 242 NOK 1584 zł 581 S$ 196 kr 1572 $ 144 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2297 ₪ 62 ¥ 2554 Mex$ 282 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 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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