Costa Brava & Empordà

8-day tour

Day 1: Arrival at Torroella de Montgrí
Day 2: Torroella de Montgrí - Castelló d'Empúries, 23 mi. (37 km) 
Day 3: Loop ride Castelló d' Empúries, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 4: Castelló d' Empúries – Madremanya, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Madremanya - Calella de Palafrugell, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí, 18 mi. (29 km)
Day 7: Loop ride Torroella de Montgrí, 26 mi. or 12 mi. (41 km or 19 km)
Day 8: Departure

All 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 at Torroella de Montgrí
Your tour begins in Torroella de Montgrí located on the north bank of the Ter river, surrounded by the Natural Park of Montgrí Massif, Medes Islands, and Low Ter. The Mediterranean Museum is a must if you want to learn about the area. Tour documentation and maps will be waiting for you at your first hotel.

Preferred accommodation:

• Standard: Fonda Mitjà
• Premium: Hotel Moli del Mig

Day 2: Torroella de Montgrí - Castelló d'Empúries, 23 mi. (37 km) 
After the delivery of the necessary documentation and bike fitting, you can start your cycle tour. Of course, this could be a relaxing day by the pool or the beach. But a nice loop ride is also available to follow the Daro River and visit some small but very charming medieval villages such as Fonolleres.

You reach the ruins of the Iberian village near Ullastret, where you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the area. You come back to Torroella through Palau-Sator and Peratalla, some of the most beautiful medieval villages of the area. You will have an alternative route to the coast, to enjoy the beach and the coastal village of L’Estartit.

Elevation: +162m

Preferred accommodation:

• Standard: Hotel Canet
• Premium: Hotel Palau Maceli

Day 3: Loop ride Castelló d' Empúries, 29 mi. (47 km)
Castelló is an important medieval settlement where you can visit the Jewish Quarter and its magnificent Cathedral. From there, you will head Peralada, the capital of the wine region, and then arrive to Figueres where
you can visit the Salvador Dalí Museum, the most visited museum in Spain. Then, cycling south, you will pass through Siurana, and an olive oil mill. There is an optional visit to the Natural Park of l'Empordà wetlands, a protected area of great ornithological importance.

Elevation: +390m

Preferred accommodation:

• Standard: Hotel Canet
• Premium: Hotel Palau Maceli

Day 4: Castelló d' Empúries – Madremanya, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today's route takes you from the Alt Empordà region to the Baix Empordà region, cycling through the inland part of this area. You can visit typical rural villages such as Sant Miquel de Fluvià, with a Romanesque monastery, and magnificent tower, and Sant Mori and its castle. You pass Verges, a medieval village with the remains of its ancient walls, and Foixà, where we can see a magnificent panorama of the plain of the Baix Empordà. After passing the medieval villages of La Pera and Púbol you reach Madremanya.

Elevation: +600 m

Preferred accommodation:

• Standard & premium: Hotel Plaça Madremanya 

Day 5: Madremanya - Calella de Palafrugell, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today, the itinerary goes from the most interior part of the region to the coast. It goes through a large number of medieval settlements: Cruilles, with its great tower. Then, you cycle through La Bisbal d'Empordà, the region's capital, with its medieval castle and its Pottery Museum. We continue cycling to Torrent, where you find a singular marmalade museum. After crossing Palafrugell, we arrive at the old fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, which still retains its original charm.

Elevation: +253 m 

Preferred accommodation:

• Standard: Hotel Sant Roc
• Premium: Hotel Alga

Day 6: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí, 18 mi. (29 km)
The route to return to Torroella de Montgrí along the area ‘Empordanet’ with a great variety of beautiful landscapes and cultural sights. You visit the magnificent medieval historic monument of Pals. This day, the route runs through the interesting area of the Pals rice fields. You have an alternative route that brings to the long sandy beach of the Ter River mouth.

Elevation: +/- 180 m

Preferred accommodation:

• Standard: Fonda Mitjà
• Premium: Hotel Moli del Mig

Day 7: Loop ride Torroella de Montgrí, 26 mi. or 12 mi. (41 km or 19 km)
This could be a relaxing day by the pool or the beach. But a nice loop ride is also available to follow the Daro River and visit some small but very charming medieval villages such as Fonolleres. You will reach the ruins of the Iberian village near Ullastret, where you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the area. You come back to Torroella through Palau-Sator and Peratalla, some of the most beautiful medieval villages of the area. You will have an alternative route to the coast, to enjoy the beach and the coastal village of L’Estartit. 

Preferred accommodation:

• Standard: Fonda Mitjà
• Premium: Hotel Moli del Mig

Day 8: Departure 
Departure from Torroella de Montgrí after breakfast.

6-day tour

Day 1: Arrival at Torroella de Montgrí
Day 2: Torroella de Montgrí - Castelló d' Empúries, 23 mi. (37 km), +162m
Day 3: Castelló d' Empúries – Madremanya, 34 mi. (55 km), +600m
Day 4: Madremanya - Calella de Palafrugell, 25 mi. (40 km), +253m
Day 5: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí, 18 mi. (29 km), +180m
Day 6: Departure

Accommodations

You will have your choice regarding the level of accommodations, standard (2 or 3 star) or premium (3 or 4 star). On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel. If the hotel listed is not available, a hotel of equal standard will be offered.

Bicycles

Touring Bike

Ghost Square Cross X Touring Bike

• Men or women's frame
• 24-speed touring bike
• Front shocks
• Disc brakes
• Equipped with map carrier/holder, one rear pannier, helmet, and basic repair kit and lock

Electric Bike

Various models

Flyer E-bike (T8.1), Winora E-bike (Sinus Tria), Alpenchallenge AMP Two

• Shimano Nexus 8-speed or Shimano SLX 11-40T
• 700 mm wheels

Gravel Bike

BMC Gravel

URS One or URS Four

• Full carbon frame
• Disc brakes

Gravel Bike Plus

URS 01 Three

• Full carbon frame
• SRAM rival group
• Disc brakes