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The Best of the Baix Emporda, Catalonia Cycling Tour
offered by supplier M18309 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
- 7
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 16
people
Destination(s):
Spain
Specialty Categories:
Bicycle Touring
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 750 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1340 Euro (EUR)
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The tour starts in Girona city and winds its way gently through the undulating and ever changing scenery of the Baix Emporda. All of the cycling takes place on quiet country roads that are part of the Baix Emporda Cycle Network. The network has been developed to allow cyclists to fully enjoy the splendors of this area.
The tour follows the cycling network for 5 nights and finishes in the charming medieval village of Monells. Your luggage will be Cycling distance: transported for you from hotel to hotel so you can relax and enjoy the cycling to its fullest. The accommodation provided is staying in 3 and 4 star hotels, including breakfast with your stay.
Each day’s ride is approximately 40 km and covers terrain that is mostly flat with rolling hills, so you can pace yourself to stop and enjoy the views. Each day, after arriving at your hotel, there are plenty of great cycling options to explore the local areas further. These rides range from 20 to 40 kilometers, so if you have enough energy to "see a little more" then each area is well worth exploring. You will be provided with detailed maps and route plans to help you on your way.
Each day from your accommodation base you will explore the beautiful scenery of the Baix Emporda region of Catalonia, cycling the selected highlights of the well sign posted Cycle Network. Additionally, you will cycle a variety of stunning rides that will clearly explain why this area of Europe is renowned as a cyclist’s paradise.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival to Girona city and explore medieval center of the city.
Day 2: "Girona to the Mediterranean Sea" ride on "The Carrilet". Cycling distance: Approx 35km. Riding the "Carrilet" – the converted railway, from Girona to the coast. Cycling distance: Approx 40km. Optional extra ride: Exploring the coastal area of Sant Feliu de Guixols to Cala Sa Conca. Cycling distance: Approx 20km.
Day 3: Coastal ride to Calella de Palafrugell. Cycling distance: Approx 30km. Following the beautiful coastal route through fields and forests of Pine and Cork trees to Calella de Palafrugell. Cycling distance: Approx 40km. Optional extra ride: Calella to Tamariu return. Cycling distance: Approx 30km.
Day 4: Coastal ride exploring the beautiful fishing villages of Calella, Llafranc and Tamariu. Cycling distance: Approx 25km.
Day 5: Cycling across the plains to the beautiful Medieval Village of Monells. Cycling distance: Approx 30km.
Day 6: Exploring the Medieval Villages of the Baix Emporda. Cycling distance: Approx 30km.
Day 7: Departure to Girona. Return to Girona with the option to cycle up and over the challenging and stunning "Els Angels" monastery route that was one of Lance Armstrong's favorite Girona rides. Approx 30km.
Notes:
Creative Catalonia will provide you with your bicycles and locks. Each bike is equipped with:
- A puncture repair kit,
- 2 spare inner tubes,
- A pump,
- A water bottle
- A helmet
The Bike: Our bike for the tour is the Orbea Ravel with front suspension and suspension seat post. It is your perfect partner for riding the Carrilet as well as for the fantastic cycle touring routes that you will follow on this unforgettable tour.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Notes: Transfer to and from Barcelona is not included in the tour price. There are excellent train services from Barcelona to Girona for the start and end of the tour.
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