Cycling holidays and Walking holidays in the Barcelona and Girona regions of Catalonia, Spain - The Best of the Baix Emporda cycling tour

"Best of the Baix Emporda" cycling tour

Tour type	- cycle touring
Tour level	- easy to moderate

Prices for this tour*:

Self-guided from 940 Euros per person

Guided from 1340 Euros per person

*based on 2 people sharing a twin room

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This 7 day / 6 night Medieval villages cycling tour is a perfect way to explore the quieter and less travelled areas of this fascinating region of Catalonia.

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 splendours 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 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 & 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 kilometres, 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!

Itinerary

Day	Activity
1	Arrival to Girona city and explore medieval centre of the city
2	'Girona to the Mediterranean Sea' ride on ‘The Carrilet’ *Approx 35km*
3	Coastal ride to Calella de Palafrugell *Approx 30km*
4	Coastal ride exploring the beautiful fishing villages of Calella, Llafranc and Tamariu *Approx 25km*
5	Cycling across the plains to the beautiful Medieval Village of Monells. *Approx 30km*
6	Exploring the Medieval Villages of the Baix Emporda *Approx 30km*
7	Departure to Girona

Description of Itinerary

Day	Destination	Ride Description
1	Arrival in Girona Accommodation Peninsular Hotel	Explore the medieval centre of the beautiful Girona city.
2	Sant Feliu de Guixols Accommodation Hotel Eden Roc	Riding the ‘Carrilet’ – the converted railway, from Girona to the coast. Approx 40km Optional extra ride: Exploring the coastal area of Sant Feliu de Guixols to Cala Sa Conca Approx 20km
3	Calella Accommodation Hotel Garbi	Following the beautiful coastal route through fields and forests of Pine and Cork trees to Calella de Palafrugell. Approx 40km Optional extra ride: Calella to Tamariu return Approx 30km
4	Calella Accommodation Hotel Garbi	Exploring the beautiful bays of Llafranc and Tamariu. Approx 40km
5	Monells Accommodation Hotel Arcs	Meandering through the charming medieval villages of the Baix Emporda. Approx 40km
6	Monells Accommodation Hotel Arcs	Exploring more of the Medieval villages following the Baix Emporda cycle network. Approx 40km
7	Departure to Girona city	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 favourite 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.

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