Bike holidays and Walking tours around the Barcelona and Girona regions of Catalonia, Spain - Cycling the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean cycling tour

7 day “Pyrenees to the Mediterranean"

cycling tour

Tour type	- cycle touring
Tour level	- easy to moderate

4 day option

5 day option

6 day option

Prices for this tour*:

Self-guided from 840 Euros per person

Guided from 1240 Euros per person

*based on 2 people sharing a twin room

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This is a 7 day / 6 night cycling tour that includes cycling the “Carrilet”, the converted railway that runs for 135km from Ripoll in the Pyrenees to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea.

The riding starts in the mountain town of Ripoll (682 metres) and follows the old railway line that connects Ripoll to Sant Joan de les Abadesses (775 metres). This entire section is paved and is an idyllic start to the ride. From Sant Joan de les Abadesses the ride weaves its way through this medieval town before climbing its way up to the Coll de Santigosa at 1,010 metres before descending into Olot. This mountain section of riding is one of the highlights of cycling in Catalonia – truly spectacular.

From Olot to Girona the riding takes place on the converted railway that is known as “The Carrilet”. It is a gentle descent for about 60 km into Girona. The section of the Carrilet between Girona and Sant Feliu de Guixols is approximately 40 km and covers a diverse range of scenery from the undulating farmland around Girona to the Pine and Cork forests of the coastal region. A truly beautiful ride.

Itinerary

Day	Activity	Accommodation
1	Transfer from Girona to Ripoll	Ripoll
2	Cycle from Ripoll to Olot	Olot
3	Cycle around Olot Volcanic areas	Olot
4	Cycle from Olot to Girona	Girona
5	Cycle from Girona to Sant Feliu de Guixols	Sant Feliu de Guixols
6	Free day cycling Sant Feliu to Tossa de Mar	Sant Feliu de Guixols
7	Coach to Girona or Barcelona

Description of Itinerary

Day	Activity
Day 1	Creative Catalonia will pick you up from Girona train station and transport both you and your bikes to your accommodation in Ripoll.
Day 2	Cycling from Ripoll to Olot partly along the “Carrilet” – the converted railway line that now serves as a dual use cycle and walk path. *Approximate cycling distance:* *40 km*
Day 3	Explore Garrotxa countryside by bike through beautiful woods and the Volcanic zones (all on small roads, Bike Trails or good forest roads). *Approximate cycling distance:* *40 km*
Day 4	Cycle along the “Carrilet” (converted railway line) from the Volcanic zone of Olot in the foothills of the Pyrenees to Girona city. *Approximate cycling distance:* *60 km*
Day 5	Continue along the “Carrilet” from the plains of Girona through the Pine forests of the coastal hills to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea. *Approximate cycling distance:* *40 km*
Day 6	Free day to explore along the coast around Sant Feliu de Guixols. A favourite ride is the coastal road between Sant Feliu de Guixols and Tossa de Mar. *Approximate* cycling distance: 50 km
Day 7	Return coach to either Girona or Barcelona from Sant Feliu de Guixols. *Not included in price of tour.*

Notes:

	Creative Catalonia will provide you with detailed route notes, maps, 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.