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5 day “Pyrenees to the Mediterranean"

cycling tour

 

Tour type - cycle touring
Tour level - easy to moderate

Prices for this tour*:

Self-guided from 740 Euros per person

Guided from 1140 Euros per person

 *based on 2 people sharing a twin room

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This is a 5 day / 4 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 Olot which is the central city of the volcanic region of 'La Garrotxa". Olot has numerous cycling and walking routes to explore deep into the beautiful surrounding countryside and ending up at Santa Pau, which is one of the best preserved medieval villages in the area.

 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 Olot and cycle around Olot Volcanic areas

Olot

2

Cycle from Olot to Girona

Girona

3

Cycle from Girona to Sant Feliu de Guixols

Sant Feliu de Guixols

4

Free day cycling

Sant Feliu to Tossa de Mar

Sant Feliu de Guixols

5

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 Olot.

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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.

 

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