Catalonia Cycling - 5 Nights- Farmhouses/B&B's
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THIS TOUR IS UNDER REVISION AND NOT AVAILABLE IN 2013
Traveling the Girona area of Spain by bicycle is remarkable for its archeological importance as this route visits the famous ruins of Empuries and the ancient Iberian settlement of Ullastret. Other important towns such as La Bisbal d'Emporda with its castle and ceramic tradition are wonderful visits. Figueres, the capital of Alt Emporda has the Dali museum and in Banyoles there is the lake which is the biggest in the region. The Natural Park of the Marshes is an important and protected ornithological site. Arrive in Girona and transfer to your farmhouse to start your cycling tour vacation!
Enjoy charming farmhouse B&B lodging while discovering the many cultural treasures of the Costa Brava. A sunny and warm climate makes this tour possible most of the year. It is very affordable and a good option for families who need varied ride options.
Tour Details
General Tour Information
Duration: 6 days & 5 nights
Dates 2012: Any date, All year long except August 1-31. No minimums.
Level 2 - Moderate - flat to rolling countryside. This is self-guided touring and offers total freedom of dates - you can choose whatever dates you wish. We can accomodate small parties of 2 persons up to large groups. Custom guided groups are possible for groups of 6 or more; please inquire.
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Options: Bike Ride options
Girona stop overs
Trains, car rental, other services
Local Coordinators
Customer Comments
"The trip was the most relaxing time I've spent in 20 years. I learned how to slow down. There were no TVs, radios, phones, internet or clocks. Just listening to the birds chatting outside the window was the music for the evening. We spent a lot of time speaking Spanish (and Catlan) while getting to know the hosts and other B & B world travelers. Thanks for a memorable vacation!"
- Mark M.
"The tour was GREAT, every day was like a treasure hunt, great new places to discover! the food, of course was unbelievable, and the best meals we had were at little places we discovered along the way for lunch, mostly three star cafes. the scenery was also unbelievable, the coast is great and the foothills were also fun and beautiful."
- Dan. G
"We had a great experinence. Terrific support and info from Maggie, Saskia and Dave."
- Al B.
"Your itinerary was really excellent and we all felt we got a true feeling for Northern Spain--the interior with the medieval villages and then the costa brava was wonderful."
- Jan T.
Itinerary
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6
Day 1 | Arrival Day
Arrival in Girona by train or plane and then transfer to the first hotel on your own. We are booking you into a 4 star hotel in central Girona so that you can have this first afternoon and evening to experience Girona and in particular the old town which is very charming and worth this time. Dinner on your own this evening in any number of restaurants, we will include some of our suggestions! If tomorrow is a Sunday or a holiday, then orientation will be today at 7pm. 5 foods to try in Spain
Hotel Historic
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Girona
The lovely boutique-hotel Hotel Historic is a nice little hotel and apartment-house just within the ...
Day 2 | Morning Girona, Transfer to First Lodging/Orientation
You have breakfast included at your hotel in Girona, and then free time to explore more of Girona on your own and have lunch before your late afternoon transfer. At 3 pm we will take you at the hotel and transfer you to the first B&B in the nearby town of Terradelles, deliver bikes, and go over the cycling tour in orientation by our representative covering the trip from this day forward. This night is in the surrounding countryside near Olives or Terradelles. You can use the remaining day to relax, or do a warm up ride. Night and dinner in your farmhouse. With advance booking, we can accommodate earlier transfers this afternoon. (B,D)
Mas Alba
Terradelles
Mas Alba is an 18th century farmhouse where one can enjoy the quietness of rural tourism. It is situ...
Day 3 | Loop Ride Day 45 km
Today you will ride to Banyoles, where you can visit the town and its large lake where the 92 Olympic rowing was held. The city offers cultural and historical sites to visit. Along the undulating roads you will pass many small and charming villages with their old stone streets and houses from another time long forgotten! You can find a nice lunch or picnic spot along the route. We will include suggestions for sites and stops in your roadbook. Ride is about 45 km over flat to rolling countryside. Return for a 2nd night in your farmhouse B&B. (B,D)
Mas Alba
Terradelles
Mas Alba is an 18th century farmhouse where one can enjoy the quietness of rural tourism. It is situ...
Day 4 | Ride Day 22.5-44 km
Enjoy a leisure morning and hardy breakfast before packing up to leave. Your ride is a wonderful passage today through the best part of the Massif Les Gavarres. Visit medieval towns like Sant Jordi Desvalls, Foixa with its view of hte Baix Emporda area, and La Pera. In La Pera and Pubol you can visit the Dali Castle that was restored by Dali and his wife and is now a museum. Ride: short option of 22.5 km or a long option of 44 km to your next farmhouse b&b near La Pera; equally charming with a quiet setting and doting hosts. Dinner included. (B,D)
Mas Duran
Mas Duran is a typical rural house of XVII century, restored for your comfort and enjoy. We open our...
Day 5 | Loop Ride Day or Rest Day 34 km
Keeping a second night at this farmhouse, you can have a leisure breakfast and go out when you want. The loop ride is through gentle countrside where you can visit a large number of picturesque medieval villages: Cruilles, Monells, La Bisbal... La Bisbal d'Emporda is the capital town and offers a medieval district and castle. Return to your same B&B with dinner included. 34 km. (B,D)
Mas Duran
Mas Duran is a typical rural house of XVII century, restored for your comfort and enjoy. We open our...
Day 6 | Departure afer Breakfast. We transfer you back to Girona train station at 9:30 am.
What's Included
Deluxe hotel 1 night, Farmhouse B&B lodging 4 nights, 5 breakfasts & 4 dinners as shown,all luggage transfers, arrival meeting transfer, orientation and bike set up at first farmhouse, local traveler support through our local Girona office, roadbook with riding route maps and cue sheets, suggestions for visitation and discounts, departure transfer, bike delivery, pickup. We can also arrange additional travel services and stopovers and you will receive a set of e-documents before you travel containing a lot of information to help you prepare to go..
Accommodation: 7 nights lodging with 1 night deluxe 4 star hotel in Girona and 6 nights in charming farmhouse B&B's where you will be welcomed into your own room with ensuite facilities. Dining is family style and a great way to meet others. Properties are well appointed often with elaborate stone and tile work, common areas offer reading places, and some of the properties have pools. Dinner is usually served late in the Spanish tradition as well as late breakfasts. See the Itinerary tab to view each B&B/lodging included in this tour. Note, sometimes B&B's can sell out so we will book you at an equivalent or better property to obtain your dates.
The farmhouses/B&B's are located out in the countryside and away from towns/cities so that the ambiance is quiet and restful. We include all dinners to avoid the need to hire a taxi to go out for dinner or travel to dinner. The countryside on this trip is mostly rolling; sometimes there are some small hills and other times flat lowlands.
Options: Barcelona stop overs; private transfers, extra nights
Tour Rates
Price Per person based on double occupancy: Euros per personSingle supplement (for a single occupancy room) when 2 or more persons traveling: Euros
Solo supplement (traveling alone): Euros.
5 Nights & 6 Days
Triples available in some locations, please inquire.
Hybrid Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 80 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer.
Private transfer Barcelona or BCN to Girona: euros for up to 4 persons.(convert from euros)
Bike Info
Bike rentals are available for all tours in Spain. Click on our Rental Page link to know more.
Trek Hybrids are available on this trip. Note: pedals are flat or with clips; if you bring your own clipless pedals and shoes we can install them.
Bike euros: [Click for image] Trek 7200FX or 7300 hybrids, 24 speed, shimano groupo, suspension saddle, aluminum frame, rapid fire shift, 700x35 presta, 15kg loaded with rear rack and panniers, 2 bottle cages and bottles (male frame only); flat pedals unless clips requested in advance. Travelers can bring own clipless pedals to be installed. SPD possible for 10 euros supplement.
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