Mountains, Countryside and the Sea. Self guided cycling tour.

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Introduction.
Spectacular scenery framed by the Pyrenees mountains, carefully preserved thousand year old monasteries, lush green valleys, three rivers, rolling farmland with fields of orchards, sunflowers, vineyards, olive groves, coastal paths and unspoilt beaches not forgetting the medieval city of Girona – this cycling tour captures the breathtaking beauty of Catalonia.

Day 1. We meet you at Girona Airport or Flaca Station (if arriving from Barcelona) and take you to the mountain town of Ripoll .

Day 2. Ripoll to Olot . Distance 38km. Level Moderate


Day 3. The Garrotxa Volcanic Area. Distance 25km.Level Moderate



Day 4. Olot to Girona.This 57 km route crosses three regions and twelve towns, following the valleys of the Fluvia, Brugent and Ter rivers. Effort Moderate.


Day 5. Girona to the coast. The route runs gently down to Castell d’Aro then on to the fishing town of Palamos where you will stay for the next two nights in the Hotel Trias beautifully decorated in a colonial style overlooking the beach and the port. Dinner will be served in the hotel’s restaurant. Distance 43km. Level Easy.

Day 6.The Beach/Coastal Paths. Today is based in and around Palamos. You may want to visit the Fish Museum on the harbour or wander round the fish market, or cycle the coastal path to Cap Roig a botanical garden of stunning beauty in Calella de Parafrugell . Distance and level – your choice.

Day 7. Transfer back to Girona airport or Express Bus from Palamos to Barcelona.

For a full itinerary vist our website. www.cyclecatalan .com