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  Explore by bike this incredible region known throughout the world for its excellent cycling, its unspoilt countryside and of course for its high quality gastronomy. This tour allows you discover the area at a relaxed pace on bike, each day a new experience and a new adventure.....
 The hybrid, touring bike or trekking bike option is an ‘easy’ difficulty tour with daily rides of between 20 and 60km and climbs of no more than 150m altitude. This tour is suited to all riders of all levels of experience from novices to pro’s.
During the tour riders will stay in a variety of hand-picked accommodations, riding between hotels whilst we take the bags!
The tour is available with luxury accommodation and a less expensive basic accommodation option.
 Included
Accommodation: 6 nights in hotel and farmhouse accommodation
Breakfast
Route books and maps
Welcome meeting and bike fitting
Luggage transfers
Cycling jersey and water bottle
Required fitness: Low to Medium
 Rides: 20 to 60km
Minimum group size: 2 People
Start & finish: Girona
Visited sights: Girona old town, Medieval villages, Empordà county, Costa Brava
Price: please contact us for pricing
 Extras
Evening meals
Support vehicle
Sports massage
Arrival and departure transfers
Bike hire - Cannondale touring bike
 Day 1
Arrival in Girona
Welcome meeting and bike fitting.
Day 2
Route: Girona to Monells or La Bisbal d’Empordà.
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 25 km
Description: Day one on the bike takes riders around the famous mountain of Els Angels at 484m altitude winding along country back roads, through a landscape littered with medieval villages and rolling Mediterranean vistas. Day one is an easy ride allowing our guests to relax into their trip, so no need for an early start!
Accommodation: Guests will stay in either a fabulous restored 14th century hospital in the fantastic village of Monells for the luxury option or a cosy hotel and restaurant next to the old town in the regions capital La Bisbal d’Empordà.
Day 3
Route: Monells or La Bisbal d’Empordà to Sant Marti d’Empúries
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 35km
Description: For day two on the bike tour, riders follow the route north through rolling hills dotted with olive groves and vines visiting the walled village of Verges, and the hilltop hamlet of Sant Iscle d’Empordà. A stunning ride on quiet country roads with no long climbs but some small hills to test you.
Accommodation: Guests will stay in either the sea front hotel located 10m from its own secluded beach near the tiny cliff top village Sant Martí d’Empúries or in a typical Catalan farmhouse in Sant Pere Pescador.
Day 4
Route: Sant Marti d’Empúries to Calella de Palafrugell.
Difficulty: Hard
Length: 40km
Description: Today’s route runs south along the coast offering a diverse ride with some of the most perfect twisty rural roads on the planet! Visiting several of the picturesque seaside villages including L’Escala and the famous medieval town of Pals. This incredible ride takes in the best that this diverse area has to offer, the region produces wine, olives as well as cereal crops. This route takes in the landscape associated with each traditional crop including the rice growing fields, a rare and unique area of the Costa Brava coast. Guests will stay in the exclusive and fashionable sea side town of Calella de Palafrugell.
Day 5
Route: Calella de Palafrugell to Llagostera
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 50km
Description: This ride continues to takes riders south following the coast before cutting inland to the hilltop village of Llagostera. Enjoy the Costa Brava and visit some of the hidden gems of the coast like La Fosca bay and ride the Sant Antoni de Calonge promenade.Guests will stay in an idyllic and traditional Catalan farmhouse or the historic bed and breakfast right next to the cycle path, both perfect for relaxing after the climb!
Day 6
Route: Llagostera to Girona.
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 25km
Description: This route returns our guests to the city of Girona, a mainly flat day following a dedicated cycle path all the way to your hotel’s front door! The final ride completes the experience riding back towards the city of Girona passing the market villages of Cassà de la Selva and Quart as the landscape begins to change as we come closer to the Pyrenees. Riders will return to the same Girona hotels as the first night for the final night of their trip.
Day 7
Departure
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