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  The Girona area has many options for hybrid cycling with some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world packed with ancient castles and churches. Come and loose yourself in an area rich in culture!
The county of Empordà is made famous as inspiration to Dalí and Picasso, vineyards, Romanesque architecture, sun flower fields…. this county really is as amazing as it sounds. Girona is lucky enough to have a 100 km of dedicated cycle path, a path following the route of an ancient railway line from the volcanic park in the mountains of Olot to the sea and the small fishing village of Sant Feliu.
With four or five days of riding and all rides starting and finishing in the city, this trip offers the chance to enjoy the diverse countryside returning each evening to explore the narrow streets of the medieval city.
The hybrid or trekking bike option is a ‘medium’ difficulty tour with daily rides of between 30 and 65km and climbs of up to 300m altitude. This tour is suited to all riders with some basic cycling experience and a reasonable level of fitness.
 Included
Accommodation: 6 nights staying in hotels and farmhouse accommodation
Welcome meeting and bike fitting
Route descriptions and maps
Water bottle
Required fitness: Low to Medium
Rides: 50 to 65 km
Minimum group size: 2 People
Start & finish: Girona
Visited sights: Girona old town, Les Gavarres reserve, Empordà, Calella de Palafrugell, Llagostera
Price: Please contact us for pricing
 Extra
Evening meals
Bike Hire
Qualified guide
Support vehicle
Cycling jersey
Sports massage
Airport transfer
 Day 1
Welcome meeting and bike fitting.
Day 2
Route: Olot to Girona on Greenways
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 50 km
Description: Day one riders take the bus to Olot, (optional transfer available) the town located in the centre of the ancient volcanic region called La Garrotxa. Riders then return to Girona on bike via the Carrilet, an old disused railway line now converted into a dedicated cycle path running all the way back to Girona almost to the door of the hotel, visiting the beautiful stone built mountain villages of Amer and Angles on route.
Day 3
Route: Vall de Llémena
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 40 km
Description: On the second day riders explore the incredibly beautiful and rarely visited Vall de Llémena, a lush green valley to the west of Girona. The valley extends north west from Girona and the route follows the river Llémena passing the village of Sant Gregori. After visiting the incredible 800 year old Font d’Adri fountain the recommended lunch stop is in the tiny village of Canet d’Adri famous for its restaurants.
Day 4
Route: Empordà
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 50 km
Description: A chance to see some of the best preserved and typical medieval hill top villages of this unique county famous for its mesmerizing views and inspiration to Dali and Picasso. This route visits the villages or Madremanya, Monells with its vaulted main square and the market town of Corça.
Day 5
Route: Rest day in Girona city
Difficulty: N/A
Length: N/A
Description: We recommend riders take a well earned rest day mid week allowing them to see some of the many sights in Girona. Wander round the Jewish quarter and have lunch on the Rambla or just sit, relax and soak up the Catalan coffee culture!
For those who are desperate for more saddle time we have optional rides available.
Day 6
Route: Girona to Sant Feliu de Guixols on Greenways
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 45 km
Description: The final day of the tour and riders follow the second half of the Carrilet dedicated cycle path, an easy day with no navigation at all. Riders finish the ride by the beach in the old fishing village of Sant Feliu de Guixols and after a walk along the promenade riders return to Girona by bus (optional transfer available) to enjoy one more night in this addictive city.
Day 7
Departure
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