Arrival in Girona. Spend the day visiting the old part of this historical city, where the cathedral, the remains of walls and the Jewish quarter are very outstanding. We also recommend a stroll along the Ramblas. Accommodation in the centre.
Delivery of the GPS and necessary documentation in our office. Bike fitting. The first day we will discover the inland country side of Llémena Valley with his big ancient farms. After riding around the small volcano of Adri , we continue through forests to return to Girona. Today is a warm up ride.
65 km - 40 miles (670 m +)
We start south and across the plain to Llagostera. From there we start the climb of Sant Grau (465m). After passing the col we enjoy a great descent with fantastic views over the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal road was used for the Tour de France in 2009. We finish our ride at the beach of Sant Pol, close to Sant Feliu. 58 km / 36 miles (670 m +)
Starting from Sant Pol, we will cross Platja dAro, Calonge and Palamós, 3 seaside villages. Also on the coast we reach Calella, a pretty fishing village with houses right on the beach. Callella is considered one of the best villages of the Costa Brava. Starting from Calella launch into the short but steep climb to the lighthouse of Sant Sebastià. After that we climb to Begur and reach the Gulf of Pals with its long sandy beach. From there we ride inland to Pals a famous medieval village with beautiful narrow paved streets. After crossing some more medieval villages we reach Torroella de Montgrí, just under its castle on the top of the mountain.61 km / 38 miles (485 m +)
The ride climbs the mountain pass of the Perafita. We then have an optional side trip to Cadaqués, where the famous artist Dalí used to live. Coming back we climb Perafita again, and descend to reach Port de la Selva. From there, another climb brings us up to the abbey of Sant Pere de Rodes and later we descend to Figueres where we will overnight and take the opportunity to visit the Dalí Museum. 59 km / 37 miles (890 m + or 80 km / 50 miles +1300m
Today we will ride on quiet back roads through rolling hills combining pine forest and agriculture areas, with many pretty villages. Finally you will climb up to the Sanctuary of Els Àngels as a "happy end", with spectacular views of the Ampurdan plain and the Pyrenees. You will finish the route in Girona, where you can have dinner at one of the good restaurants downtown. 65 km / 37 miles (625 m +)
Departure day.
Dinners
On a self-guided tour, you are basically independent. IberoCycle transports luggage to the next hotel.
Riders are expected to complete each day's ride, unless there is an emergency, or a mechanical problem.
Cyclists do not travel as part of a group or with a guide, although they may coincide with other cyclists on the same trip.
Our "IberoCycle On Call" service means we are always available for help or advice.
Cyclists are provided with our own detailed Route Guide and maps for their chosen route.
Fitter cyclists may extend stages at will.
Accommodation in double, twin or single room with en-suite bathroom (see price list for prices and single supplement)
Continental style breakfast
Information Pack with Route Guide and maps
Luggage transport between hotels
Clients are responsible for their own arrival and departure arrangements in Girona.
Girona is just 98 km north of Barcelona, and can be reached by bus, train, plane or car.
Girona Airport has may flights connecting to Spain and Europe. See destinations here.
From Girona Airport, take a bus to the city. It takes 25 minutes and costs 2.75 €.
Barcelona Airport has a huge selection of national and international flights. See destinations here. There is an hourly bus from Barcelona Airport to Girona - cost 19 €. It takes 2 hours 30 minutes.
The train to Girona leaves from Barcelona Sants Station. If you arrive in at Terminal 1, take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 2 and then take the train to Barcelona Sants and then the train to Girona. The high-speed train AVE takes under 40 minutes and costs around 15 €.
A taxi from Barcelona Airport would take around 1 hour at a cost of around 150 €.
Transfers
IberoCycle can also organise transfers as follows:
Girona - Girona Airport - 40 € per vehicle up to 4 pax and then 10 € for each additional person up to 8.
Girona - Barcelona Airport - 165 € per vehicle up to 4 pax and then 15 € for each additional person up to 8.
Information will be added shortly for the bikes available on these tours.
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| Hybrid e-bike | Road E-bike |
The last few years have seen a revolution in the use of e-bikes. We now offfer e bikes on absolutely all of our rides. There are of course multiple advantages to using one on a bike tour:
The difficulty level is lowered by a grade. Thus an intermediate level tour becomes an easy tour as the motor assists pedalling.
The distance you can cycle on each day is effectively "reduced". Longer distances become accessible to a greater range of riding abilities.
Ability levels between riders on the same tour are levelled out as riders can choose an e-bike to enable them to keep up with stronger riders.
No more worrying about the hills!
So if you are in any doubt about whether a particular tour might be too challenging for you, then take the e-bike option. You can still get a good workout by keeping the pedal assistance level low. E-bikes are now available on all of our tours. And many have both the standard e-bike and also the road e-bike.
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| Standard Catalonia - Empordà Road Bike Tour 2024 | Adult Double | €790 | €790 | €855 | €855 | €910 |
| Adult Single | €1025 | €1025 | €1130 | €1130 | €1220 | |
| Premium | Adult Double | €990 | €990 | €1105 | €1105 | €1305 |
| Adult Single | €1310 | €1310 | €1500 | €1500 | €1755 | |
| Road bike rental | €225 |
| GPS rental | €65 |
| Solo traveller | €120 |
