Pyrenees to the Med
Tour code: CPM Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Easy
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£649 £876
FRANCE SPAIN OLOT Fluvia RIPOLL Ter
Old fortified town Explore city ramparts
GIRONA
SANT FELIU DE GUIXOLS Beaches & forests
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Catalonian Capital Gaudi Architecture Ramblas
BARCELONA Pyrenees to the Med CPM A gentle route from the Pyrenees through Catalonia
Ride with us on scenic dedicated cycle paths from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean coast. We pedal through northern Spain’s volcanic countryside and ancient walled villages to the port town of Sant Feliu de Guixols. We also stroll through the Ramblas in Barcelona, explore the medieval back streets in Girona and enjoy some delicious Catalan cuisine.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour in Barcelona. Tour of the old quarter and downtown area. Day 2 Pyrenean foothills Take the train to Ripoll. Cycle along converted railway tracks across the lower mountain slopes to Olot, capital of the Garrotxa region. Day 3 Volcanic cones Ride through Garrotxa Natural Park: a wooded landscape of extinct volcanoes and ancient walled villages. See the Croscat volcanic crater. Day 4 Girona Follow the gentle greenway trail to the Roman town. Roam through the medieval back-streets and climb the city walls for views of the old quarter.
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Days 5/6 Mediterranean coast Explore Girona’s impressive cathedral and ancient Arabic Baths. Follow bike trails to the Mediterranean port town of Sant Feliu du Guixols. Spend a day relaxing on the beach, enjoying further bike rides or sampling the local Catalan cuisine. Day 7 Barcelona Drive to Barcelona, stopping to explore Antoni Gaudi’s magical Park Güell. Free afternoon in the city. Day 8 Tour ends in Barcelona.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
DAILY DISTANCES
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Optional Rides
36km 25km 63km 40km 23km
0 km 30 km
Bike trails in Zona Volcanica de la Garrotxa NP
Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights hotels. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader and driver(s). Included Bike: We provide 24 and 27 gear Conor City 350 hybrid bikes with front suspension – see trip notes for details. Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 164 km over four days (an average of 41 km a day) with a further optional 23 km available. We follow undemanding and quiet converted railway tracks and some quiet country roads. There are two days with a little ascent (140-220m) and one day with a 390m ascent. 85% converted railway or paths; 15% tarmac roads. Maps will be provided for cyclists to travel individually or in groups while the tour leader drives the luggage vehicle. There is a back up vehicle for emergencies. We have graded the route as easy. Group size: Generally 10-16.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 12 May - 19 May 16 Jun - 23 Jun 15 Sep - 22 Sep 22 Sep - 29 Sep
2014 Tour only dates 11 May - 18 May 15 Jun - 22 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £115 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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