Pyrenees Cycle Traverse
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Tour code: CPY Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Moderate to Challenging
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£649 £878
PYRENEES FRANCE
Canigou 2784m
Col des Ares
Campodron Bas Valley
Garrotxa Volcanic NP
OLOT GIRONA Via Verde SPAIN
Sant Feliu de Guixols
Tour essentials Tossa del Mar Costa Brava
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
BARCELONA
Barcelona Airport
0 km Pyrenees Cycle Traverse CPY 30 km Traversing the Pyrenees from Spain to France
This cycle tour takes in the superb scenery of both the Spanish and French Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast. Leaving Barcelona and the Costa Brava behind, we cycle through foothills with ancient walled towns and volcanic countryside into the Catalan Pyrenees. After a dramatic ascent to Col des Ares we descend into France, passing verdant countryside and vineyards to the French coast before returning to Barcelona by train.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour in Barcelona. Day 2 Costa Brava Cycle the coastal road before heading inland along a peaceful trail to medieval Girona. Day 3 Volcanoes Continue along the quiet converted railway line, steadily upwards towards the Pyrenees. Discover the forest-clad dormant volcanoes of Garrotxa Natural Park. Day 4 Pyrenean pass Today we test our legs and gear up into the high mountains with an ascent to the Col des Ares pass. Freewheel into France on the downhill. Day 5 Amelies-les-Bains Free to relax or enjoy the beautiful surroundings on a ride to Canigou
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Mountain – the holy peak of the Catalans. Day 6 French Mediterranean Cycle the foothills on provincial roads passing Boulou vineyards, Lake Etang de Nazaire and fi nally reaching the Mediterranean at Canet. Day 7 Coastal ride We cycle the route that many Spanish Civil War refugees would have trodden along the scenic coast. Swim at Portbou before catching the train back to Barcelona. 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 Day 7
Optional Rides
63km 84km 85km 70km 50km 60km
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 tour notes for details. Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 342 km over fi ve days (an average of 68 km per day) with a further optional 70 km available. We mostly follow provincial roads with little traffi c (85% tarmac roads, 15% converted railway line or paths). The most challenging ride is on day 4 when we cycle Col des Ares at 1513m altitude (1300m ascent). A support vehicle is available for emergencies throughout the tour. Maps will be provided for cyclists to travel individually or in groups while the tour leader drives the back up vehicle. We have graded the route as moderate to strenuous. Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 08 Jun - 15 Jun 05 Oct - 12 Oct
2014 Tour only dates 07 Jun - 14 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
Boulou Vineyards
AMELIES- LES-BAIN
TOUR ONLY
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
D8 D8
CANET-ROUSSILLON Etang de Nazaire
Collioure Port Vendres Portbou
AYS AYS
Europe - Spain - France
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