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Catalonia, Spain - 6 nights
Available year round
This 7 day / 6 night Medieval Villages Cycling tour is a perfect way to explore the quieter and less travelled areas of this fascinating region of Catalonia. The tour starts in Girona city and winds its way gently through the undulating and ever changing scenery of the Baix Emporda.
All of the cycling takes place on quiet country roads that are part of the Baix Emporda Cycle Network. The network has been developed to allow cyclists to fully enjoy the splendours of this area.  The tour follows the cycling network and finishes in the charming medieval village of Madremanya. Your luggage will be transported for you from hotel to hotel so you can relax and enjoy the cycling to its fullest. The accommodation provided is staying in 3 & 4 star hotels, including breakfast with your stay and four evening meals – two at the Hotel Llevant in Llafranc and two at the La Placa in Madremanya. Each day’s ride is approximately 40 km and covers terrain that is mostly flat with rolling hills, so you can pace yourself to stop and enjoy the views. Each day, after arriving at your hotel, there are plenty of great cycling options to explore the local areas further. These rides range from 20 to 40 kilometres, so if you have enough energy to ‘see a little more’ then each area is well worth exploring. You will be provided with detailed maps and route plans to help you on your way. Each day from your accommodation base you will explore the beautiful scenery of the Baix Emporda region of Catalonia, cycling the selected highlights of the well sign posted Cycle Network. Additionally, you will cycle a variety of stunning rides that will clearly explain why this area of Europe is renowned as a cyclist’s paradise! ITINERARY Day One  Arrival to Girona City. Transfer to accommodation Peninsular Hotel
Explore the medieval center of the beautiful city of Girona. Dinner on your own this evening. Day TWO 'Girona to the Mediterranean Sea' ride on ‘The Carrilet’ Approx 40km:  Sant Pol Accommodation Hotel S’Agaro. Riding the ‘Carrilet’ – the converted railway, from Girona to the coast. Approx 40km
Optional extra ride: Exploring the coastal area of Sant Feliu de Guixols to Cala Sa Conca Approx 20km Dinner on your own this evening. Day three Coastal ride to Llafranc Approx 40km:  Llafranc Accommodation Hotel Llevant . Following the beautiful coastal route through fields and forests of Pine and Cork trees to Llafranc Approx 40km
Optional extra ride: Llafranc to Tamariu return Approx 30km Enjoy a gourmet dinner at hotel. Hotel Llevant is known for serving excellent freshly caught seafood dishes. Day four  Coastal ride exploring the beautiful fishing villages and bays of Calella, Llafranc and Tamariu Approx 30km:
Llafranc Accommodation Hotel Llevant Enjoy a gourmet dinner at the hotel this evening. Day five Cycling across the plains to the beautiful Medieval Village of Madremanya. Approx 40km:  Madremanya Accommodation Hotel La Placa
Meandering through the charming medieval villages of the Baix Emporda. Enjoy a gourmet dinner at the renowned restaurant at Hotel La Placa. Day six Exploring the Medieval Villages of the Baix Emporda Approx 40km:  Madremanya Accommodation Hotel La Placa
Exploring more of the Medieval villages following the Baix Emporda cycle network. Enjoy a gourmet dinner at Hotel La Placa once again this evening. Day seven  Departure to Girona:
Return to Girona with the option to cycle up and over the challenging and stunning 'Els Angels' monastery route that was one of Lance Armstrong's favourite Girona rides. Approx 30km *Hotels may vary for this tour depending on availability. GROUP SIZE A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour and the tour is limited to a maximum of 16 participants. HOW TO ARRIVE Nearest Airport/Train Station: Barcelona Airport - approximately 110 km from the start of the tour in Girona. Girona train station - approximately a 15 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride from the first hotel BOOKING INFORMATION
Double Room (Self-Guided)/US$1875
Double Room (Guided)/US$2550
Single Supplement/US$325 *Pricing reflects standard accommodations in low season. Please inquire about preferred dates of travel and available hotel upgrades. *Pricing may vary depending on market fluctuation
After availability is confirmed, a 50% deposit per person and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due in full 45 days before your arrival date.
Available year round upon request.
*Six (6) nights' Bed and Breakfast accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels
*Six (6) breakfasts at hotels
*Four (4) evening meals – two at Hotel Llevant in Llafranc and two at Hotel La Placa in Madremanya (hotel depending on availability. If the hotel is not available, another hotel of the same standard in the same location will be reserved)
*Transfer of luggage between hotels
*Hire bike - each bike is equipped with: puncture repair kit, spare inner tubes, pump, water bottle, helmet
The Bike: Our bike for the tour is the Corratec X-Vert Cross with front suspension and suspension seat post. It is your perfect partner for riding the Carrilet as well as for the fantastic cycle touring routes that you will follow on this unforgettable tour. Airfare, personal expenses, meals on your own, transfers are not included.
For further inquiries or to register, click here. Click here to return to top of page. CANCELLATION POLICY Please contact us for cancellation policy information. Travel insurance is highly recommended. CLIENT REMARKS "A thoroughly enjoyable experience…with everything well organised and as promised the mountains to the sea trip was not too much for us not so young'uns" "If you are looking for an active vacation in this part of Spain - Daniel is your man! Everything was great, a wonderful trip that could not have been better. " "Everything was well organised and planned to suit our needs. A very personalised holiday which was much appreciated." "I can honestly say that my 5 days in Catalonia were the most enjoyable I've had for years (decades, even!). I had more fun on a bike than is strictly legal. I also got in some fantastic training. The long climbs, especially to St. Grau and Els Angels, were tremendous - and the swooping, curvy descents were even better. The coast road to Tossa de Mar was the most amazing introduction to cycling in Spain imaginable."Do I sound impressed? You betcha." MAP* This exciting region is depicted below. You can also access Google MapsTM by clicking HERE. 
*In some cases mapping may give clients a general sense of location due to changes in venue. Please inquire about specific location. Click here to return to top of page.
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