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Ripoll to Sant Feliu de Guixols
Catalonia: Pyrenees to Mediterranean

Type:	Self-Guided/Guided
Level:	Moderate
Duration:	6 nights
Distance:	32 miles/day average
Departure Dates:	Self-Guided: Daily: year-round Guided: Saturdays: March 6 to October 30, 2010
Base Price:	Self-Guided: €840 Guided: €1240
Start City:	Girona
End City:	Girona
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Description

This is a 7 day cycling tour that includes cycling the “Carrilet”, the converted railway that runs for 135km from Ripoll in the Pyrenees to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea.

The riding starts in the mountain town of Ripoll (682 metres) and follows the old railway line that connects Ripoll to Sant Joan de les Abadesses (775 metres). This entire section is paved and is an idyllic start to the ride. From Sant Joan de les Abadesses the ride weaves its way through this medieval town before climbing its way up to the Coll de Santigosa at 1,010 metres before descending into Olot. This mountain section of riding is one of the highlights of cycling in Catalonia – truly spectacular.

From Olot to Girona the riding takes place on the converted railway that is known as “The Carrilet”. It is a gentle descent for about 60 km into Girona. The section of the Carrilet between Girona and Sant Feliu de Guixols is approximately 40 km and covers a diverse range of scenery from the undulating farmland around Girona to the Pine and Cork forests of the coastal region. A truly beautiful ride.

Our bike for this tour is 24 speed hybrid style with front suspension
Each bike is equipped with:

A puncture repair kit

2 spare inner tubes

A pump

A water bottle

A helmet
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Daily Program

Day 1
Creative Catalonia will pick you up from Girona train station and transport both you and your bikes to your accommodation in Ripoll. Hotel Paula - Ripoll

Day 2
Cycling from Ripoll to Olot partly along the “Carrilet” – the converted railway line that now serves as a dual use cycle and walk path. Hotel La Perla - Olot
Approximate cycling distance: 40 km

Day 3
Explore Garrotxa countryside by bike through beautiful woods and the Volcanic zones (all on small roads, Bike Trails or good forest roads). Hotel La Perla - Olot
Approximate cycling distance: 40 km

Day 4
Cycle along the “Carrilet” (converted railway line) from the Volcanic zone of Olot in the foothills of the Pyrenees to Girona city. Pension Margarit - Girona
Approximate cycling distance: 60 km

Day 5
Continue along the “Carrilet” from the plains of Girona through the Pine forests of the coastal hills to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea. Hotel Eden Roc
Approximate cycling distance: 40 km

Day 6
Free day to explore along the coast around Sant Feliu de Guixols. A favourite ride is the coastal road between Sant Feliu de Guixols and Tossa de Mar. Hotel Eden Roc
Approximate cycling distance: 50 km

Day 7
Tour Ends.
Return coach to either Girona or Barcelona from Sant Feliu de Guixols.

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Services
Self-Guided:

6 nights accommodation with breakfast

Transfers to and from Girona train or bus station

Luggage transportation from hotel to hotel

Bike hire

Guided:

6 nights accommodation with breakfast

Transfers to and from Girona train or bus station

Luggage transportation from hotel to hotel

Bike hire

Bike Guide
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Dates
Self-Guided: Daily: year-round

Guided: Saturdays: March 6 to October 30, 2010
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Tour Price (per person, double occupancy)
Self-Guided:
Tour package: €840
Single supplement: €180
Half-board (dinner package): €150
High season (August nights) supplement: €30/night

Guided:
Tour package: €1240
Single supplement: €180
Half-board (dinner package): €150
High season (August nights) supplement: €30/night
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Travel Information
Nearest airport: Barcelona
Tour includes transfer from Girona and back to Girona
Transfer service from and to Barcelona airport available (at additional cost).
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