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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 8 Nights |
| Distance: | 25 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: year round Guided: Daily: year round for parties of at least 2. |
| Tour price: | €1250 (self-guided) €1650 (guided) |
| Start city: | Barcelona, Spain |
| End city: | Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain |
This is a 7-day cycling tour that includes cycling sections of the “Carrilet”, the converted railway that runs for 135km from Ripoll in the Pyrenees to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea.
Each day from your accommodation base in Santa Cristina d’Aro you will gently 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!
Creative Catalonia will provide your bicycles as well as transfers to and from Barcelona airport. The prices indicated also include the service of our expert guide, who will cycle with you, pointing out and explaining significant areas of interest en route.
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours
This is a 7-day cycling tour that includes cycling sections of the “Carrilet”, the converted railway that runs for 135km from Ripoll in the Pyrenees to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea.
Each day from your accommodation base in Santa Cristina d’Aro you will gently 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!
Creative Catalonia will provide your bicycles as well as transfers to and from Barcelona airport. The prices indicated also include the service of our expert guide, who will cycle with you, pointing out and explaining significant areas of interest en route.
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival day to Barcelona and explore the fantastic city on foot from your very centrally located hotel in Plaza Catalunya.
Overnight in Barcelona
Day 2: Ripoll to Olot (25 miles/40 km)
Morning arrival by train from Barcelona to the Pyrenees mountain town of Ripoll. After the tour briefing and bike setup cycle to Olot, cycling over the mountain pass of the ‘Coll de Santigosa’.
Overnight in Olot.
Day 3: Olot to Girona (37 miles/60 km)
Cycle along the “Carrilet” (converted railway line) from Olot to Girona.
Overnight in Girona.
Day 4: Girona to Sant Feliu de Guixols (25 miles/40 km)
Continue along the “Carrilet” to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight in Sant Feliu de Guixols.
Day 5: Sant Feliu de Guixols to Llafranc (25 miles/40 km)
Following the beautiful coastal route through fields and forests of Pine and Cork trees to Llafranc.
Overnight in Llafranc
Day 6: Llafranc (19 miles/30 km)
Exploring the beautiful bays of Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu.
Overnight in Llafranc.
Day 7: Llafranc to Monells (25 miles/40 km)
Meandering through the charming medieval villages of the Baix Emporda.
Overnight in Monells.
Day 8: Monells (25 miles/40 km)
Exploring more of the Medieval villages following the Baix Emporda cycle network, visiting the Salvador Dali ‘Castle Museum’ in Pubol.
Overnight in Monells.
Day 9: Return to Girona and Departure (19 miles/30 km)
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.
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival day to Barcelona and explore the fantastic city on foot from your very centrally located hotel in Plaza Catalunya.
Overnight in Barcelona
Day 2: Ripoll to Olot (25 miles/40 km)
Morning arrival by train from Barcelona to the Pyrenees mountain town of Ripoll. After the tour briefing and bike setup cycle to Olot, cycling over the mountain pass of the ‘Coll de Santigosa’.
Overnight in Olot.
Day 3: Olot to Girona (37 miles/60 km)
Cycle along the “Carrilet” (converted railway line) from Olot to Girona.
Overnight in Girona.
Day 4: Girona to Sant Feliu de Guixols (25 miles/40 km)
Continue along the “Carrilet” to Sant Feliu de Guixols on the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight in Sant Feliu de Guixols.
Day 5: Sant Feliu de Guixols to Llafranc (25 miles/40 km)
Following the beautiful coastal route through fields and forests of Pine and Cork trees to Llafranc.
Overnight in Llafranc
Day 6: Llafranc (19 miles/30 km)
Exploring the beautiful bays of Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu.
Overnight in Llafranc.
Day 7: Llafranc to Monells (25 miles/40 km)
Meandering through the charming medieval villages of the Baix Emporda.
Overnight in Monells.
Day 8: Monells (25 miles/40 km)
Exploring more of the Medieval villages following the Baix Emporda cycle network, visiting the Salvador Dali ‘Castle Museum’ in Pubol.
Overnight in Monells.
Day 9: Return to Girona and Departure (19 miles/30 km)
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.
Daily: year round for parties of at least 2.
Daily: year round
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These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Category A: 4-star hotels, and one overnight in a 3-star hotel on day 2
Day 1: Hotel Condes de Barcelona, Barcelona
www.condesdebarcelona.com
The hotel is located in the heart of modern Barcelona, and across from the famous Gaudi building. There are 235 rooms that are modernly decorated.
Day 2: Hotel La Perla, Olot
www.laperlahotels.com
3-star hotel conveniently located near the start of the 'Carrilet' cycleway.
Day 3: Hotel Historic, Girona
www.hotelhistoric.com
The rooms are accented with wood and stone elements to provide a rustic and relaxing ambiance.
Day 4: Hotel Sant Pol, Sant Feliu de Guixols
www.hotelsantpol.com
The hotel is located near the beach of Sant Pol and offers 22 relaxing and comfortable rooms.
Days 5 and 6: Hotel La Malcontenta, Llafranc
www.forkandpillow.com/es/hoteles/hotel-malcontenta
The hotel is formed out of an old farmhouse, and provides elegant surroundings for rest and relaxation.
Days 7 and 8: Hotel Arcs, Monells
www.hotelarcsmonells.com
Beautifully restored 4-star hotel set in the charming Medieval Village of Monells.
Category B: A mix of 4, 3, and 2-star hotels
Day 1: Catalunya Plaza Hotel, Barcelona
www.hotelh10catalunyaplaza.com
3-star hotel located very centrally in Barcelona on Plaza Catalunya.
Day 2: Hotel La Perla, Olot
www.laperlahotels.com
3-star hotel conveniently located near the start of the 'Carrilet' cycleway.
Day 3: Hotel Peninsular, Girona
www.novarahotels.com
3-star hotel located on the doorstep of the Medieval center of Girona city.
Day 4: Hotel S’Agaro, Sant Feliu de Guixols
www.hotelsagaro.com
Fantastic 4-star hotel located by the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Days 5 and 6: Hotel Casamar, Llafranc
www.casamar.net
Charming family run 2-star hotel overlooking the beautiful bay of Llafranc. The hotel has a very highly recommended restaurant.
Days 7 and 8: Hotel Arcs, Monells
www.hotelarcsmonells.com
Beautifully restored 4-star hotel set in the charming Medieval Village of Monells.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Category A: 4-star hotels, and one overnight in a 3-star hotel on day 2
Day 1: Hotel Condes de Barcelona, Barcelona
www.condesdebarcelona.com
The hotel is located in the heart of modern Barcelona, and across from the famous Gaudi building. There are 235 rooms that are modernly decorated.
Day 2: Hotel La Perla, Olot
www.laperlahotels.com
3-star hotel conveniently located near the start of the 'Carrilet' cycleway.
Day 3: Hotel Historic, Girona
www.hotelhistoric.com
The rooms are accented with wood and stone elements to provide a rustic and relaxing ambiance.
Day 4: Hotel Sant Pol, Sant Feliu de Guixols
www.hotelsantpol.com
The hotel is located near the beach of Sant Pol and offers 22 relaxing and comfortable rooms.
Days 5 and 6: Hotel La Malcontenta, Llafranc
www.forkandpillow.com/es/hoteles/hotel-malcontenta
The hotel is formed out of an old farmhouse, and provides elegant surroundings for rest and relaxation.
Days 7 and 8: Hotel Arcs, Monells
www.hotelarcsmonells.com
Beautifully restored 4-star hotel set in the charming Medieval Village of Monells.
Category B: A mix of 4, 3, and 2-star hotels
Day 1: Catalunya Plaza Hotel, Barcelona
www.hotelh10catalunyaplaza.com
3-star hotel located very centrally in Barcelona on Plaza Catalunya.
Day 2: Hotel La Perla, Olot
www.laperlahotels.com
3-star hotel conveniently located near the start of the 'Carrilet' cycleway.
Day 3: Hotel Peninsular, Girona
www.novarahotels.com
3-star hotel located on the doorstep of the Medieval center of Girona city.
Day 4: Hotel S’Agaro, Sant Feliu de Guixols
www.hotelsagaro.com
Fantastic 4-star hotel located by the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Days 5 and 6: Hotel Casamar, Llafranc
www.casamar.net
Charming family run 2-star hotel overlooking the beautiful bay of Llafranc. The hotel has a very highly recommended restaurant.
Days 7 and 8: Hotel Arcs, Monells
www.hotelarcsmonells.com
Beautifully restored 4-star hotel set in the charming Medieval Village of Monells.
The tour follows the Baix Emporda Cycling Network which is made up of beautiful and tranquil secondary roads and country lanes that are a mix of tarmac and gravel surfaces. The tour is rated moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
The tour follows the Baix Emporda Cycling Network which is made up of beautiful and tranquil secondary roads and country lanes that are a mix of tarmac and gravel surfaces. The tour is rated moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
Tour start
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At the end of the tour clients are transferred to Sant Feliu de Guixols bus station where there is a regular direct bus service to Barcelona.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Tour start
Nearest airport:
Nearest train station:
Tour end
Nearest airport:
Nearest bus station:
Please note:
At the end of the tour clients are transferred to Sant Feliu de Guixols bus station where there is a regular direct bus service to Barcelona.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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With more than 50 million tourists visiting each year, Spain is the second most toured country in the world. Sitting on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, Spain is known for its miles of beautiful Mediterranean coastline ranging from the rocky Costa Brava to the white sand of Costa Blanca and Balearic Islands off the coast.
Spain’s culture thrives in its urban centers of Madrid, the capital, Barcelona and Seville. The countries history is exhibited in countless monuments, ruins, castles and cathedrals, contributing to Spain's ranking as the second country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Amazing renowned wines from La Rioja, olive oils from Baena, paella rice from Levanta, Crema Catalana liqueur from Catalonia and more than one hundred varieties of cheese define Spain’s mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine.
With more than 50 million tourists visiting each year, Spain is the second most toured country in the world. Sitting on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, Spain is known for its miles of beautiful Mediterranean coastline ranging from the rocky Costa Brava to the white sand of Costa Blanca and Balearic Islands off the coast.
Spain’s culture thrives in its urban centers of Madrid, the capital, Barcelona and Seville. The countries history is exhibited in countless monuments, ruins, castles and cathedrals, contributing to Spain's ranking as the second country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Amazing renowned wines from La Rioja, olive oils from Baena, paella rice from Levanta, Crema Catalana liqueur from Catalonia and more than one hundred varieties of cheese define Spain’s mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine.
Creative Catalonia is a family company run by Daniel Herzberg and Lucy Kinnison. We are a married couple who live in what we consider to be the most diverse and exciting part of Spain. We are 100% committed to providing our clients the most rewarding cycling or walking holiday experience in the Catalonia region of Spain that one could hope for.
We are very proud to announce the birth of our lovely daughter Chloe who was born on the 4th of March, 2010, just 4 days before one of the worst snow storms ever to hit this part of Catalonia - which left over 200,000 homes without power for up to a week! Welcome to the world, Chloe.
We are both Australian and British citizens as well as Spanish residents. Daniel was born in the United Kingdom and then emigrated to Perth, Western Australia with his family when he was 7 and grew up exploring the great outdoors of Western Australia. Lucy was born and raised in the United Kingdom before embarking on her 'global travels' after completing her university studies. After living together for several years in Spain we moved to Sydney in New South Wales where Lucy became an Australian citizen.
The desire to live in Spain was too strong and we moved back to the Girona area in Catalonia to create our own Cycling and Walking holiday company to share our great enthusiasm for this beautiful area with others.
For us, a day out on foot or bicycle exploring the hidden corners of this cyclists and walkers paradise is without doubt the true joy of being here. We love to share our local knowledge and experiences with others and that is the reason for the creation of Creative Catalonia.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
All the best from,
Chloe, Oliver, Lucy, Daniel & Max the dog.
Creative Catalonia is a family company run by Daniel Herzberg and Lucy Kinnison. We are a married couple who live in what we consider to be the most diverse and exciting part of Spain. We are 100% committed to providing our clients the most rewarding cycling or walking holiday experience in the Catalonia region of Spain that one could hope for.
We are very proud to announce the birth of our lovely daughter Chloe who was born on the 4th of March, 2010, just 4 days before one of the worst snow storms ever to hit this part of Catalonia - which left over 200,000 homes without power for up to a week! Welcome to the world, Chloe.
We are both Australian and British citizens as well as Spanish residents. Daniel was born in the United Kingdom and then emigrated to Perth, Western Australia with his family when he was 7 and grew up exploring the great outdoors of Western Australia. Lucy was born and raised in the United Kingdom before embarking on her 'global travels' after completing her university studies. After living together for several years in Spain we moved to Sydney in New South Wales where Lucy became an Australian citizen.
The desire to live in Spain was too strong and we moved back to the Girona area in Catalonia to create our own Cycling and Walking holiday company to share our great enthusiasm for this beautiful area with others.
For us, a day out on foot or bicycle exploring the hidden corners of this cyclists and walkers paradise is without doubt the true joy of being here. We love to share our local knowledge and experiences with others and that is the reason for the creation of Creative Catalonia.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
All the best from,
Chloe, Oliver, Lucy, Daniel & Max the dog.
Hire Bike Terms & Conditions
1) The client is responsible for paying for mechanical damage that occurs to a hire bicycle, including labour and the cost of replacing damaged parts. This excludes brake and gear cables as well as inner tubes.
2) If a hire bicycle is stolen while being hired by a client, the client is responsible for the cost of replacing the bicycle.
General Terms & Conditions
1) In participating in a cycling or walking holiday with Creative Catalonia the client is aware of the fact that these activities have an inherent element of “risk”. It is obligatory that the client has checked with his or her travel insurance policy to confirm that he or she is covered to participate in the chosen activity.
2) Creative Catalonia takes all necessary precautions to reduce the element of risk during the activity. However, due to circumstances that are impossible to foresee or control (Force Majeure*) or for negligent behaviour on the part of the participant(s), Creative Catalonia can not be held responsible for any accident or incident that may occur.
* circumstances which may include civil disobedience, terrorism, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control.
3) Access to any information on the Creative Catalonia Web Site is conditional on the acceptance of the following Legal Information. If you do not wish to accept any part of this Legal Information, you must not use our Web Site.
4) References on the Web Site to "we", "our" and "us" are references to Creative Catalonia
5) Our Web Site DOES NOT contain all the information relevant to any holiday or travel arrangements you may book with us. In particular, all bookings are subject to our applicable booking conditions. All bookings are subject to the general information applicable in each instance. You must obtain a copy of our applicable booking conditions and this additional information together with all other relevant details relating to your chosen holiday or travel arrangements prior to making a booking with us.
6) Our booking conditions contain limitations and exclusions of our liability to any person(s) who books and/or takes any of our holidays and/or travel arrangements. Cancellation charges are payable if a booking is cancelled after it has been confirmed (see our Payment conditions).
7) No warranties, promises and/or representations of any kind, express or implied, are given as to the accuracy of any of the information contained on our Web Site or as to the nature, standard, suitability or otherwise of any services offered by us or on our behalf. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature (direct, indirect, consequential or other) which may arise as a result, directly or indirectly, from the use of any of the information or material contained in our Web Site and/or use of or access to any other information or material via web links from our site or any inability to access or use of our Web Site.
8) The information shown on the Web Site is updated from time to time and therefore may have changed by the time you come to book your holiday or travel arrangements. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all such information and prices, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday or travel arrangements (including the price) at the time of booking.
9) The copyright of the material contained on the web site belongs to Creative Catalonia unless otherwise stated.
Payment Terms & Conditions
Our change of tour dates or cancellation rates are as follows:
30 days or more prior to the start of the tour = 100% refund for cancellation.
15 - 30 days prior to the start of the tour = 50% refund for cancellation.
7 - 15 days prior to the start of the tour = 25% refund for cancellation.
less than 7 days prior to the start of the tour = no refund for cancellation.
If you would like to change your tour dates we will do what we can to change your hotel reservations. However, if a hotel applies a cancellation charge, then this charge will have to be paid for by the client. Additionally, an administration charge of 50 Euros will be applied.
Hire Bike Terms & Conditions
1) The client is responsible for paying for mechanical damage that occurs to a hire bicycle, including labour and the cost of replacing damaged parts. This excludes brake and gear cables as well as inner tubes.
2) If a hire bicycle is stolen while being hired by a client, the client is responsible for the cost of replacing the bicycle.
General Terms & Conditions
1) In participating in a cycling or walking holiday with Creative Catalonia the client is aware of the fact that these activities have an inherent element of “risk”. It is obligatory that the client has checked with his or her travel insurance policy to confirm that he or she is covered to participate in the chosen activity.
2) Creative Catalonia takes all necessary precautions to reduce the element of risk during the activity. However, due to circumstances that are impossible to foresee or control (Force Majeure*) or for negligent behaviour on the part of the participant(s), Creative Catalonia can not be held responsible for any accident or incident that may occur.
* circumstances which may include civil disobedience, terrorism, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control.
3) Access to any information on the Creative Catalonia Web Site is conditional on the acceptance of the following Legal Information. If you do not wish to accept any part of this Legal Information, you must not use our Web Site.
4) References on the Web Site to "we", "our" and "us" are references to Creative Catalonia
5) Our Web Site DOES NOT contain all the information relevant to any holiday or travel arrangements you may book with us. In particular, all bookings are subject to our applicable booking conditions. All bookings are subject to the general information applicable in each instance. You must obtain a copy of our applicable booking conditions and this additional information together with all other relevant details relating to your chosen holiday or travel arrangements prior to making a booking with us.
6) Our booking conditions contain limitations and exclusions of our liability to any person(s) who books and/or takes any of our holidays and/or travel arrangements. Cancellation charges are payable if a booking is cancelled after it has been confirmed (see our Payment conditions).
7) No warranties, promises and/or representations of any kind, express or implied, are given as to the accuracy of any of the information contained on our Web Site or as to the nature, standard, suitability or otherwise of any services offered by us or on our behalf. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature (direct, indirect, consequential or other) which may arise as a result, directly or indirectly, from the use of any of the information or material contained in our Web Site and/or use of or access to any other information or material via web links from our site or any inability to access or use of our Web Site.
8) The information shown on the Web Site is updated from time to time and therefore may have changed by the time you come to book your holiday or travel arrangements. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all such information and prices, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday or travel arrangements (including the price) at the time of booking.
9) The copyright of the material contained on the web site belongs to Creative Catalonia unless otherwise stated.
Payment Terms & Conditions
Our change of tour dates or cancellation rates are as follows:
30 days or more prior to the start of the tour = 100% refund for cancellation.
15 - 30 days prior to the start of the tour = 50% refund for cancellation.
7 - 15 days prior to the start of the tour = 25% refund for cancellation.
less than 7 days prior to the start of the tour = no refund for cancellation.
If you would like to change your tour dates we will do what we can to change your hotel reservations. However, if a hotel applies a cancellation charge, then this charge will have to be paid for by the client. Additionally, an administration charge of 50 Euros will be applied.
