Family cycling holidays to discover Catalonia
From the volcanic area of Olot to the sea, travel the Catalan countryside on a secure route. Discover Girona and its impressive cathedral before enjoying the beach on the Costa Brava.
- Catalonia
- 6 day(s)
- Easy
- ~ 31 km/day
- Itinerant
Go on an adventure in the Catalan lands of Olot in Sant Feliu de Guixols.
This stay takes you through the Catalan countryside to the Costa Brava with short and secure stages, the ideal stay for families! You are accommodated in small family hotels and a guest room on the farm for the pleasure of big and small.
The route offers you varied natural landscapes between volcanic zones, forests, marshes and the seaside. Discover the beautiful city of Girona with its imposing cathedral and its Jewish quarter, one of the best preserved in the world. The last part of the greenway takes you to the Mediterranean Sea where you can enjoy a well-deserved swim!
Program
- 35 km
- 35 km
- 18 km
You leave Girona and cross the village of Quart, renowned for its ceramics, then that of Cassà de la Selva with its beautiful modernist houses. You can spend the rest of the afternoon visiting the many farms near your accommodation.
- 30 km
The last stage by bike is the easiest. The route takes you downhill to Sant Feliu de Guixols. Discover its seaport and its cultural and historical wealth, magnificently illustrated by its old Benedictine monastery from the 10th century. You can enjoy the rest of the day at the beach.
Accommodation
Information
Beginning of the trip
As the first day is a non-biking day, you’ll arrive at your leisure, depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available by mid-afternoon, depending on your accommodation. Please let us know if you are arriving late.
To get to the departure point
By plane :Flight to Girona then shuttle to city center. Flight to Barcelona then train (“RER”) to Sants station (22 min) then regional train to Girona (38 min)
By train : TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon station. Travel time is 5h45. Plan your trip on, thetrainline.
To get back to the starting point
You take the regional train if you want to return to your starting point. Trains are without reservation. The ticket must be purchased on site (full price around €6/adult). There are several trains during the day. We can, on request, organize a transfer by private vehicle.
- Catalonia
- 6 day(s)
- Easy
- ~ 31 km/day
- Itinerant
Tried and tested stays!
- Experience15 years' experience in cycling to advise and satisfy you
- Tested & ApprovedThe whole team goes out into the field to design the itineraries and select the best partners (accommodation, bikes, etc.).
- Quality of serviceA dedicated customer service team available and ready to listen, from the moment you book until you return from your holiday.
- Secure paymentIndividual or fractional payment by secure means via our website
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- Catalonia
- Easy
- ~ 31 km/day
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