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This tour explores the Girona
country, an important training
ground for many champions.
The 5 complete itineraries,
based in our brand new ****cycling
hotel in Torroella de Montgrí,
offer guests exclusive scenic
routes, excellent accommodation
and high-quality food. We provide
assistance, including van support
and luggage transfer. Every
day of this week you discover
a different thematic area of
this wonderful region, extremely
prepared for cycling.
Cycleroute of one week with
daily departures by bike from
the same hotel in the Empordà
plain. You visit the most interesting
areas of the region: a large
number of medieval villages
as well as castles, monasteries
and Romanesque churches. Also
very interesting are the remains
of the old Greek and Roman cities,
the most visited archaeological
site in Catalonia. You cross
beautiful landscapes of the
coast and the interior. Every
day’s itinerary covers
a different area and emphasizes
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Itinerary |
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Day
1: Arrival to Torroella
de Montgrí
Clients arrive in the historic
city of Girona before starting
to ride. Don’t pass
up the chance to explore
the remarkable streets of
Girona’s old neighbourhoods.
Not to be missed is a trip
to the Gothic Cathedral
of Girona, dating back to
the late 13th century; and,
if time permits, the city’s
cathedral and its many museums.
We also recommend a stroll
along the Ramblas and the
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Day
2: Torroella de Montgrí
Circular route from Molí
del Mig via Espolla (160
km op. 1 or 140 op. 2)
This route begins and ends
at the Molí del Mig
Hotel and extends north
into the area known as Alt
Empordà visiting
the area of L´Albera
famous for its production
of wine and olive oil, the
route passes through both
ancient olive groves and
vineyards. Climbing to the
village of Terrades (260m)
with its stunning views
of the Serra d´en
Clotes.
Today’s route level:
Medium - Peaks: Terrades
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Day
3: Torroella de Montgrí
Circular
route from Molí del
Mig via Cadaqués
(135 km)
The route runs north from
Torroella de Montgrí
visiting the medieval villages
of L´Escala and Castelló
d’Empúries.
After which the route visits
the Cap de Creus, where
a visit to the important
historic 10th century monastery
of Sant Pere de Rodes at
532 m is recommended, the
route then passes the old
fishing villages of El Port
de la Selva and Cadaqués
the former home of Salvador
Dali. Then the route passes
over the peak ´Santa
Helena´ on route to
Sant Pere Pescador, a beautiful
medieval village.
Today’s route level:
Difficult - Peaks: Santa
Helena (505m), Coll de Perafita
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Day
4: Torroella de Montgrí
Circular
route from Molí del
Mig via Sant Feliu de Guixols
(100 km)
Day 4 takes riders south
into the coastal region
of the Costa Brava passing
the historic villages of
Pals, Palafrugell, Palamos
and Sant Feliu de Guixols.
After which the route turns
inland and climbs the Baga
d´en Gussinyer and
enters the Las Gavarres
Mountains passing Sant Grau
d´Ardenya (400m) and
Montagut (505m) with its
historic castle. Then after
visiting the town of Llagostera
the route crosses the Gavarres
via the beautiful village
of Romanyá de la
Selva until reaching the
town of Bisbal d’Empordà
famous for its production
of ceramics on route to
the hotel.
Today’s route level:
Difficult. - Peaks: Coll
de Ganga (200m), Montagut
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Day
5: Torroella de Montgrí
Circular
route from Molí del
Mig via Els Angels (88 km)
This route takes riders
to the medieval villages
of Rupià and Madremanya
before visiting the Sanctuary
of Els Angels. Using tested
training routes used by
many pro-teams for training
and for local races the
route crosses the Gavarres
Mountains first climbing
Els Angels 484m and then
returning via Puig d´en
Carreres 403m. Then returning
to the hotel via La Bisbal
the principle town of the
region.
Today’s route level:
Moderate - Peaks: Els Angels
(484m), Puig dén
Carreres (403m)
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Day
6: Departure
Final
day of the tour. Optional
van transfer to Girona
or Barcelone.
Day
7: End of the trip
Final day of the tour.
Clients will return to
Girona by van transfer. |
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PRICE:
Low
season 786 € half
board
July-August and holy week
932 € half
board
Single
Supplement 178 €
(high season 272 €)
DAYS/NIGHTS:
6
days/ 5 nights
LEVEL:
Easy-medium-advanced.
DATES:
Any
day
INCLUDED:
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Accommodation in double
room with buffet breakfast.
Charming hotes 4 star
- Half-board:
5 gourmet dinners. Excellent
gastronomy.
- Information Pack with
Route Guide and maps.
- Special prices for children.
NOT
INCLUDED:
- Bicycle hire
- Holiday extension
OPTIONS:
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Bike Hire 105 €
Eddy Merck GARA
- Travel
insurance 25 €
- Transfers 1-4 persons:
(Girona train station
55 €)
(Barcelona airport 202
€)
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La Costa Brava.
- The atmospheric streets
of Girona’s Jewish
Quarter.
- Riding through the isolated
cays of the Costa Brava.
- Excellent Gastronomy.
- The leisurely journey
along the Girona-San Feliù
rail trail.
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