Barcelona & Northern Spain
This trip will allow you to discover all of Catalonia. Leaving from Barcelona, a famous cosmopolitan city with its many architectural treasures, and then traveling to Girona and finally on to the Mediterranean Coast. You will meet the works of Gaudi and Dali which are well known all over the world. You will pass through small medieval villages, taste the Spanish flavors, and you may even enjoy the beach!
This tour is 70% on paths and road bikes are not available.BIKE INCLUDED
Region : Catalonia
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Level :
Type : On the way
Category : Bike
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Hybrid
Dates : Starts any day
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Day 1 : Arrive in Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona, which is easily accessible. Make your way to the first hotel on your own. After checking in at your hotel, you will have the opportunity to explore the many sites of Barcelona.
Accommodation : Jazz hotel - "Barcelona"
Day 2 : Walking Tour around Barcelona
Option 1 : 6 Miles - 9 Km
Option 2 : 8 Miles - 13 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 85 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 230 Meters
Discover Barcelona on foot, our walking tour will take you to the main cultural sites. You have 2 options to choose from: the short option will take you around the most important sites while staying in the historic city center, and the long option will take you up to the heights of Barcelona to discover a superb view and the Parc Guell. Barcelona will not disappoint!
Accommodation : Jazz hotel - "Barcelona"
Day 3 : Ride to Canet d'Adri
Distance 1 : 19 Miles - 31 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 380 Meters
Transfer from Barcelona & Orientation, bike set-up. During this loop ride around Girona, you will discover the Catalonia countryside and beautiful villages. You will probably have enough free time to wander around the narrow streets of Old Girona.
Accommodation : Nord 1901 Hotel - "Girona"
Day 4 : Cycle along the Costa Brava to Sagaro
Distance 1 : 25 Miles - 41 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 212 Meters
Following the cycle path, a converted railway line called 'El Carrilet', this ride brings you to the Mediterranean Coast. You will arrive in Sant Feliu with its wonderful seaport and old monastery.
Accommodation : Hotel Barcarola - "Sant Feliu de Guíxols"
Day 5 : Sagaro to Llafranc
Distance 1 : 19 Miles - 30 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 263 Meters
The route runs gently down to Castell d'Aro then on to the fishing town of Palamos where you could visit the Fish Museum on the harbor or wonder round the fish market. Then you will join the very nice Llafranc bay a lovely place for a romantic dinner on the beach.
Accommodation : Hotel Terramar Llafranc - "Llafranc"
Day 6 : Leave the Costa Brava towards Madremanya
Distance 1 : 25 Miles - 40 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 380 Meters
This itinerary leaves the coast and brings you to through a couple of medieval settlements like the charming towns of Pals and Peratallada. Pals is declared a Historic Artistic Site. In the Gothic quarter of Pals, pretty cobbled streets flanked by aristocratic houses await you. Do not forget to try the area's cuisine, based on products from both the sea and of the mountain.
Accommodation : Hotel La Placa de Madremanya - "Madremanya"
Day 7 : Ride to Pulbol and the Gala Dali Castle
Distance 1 : 25 Miles - 41 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 429 Meters
Today your cycle route takes you to Pubol. The castle in the village was bought by Dali for his wife Gala. The Gala Dali Castle in Pubol, open to the public since 1996, allows visitors to discover a medieval building in which Salvador Dali lent material form to an exuberant creative effort (through the paintings, sculptures and library collections) with his mind set on one person, Gala. After your visit, your itinerary will bring you to Ullastret and Puig de Sant Andreu in which is the largest Iberian settlement known in Catalonia. This place is now considered to have been a true town.
Accommodation : Hotel La Placa de Madremanya - "Madremanya"
Day 8 : Departure from Girona
We will transfer you back to Girona train station at 9:30am. According to your program, we can arrange accommodations and transportation before or after your tour.
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Day : 1, 2
Between Plaza Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia, and just a minute away from the Ramblas, in the centre of Barcelona, Hotel Jazz is the best way to get to know the city. A modern, cosmopolitan, and lively hotel right at the heart of Barcelona, the chic Hotel Jazz has an amazing pool and solarium on the 8th floor, an oasis of calm in the city center, and a truly unique spot for relaxing after a trek through the city’s Gothic neighborhood or the Raval, or visiting some of Gaudí’s masterpieces in the Eixample.
Day : 3
Located in the historical and commercial heart of Girona, in an old building which has been completely renovated on 2009, Hotel Nord 1901 Girona offers sophisticated and comfortable rooms and apartments equipped with plenty of details. Hotel Nord 1901 Girona has the only garden with swimming pool in the centre of the city, as well as several conference rooms with direct access to our garden for celebrating all kinds of events.
Day : 4
This Mediterranean-style hotel is ideal for a beach break on one of the prettiest bays along the whole Costa Brava. It lies just 30 m from Sant Pol beach in beautiful S'Agaró. Use the Van der Valk Hotel Barcarola as a base to spend a peaceful holiday on the golden beaches of nothern Catalonia. After a day in the warm sunshine, cool off with a refreshing dip in the hotel’s own outdoor swimming pool. Start each day with the hotel’s delcious buffet breakfast. Then, each evening, enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant or out on the terrace which surrounds the swimming pool. Accompany this tasty meal with a fine Spanish wine.
Day : 5
Situated on the sea front, overlooking the magnificent beach of Llafranc, the Hotel Terramar boasts modern and well-lit rooms, which provide you with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Hotel Terramar is set in tranquil surroundings, from here you can enjoy a short morning walk to the beach. There, you can spend the day relaxing on the fine sands, and swimming in the sea. Terramar is also equipped with an on-site gym, where you can do some light exercise. Then, you can head to the sun terrace, where you can soak up some rays and read a book. In the evening, dine in the stylish setting of the on-site restaurant, serving fresh seasonal cuisine.
Day : 6, 7
Located in the village of Madremanya, behind a colourful field of sunflowers is La Plaça, which is not only a fine accommodation in itself but also a place that is widely renowned for its restaurant. The building is made of a light brown stone dating back to the time of the Romans. It integrates so well with the village’s architecture that you can’t really tell where the hotel starts or ends. The apartments are well decorated, each one containing a chimney, small lights and candles, high quality furniture as well as a very well equipped kitchen and a terrace. Rooms are just as attractive and comfortable. The surrounding village is charming. You can easily get lost as you walk through the small cobble stoned inroads - a perfect place to spend relaxing days.
Bikes available for your tour |
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The SQUARE Cross is for city and country alike - a true Crossover bike. A clean, urban style, fast and smooth on the road, superior and comfortable on gravel. Based on a stiff, beautifully designed frame which sets the simple and high-quality standard with regards to design and construction. Size: S, M, L, XL (Man), Size: XS, S, M, L (female)
Hybrid bike - Standard
GHOST SQUARE CROSS X - ( or equivalent) INCLUDED 
The Sinus Tria by WINORA is THE urban electric bike par excellence! With its modern design and its equipment perfectly adapted to the requirements of the city. Magura HS11 hydraulic brakes, Suntour NEX E25 fork, adjustable, Nexus 7 gear change, a frame-mounted anti-theft device and finally: luggage rack, mudguards and very high quality lighting! It will also prove to be very versatile with its Bosch Active Plus central engine and its Bocsh PowerPack 400Wh battery and its central position.
Electric assist bike - Standard
WINORA SINUS TRIA - ( or equivalent) with supplement (115€) 
The BMC Gravel is the bike to ride on all roads in all weather conditions!!
Gravel bike - Standard
BMC GRAVEL BIKE URS FOUR - ( or equivalent) with supplement (115€) |
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The characteristics of this bike are presented as an example and are not guaranteed Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee. |
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Hybrid bike - Standard
GHOST SQUARE CROSS X - ( or equivalent)
INCLUDED
The SQUARE Cross is for city and country alike - a true Crossover bike. A clean, urban style, fast and smooth on the road, superior and comfortable on gravel. Based on a stiff, beautifully designed frame which sets the simple and high-quality standard with regards to design and construction.
Size: S, M, L, XL (Man), Size: XS, S, M, L (female)
Descripció: 24 velocitats, frens de disc, rodes de 28″ i portaequipatges.
- Rear pannier containing : Helmet / Lock / pump / 2 spare tubes
- Handlebar bag containing : Toolkit / Tire levers / Patch kit
- 1 water bottle
- Odometer
- Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps/cages on request
Accessories
INCLUDED
Roadbook for Discovery allows you to travel freely with all the information you need for your trip: Stages, points of interest, itineraries with interactive guidance, travel documents.
All in offline mode, you download your file before leaving, then you have all the information necessary for your trip. (Phone not provided).
INCLUDED
Our roadbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our roadbooks even better. Our roadbooks include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions (cue-sheets). Please note that for custom itineraries you will not have cue sheets. Only maps and GPS routes.
INCLUDED
Our Travelbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. You will find information about the hotels, itinerary, regional informations...
Souvenirs
with supplement (+45 €/person)
Option 1: 6 Miles - 9 Km Elevation gain 1 : 85 Meters
Option 2: 8 Miles - 13 Km Elevation gain 2 : 230 Meters
Option 1: 19 Miles - 31 Km Elevation gain 1 : 380 Meters
Option 1: 25 Miles - 41 Km Elevation gain 1 : 212 Meters
Option 1: 19 Miles - 30 Km Elevation gain 1 : 263 Meters
Option 1: 25 Miles - 40 Km Elevation gain 1 : 380 Meters
Option 1: 25 Miles - 41 Km Elevation gain 1 : 429 Meters
Included
- 7 nights of accomodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
- Daily breakfast at each hotel
- 3 dinners included
- All luggage transfers
- Transfer from Barcelona to Girona the day3.
- Transfer from Madremanya to Girona the last day.
- Hybrid bike rental included
- Orientation in person with our local guide
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
What's not included
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.
Informations & Recommendations
Barcelona Airport "El Prat". This is the main regional national and international airport. From there you can take the metro to the Barcelona-Urgell station L1 (every 45 minutes). From there take a taxi or walk to your hotel (10 minutes).
Tour rates
Contact our tour consultants for more information and an exact rate based upon your travel dates.
| Price from* & per person | Double occupancy | Single supplement (traveling with a group) | Solo traveler (traveling alone) |
| Standard | 1810 € | 270 € | 2190 € |
Accessories
| Accessories | |
| Guidance Application | Included |
| Biking Roadbook | Included |
| Travelbook | Included |
Souvenirs
| Swag | |
| Discover France Jersey | +45 €/person |
Bikes available
| Bikes available | Options per person |
| Electric assist bike | |
| Standard | 115 € |
| Gravel Bike Rental | |
| Standard | 115 € |
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.
Services available
| Services available | |
| Cancelation insurance | 6% |
Casual : Beginners and occasional cyclists. Easiest tours we provide. Typically flatter terrain, no notable hills or anything of a steep gradient.
Hobby : Weekend riders. People with some cycling experience, rolling countryside, possible short climbs.
Active : Cyclists with experience on longer rides. Hilly terrain with reasonable amount of climbs and difficulty
Pro : Avid cyclists, ride every week and love long and challenging rides. Dream on riding the Tour de France cols.
Comparison chart : (15km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 28 | < 45 | < 300m | 3-4 |
| Hobby |
18 - 35 | 30 - 55 | 300-550m | 3-5 |
| Active |
30 - 60 | 50 - 100 | 550-1000m | 4-6 |
| Pro |
> 60 | > 100 | > 1000m | > 5 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions
Casual : Beginners and occasional hikers. Typically flatter terrain with just rolling hills.
Hobby : Weekend hikers. People with some experience hiking around trails.
Active : Hikers with experience on longer hikes. Hilly terrain with some steep gradients.
Pro : Randonneurs avides, randonnée chaque semaine et adore les longues et difficiles randonnées.
Comparison chart : (4km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 6 | < 10 | < 150m | 2.5 |
| Hobby |
6 - 9 | 10 - 15 | 150-300m | 25-375 |
| Active |
9 - 11 | 11 - 18 | 300-450m | 3.75 - 4.5 |
| Pro |
> 11 | > 18 | > 450m | 4.5-6 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions