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Across 8 days (6 stages / 7 nights), you will begin in Girona and ride into the heart of the Empordà, where medieval villages, vineyards, olive yards, and hidden coves unfold within just a few kilometers. You will climb safe mountain passes and roll along the Mediterranean, reaching Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula. Along the way, you will follow the trail of Salvador Dalí through Figueres, Púbol, and the coastal charm of Cadaqués (optional).
8 days / 7 nights
Catalonia
Empordà; Girona; Costa Brava; Cap de Creus
Girona
Girona
• Starts and finishes in Girona. • Reaches Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula. • Passes medieval villages including Pals and Torroella de Montgrí. • Rides the coastal road used in the 2009 Tour de France. • Includes Empúries archaeological site with Greek and Roman ruins (from 600 BC). • Features Dalí-related visits in Figueres, Púbol, and optional Cadaqués. • Cycles through vineyards and olive yards.
What type of tour is this? This is a self-guided road bike tour. Navigation is provided via a Ride with GPS app or a GPS device with tracks and maps. How long is the tour and what are the stage stats? The tour runs for 8 days with 6 cycling stages and 7 nights. It is listed as 65 km/day with a 50% difficulty rating. Daily stages range from 50–69 km. What is included? Tourist information, 7 nights in a double room with B&B, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel, and emergency hotline assistance (8 am–8 pm). Are bikes and meals included? Bike rental is optional, with delivery at the office in Girona. Accommodation is B&B; a half-board supplement is listed (2 or 3 dinners).
Day 1: Arrival in Girona You will settle into your hotel and explore Girona, including the Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral, and the medieval walls. Day 2: Girona – Loop Girona (66 km; +920 m) You will start with a welcome meeting and route briefing, followed by bike fitting if you are renting. You will ride a rolling loop into the Llémana Valley via Canet d’Adri, Llorà, Bonmatí, and Mas Lluners, then return to Girona. Day 3: Girona – Sant Feliu de Guíxols (60 km; +990 m) You will ride toward Llagostera, climb to Sant Grau (465 m), then descend with Mediterranean views. You will continue along the coastal road used in the 2009 Tour de France to Sant Pol beach in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Day 4: Sant Feliu de Guíxols – Torroella de Montgrí (62 km; +640 m) You will ride through Platja d’Aro, Calonge, Palamós, and Calella de Palafrugell, climb to the Sant Sebastià lighthouse (2 km; +150 m), continue via Begur and the Gulf of Pals, then turn inland to Pals before reaching Torroella de Montgrí. Day 5: Torroella de Montgrí – Castelló d’Empúries (50 km; +258 m) You will follow mostly flat roads toward Empúries and l’Escala, with the option to visit the archaeological site with Greek and Roman ruins dating back to 600 BC. You will finish in Castelló d’Empúries and can visit its cathedral. Day 6: Castelló d’Empúries – Perafita – Figueres (69 km; +1,1140 m) You will ride to Roses across wetlands with an ornithological reserve, then climb to the Coll de Perafita. You may detour to Cadaqués and climb back up, adding about 11 km and 300 m. You will descend to Port de la Selva, climb to Sant Pere de Rodes abbey, then ride on to Figueres for the Dalí Theatre-Museum. Day 7: Figueres – Girona (67 km; +965 m) You will return on quiet back roads through rolling inland terrain and small villages, climb to the Sanctuary of Els Àngels (5.5 km), then descend back into Girona. Day 8: Departure day After breakfast, your trip will come to an end.
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