Pyrenees and The Costa Brava

Riding on the Costa Brava
Cycle from the feet of the Pyrenees to the coast in the Mediterranean Sea

The tour The tour starts in Girona, the province capital and its charming old town, famous for its spectacular Jewish Quarter.

From Girona, the itinerary takes you to the Costa Brava, along the greenway “El Carrilet”, the ancient railway line.       

Next laps, will keep you following one of the most beautiful parts of the coast line, combining long beaches with small rough coves and charming ancient fishing villages. 

While leaving the Mediterranean Sea, cyclists will enjoy first the Empordà plain where the genius Dalí painter was born. 

And later the inland countryside, with the lake of Banyoles and the volcanoes of Olot, as highlights. 

You return back to Girona cycling along the greenway again 60 Km of nature, rivers and peace

During this trip you will see many different landscape as for example, the fascinating area of l’Empordà, with its beautiful rural landscape, the volcanic areas, forests, rough coast and the biggest lake in Catalonia, you will get transported to ancient times, visiting the charm little medieval villages.

Itinerary

Arrival day
Day 1: Girona – Sant Feliu de Guíxols (45 Km / 410m+)
Day 2: Sant Feliu de Guíxols – Calella de Palafrugell (30 Km / 271m+)
Day 3: Calella de Palafrugell – Torroella de Montgrí (29 Km / 180m+)
Day 4: Torroella de Montgrí – Banyoles (46 Km / 450m+)
Day 5: Banyoles – Olot (40 Km / 663m+)
Day 6: Olot – Girona (58 Km / 233m+)
Departure day
Estany de Banyoles
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