Hidden Gems of the Catalan Coast

this tour is suitable for experienced walkers with a good level of fitness. The route profile requires surefootedness and a head for heights.

Day 3 is considered moderately challenging due to a 300m (984ft) ascent and a 485m (1,591ft) descent. This route includes a coastal section that requires navigating the shoreline and some boulders. For those who prefer to avoid this challenge, an alternative inland route is available. Additionally, the coastal section features drop-offs, so if you experience vertigo, the inland option may be more comfortable.

Day 6 is also rated moderate, as it includes several demanding stretches of walking on sand. There is also a short section where you’ll need to use a handrail to climb stairs and pass through an opening in the rock.

Before your tour, we recommend walking regularly and incorporating some hilly terrain into your routine. Be sure to check the daily distances and elevation changes outlined in your itinerary.

Prepare to walk for 3–4 hours daily across a mix of dirt trails, quiet roads, and beaches. Some sections may include navigating along the shoreline, over boulders, or walking on sand which can be a little tiring and slow down your progress. You might also encounter short climbs or stairs, occasionally passing through natural rock formations.

This tour is graded easy-moderate, with a couple of days leaning a little more toward moderate due to the terrain. On the days graded moderate, you may need to navigate a short coastal section around the shoreline and some boulders (an inland alternative is usually available), plus a stretch of walking on sand with a short section where a handrail helps you climb up and through a gap in the rocks. Within the tour, individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

Accommodation is in hand-picked hotels along the coast, generally of 3-star standard (or, on the In Style version of this tour, upgraded 3 and 4-star boutique-style properties), each offering a warm Catalan welcome, comfortable rooms and good food. We'll always try to book the properties detailed in your itinerary, but occasionally, depending on availability, we may need to use an alternative of a similar or better standard. You can tailor your itinerary and add extra nights to suit your plans - we'd recommend an extra night in Girona or Barcelona before or after your tour to explore either city, and some itineraries also include a recommended stop for an extra night along the route itself to make the most of a particular location. Speak to one of our Destination & Adventure Specialists for recommendations.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

It's generally not possible to secure more than three single rooms within one party, so if your group needs several single rooms, do check with us at the time of booking.

Breakfast is included every morning. Lunch isn't included, so you're free to pick up a packed lunch from your accommodation or stop at a local shop, café or restaurant along the way. Dinner generally isn't included either, which leaves you free to choose from the many excellent local restaurants - on the In Style version of this tour, a couple of evening meals are included, along with a wine-tasting experience at a local winery.

You can start this tour any time between March and the end of June, and again from the start of September to the middle of October, subject to availability. It isn't offered in July and August, when temperatures are too high for comfortable walking. The best months to travel are generally May and September, when temperatures are pleasant - May also brings the wildflowers into full bloom.

Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation each day and moved on to your overnight accommodation, so you can walk with just a day pack. The current tour information doesn't specify an exact weight limit per bag - please check with your Adventure Specialist for the latest luggage allowance before you travel.

We'll provide you with detailed route notes, and some of the paths are way-marked, so you shouldn't have any problems finding your way. The trails are a mix of GR long-distance routes and local paths.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

An included transfer will collect you from either Figueres Vilafants train station or Girona-Costa Brava Airport (around 1 hour) at the start of your tour - the nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava. Alternatively, you can fly into Barcelona El Prat, taking the airport Renfe shuttle train to Barcelona Sants train station (every 30 minutes, a 20-minute journey) and then a fast train on to Figueres Vilafant (50 minutes) - regional and MD trains to Figueres are also available. Figueres and Figueres Vilafant stations are close to each other, and pick-up is available at either, so just let us know your preferred station in advance (check Renfe for timetables).

If you choose the standard tour, several buses a day run from S'Agaro to Barcelona Airport and the city centre with Moventis Sarfa, taking 2 hours (the bus stop is on the left-hand side of the road opposite the Farmacia). There are also several buses a day from Sant Feliu de Guíxols to Girona Bus Station, also with Moventis Sarfa, taking just over 2 hours, from where you'll need a bus or taxi on to the airport. If you'd prefer, we can also arrange a private transfer from your final accommodation to Girona or Barcelona Airport, or to the city centre.

If you choose the In Style tour, we'll arrange a private transfer (included in the price) to take you from your accommodation in S'Agaro back to Girona Airport. If you're travelling on to Barcelona instead, we can also arrange a private transfer there at an additional cost.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation