Road Cycling Catalonia: Coast, Cols & Pyrenees

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8 Days & 7 Nights

Road Cycling Catalonia: Coast, Cols & Pyrenees

  • Bike from Catalonia’s Mediterranean coast to the French Pyrenees
  • Ride classic training routes of the pro teams
  • Cycle through Dali’s rugged hangout of Cap Creus National Park
  • Tick off Col du Banyuls, Col d’Ares, and the Pyrenean town of Coustouges
  • Recharge with Catalonian hospitality and cuisine
Noted for its excellent climate, quiet roads and famous climbs, road cycling in Catalonia takes you on a journey from the medieval streets of Girona via sweeping Mediterranean coastal roads and over French and Spanish Pyrenees cols steeped in cycling history. Not far from Girona your road cycling challenge warms up with day ride to the mountain town of Sant Hialri. A favourite with the pro's (due to its steady but relentless climb of 30km!), return to Girona via a sweeping descent and an evening exploring the cafes and lively bars of the Gothic Quarter. From Girona head out to the Mediterranean coast following previously used stages of the Tour of Catalonia, Tour de France and Vuelta de Espana. Cycling through Dali’s hangout of Cap Creus National Park the route heads into the formidable Pyrenees mountains and across the border to the French port of Banyuls Sur Mer. Returning to Catalonia via the Col du Banyuls, it’s back up into the mountains to take on Col d’Ares (1513m) and coffee stop at the Pyrenean town of Coustouges. Descending to the relaxed mountain hangout of Mollo, the last day of cycling rolls through the lush, volcanic landscape of Garrotxa before arriving back into Girona for a very well earned beer!

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Girona Day 2 Loop Ride to Sant Hilari 64 miles / 102 km Day 3 Cycle to Calella de Palafurgell 68 miles / 108 km Day 4 Cycle to Castelló d'Empúries 42 miles / 67 km Day 5 Cycle to Figueres 68 miles / 109 km Day 6 Cycle to Mollo 64 miles / 103 km Day 7 Cycle to Girona 69 miles / 110 km Day 8 Departure Day
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