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Spain is a diverse country and has many beautiful regions for a perfect cycle trip. Girona is one of the four provinces in the region Catalonia, which is situated in the north east of the country at the Mediterranean Sea. The region has a climate with mild winters and warm summers. The varied landscape includes mountains, rough cliffs at the coast, endless fields and river deltas. Catalonia is internationally known for its beautiful countryside and excellent food. On this trip you'll cycle through charming villages with spacious market squares, along medieval castles and you'll pass by Roman and gothic churches, vinyards and olive trees. You will enjoy the stunning views.
Girona is the capital of the Girona province. The rivers Ten and Onyar flow through this university town. Starting point of this trip is a hotel in the old part of town. Worth seeing are the gothic cathedral, the old city walls, the Arabic baths and the Jewish quarter, all in walking distance from the hotel. The first cycling day you will climb to Els Angels (484m). The descent brings you to La Bisbal d'Empordà, for your overnight stay. More rural scenery the next day when you'll pass vinyards and olive trees, while cycling on quiet roads. This stage, with some short climbs, will take you to (or near) the medieval village Sant Marti Empúries. Enjoy the lively placa major at night. The next two days you continue along the coast in southern direction. The longer route takes you also to the mountains of Les Gavarres and the Sant Grau pass (600m). This pass is considered to be one of the most difficult climbs in this area. On day 7 you'll return to Girona.
You have the choice to stay overnight in good 2*/3* accommodation or in more luxury 3* and 4* hotels. You can bring your own bike or rent one. We have Cannondale hybrid and roadbikes available and mountainbikes available.
The climate and the landscape make Girona a perfect holiday destination both in (early) springtime as in autumn.

Trip information

Length: 7-days journey (6 nights), start possible every day of the week.
Itinerary: round trip with stages of 25 - 70 km. Every day you can choose between the short (partly unpaved) route or the longer route (100% on asphalt). See itinerary for more details.
Lodging: double or twin bedroom in either good 2*/3* accommodation or 3*/4* accommodation.
Bike: road bike, hybrid or mtb with triple chainset. Bring your own bike or rent a Cannondale (2010). For the right size rental bike mention your height at the register form.
Trip difficulty: 2* - for the cyclist with basic level of fitness.

Dates and prices

Best time: march-june and september-november.
Departure date: Individual 2011:
  • every day throughout the year.
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    Price: 560 euro per person basic accommodation (+ 80 euro in high season: july and august),
    725 euro per person luxury accommodation (+160 euro in high season: july and august).
    Included:
    • 6 nights in double/twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom,
    • breakfast, from day 2 until day 7,
    • routediscriptions,
    • map -copy-,
    • luggage transport,
    • safe garage for your bicycle,
    • welcome meeting,
    • bike fitting (if applicable),
    • tourist tax.
    Not included:
    • transport to/from Girona, see 'getting there' for more details,
    • bike rental (6 days): roadbike or mtb 90 euro / hybrid 60 euro,
    • lunches and dinners - this gives you the opportunity to make your own choice from the local cuisine,
    • trip insurance.
    Participants: minimal 2 people.
    september 2011