Cycling Holidays - Catalonia Greenways

Catalonia Greenways

Spain

From £789 P/P

The main theme of this tour is the railway line now used as a cycle track for recreation “the Carrilet”. It will take you from the beautiful volcanic region of la Garrotxa to the Mediterranean Sea. The entire tour takes place in the Catalonian region of Girona in the very north eastern tip of Spain.

Three hotels have swimming pools and you finish with two nights by the beach on a lovely part of the Costa Brava.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Olot

Your tour begins in the interesting town of Olot, the capital of the Garrotxa Natural Park.

Day 2: Round trip Olot. 18-26 km / Climb: 480m

Cycle along paths and dirt tracks to explore the natural park of la Garrotxa and visit its extinct volcanoes.

Day 3: Olot – Les Planes d´Hostoles. 26 km / Climb: 170m

Follow the “Carrilet” cycle path, a disused railway line with no traffic, and mainly going downhill and enjoy the wooded countryside and mountains around you as you pedal.

Day 4: Les Planes d´Hostoles – Girona. 33 km / Climb: 10m

Another cycle along the cycle path to Girona where you will have plenty of time to explore the city centre of this charming medieval town.

Day 5: Girona – Sant Feliu de Guixols. 43 km / Climb: 140m

A longer ride today along the cycle path but still easy and fairly flat, to get to the beautiful Costa Brava.

Day 6: Sant Feliu de Guixols circular route. 17-25 km / Climb: 82m

Your last cycling day will offer you several cycling options as well as the chance to spend the day at the beach if you so wish!

Day 7: Departure.

Departure or extra nights.
Route Overview

Route Overview

Mainly flat on safe cycle lanes, some downhill stretches.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Olot

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Girona or Barcelona airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Catalonia Greenways cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- 6 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Bike hire
- Luggage transfers
- Detailed route notes & cycling maps
- Emergency support number
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

This cycling holiday uses fully-equipped touring bicycles with puncture resistant hybrid tyres that are ideal for road cycling but with some tread to give you the security you need on dirt track sections. The bikes have 21 or 24 gears, a comfort seat, front suspension, adjustable handle bars, bike stand, mudguards and a bottle holder as standard.

They have front suspension to make them comfortable cycling along cobbled streets or going through potholes, but they are not mountain bikes or designed for challenging terrain.

The bikes provided by established and recognized brands such as Giant, Trek or Kalkhoff. We have a range of sizes from XS to XL and both high bar and low bar models.

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided and please make sure that you bring along with you any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals, but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

E-Bike Upgrades:

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 7555385.
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

Catalonia Greenways Sample Hotel List

Girona Hotel Costabella

Olot Hotel La Perla

Saint Feliu de Guixols Hotel Barcarola

Planes D'Hostoles Hotel Can Garay

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	01.04.– 31.10.2019	Daily

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£789
E-Bike Upgrade:	£89
Single Room Supplement:	£239
Half Board Supplement:	£109

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3* Rural Hotels

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Girona:	Price on request
Sant Feliu:	Price on request

Date From	Date To
01 April 2019	31 October 2019

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Catalonia Greenways	Sample Hotel List
Girona	Hotel Costabella
Olot	Hotel La Perla
Saint Feliu de Guixols	Hotel Barcarola
Planes D'Hostoles	Hotel Can Garay