Catalonia by Bike
Catalonia by Bike
$1560
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Catalonia with our "Catalonia by Bike" tour, a self-guided cycling adventure that takes you through Spain's picturesque landscapes. Enjoy easy cycling past fields, orchards, medieval villages, riverbanks, and beaches, with the comfort of staying in renovated historical buildings converted into charming rural hotels. Savor delicious regional cuisine and explore a wide selection of local restaurants. The tour includes a digital information pack, luggage transfer, bike rental, and arrival and departure transfers from Flaca and Figueres train stations. Experience the beauty of the Costa Brava, the Ter River delta, and the surrealist wonders of Salvador Dalí's museum, all while cycling at your own pace. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Flaça, Transfer To Monells
Location: Corçà
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Corçà
If you are arriving into the train station in Flaça, on the Barcelona - Girona - Figueras line, you will be picked up at the station and transferred to the first night's accommodation in the medieval village of Monells.
Day 2 : Loop Cycle From Monells, Visit Castle At Pubol (17 Or 31Km/11 Or 19Mi)
Location: Baix Empordà
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Corçà
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your bike will be delivered after breakfast. The first day of cycling in Baix Empordà (Lower Ampurdan) takes you through picturesque landscapes of lovely villages, tiny vegetable gardens and Mediterranean woods. The Medieval historical centre of Madremanya is especially worth a visit, as is the castle-museum in Pubol which Dalí dedicated to his wife Gala. This cycling route may be a bit tough for a first day, but there is always the option of taking a shortcut. Overnight stay in MonellsAscent/descent: 200m or 300m/655ft or 985ft
Day 3 : Cycle Through Woods And Rolling Landscapes To Peratallada (26Km/16Mi)
Location: Peratallada
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Peratallada
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you begin with a short ascent through wooded terrain, then the route takes you mainly on the flat through landscapes reminiscent of Tuscany, where small villages sit atop hills. This vast and fertile agricultural region was worked long ago by the Iberians, who introduced the cypress tree as a windbreak to protect the soil against erosion. In the evening, you'll have the challenge of selecting one of the many inviting restaurants for dinner. Overnight stay in Peratallada.
Ascent: 150m/490ft, descent 175m/574ft
Day 4 : Cycle To The Costa Brava Beaches (39Km/24.5Mi)
Location: Costa Brava
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Peratallada
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you cycle out to the Costa Brava. Follow quiet country lanes through the pretty regional capital of Pals, to Palafrugell and Llafranca then Calella de Palafrugell, one of the most beautiful fishing villages along this coast. You can stop for lunch at a restaurant on the beach. In the afternoon, visit the lovely botanical gardens in Cap Roig or venture further south through the valley of Aubi, with its well-preserved rural atmosphere. Some local farmhouses still have towers dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, where villagers once sought refuge against pirate attacks. Overnight in Peratallada.
Ascent/descent: 150m/490ft
Day 5 : Cycle Through The Ter River Delta (32Km/20Mi)
Location: Peratallada
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Peratallada
Meals Included: Breakfast
This relatively gentle cycling route takes you through the green rice-fields of the Ter River delta, with its lovely windmills. You can continue onward to the sandy beaches on the Mediterranean coast, or if you prefer to spend the day relaxing, the village of Peratallada is also the perfect spot to enjoy a rest or a short stroll through the nearby forest. Overnight in Peratallada.
Ascent/descent: 150m/490ft
Day 6 : Cycle Via Greek And Roman Ruins At Empuries To Sant Pere Pescador (38Km/23.5Mi)
Location: Sant Pere Pescador
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Sant Pere Pescador
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you travel northward to the region of Alt Empordà (Upper Ampurdan). Cycle through mixed forests, open rural landscape and endless orchards. On the way, you pass Empuries, an interesting archaeological site with Greek and Roman ruins. Torroella de Montgri, with its Medieval streets and local palaces, makes a good place to pause for lunch. Your day’s journey ends in Sant Pere Pescador, just a few kilometres inland from the blue Mediterranean Sea.
Ascent: 200m/656ft, descent 220m/722ft
Day 7 : Salvador Dalí Museum, Aiguamolls Park (53Km/34Mi), Return Sant Pere
Location: Figueres
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Sant Pere Pescador
Meals Included: Breakfast
This route takes you first to Figueres, the village whose name is synonymous with Salvador Dalí. Visit the surrealist painter’s museum (note: it is closed on some Mondays early and late in the season and should be pre-booked) and take a pleasant stroll along the Rambla. Just outside the town you pass a beautiful Augustine monastery before following the Muga River to the Medieval town of Castello d’Empuries. In the afternoon, you cycle through Aiguamolls de l’Emporda Natural Park, green and refreshing wetlands with an impressive seasonal water bird colony. Overnight in Sant Pere Pescador.
Ascent/descent: 125m/410ft
There is a shorter (37km/23mi), more challenging option, cycling through typical villages of the Alt Empordà. From approx 10km the route becomes more demanding, with some steep sections in the area around the River Fluvià. Ascent/descent: 225m/739ft
Day 8 : Trip Concludes
Location: Figueres
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your arrangements comes to an end today after breakfast. A transfer to the train station in Figueres is included in the program.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights in rural hotels -
7 breakfasts
Continental breakfasts are served and will often consist of breads, spreads, yoghurt, cheese, tea, coffee, and juices.
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7 nights accommodation
Accommodation in rural hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.
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Digital information pack
Includes smartphone app with maps, roadbook, and GPS Tracks.
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Luggage Transfer
1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess.
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Rental of 21 speed bike
Equipped with panniers, helmet, and repair kit.
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Arrival and departure transfers
Transfers from/to Flaca and Figueres train station.
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Emergency hotline
Access to an emergency hotline for assistance.
What's Not Included
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Travel to Flaça and from Figueres
Travel to the starting point and from the end point is not included.
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Lunch, dinner, and beverages
Meals and drinks other than breakfast are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
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E-bike hire
E-bike hire is available for a supplement.
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Guide
This is a self-guided cycling holiday.
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Solo traveler supplement
A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
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Entrance fees not listed as included
Entrance fees to attractions not listed as included are excluded.
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Transfers not listed as included
Any transfers not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.
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Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
Costs for transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
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Excess Luggage
A supplement applies for luggage exceeding the 20kg limit.
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Handlebar phone holder
A holder for your mobile phone to be fixed to the handlebar is recommended but not included.
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Hotel taxes
Hotel taxes, if applicable, are payable directly to the hotel.
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Items of a personal nature
Personal expenses are not included.
What You Carry
During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
Accommodation
7 nights in rural hotels. The accommodation is in charming and comfortable rural hotels, housed in traditional or historical buildings. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
Grading
GRADE 2 - The cycling distances range from 18 to 57km/11 to 35.5mi over flat to undulating terrain. The rides follow mostly well surfaced tarmac lanes and secondary roads with little traffic and a few dirt tracks. Inevitably, near the larger towns there is more traffic. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with road cycling in light traffic in order to participate comfortably. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be used. ...more ...less
Mode of Transport
Arrival and departure transfers from/to Flaca and Figueres train station. Travel to Flaca and from Figueres. Rental of 21 speed bike equipped with panniers, helmet and repair kit.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The accommodation is in charming and comfortable rural hotels, housed in traditional or historical buildings. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 7 continental breakfasts, which often consist of breads, spreads, yoghurt, cheese, tea, coffee, and juices.
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Is luggage transfer provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfer is provided. You can transfer 1 piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 20kg. A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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What kind of bike is provided for the tour?
A 21-speed bike equipped with panniers, a helmet, and a repair kit is provided for the tour. E-bike hire is also available for an additional supplement.
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Is the tour guided or self-guided?
This is a self-guided cycling holiday. A digital information pack including a smartphone app with maps, a roadbook, and GPS tracks is provided.
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What should I carry during the cycling day?
During the cycle day, you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone, and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
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What is the difficulty level of the cycling routes?
The cycling distances range from 18 to 57km (11 to 35.5 miles) over flat to undulating terrain. The rides follow mostly well-surfaced tarmac lanes and secondary roads with little traffic and a few dirt tracks. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness.
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Are there any specific safety requirements for the tour?
For safety reasons, it is insisted that cycle helmets be used during the tour.
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What happens on the first day of the tour?
If you are arriving at the train station in Flaça, you will be picked up at the station and transferred to the first night's accommodation in the small town of Corçà. Alternatively, arrival transfers from Girona airport or Barcelona airport to Corçà can be arranged on request.
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What can I expect on the second day of cycling?
On the second day, after breakfast, your bike will be delivered. You will cycle through picturesque landscapes, visiting the Medieval historical centres of Monells and Madremanya, and the castle-museum in Pubol. There is an option to take a shortcut if the route feels tough.
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What is the highlight of the fourth day of cycling?
On the fourth day, you will cycle out to the Costa Brava, passing through the regional capital of Pals, Palafrugell, and Llafranca, and reaching Calella de Palafrugell, one of the most beautiful fishing villages along this coast. You can stop for lunch at a restaurant on the beach and visit the botanical gardens in Cap Roig.
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What archaeological sites can be visited during the tour?
On the sixth day, you will pass Empuries, an interesting archaeological site with Greek and Roman ruins.
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What is the final destination of the tour?
The tour concludes in Figueres, where a transfer to the train station is included in the program.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
UTracks allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform utracks, 70 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
UTracks requires a minimum deposit of 250 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Catalonia by Bike
8 Days Starting in Flaça, Spain and ending in Figueres, Spain
Visiting: Corçà, Baix Empordà, Peratallada, Costa Brava, Sant Pere Pescador, Figueres
Tour operator:
Tour code:
UCB
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided