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Baix Empordá cycling trp
- Easy cycling through beautiful countryside
- Medieval villages with an authenticity all their own
- Both inland and coastal routes with a surprising variety of landscapes to enjoy
- Comfortable rural hotels situated in charming villages
- A wide selection of restaurants for dining out
From: 465 €
Tripcode: ESSB080
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Cycling in Catalonia: Baix Empordá
E-bikes are available for this destination!!!
Easy cycling tour on nearly flat or gently rolling terrain from the azure Mediterranean Sea into the green Catalonian countryside, dotted with Medieval villages. Pedal back into history as you cross fields of sunflowers and wheat, forests of pines and even rice fields in this ancient land once inhabited by Iberians in pre-Roman times and formerly besieged by pirates. Enjoy a hearty Catalan breakfast to start each day and, in the evening, choose among wonderful local restaurants which serve a variety of traditional specialities made from regional produce, fish and seafood. Relax at three splendid rural accommodations, comfortable hotels with their own unique charm.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Corça
Arrival at your accommodation in the village of Corçà. A taxi transfer from the airport or train station can be arranged.
Challenge: Travel to the Ampurdán.
Villages along the way: Corçà
Day 2: Villages of the Baix Empordá
Immerse yourself in the ambience of the Baix Empordà, or Lower Ampurdán, cycling through its traditional and picturesque landscape. Small vegetable gardens, Mediterranean woods, the Medieval village centres of Monells and Madremanya, and an interesting optional visit to the castle-museum in Pubol which Dalí dedicated to his wife, Gala.
Challenge: 18km or 31km, 200m or 300m in ascent.
Villages along the way: Monells, Madremanya, Pubol
Day 3: From Corça to Peratallada
A short climb through the woods, then on to flat terrain, surrounded by Tuscany-like villages situated atop natural mounds. This vast and fertile agricultural region was worked long ago by the Iberians, who introduced the now characteristic cypress tree as a wind-panel. In the evening, you'll have the challenge of selecting one of Peratallada's 13 inviting restaurants for dinner.
Challenge: 25km, with 150m to ascend.
Villages along the way: Ullastret, Peratallada
Day 4: Out to the Costa Brava
Quiet country lanes lead you through the pretty regional capital of Pals, and on to Palafrugell, Llafranca and Calella de Palafrugell, one of the most beautiful fishing villages along this coast. Optional break to enjoy a very nice lunch at a restaurant on the beach. Other possibilities include a visit to the lovely botanical gardens in Cap Roig or an adventure future south through the valley of Aubi. In any case, it's a day to fill the senses!
Challenge: 50km or 25km, 350m or 150m in ascent.
Villages along the way: Pals, Palafrugell, Llafranca, Calella
Day 5: The Ter river delta
Cycle placidly between the sandy beaches of the Costa Brava and the green rice fields of the delta, passing an occasional windmill along the way. Or, should you prefer to relax today, the village of Peratallada is a lovely spot for a rest day, with the chance to take a short stroll through the nearby Mediterranean woods.
Challenge: 30km, 150m in ascent. Or rest day.
Villages along the way: Río Ter
Day 6: Into the Alt Empordá
Northwards into the region of Alt Empordà, through mixed forests, open rural landscapes and endless orchards. Optional stop to admire Greek and Roman ruins at the Empuries archaeological site. Then, take a break and stroll along Medieval lanes in Torroella de Montgrí. In the afternoon, arrival at your charming hotel in the village of Sant Pere.
Challenge: 38km and 170m to ascend.
Villages along the way: Empuries, Torroella de Montgri
Day 7: To Figueres and Aiguamolls Natural Park
On to Figueres, the village whose name is synonymous with that of Salvador Dalí. Visit the surrealist painter's museum, take a pleasant stroll along the town Rambla and admire the beautiful Augustine monastery just outside town. Then follow the Muga River to the medieval town of Castello d'Empuries. Later you are welcomed by the refreshing greenery of Aiguamolls de l'Emporda Natural Park, whose wetlands are home to a significant seasonal waterbird colony.
Challenge: 51km or 45km. 125m or 100m to ascend.
Villages along the way: Figueres, Castello d'Empuries
Day 8: End of arrangement
Your arrangement ends today after breakfast. Transport to the Flaça train station included. An optional taxi transfer to the airport may also be booked.
Challenge: Departure from Sant Pere Pescador.
Practical info
Included:
- All overnight stays in double room with en-suite bathroom, bed and breakfast basis
- Luggage transport according to programme
- Transfers from and to the train stations on days 1 and 8
- Detailed route descriptions and maps
Not Included:
- Lunchs and dinners
- Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, additional transfers, etc.
Optional Services:
- O´Connor hybrid bicycles with Giant frame and Shimano parts, 21 gears, repair kit, lock, pump, and front and back cycle bags (price per week: 85,- euros per bike)
- E-bikes available (price per week: 120,- euros per bike)
- Adult tandem cycles available on request
- Transfers to and from Barcelona airport by taxi
- Extra nights at any of the standard accommodations along the route or at city hotels in Girona or Barcelona
Getting there & back
- The best airports of arrival are Girona or Barcelona, which are served by several low cost carriers.
- From the airports of Girona and Barcelona you can continue by train to the village of Flaça, at only 15km from the first accommodation. At the end of your trip, you take the train back to Girona or Barcelona from Figueras.
- The transfer from Flaça train station to the first accommodation and from the last accommodation to Figueras train station are incluced in the trip price.
- In Spain bicycles can only be transported on regional trains.
Note
There is a similar trip available with lodging in friendly rural guesthouses, especially indicated for families with (small) children. Please look at our family trips in Spain.
Reviews
Start: Corçà
Finish: Sant Pere Pescador
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Early March to mid-October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 persons, triple: | 465 €/person |
| 2 persons, twin: | 520 €/person |
| 2 persons, single: | 800 €/person |
| 2 persons, double (1 bed): | 520 €/person |
| 1 person, solo: | 870 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 persons, triple: | 535 €/person |
| 2 persons, twin: | 590 €/person |
| 2 persons, single: | 865 €/person |
| 2 persons, double (1 bed): | 590 €/person |
| 1 person, solo: | 925 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 person, solo: | 870 €/person |
| 2 persons, double (1 bed): | 520 €/person |
| 2 persons, single: | 800 €/person |
| 2 persons, twin: | 520 €/person |
| 3 persons, triple: | 465 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 person, solo: | 925 €/person |
| 2 persons, double (1 bed): | 590 €/person |
| 2 persons, single: | 865 €/person |
| 2 persons, twin: | 590 €/person |
| 3 persons, triple: | 535 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 person, solo: | 870 €/person |
| 2 persons, double (1 bed): | 520 €/person |
| 2 persons, single: | 800 €/person |
| 2 persons, twin: | 520 €/person |
| 3 persons, triple: | 465 €/person |
Other prices
E-bike rental. 120€
Hybrid bike. 85€