Arrival in Girona. Spend time getting to know this charming city with its famous painted houses on the riverside, the fascinating Jewish Quarter and its many outdoor cafés and superb restaurants.
Day
2
Girona
A choice of roundrides to Girona: maybe a short ride around the extinct volcano of Puig d'Adri, or a longer climb to the Santuari dels Àngels,, scene of the wedding of Dalí and Gala and with magnificent views over the plain of the Empordà and the Mediterranean.
74km
31km
Day
3
Girona
to
Olot
Today's ride heads towards the foothills of the Pyrenees, the town of Olot, and the volcanic area of La Garrotxa. Beautiful forests now cover these extinct volcanoes with some 40 cones (the last eruptions were 11,500 years ago), which surround the town itself. The urban area of Olot actually includes two volcanic craters Olot itself was home to a thriving textile industry and has some impressive Modernist architecture around the centre.
59km
Day
4
Olot
Take a ride into the Pyrenees with a couple of great climbs on our loop to the medieval town of Ripoll. An easier alternative ride leads to the beautiful village of Besalú with its fantastic bridge and old Jewish quarter.
67km
51km
Day
5
Olot
to
Figueres
The route leads through the Garrotxa and passing the volcanic park and the famous beech forests. We pass through charming medieval villages such as Santa Pau. In Banyoles we can stop for a swim in the lake (used for water sports in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games) before continuing to the town of Figueres, birthplace of the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. Here we can visit the superb Dalí Theatre-Museum, where the artist’s tomb can be seen.
75km
Day
6
Figueres
to
Collioure
A change of country. A beautiful and easy little pass takes us over the Pyrenees and into France. A great ride through vineyards with the Pyrenees behind us and the Mediterranean Sea in front of us to finally arrive at the picture postcard village of Collioure with its restaurants, harbour, beach and fine castle. Don't forget to try the fine local wines!
55km
48km
Day
7
Collioure
A choice of rides today. One ride heads north to the salt water lagoon of Étang de Canet, where we should see pink flamingos, Another ride leads to the Tower of Madeloc on a little narrow hillside road with spectacular views of the coast and the Mediterranean to finally descend to the villages of Banyuls-sur-Mer and Port Vendres.
80km
31km
Day
8
Collioure
to
Cadaqués
A spectacular coastal ride take us back to Spain. Cerbère on the French side leads to Portbou in Spain as we ride the route that the many exiles took who were fleeing Spain after the Civil War ended in 1939. From Llança more coastline to the charming village of Port de la Selva and then a brief climb and a descent lead us to the wonderful village of Cadaqués and the magnificent scenery of the Cap de Creus, where the Pyrenees meet the sea.
63km
Day
9
Cadaqués
An easy day in Cadaqués. This is where Dalí's famous summer residence is to be found and we can ride to the lighthouse at Cap de Creus (where the Pyrenees meet the sea) to see the landscape which inspired many of his paintings. Enjoy this pretty village and its wonderful promenade.
18km
Day
10
Cadaqués
to
Torroella de Montgrí
Over the climb from Cadaqués and across the plain of the Empordà. The medieval village of Castelló de Empúries and the across the marshland of the Aiguamolls de lÉmpordà with rich birdlife. The the huge archaelogical site of Empúries, bearing witness to the Greek / Roman occupation of Iberia. And finally to Torroella de Montgrí, dominated by its imposing castle.
62km
Day
11
Torroella de Montgrí
Two rides today: one has a combination of marvellous rocky Costa Brava coastline with stunning seaside villages such as Sa Tuna, Aigual Blava, Begur, beaches and small bays and also beautiful medieval villages. Another shorter ride leads to the castle of Púbol, which Dalí bought for this wife Gala and where he was supposedly required to request written permission to visit.
64km
37km
Day
12
Torroella de Montgrí
to
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
This ride leads across the plain past wonderful medieval villages such as Pals and Peratallada. After the town of La Bisbal de l'Empordá a beautiful climb through Mediterranean forests and then a descent towards the Costa Brava and the lively fishing village of San Feliu de Guíxols.
48km
Day
13
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Today is an out and back ride along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Costa Brava to Tossa de Mar. The road winds round the impressive hills which descend steeply to the sea below. Tossa de Mar itself is a pretty village with a fine citadel. And then back again with the views in the opposite direction. One of the best rides ever!
45km
Day
14
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
to
Girona
Complete the circuit back to Girona. An easier direct ride takes us across low country to reach the capital again. Another ride takes part of the Tossa de Mar road before turning inland doing the magnificent but easy climb up to the Ermita de Sant Grau before heading across the countryside to Girona and another chance to enjoy a final visit to this beautiful city, and once again pay our respects to the lioness (and her behind).
54km
48km
Day
15
Girona
to
Departure
Breakfast and end of services. Maybe spend a couple of days in Barcelona to make your experience complete.
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