EXPERIENCETOUR

experience-tour-centre-biker
EXPERIENCETOUR
modalidad
ROAD
dificultad
SPORTY
distancia1
478-518 KM
desnivel-2
8720-9600 M
etapas
5 STAGES
experience-tour-centre-biker
EXPERIENCETOUR
modalidad
ROAD
dificultad
SPORTY
distancia1
478-518 KM
desnivel-2
8720-9600 M
etapas
5 STAGES

ESCAPE FROM THE ROUTINE AND LIVE EXCITING EXPERIENCES.

If you feel like enjoying a pleasant holiday without stopping pedalling, this is your route. With this ExperienceTour, you will be able to visit the most charming corners of the province ofGirona with all the comforts. You will discover the Costa Brava, the Pyrenees and their most emblematic peaks, the volcanic area of La Garrotxa, Romanesque villages and medieval towns. Unforgettable experiences await you at every stage: sightseeing tours of the city and charming villages, tastings, museums, Roman baths and a host of other activities that you can hire throughout the tour.

DAY 1. ONE LAKE AND TWO PEAKS

The visit to the Estany de Banyoles begins with the ascent of the two most emblematic peaks in the area: Mare de Déu del Mont and Rocacorba. At the end of the route, you will be able to taste a special meal to recover your strength.

TECHNICAL DATA
  • Total distance: 66-106 km
  • Accumulated height gain: 1700-2598 m

 

EXPERIENCES INCLUDED
  • Access Aqva Banys Romans Girona

 

THE STAGE INCLUDES
  •  Lunch in Banyoles
  • Travel included to Banyoles
  • Refreshment point along the route

DAY 2. COLLS OF THE COSTA BRAVA

The route starts in Girona in the direction of Les Gavarres, an area of natural interest very close to the Costa Brava. You will visit maritime towns along the road with one of the best views of the tour until you reach the coastal town of Tossa de Mar. You will finish the itinerary with the feeling of having enjoyed unique places between the sea and the mountains.

TECHNICAL DATA
  • Total distance: 126 km
  • Accumulated height gain: 1442 m

 

EXPERIENCES INCLUDED
  • Guided tour of Girona with tasting of craft beers

 

THE STAGE INCLUDES
  • Lunch in Rocacorba Café – Unique space for cycling lovers in Girona

DAY 3. REST IN THE EMPORDÀ

In this stage you will rest your legs to visit one of the most charming areas of the province of Girona. You can choose to visit the area of the Alt Empordà (Tour Dalí) or Ruïnes d’Empúries (Tour Emporium) where the Greeks and Romans settled in the bay of Roses, one of the most beautiful in the world.

THE STAGE INCLUDES

Transfer during the day

THE STAGE NOT INCLUDES

Entrance fees to museums or extra activities

 

EXPERIENCES INCLUDED (TO CHOOSE)

 

  • Tour Dalí: Includes a visit to the Teatre Museu Salvador Dalí in Figueres, the Casa Museu in Portlligat and a tour of Cadaqués. In addition, you will enjoy a guided tour of the Martín Faixó winery in Perafita and a lunch in Cadaqués to taste Empordà cuisine.

 

  • Tour Emporium: Includes guided tour of Empúries, visit to Sant Martí d’Empúries and Peratallada. You will also enjoy a visit to the Mooma-Fontclara Cider House. Lunch is included.

 

DAY 4. FROM ROMANIC TO THE PYRENEES

Today it’s time to warm up our legs so we can reach the top of Vallter 2000. A climb that beginsin the town of Besalú, where the Romanesque bridge will be the starting point, and continues to one of the most charming valleys, La Vall del Bac. From then on, everything will be a great show for your eyes when you reach the great summit of Vallter. At the end of the stage, you will be rewarded with a meal in the town of Setcases.

TECHNICAL DATA
  • Total distance: 73 km
  • Accumulated height gain: 2318 m

 

EXPERIENCE INCLUDED
  • Tourist visit of the town of Besalú

 

THE STAGE INCLUDES
  • Lunch in Besalú
  • Travel included to Besalú and throughout the day
  • Refreshment point along the route

DAY 5. STONE’S VILLAGES

The medieval towns are very close to the city of Girona and the best way to get there is to climb Els Àngels, an easy climb. Awsome panoramic view offered by this natural space, you will be able to appreciate the areas you have visited throughout your trip and visualize the entire relief ofthe Costa Brava up to the orography of the Pyrenees. From then on, you will start to go through a selection of fantastic medieval towns with an impressive conservation of streets and houses. Once you arrive in the village of Púbol, Gala Dalí Castle will take you into the fascinating life of the wife of the artist Salvador Dalí.

TECHNICAL DATA
  • Total distance: 104 km
  • Accumulated height gain: 1292 m

 

EXPERIENCE INCLUIDED
  • Visit Castell Gala Dalí Museum House

 

THE STAGE INCLUDES
  • Lunch with rice of Pals in És! Carxofa Restaurant in Púbol
  • Transfer to Púbol

DAY 6. PEDALING BETWEEN VOLCANOES

A final stage is waiting for you to pedal through the volcanic area of La Garrotxa. The best volcanic landscape in the Iberian Peninsula, with about forty volcanic cones and more than 20 lava flows. The approach to Girona through the Vall de Llémena, will be a great discovery to complete the 5 days tour you will have done in Girona.

TECHNICAL DATA
  • Total distance: 109 km
  • Accumulated height gain: 1968 m

 

THE STAGE INCLUDES
  • End of tour dinner. Girona Surprise Restaurant.

DAY 7. END OF THE TOUR

Transfer to the airport from Girona.

  • EXPERIENCES, MEALS AND ACCOMODATION INCLUDED

    • Hotel Carlemany, Hotel Double Tree by Hilton or similar (4*)
    • 7 hotel nights with breakfast
    • Refreshments on route Day 1 and 4
    • 5 lunches at restaurants mentioned at each stage
    • 1 dinner at Surprise Restaurant in Girona
    • Access Aqva Banys Romans Girona
    • Guided tour of Girona with tasting of craft beers
    • Experience Tour Dali or Tour Emporium
    • Sightseeing in Besalú
    • Visit Castell Gala Dalí Museum House in Púbol

  • SERVICES INCLUDED

    • Track of the route to download in . gpx or trk
    • Briefing at the start of the route
    • Information about the area and places of interest
    • Personalized attention throughout the tour
    • Transfers on days 1, 4 and 5 en route
    • Support along the route: During the tour, you will be accompanied by a support vehicle with a mechanic, who can resolve incidents on the spot such as adjusting changes, brakes and repairing punctures (the cost of the material must be paid separately). Every day a bike set-up will be done the next day.
    • Accident insurance.

2.700,00/PERS.

Price for double room. Single room supplement € 450. Tourist taxes not included. Accident insurance and assistance included.

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