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Bike from La Garrotxa to La Costa Brava
Cycle along the ancient railway "El Carrilet"

595 €

Greenways bike trip in Girona region

 

This bike path lets you come across the Greenway (La Via Verde) in Girona, cycling through volcanic landscapes full of contrasts at La Garrotxa county, visiting the monumental and lively city of Girona and discovering the most authentic Costa Brava through emblematic cities as Palamós, Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell and other small coastal towns.

 
The Greenway is the former railway from the tiny train which time ago travelled from the Pyrenees to the Costa Brava, today turned into a track only for hikers an bikers, making it a safe and peaceful cycle tour which allows you enjoy a privileged environment and diverse landscapes, from the volcanoes at the Garrotxa to the Costa Brava beaches and coves, This is a Cycle route for the whole family.


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DAY BY DAY


FIRST DAY: Settle down in Joanetes

gallery1-fullwidthArrival at Joanetes. Settle down in the hotel and welcome meeting with someone from Touring Catalonia staff to introduce aboute the bike trip. Overnight in the fully restored farmhouse in Joanetes. a small and millenary village in the heart of La Garrotxa county, where the route begins

 

SECOND DAY: Circular in La Garrotxa

blog1_2The route starts in Joanetes and it will lead you to visit some villages of the county such as Les Preses, La Pinya and of course Olot -and if you want- to climb up a volcano you will have the chance. Also you could discover “El parc de la pedra Tosca” or “La Fageda d’en Jordà”, an amazing natural places of the area

 

THIRD DAY: Go down from Joanetes to Girona

Amer 600x400Today the route is point to point and it descents from Joanetes to Girona by the Greenway cycle path, an easy and safe path, across the countryside and different ancient villages such Sant Feliu de Pallerols, Les Planes d’Hostoles, Amer or Angles. If you could visit one of these villages, didn’t miss the opportunity. Then, after 4 hours, you will arrive at Girona. There you can visit the Old town, the Cathedral and the magnific Jewish quarter, as well as many historical and art museums. Also, Girona is well-known for its gastronomy. The hotel is located in the city center.

 

FOURTH DAY: Circular route in Girona

During the circular route you will discover the surroundings of Girona, rivers, small villages such as Sant Gregori and the nature of the Llemena Valley

 

FIFTH DAY: Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols

greenways miniAgain, the route the Greenways bike trip continues go down to the Costa Brava. Across some fields and plains, you can reach Cassa de la Selva and Llagostera before arrive at Sant Feliu de Guíxols. There you would enjoy its seafront, its beach and its port.

 

SIXTH DAY: Circular route to Calella de Palafrugell & Palamós

Calella de PalafrugellThe last day you will discover many natural beaches and towns. You will bike along the coast most of the time so you can stop, rest and swim at many hidden small beaches during all the day route. Also you can discover typical mediterranean villages such as Calella de Palafrugell.

 

SEVENTH DAY: Sweet Goodbye

Departure after breakfast.


GENERAL INFORMATION


 

STAGE DISTANCE TIME (aprox) 
Circular Garrotxa 28 Km 2,5 h
Joanetes to Girona 51 Km 4 h
Circular Girona 22 Km <2,5 h
Girona to Sant Feliu 43 Km 4 h
Sant Feliu Circular 55 Km 4 h

 

 


WHAT'S INCLUDED


 

INCLUDED
Accommodation
2 Dinners in Joanetes
Welcome meeting in the first hotel with contact person
Roadbook for every day and detailed map of the Greenways bike trip
Touring Catalonia assisstance from 9h to 17h, Monday to Sunday
Daily luggage transport from hotel to hotel
GPS Tracks
NOT INCLUDED BUT AVAILABLE
Bicycle / E- bike
Guide
Extra nights before, during or after the Greenways bike trip
Transfer from Girona train station / airport to Joanetes rural farmhouse (first hotel)
Transfer from Sant Feliu de Guixols (last hotel) Girona train station/ airport
Dinners (except in Joanetes where is included!)
Touristic Tax, between 0,5 cents and 2,5 Euro per person per night (dependes on location and hotel category)


PRICES INFORMATION


Price per person Description 
STANDART PRICE 595 € Price per person sharing double room
High Season Surcharge 50 € From 23th June to 31th August (Both included)
Solo Single room surcharge 108 €
High Season Solo single room surcharge 150 €  from 23th June to 31th August (Both included)
 Child STANDART Price 357 € 40 % Discount on adult price. (Child <12 y.o )
 High Season Child STANDART Price 390 € 40 % Discount on adult price (Child <12 y.o )
Baby 0 € Babies from 0 untill 2 y.o.  free of charge

 


EXTRA NIGHT PRICES


This prices are double room with breakfast included (sharing double room, minimum 2 persons). Ask price per triple or other rooms.

NORMAL  HIGH SEASON (from 23th June untill 31th August)  
JOANETES (Dinner Included) 110 € 135 €
GIRONA 95 € 125 €
SANT FELIU DE GUÍXOLS 85 € 120 €
CALLELA DE PALAFRUGELL ON DEMAND 

OTHER GREENWAYS TOURS


 

GREENWAYS BIKE TRIP – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS

Price per person Description 
STANDART PRICE On request Price per person sharing double room
High Season Surcharge On request From 23th June to 31th August (Both included)
Solo Single room surcharge On request
High Season Solo single room surcharge On request 25€ per night from 23th June to 31th August (Both included)
 Child STANDART Price On request 40 % Discount on adult price. (Child <12 y.o )
 High Season Child STANDART Price On request 40 % Discount on adult price (Child <12 y.o )
Baby 0 € Babies from 0 untill 2 y.o.  free of charge

GREENWAYS BIKE TRIP :  ‘SLOW DOWN’  – 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS (20 Km per day approx)

Price per person Description 
STANDART PRICE On request Price per person sharing double room
High Season Surcharge On request From 23th June to 31th August (Both included)
Solo Single room surcharge On request
High Season Solo single room surcharge On request  from 23th June to 31th August (Both included)
Half-board surcharge On request 20 € per person per dinner
 Child STANDART Price On request 40 % Discount on adult price. (Child <12 y.o )
 High Season Child STANDART Price On request 40 % Discount on adult price (Child <12 y.o )
Baby 0 € Babies from 0 untill 2 y.o.  free of charge

 


HOW TO ARRIVE


By car:

E15/A9 in France and then AP7 until Girona. Then drive across C-66 and A-26 roads until Olot.

By train:

You can arrive until Girona Station. You can check the timetables and prices here: http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/horarios.html
Then a bus o a transfer until Olot.

By plane:

Low cost flights are available to Girona Airport (mainly Ryanair, in Summertime more companies are available). Then Transfer to Olot or Bus until Girona and another bus until Olot.

Other option is the Barcelona option. Then take a bus Barcelona city (20 minuts and free) and a train to Girona (40 minuts – 1h30minuts depends on the train). Then Bus to Olot or Private transfer

Upon a request, we even organize transfers from the airport to the starting point of the cycle tour and to the end point to others.

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