This running holidays lets you come across the Girona Greenways (La Via Verde), jogging 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.
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 runners, 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.
DAY BY DAY
FIRST DAY: Settle down in Joanetes
Arrival at Joanetes. Settle down in the hotel and welcome meeting with someone from Touring Catalonia staff to introduce aboute the running holidays. 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 loop in La Garrotxa – Puigsacalm
The route starts in Joanetes and it will lead you to climb the mythic Puigsacalm climb (1513 m). An easy summit to warm-up. This short run will offer us a pretty view of the region, on a clear day man can see the Pyrenees and the French mountains. Also an amazing views of La Garrotxa region and its volcanoes.
THIRD DAY: Go down from Joanetes to Les Planes d’Hostoles
Today the route is point to point and it descents from Joanetes to Les Planes d’Hostoles by the Greenway ancient railway path, an easy and safe path, across the countryside and different ancient villages such Sant Feliu de Pallerols and then Les Planes d’Hostoles where we will sleep in a Modernist hotel.
FOURTH DAY: Les Planes d’Hostoles to Girona
From Les Planes d’Hostoles we will continue going down to the millenary village of Amer and across Angles, then Bonmatí and Bescanó. If you could visit one of these villages, didn’t miss the opportunity. Then, after a while 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.
FIFTH DAY: Circular Loop in Girona or Day of rest
This day, have 2 options: rest after the long ride of the last day or a really short summit and very typicall of Girona city. It El Castell de Sant Miquel (385 m) in the suburbs of Girona it was one of the ancient castles used to watch the city. This Castle has an amazing views, on clear days man can see the Meditarrean sea.
SIXTH DAY: Girona to Llagostera
Again, the route goes through the Greenways path and continues go down to the Costa Brava. Across some fields and plains, you can reach Cassa de la Selva, famous for its cork industry and farms then we will reach Llagostera. We will sleep in a traditional catalan house fully restored.
SEVENTH DAY: Llagostera to Sant Feliu de Guíxols
The las day we will reach the Mediterranean sea , but before arrive at Sant Feliu de Guíxols we will go across some small villages such as Santa Cristina d’Aro. Then we would enjoy its seafront, its beach and its port. Sant Feliu de Guíxols still a fishermen village… In the afternoon you could walk following the cost and discover discover many natural beaches and towns. You will sleep in another modernist hotel.
EIGHTH DAY: Sweet Goodbye
Departure after breakfast.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| STAGE |
DISTANCE |
TIME (aprox) |
| Circular Garrotxa (Puigsacalm) |
9-10 Km |
3 h |
| Joanetes to Les Planes d’Hostoles |
21 Km |
3 h |
| Les Planes d’hostoles to Girona |
30 Km |
4 h |
| Girona circular |
9-10 Km |
2,5 h |
| Girona to Llagostera |
20 Km |
2,5 h – 3h |
| Llagostera to Sant Feliu de Guíxols |
23 Km |
3h |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
| INCLUDED |
| Accommodation |
| 2 Dinners in Joanetes |
| Welcome meeting in the first hotel with contact person |
| Touring Catalonia assisstance from 9h to 17h, Monday to Sunday |
| Daily luggage transport from hotel to hotel |
| Runner Guide |
| NOT INCLUDED BUT AVAILABLE |
| Extra nights before, during or after the Greenways bike trip |
| Transfer from Girona train station / airport to Joanetes rural farmhouse (first hotel) (85 Euros) |
| Transfer from Sant Feliu de Guixols (last hotel) Girona train station/ airport (45 Euros) |
| 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) |
OUR PERSONAL RUNNER GUIDE
PATRICIA SERRATO
Runner guide & Yoga teacher
PRICES INFORMATION
|
Price per person |
Description |
| STANDART PRICE |
1195 € |
Price per person sharing double room |
| High Season Surcharge |
250 € |
From 23th June to 31th August (Both included) |
| Solo Single room surcharge |
176 € |
|
| High Season Solo single room surcharge |
215 € |
from 23th June to 31th August (Both included) |
NOTE: SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS (MORE THAN 5 PAX)
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) |
115 € |
135 € |
| LES PLANNES |
115 |
135 |
| GIRONA |
95 € |
125 € |
| LLAGOSTERA |
95 |
125 |
| SANT FELIU DE GUÍXOLS |
85 € |
120 € |
| CALLELA DE PALAFRUGELL |
ON DEMAND |
OTHER GREENWAYS TOURS
GREENWAYS RUNNING HOLIDAYS – SHORT OPTION – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
|
Price per person |
Description |
| STANDART PRICE |
On request |
Depends on the cities choosen |
| High Season Surcharge |
On request |
From 23th June to 31th August (Both included) |
| Solo Single room surcharge |
On request |
Depends on the cities choosen |
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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