625 €
Arrival at Joanetes. Settle down in the hotel and welcome meeting with someone from Touring Catalonia staff to introduce about ‘From the Volcanoes to the Costa Brava 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
Today the route 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. In Amer you can stop an visit its natural sparkling fountain called “Font Picant”. Of course, if you could visit one of these villages, didn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy it. 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.
Again, 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, Llagostera and Santa Cristina d’Aro before arrive at Sant Feliu de Guíxols, a typical fisherman little town. There you would enjoy its seafront, its beach and its port.
You will bike north along and near the beach. You will pass through beaches without buildings and small villages. Then, you will go inside the medieval town of Pals, where you will enjoy the panoramic view of the Empordà. The final part of the track is following the Ter river’s mouth (Gola del Ter), an amazing natural enviroment. After you will arrive at L’Estartit where easily you can enjoy its beach and of course its Medes Islands, a protected area since 1983.
Leaving l’Estartit, you will bike around Montrgí mountain range with its lonly castle in the top. Then, after Bellcaire d’Empordà and Albons you will reach to L’Escala, another lovely tytpical coastal village. In l’Escala there are the famouse Ruines of Empuries, an ancient Greek settlement. Also there is a small and amazing medievall neighborhood called Sant Martí de Empúries, their views of the Roses bay are priceless… After take the bike again and go to Sant Pere Pescador. Following, you will arrive at the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de L’Empordà. That’s a Natural Parc where you can enjoy the bird watching. Then continue biking along the Roses bay, what is one of the most beautiful experiences that you can have in the Costa Brava, always with the sea on your right side. In Roses you can enjoy its seafront the beach, the citadel and the lighthouse. In Roses you will visit the wine museum where you would taste the wines of L’Empordà.
| STAGE | DISTANCE | TIME (aprox) |
| Joanetes to Girona | 54 Km | 4 h |
| Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols | 43 Km | 4 h |
| Sant Feliu de Guíxols to L’Estartit | 55 Km | 4,5 h |
| L’Estartit to Roses | 54 Km | 4,5 h |
| Roses to Figueres | 28 Km | <2 h |
| INCLUDED |
| Accommodation |
| 1 Dinner in Joanetes |
| Welcome meeting in the first hotel with contact person from Touring Catalonia staff |
| Roadbook for every day and detailed map of the ‘From the Volcanoes to the Costa Brava bike trip’ |
| Touring Catalonia assisstance from 9h to 17h, Monday to Sunday |
| Daily luggage transport from hotel to hotel |
| Transfer from Figueres hotel (last hotel) Figueres train station |
| GPS Tracks |
| NOT INCLUDED BUT AVAILABLE |
| Bicycle / E- bike |
| Guide |
| Extra nights before, during or after the ‘From the Volcanoes to the Costa Brava bike trip’ |
| Transfer from Girona train station / airport to Joanetes rural farmhouse (first hotel) |
| 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) |
| Price per person | Description | |
| STANDART PRICE | 625 € | Price per perso sharing double room |
| High Season Surcharge | 110 € | From 23th June to 31th August (Both included) |
| Solo Single room surcharge | 108 € | 18 € Per night |
| High Season Solo single room surcharge | 150 € | 25€ per night from 23th June to 31th August (Both included) |
| Half-board surcharge | 120 € | 20 € per person per dinner |
| 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 |
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 € |
| L’ESTARTIT | 95 € | 130 € |
| ROSES | 85 € | 105 € |
| FIGUERES | 85 € | 95 € |
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.
ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED
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