Cycle Tours Catalonia
Cycling & Walking the best way to discover
Cycle Tours Catalonia belongs to Cicloturisme i Medi Ambient SLU which is a travel agency specialized in cycling and hiking tours located in Girona ( Register of Tourism Government of Catalonia No. 000547 – GCMD ). They organise routes around Girona and trips and tours to different regions of Spain and Europe. Cicloturisme i Medi Ambient SLU is a travel agency created in 1996 by Empar Vaqué, pioneer in the creation of touring bike routes in Catalonia.
Having a great knowledge of the territory, Vaqué designed different itinerant routes in the Empordà with the same approach and philosophy of the cycling tours that were already being developed in countries of Central and Northern Europe.
In 2013 Eduard Kirchner became the company’s new owner. As a team, we are continuing the work done so far, designing new routes with new activities and themes; and also setting up our business in a more sportive type of holidays, organizing cycling stages and guided tours.
Girona Single Tracks
Tour Operator: Cycle Tours Catalonia
Spain
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
178 km (~45km per day)
Active
Off-road
Self-Guided
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 440
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Tours Catalonia
Starting from the center of Girona, enjoy the forest and the natural landscape.
Those day tours are based in the beautiful and historic town of Girona. Giving riders a chance to explore the area and improve their fitness and technique.
This format gives more down time in the afternoons and evenings for rest and relaxation in a city famous for its gastronomy and culture.
The natural surrounding gives many opportunities, the challenging gradient of many of the hills and a perfect climate for year round riding, all making the Girona region perfect for training camps for riders of all levels.
Highlights
- Funny single tracks and trail on the Gavarres Massis or Rocacorba Mountain.
- Starting from the right middle of Girona, directly to the wild forest, and the natural countryside.
- Discover the old Jewish Quartier of Girona, the best conserved in Europe.
Greenways of Girona Family Trip
Tour Operator: Cycle Tours Catalonia
Spain
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
102 km (~26km per day)
Easy
Cycle paths/trails
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 595
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Tours Catalonia
A trip with family 5 nights
The tour is plenty of different pretty spots to discover with the kids such as volcanic areas, forests and river marshes.
In Girona city there is plenty to do and to see, such as visiting the Cathedral or the ancient Jewish Quarter, one of the best preserved in the world.
The last section of the greenway drives you to the coast, reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The ride is easy, downhill, and fun and you’ll be passing through cropland and forests.
You can spend the rest of the last day relaxing and enjoying of a beach day.
Depending on the children’s ages and fitness, even the smallest ones from 5 years can do this ride.
The accommodation is handpicked and you are going to stay in quiet and lovely little hotels and farmhouses, some of them with swimming pool.
Highlights
- Easy and short cycle rides along the greenway “El Carrilet”.
- Enjoy the nature away from the crowds: volcanic areas, forests and rivers.
- Fun in the beach the last day.
- Stay in little local hotels and farmhouses, all of them with swimming pool if needed.
- Fully supported with luggage transfers and 24 h emergency number.
Empordà Food, Wine & bike
Tour Operator: Cycle Tours Catalonia
Spain
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
220 km (~37km per day)
Leisure
Mixed on/off-road, Some hills, Quiet roads
Self-Guided
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 715
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Tours Catalonia
Discover the Empordà, one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world.
Thanks to the Mediterranean climate and the soil, the footsteps of the mountains surrounding the plane are a perfect terrain to produce the grape. The ancient farmers in the area decided to use the plains for planting olive trees and the slopes for planting vines on terraces separated by dry-stone walls.
Since 2005 influential wine guru Robert Parker put Empordà on the world wine-producing map. Thanks of the hard work of the wineries this area has been certified as a Origin Designation of Empordà.
It’s an easy tour for regular cyclist, that combines half of the tour on quite secondari roads, and half on nice and clean non paved roads. Stages are 40km average without big climbs.
The tour includes two guided visits to cellars with a wine, land products tasting.
Highlights
- Cycle through one of the most beautiful landscapes of Catalonia: l’Empordà.
- Enjoy 2 guided visits to a winery with a nice products picnic.
- Optional Michelin GASTRONOMIC PACK: 2 degustation dinner menu at a Star Michelin restaurants.
- Discover the land products of the region! visit some local museums of history of fishing, the cork manufacturing or anchovies, ancient factory of flour, marmalade shop, or an oil mill.
- Admire the surrealist genius Salvador Dalí born in Figueres.
Girona Gravel Adventures
Tour Operator: Cycle Tours Catalonia
Spain
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
220 km (~55km per day)
Active
Off-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 440
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Tours Catalonia
This route is based on the beautiful and historic city of Girona.The perfect getaway for a different and active weekend!
Girona Gravel Ride it’s a four loop days in Girona. You will have the opportunity to discover on of the most wild areas in Girona, cycling by the filds and farmhouse in the east of Girona, in Llemana Valley. Visit the plain of Llagostera and surrounding fields. Discover the Gavarres mountains visiting the Saint Miquel Castle and finish the tour with an endurance stage in Rocacorba valley and Banyoles lake.
Highlights
- Medium or advanced Gravel bike tour, to enjoy all details of this country.
- Girona has a paradise to discover: ascents, descents, fields, forests ... A natural wonder to discover with Gravel bikes.
- Discover all of the ancient castles, farm houses and small churches hidden in the middle of the nature.
- Enjoy the city after biking. You will can take a coffee or a beer in one of the cycling bars of the city.
Greenways of Girona
Tour Operator: Cycle Tours Catalonia
Spain
2 days (Bike: 2 days)
100 km (~50km per day)
Leisure
Cycle paths/trails
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 140
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Tours Catalonia
There is plenty to do and see in the city of Girona, such as visiting the cathedral or the old Jewish quarter, one of the best preserved in the world.
The first section of the Greenway allows you to discover the natural resources of La Garrotxa, such as the volcanic area or the quiet and lovely areas related to the rivers Brugent and Ter.
On your way to Girona you’ll pass through the towns of Sant Feliu de Pallerols or la Cellera de Ter, all of them with interesting heritage related to their rivers.
In Girona city there is plenty to so and see, such as visiting the Cathedral or the ancient Jewish Quarter, one of the best preserved in the world.
The second section of the greenway drives you to the coast, reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The ride is easy and fun and you’ll be passing through cropland and forests. On clear days you can enjoy an extraordinary views of the Pyrenees.
The last part of the route crosses the Ridaura valley and runs gently down to the seaside town of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, where you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day at the beach.
Highlights
- Easy and soft cycling, suitable for everyone.
- 100 Km exclusively along Greenways.
- Discover the old Jewish Quartier of Girona, the best conserved in Europe Incredible different landscapes such as Pyrenees and the Costa Brava, in the Mediterranean.
- Meet local nice and friendly people.
Girona Classic Climbs
Tour Operator: Cycle Tours Catalonia
Spain
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
390 km (~98km per day)
Avid
Hilly, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 490
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Tours Catalonia
Girona has been and remains the base for many pro bike riders and teams.
Enjoy some of the most famous climbs of the region, and the most amazing views of the Gavarres mountains and the Mediterranean sea with this tour based in the beautiful and historic town of Girona (Catalonia), giving bike riders a chance to explore the area and improve their fitness and technique.
The experts come for the large quantity of high quality roads found in the area, the challenging gradient of many of the hills and a perfect climate for year round riding, all making the Girona region perfect for training camps for riders of all levels.
This format gives more down time in the afternoons and evenings for rest and relaxation in a city famous for its gastronomy and culture.
Highlights
- Cycle along the roads where the pro-cyclists do.
- Good quality roads, with low traffic.
- Stay in a fabulous 3* or 4* hotel in the centre of Girona, close to the restaurants and commercial streets.
- Enjoy the fantastic cultural offer of the city of Girona: museums and medieval heritage.
Girona Ride Camp 7
Tour Operator: Cycle Tours Catalonia
Spain
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
351 km (~88km per day)
Active
Hilly, On-road
Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Guided
€ 1435
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Tours Catalonia
We select for you the best itineraries, classic climbs combined with quiet scenery roads and reaching the most hidden spots.
We like to combine high quality service with great humor, affection and sympathy.
Our team will take care of all your needs, and we will share with you our love for our country, culture and gastronomy.
Great Road Tour of Empordà Cycling Dalí
Tour Operator: Cycle Tours Catalonia
Spain
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
360 km (~60km per day)
Active
Hilly, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 780
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Tours Catalonia
Cyclists will have a fantastic view of this region, inland and coast.
The great tour of the Empordà starts in the magnificent city of Girona and offers a complete itinerary across the Empordà, one of the most beautiful landscapes of Catalonia.
Within just a few kilometres, riders will see a great variety of landscapes , such as medieval villages, little coves or traditional fishing villages. It’s a challenging route for medium level cyclists, due to its gradients that include safe mountain passes between 5 and 10km. This route also takes you to Cap de Creus, the most eastern point of the Iberian Peninsula.
Highlights
- Medium road bike tour, to enjoy all the details of this country.
- Beautiful white sand beaches, ancient archeological ruins and friendly people.
- Cycle through centenary vineyards and olive yards and taste the fantastic local gastronomy.