Type: Invidual tour
Guidance: GPS
Cycling type: Leisure & Touring cycling
Difficulty level: 3/5
Luggage xfer: included
A fantastic three-day bike tour from the Catalan inland to the coast, where you cycle through a variety of landscapes. First through the volcanic landscape of La Garrotxa, then through forests and fields, finally arriving at the Costa Brava.
Most of the route is traffic-free, following the popular Via Verde del Carrilet. It’s always comfortable cycling on Vias Verdes, and here you also descend from 450 meters to sea level. So this route is quite doable, even for families with children.
What’s special is the combination of nature and culture. The starting point, Olot, is a charming town with several beautiful churches, monasteries, and a surprising collection of modernist buildings. Once on your bike, you’ll ride through the ancient volcanic landscape of La Garrotxa and visit some very beautiful medieval villages, such as Santa Pau. At the end of the day, you’ll arrive in Girona, a gem of a city. After that, you’ll ride through the greenery to the coast.
Tour info: 3 days, 2 nights, 2 cycling days
Departure: daily, prices are per person
Price per person, double room including breakfast (for 2 travelers): from € 420,-
Unfortunately, this trip is not available for solo travelers (1 person).
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Today, you arrive in Olot and have the opportunity to get to know this capital of La Garrotxa. A walk through the old town will take you past the Church of Esteve, the modernist buildings from the time of Gaudi, and especially the beautiful Carme Monastery. If you have time, you can also visit the Volcano Museum. Here, everything revolves around nature, including the famous paintings displayed here.
Today, you’ll cycle to Girona along the first section of the Via Verde, also known as Carrilet 1. Once again, the volcanoes of La Garrotxa set the tone for the day. This is a quiet and green area where people live off agriculture and livestock farming—a region where Catalans from the cities love to spend their weekends. The towns along the way are centuries old and well worth a visit.
After 61 kilometers, you’ll enter the city of Girona. Girona will surprise you. The city has a very compact center, but there is so much to see that you’ll wish you could stay longer. The cathedral (with a world-famous tapestry), the Jewish Quarter, the squares and terraces, the colorful hanging houses along the Onyar River… What will also stand out to you: Girona is a city with a very vibrant cycling culture.
You’ve left La Garrotxa and Girona behind and are back on the Via Verde for the second part of your bike tour. The landscape is different from yesterday. You’ll cycle through forests, fields, and valleys in an increasingly Mediterranean setting. Along the way, you’ll pass through several villages such as Cassà de la Selva and Llangostera. Before you know it, you’ll reach the coast at Sant Feliu de Guíxols. The last thing you’ll see of the Via Verde is a large buffer stop, reminding you once again that you’ve spent two days cycling on an old railway line. Now it’s time to enjoy the beach and the little harbor of this charming coastal town on the Costa Brava.
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