The Pyrenees to Mediterranean Coast: Catalonian Family Exploration Tour

Transfers from Barcelona or Girona can be arranged for you to arrive in Olot.

Olot is known for its volcanic landscape in the Iberian Peninsula, and is home to about 40 dormant volcanoes. You can also walk through La Fageda den Jordà, a beech wood forest, well-known for its natural beauty.

Your first day of cycling begins with a cycle path along the old narrow gauge railway line “Carrilet d’Olot”. You will reach Les Planes d’Hostoles, passing the fantastic area of the Bas Valley with its gorgeous countryside and typical villages also called Catalán Switzerland. Once in Les Planes, why not take your time to enjoy the gorges next to the river before spending an evening relaxing.

Ride your bike down the Ter River towards Girona. This is a longer ride, but it’s mainly downhill or flat. Once in the city, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the Cathedral, which has the world’s widest nave of Gothic architecture and getting lost in the ancient Jewish quarter’s narrow streets. We also recommend taking a stroll along the Rambla or the mediaeval walls, which provide a spectacular panoramic view of the city below.

You’ll have time to enjoy the morning and to say goodbye to Girona because today’s ride is short. You pass through the villages of Quart, famous for its ceramics, and Cassà de la Selva, which has beautiful modernist houses in the centre of town. You can spend the afternoon on the farms near the accommodation having fun with the animals.

The final stage is long but flat and an easy ride. A fun downhill leads to the town of Sant Feliu de Guixols, which has a magnificent fishing port and cultural significance, particularly for its monastery. You can spend the remainder of the day at the beach.

This is the final day; if you want to spend more time exploring the coastline, why not extend your vacation by spending a few days with the family on the Costa Brava? We can assist with this, just contact an epico rider and we can help.