THE GREENWAY BIKE TOUR IN CATALONIA Self-guided tour approx. 183-228 km 7 days / 6 nights Description This bike path lets you come across the Greenway in Girona, cycling through volcanic landscapes full of contrasts at the Garrotxa County, visiting the monumental and lively city of Girona and discovering the most authentic Costa Brava through emblematic cities as Palamòs, Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell and other small coastal town. Characteristics of the route 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 bikers and hikers, making it a safe and peaceful cycle tour which allows you to enjoy a privileged environment and different landscapes, from the volcanoes at the Garrotxa to the costa Brava beaches and coves. This is a cycle route for the whole family. FUNActive Tours GmbH Bahnhofstraße 3 39034 Toblach (BZ) Italien Tel.: +39 0474 771210 E-Mail: office@funactive.info
A day by day account of the route Day 1: Individual arrival at Joanetes A small, antique village in the heart of La Garrotxa; Day 2: Circular route in La Garrotxa (approx. 25-50 km) If you want: climb up a volcano; Day 3: to Girona (approx. 50 km) You can visit the Old town, the Cathedral and the Jewish quarter; Day 4: Circular route Girona (approx. 25 km) Discover the surroundings of Girona, rivers and small villages; Day 5: Sant Feliu de Guíxols (approx. 43 km) The route continues by the Greenway to the Costa Brava; Day 6: Circular route: Calella de P. & Palamós(approx. 40-60 km) Along the coast are many beaches where you can swim; Day 7: Departure Individual departure or extension of your stay;
detailed routing Day 1: Arrival at Joanetes Arrival at Joanetes. Overnight in the fully restored farmhouse in Joanetes, a small and millenary village in the heart of La Garrotxa county, where the route begins. Day 2: Circular route in La Garrotxa (approx. 25-50 km) The route starts in Joanetes and it will lead you to visit some villages of the county such as Les Preses, La Pinya and of course Olot -and if you want- to climb up a volcano you will have the chance. Also you could discover El parc de la pedra Tosca or La Fageda d en Jordà, an amazing natural places of the area. Day 3: Joanetes - Girona (approx. 50 km) Today the route is point to point and it 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. If you could visit one of these villages, didn t miss the opportunity. 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. Day 5: Girona - Sant Feliu de Guíxols (approx. 43 km) 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 and Llagostera before arrive at Sant Feliu de Guíxols. There you would enjoy its seafront, its beach and its port. Day 6: Circular route in Calella de Palafrugell & Palamós (approx. 40-60 km) The last day you will discover many natural beaches and towns. You will bike along the coast most of the time so you can stop, rest and swim at many hidden small beaches during all the day route. Also you can discover typical mediterranean villages such as Calella de Palafrugell. Day 7: Departure Individual departure or extension of your stay. Day 4: Circular route in Girona (approx. 25 km) During the circular route you will discover the surroundings of Girona, rivers, small villages such as Sant Gregori and the nature of the Llemena Valley. starting dates 2018 arrival Arrival daily from March to October
General information Classification of the cycle-tour: Self-guided tour Duration: 7 days 6 nights Distance: approx. 183-228 km Starting point: Joanetes Accommodation in guesthouses and hotel of the 3*** star category Tourist tax if requested has to be paid on the spot On request there is also the possibility to stay in 4**** hotels (extra surcharge). Transfer: Transfer from the train station or from the airport Girona (Costa Brava) to the accommodation in Joanetes (Starting Point) 80.00 (all in 1 4 people); From the accommodation in Sant Feliu de Guixols (final location) to Girona or Girona airport 50.00 (all in 1 4 people) Rental bikes: 21-gear unisex bicycle Electro bike (unisex bike) Included services Accommodation in guesthouses and hotel of the 3*** star category Traditional local breakfast or full breakfast 2 dinners in Joanetes Girona guided visit (2 hours) Welcome meeting in the first hotel Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel GPS Detailed documents (maps, route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers) Telephone service hotline for during the entire tour non Included services Arrival to the starting point of the tour Departure at the end of the tour Drinks and all extras Lunch, dinner (Except in Joanetes) Not mentioned entries Rental bikes Travel insurance All not expressly mentioned under the item Included services
prices 2018 Self-guided tour Package price per person in a double room with breakfast 595.00 Single room surcharge per person and week 108.00 High season* surcharge per person 50.00 Single room surcharge per person and week - high season* 150.00 Prices for children** reduction for children less than 2 years old 100% Package price for children 2-12 years 357.00 Package price for children 2-12 years - high season 390.00 Additional services Rental bike 75.00 Electro bike 165.00 Extra nights Extra nights on request * High season: arrival date from 23/06/2018 to 31/08/2018 (incl.) ** The reduction has to be considered on the package price with breakfast in the bedroom with at least two people paying the full price.