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Pedal along the paths weaving through the countryside of Catalonia.
Bike along the Girona Greenways, divided in shorter rides to make an ideal trip for families with children.
The tour has plenty of different pretty spots to discover with the kids such as volcanic areas, forests, and river marshes. In Girona, there is plenty to see and do, 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 a day at the beach.
Depending on the children’s ages and fitness, even kids from 5 years can accomplish 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, short cycle rides along the “El Carrilet” greenway
- Enjoy nature away from the crowds: volcanic areas, forests, and rivers
- A scheduled beach trip on the last day
- Local hotels and farmhouses, all of them with swimming pools
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Daily program
Day 1: Individual arrival to Olot
Optional private transfer from Girona to Olot is possible. Olot is known for being the most singular volcano landscape in the Iberian Peninsula, with about 40 dormant volcanoes. You can also walk through La Fageda d’en Jordà, a beech wood, well-known for its beauty.
Overnight in OlotDay 2: Olot – Les Planes d’Hostoles (14 miles/22 km)
After the delivery of the necessary documentation and bike fitting, you start your day's route following the cycle path along the old narrow gauge railway line “Carrilet d’Olot.” You reach les Planes d’Hostoles, passing the fantastic area of the Bas Valley with its gorgeous countryside and typical villages also called the Catalan Switzerland. Once in les Planes, take your time to enjoy the gorges next to the river.
Overnight in Les Planes d’HostolesDay 3: Les Planes d’Hostoles – Girona (22 miles/35 km)
The ride today through the countryside is fun. The ride is quite long but is mainly downhill and flat. You’ll cycle along the Ter River, one of the most important rivers of Catalonia, getting to know its fantastic cultural heritage unchanged through the years. You arrive at Girona, where you can spend the rest of the day visiting the Cathedral which has the broadest single nave of Gothic architecture in the world. Get lost in the narrow streets of the ancient Jewish quarter, one of the best preserved in the world. We also recommend a stroll along the Rambla or the medieval walls, which gives you a fantastic panoramic view of the city.
Overnight in GironaDay 4: Girona – Campllong/Llagostera (11 or 13 miles/18 or 21 km)
You pass the village of Quart, well-known for its ceramics, and Cassà de la Selva, with beautiful modernist houses in the center of the town. You can spend the afternoon having a good time with the animals in the farms nearby the accommodation.
Overnight in Campllong/LlagosteraDay 5: Campllong/Llagostera – Sant Feliu de Guíxols (19 or 16 miles/30 or 26 km)
The last stage is the longest, but also flattest and easiest to cycle. A fun downhill takes you to the town of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, with its magnificent fishing port and cultural interest, especially for its monastery. You can enjoy the rest of the day at the beaches.
Overnight in Sant Feliu de GuíxolsDay 6: Departure
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Accommodation
Hotels
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
You will enjoy 2- and 3-star local hotels and farmhouses with swimming pools along this tour route.
Olot: Hotel Can Blanc or Hotel La Perla
Les Planes d’Hostoles: Hotel Can Garay
Girona: Hotel Ultonia
Campllong: Can Dionís OR Llagostera: Can Serrà
Sant Feliu de Guíxols: Barcarola Hotel
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
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Bikes
Standard touring bike
BMC Urban Challenge 257 ST (low bar) 2023
Description: Alloy, disc brakes, 28″ wheels and rear rack.
Gear: Shimano Deore 1x11 speed
Sizes: S / M
BMC Urban Challenge 257 2023
Description: Alloy, disc brakes, 28″ wheels and rear rack.
Gear: Shimano Deore 1x11 speed
Sizes: L / XL
Electrically-assisted bike
SPECIALIZED Turbo Como 4.0
Description: Alloy frame, front suspension, 650B x 2.3 tires, Disc brakes
Gear: SRAM NX 1x11 speeds
Motor: Specialized 2.0 /70Nm / 710Wh
Sizes: S / M / L
SPECIALIZED Turbo Vado 4.0 2024
Description: Aluminium frame, front suspension, 650B x 2.3 tyres, disc brakes
Gear: SRAM NX 1x11 speeds
Motor: Specialized 2.0 /70Nm / 710Wh
Sizes: S / M / L / XLMore about electrically-assisted bikes >
Children's bike
BMC Sportelite 20"
Size: 20″
Description: 20" wheel size, Shimano Acera group-set 2 X 7 gears.
BMC Sportelite 24"
Size: 24″
Description: 24" wheel size, Shimano Acera group-set 3 X 7 gears.
BMC Sportelite 27.5"
Sizes: XS
Description: Aluminium frame, Shimano Deore group-set 2 X 10 gears, disc brakes and front suspension RockShock.
Touring and e-bikes come equipped with:
- 1 pannier
- Helmet
- Map carrier
- Odometer
- Water bottle
- Basic reparation kit and bike lock (one each per booking)
Bike Protection:
Bike protection is included as part of your bike rental. You can read more about that HERE.Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals.Helmets:
Helmets are available on this tour. However, we recommend that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene purposes.Dates & Prices
- Low season Mar–Nov 20252025 departures: Daily between March 1st through 31st and November 1st through 16th
2025 March Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package Double occupancy € 725 Single occupancy € 912 Solo traveler (1 person in party) € 976 Tour package 3rd person sharing*Price Child ages 3 - 7 € 310 Child ages 8 - 12 € 465 Adult ages 13+ € 558 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Included Electrically assisted bike € 140 Children's bike or seat On request GPS unit € 45 Pedals Shimano, Look, toe clip€ 20 * 3rd person pricing is based on sharing a room with two full paying adults - Mid season Apr–Oct 20252025 departures: Daily between April 1st through June 19th and October 1st through 31st
2025 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package Double occupancy € 790 Single occupancy € 1017 Solo traveler (1 person in party) € 1081 Tour package 3rd person sharing*Price Child ages 3 - 7 € 343 Child ages 8 - 12 € 514 Adult ages 13+ € 617 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Included Electrically assisted bike € 140 Children's bike or seat On request GPS unit € 45 Pedals Shimano, Look, toe clip€ 20 * 3rd person pricing is based on sharing a room with two full paying adults - High season Jun–Sep 20252025 departures: Daily between June 20th through September 30th
2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package Double occupancy € 845 Single occupancy € 1109 Solo traveler (1 person in party) € 1173 Tour package 3rd person sharing*Price Child ages 3 - 7 € 370 Child ages 8 - 12 € 555 Adult ages 13+ € 666 Bike Rentals Price Standard touring bike Included Electrically assisted bike € 140 Children's bike or seat On request GPS unit € 45 Pedals Shimano, Look, toe clip€ 20 * 3rd person pricing is based on sharing a room with two full paying adults - Extra options
Extra night, Olot Double occupancy Low season€ 57 Single occupancy Low season€ 78 Double occupancy Mid season€ 67 Single occupancy Mid season€ 88 Double occupancy High season€ 70 Single occupancy High season€ 92 Extra night, Girona Price Double occupancy Low season€ 52 Single occupancy Low season€ 85 Double occupancy Mid season€ 59 Single occupancy Mid season€ 101 Double occupancy High season€ 62 Single occupancy High season€ 101 Extra night, Sant Feliu de Guixols Price Double occupancy Low season€ 70 Single occupancy Low season€ 92 Double occupancy Mid season€ 62 Single occupancy Mid season€ 101 Double occupancy High season€ 113 Single occupancy High season€ 189 Transfers prices based on 1-4 travelers, includes 1 pc of luggage per personPrice Girona Airport - Olot € 133 Barcelona Airport - Olot € 311 Sant Feliu de Guixols - Girona Airport € 81 Sant Feliu de Guixols - Barcelona Airport € 222 Sant Feliu de Guixols - Olot € 170
Included services
- 5 nights accommodation in double room in 2- and 3-star hotels
- Breakfast each morning
- Standard bike rental
- Luggage transfer
- GPS navigation
- Roadbook and maps; general tourist information of the area
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Service hotline assistance during the trip (8a-8p)
*Note: a mandatory tourist tax of €5 per adult(16 years and up) will be added to your booking post-confirmation.
Surface and terrain
This trip has been divided into shorter rides to make an ideal trip for families with children. Depending on the children’s ages and fitness, even the smallest ones from 5 years can do this ride. This tour is flat and several stretches are a slight downhill.
How to get there
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Girona or Barcelona, Spain
Nearest train station: Girona, SpainThe bus from Girona Airport to Girona city takes 25 minutes and costs €2.75. A taxi will takes 25 minutes and costs approximately €30. From Girona, you can bus to Olot for approximately €15 (1-hour ride) and then taxi to start hotel (approximately 3km).
If you want to travel to Girona from Barcelona city you can take a bus. That bus stops in the center of Barcelona, in Estació d'Autobusos Barcelona Nord (Barcelona's main bus terminal). The journey takes 1 hour aprox, and the ticket costs about 15€.
Private transfers are also bookable with the local tour operator for a fee (see Dates & Prices for details).
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