Project Description
Our sunniest and most refreshing 4-stage tour will take you all over the Costa Brava, moving from south to north, discovering the most emblematic coastal landscapes and places in the province of Girona, our country’s quintessential cycling capital.
We start off in the beautiful fishing village of Tossa de Mar with its fortified castle, then move up the coast until we reach Cap de Creus, the most easterly point in the Iberian Peninsula. A tour that first meanders with the sea, riding along the bright and precipitous roads that join the bustling coastal villages, to then enter the plains and peaceful atmosphere of the charming mediaeval villages that lie inland.
Our trip starts on one of the most spectacular and beautiful rideable roads in Europe and then we ride through protected natural parks and climb the region’s short but challenging mountain passes. You will stay in luxury hotels and discover why, year after year, Girona and its coast attract thousands of cycling enthusiasts.
A tour for plucky cyclists who want to find out for themselves why the wild and rugged landscape of the coast and its roads is called ‘Brava’ (fierce).
CBT ROUTE:
259 kms
EPIC ROUTE:
372 kms
CBT ROUTE:
4.163 mts
EPIC ROUTE:
6.201 mts
CBT ROUTE:
65 kms
EPIC ROUTE:
93 kms
CBT ROUTE:
1.041 mts
EPIC ROUTE:
1.550 mts
TOUR INFORMATION:
Starting point: Girona
Arrival: Girona
Duration: 6 days, 4 stages
Recommended season: February to November
RENTAL BIKE:
2020 SCOTT ADDICT SE DISC

¡WELCOME TO CATALUNYA!
We will meet at Girona Train Station where our team will be waiting to welcome you and take you to the hotel in Platja d’Aro, in the heart of La Costa Brava.
Transfers will be made in two groups from Girona Train Station: at 15:00 and 18:00. For your convenience, we ask you to indicate your estimated time of arrival in Girona either on your booking form or by sending us an email no later than 2 weeks before the trip starts. We will send you an email with your scheduled transfer time at least one week before your arrival.
You can also arrive at the hotel on your own, but you must indicate it on the booking form or by emailing us. If you are arriving before the set time, you will be able to check in indicating your name and our company name (TOURMALET 2015 SLU). If you have booked accommodation in a shared room with another guest, we kindly ask you to keep the room in perfect condition until their arrival.
Upon arrival at the hotel we will give a briefing to provide you with general information about the tour before tuning the bicycles of all the guests who have contracted our rental service.
We will end the first day of the trip with a fantastic welcoming dinner in the hotel, with the whole team.
Important information: Please refer to the Travel Details section for detailed information about the different public and private transport options to take you to the initial meeting point. For your information, we offer optional transfer services upon request. You can contract them on the booking form.
STAGE DESCRIPTION
The first stage of the tour begins in Platja d’Aro, which we will leave behind to head towards Tossa de Mar, riding along one of the most beautiful roads in Europe.
On this day, we will deal with two wonderful ascents: Alt de Sant Grau, which will offer breath-taking views of the sea as we work our way up to the summit at a height of 472 metres, and Puig d’Arques, the highest altitude in the whole Baix Empordà region and the summit of our tour, standing at a height of 532 metres above sea level. The 360º view from its man-made observation point will be the best reward after the steep slopes.
To end this amazing first stage, we will head towards Palamós, a pretty fishing village where we’ll be able to get our energy back in one of the numerous bars and restaurants, before tackling the last kilometres of the stage, which will take us to Platja d’Aro, the region’s quintessential tourist municipality with busy commercial activity and a good number of leisure and gastronomic offers.
64 kms
1.283 mts
93 kms
1.987 mts
ALT DE SANT GRAU
ELEVATION: 340 m / 1115 feet
LENGHT: 6,2 km / 3,85 miles
AVERAGE GRADIENT: 5,5%
ALT DE PUIG D’ARQUES
ELEVATION: 304 m / 997 feet
LENGHT: 7,6 km / 4,72 miles
AVERAGE GRADIENT: 4%
STAGE DESCRIPTION
The second stage starts off following the coastline until we enter the Castell-Cap Roig Protected Natural Area, of considerable scenic interest, where we’ll ride along a gravel path for a few kilometres.
Without leaving the coastline, we’ll head towards Calella de Palafrugell and LLafranc, two villages that best preserve the old atmosphere of traditional fishing villages. After leaving LLafranc, we have to climb the 170-metre cliff where the Sant Sebastià lighthouse stands, a short but steep slope that will offer us the marvellous views of the sea that can be seen from the lighthouse presiding over the cliff. We’ll continue in a northerly direction, passing through the small, idyllic villages of Tamariu and Fornells, where we can make a stop to have a drink or bathe in the crystalline waters.
Before we get to Girona, we’ll have to overcome the last mountain pass of the day, the legendary Els Àngels, the most popular ascent in the Costa Brava for professionals and cycling fans. After reaching the top, we’ll go back down to end the day enjoying the city that has become a paradise for cyclists.
57 kms
938 mts
82 kms
1.409 mts
ALT FAR DE SANT SEBASTIÀ
ELEVATION: 170 m / 557 feet
LENGHT: 1,3 km / 0,8 miles
AVERAGE GRADIENT: 13%
ELS ÀNGELS
ELEVATION: 430 m / 1410 feet
LENGHT: 10,5 km / 6,52 miles
AVERAGE GRADIENT: 4%
STAGE DESCRIPTION
We’ll leave the charm of Girona behind to set off on our third stage. Once again, we’ll be riding uphill, but in the opposite direction to the previous day, to go to Els Àngels, which will warm us up ready for the wonderful day we have ahead of us.
Once we have reached the top of the mountain pass, our next stops are the villages of Monells, Peratallada and Pals, mediaeval jewels of the Costa Brava, where we’ll ride among their walls and along the cobbled streets, breathing in the atmosphere of past centuries.
We’ll carry on following our mediaeval route until we get to Begur, a village that can’t be missed, standing on a hill facing the sea and overflowing with colonial houses, presided over by its 11th-century castle.
Immediately afterwards we have a vertiginous descent that will take us to the coves of Sa Tuna and Sa Riera, an ideal place for having a drink on one of the terraces or taking a dip among little fishing boats.
We’ll end the day riding up steep roads that lead to the inland plains. We’ll leave the coast behind while crossing rice fields and orchards to go to today’s destination, Torroella de Montgrí, where we will stay in an old water mill converted into a fantastic hotel.
77 kms
590 mts
92 kms
1.038 mts
ELS ÀNGELS (from Girona)
ELEVATION: 399 m / 1309 feet
LENGHT: 11,3 km / 7,02 miles
AVERAGE GRADIENT: 3,5%
STAGE DESCRIPTION
Last day of the tour. We’ll leave Torroella de Montgrí crossing Els Aiguamolls de l’Empordà, one of the most important biodiversity reserves in the country, before we start climbing the linked mountain passes of Alt de Can Berta and Puig del Pení, heading towards the bohemian town of Cadaqués, home of Salvador Dalí.
Before reaching the end of the stage in Vilajuïga, we will ride further north so we can visit Port de la Selva and enjoy the last two mountain passes of the trip: Coll de Perafita and the demanding Alt de Sant Pere de Rodes, which will take us to the Benedictine monastery of the same name, which is open to visitors.
After our final descent to Vilajuïga, the van will take us to our hotel in Girona (about an hour away), where we’ll have one more night to enjoy the quintessential cycling capital of Southern Europe, thus bringing our fantastic experience to an end.
61 kms
1.352 mts
104 kms
1.767 mts
ALT DE CAN BERTA I PUIG DEL PENÍ
ELEVATION: 346 m / 1135 feet
LENGHT: 9,6 km / 5,96 miles
AVERAGE GRADIENT: 3,6%
COLL DE PERAFITA
ELEVATION: 223 m / 731,6 feet
LENGHT: 4,5 km / 2,79 miles
AVERAGE GRADIENT: 5%
ALT DE SANT PERE DE RODES
ELEVATION: 474 m / 1555 feet
LENGHT: 7,8 km / 4,84 miles
AVERAGE GRADIENT: 6,1%
¡ GOOD JOURNEY BACK!
After a few intensive cycling days, this great experience reaches its end. We sincerely hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.
We would like to remind you that you must leave the hotel before 12:00 noon. If you contract a shuttle service to your destination, the drivers will be waiting for you in the hall at the agreed time.
Thank you so much for choosing us and we look forward to seeing you soon!

ARRIVAL

MEETING LOCATION:
Girona Train Station
Girona

MEETING TIME:
15:00 and 18:00 PM
DEPARTURE

DEPARTURE LOCATION:
Hotel Palau de Bellavista
Girona

DEPARTING TIME:
11:45 AM
Girona – Platja d’Aro transfer included in this tour.
HOW TO GET THERE?
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Girona – Barcelona
Train: Renfe connects the cities of Girona and Barcelona with a wide variety of schedules and different types of journey. The length of the trip varies depending on the journey, and takes between 40 minutes and 2 hours. You can find more information about the price and timetable here. Renfe allows bicycles to be taken on trains as part of your luggage on all commuter and medium distance journeys. You will find more information about Renfe’s regulations here.
Bus: The 602 and 603 lines operated by Sagalés connect the cities and airports of Barcelona and Girona in less than 2 hours. The approximate cost is €15.00 per journey. Bicycles can be taken on buses free of charge, as long as they are placed in the luggage hold and are properly packed and protected. You can find more information about timetables and stops here.
PRIVATE TRANSPORT SERVICES
Catalonia Bike Tours transfers
Alternatively, we offer transfer services from anywhere in Catalonia upon request. Our vans are adapted to transfer luggage and bicycles for groups up to 8 passengers. You can request an estimate for this service by using our booking form or contacting us.
Taxis and FHV
You can easily find taxi services in many towns and cities around the country, but keep in mind that most of them do not accept bicycles as part of the luggage. For this reason, if you are travelling with your bike, we strongly recommend you use the public transport system or hire a private transfer service.
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29/11/2020 – 04/12/2020 | 1.695€ / COSTA BRAVA BIKE TOUR | ![]() |
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Accommodation in selected hotels in double occupancy room with half-board.
Transfer Girona – Platja d’Aro on first trip day.
Execution of the tour by certified and multilingual bike tour guides specialised in tourism.
Health insurance.
Support vehicle and roadside assistance.
Daily transfer of luggage.
Supply of solid and liquid provisions during the tour.
Mechanical service (doesn’t include replacement components of privately-owned bicyles).
Tourist tax.
Visits to tourist attractions and tourist advice during the rides.
Routes accessed via Ride with GPS app.
Trip PhotoBook.
Hired bicycles: includes comprehensive insurance, mechanical service, daily fine-tuning and components (check prices in Renthal Bikes section).
Single room.
Cancellation insurance.
Activities and additional visits.
Additional nights.
Transfer to our country.
Lunch.
Repair service and component replacement of privately-owned bicycles.
Minibar and extras in hotels.
HOTEL DAYS 1 and 2
Park Hotel San Jorge
****S
Platja d’Aro


HOTEL DAY 3
Palau de Bellavista by URG
****
Girona


HOTEL DAY 4
Hotel Molí del Mig by URG
****
Torroella de Montgrí


HOTEL DAY 5
Palau de Bellavista by URG
****
Girona


OUR BIKES
SCOTT ADDICT SE DISC 2020
(Shimano Ultegra Di2 electrónico)
The SCOTT Addict SE Disc was designed from the ground up with those longer days in mind. With geometry that is less focused on racing and more on enduring, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and disc brakes, the Addict SE Disc will be your go to when you’re looking to put the miles in.

PRICE: 80€/STAGE
Includes comprehensive insurance, mechanical service and components.
- Addict Disc HMF Carbon technology
- Endurance geometry / Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
- Addict Disc HMF
- 1 1/8″-1 1/4″ Carbon steerer
- Alloy Dropout
- Syncros Integrated
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8050-GS
- 22 Speed Electronic Shift System
- Shimano Ultegra FD-R8050
- Eletronic Shift System
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8070
- 22 Speed Electronic Shift System
- Shimano BR-R8070 Hyd Disc
- 160/F and 160/R SM-RT800 CL rotor
- Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000
- Hollowtech II 52×36 T
- Syncros RP2.0 Disc
- 28 Front / 28 Rear
- Syncros RWS
- Shimano CS-R7000
- 11-32
SCOTT ADDICT 10 DISC 2020
(Shimano Ultegra)
The SCOTT Addict 10 Disc was designed from the ground up with those longer days in mind. With geometry that is less focused on racing and more on enduring, a Shimano Ultegra drivetrain and disc brakes, the Addict 10 will be your go to when you’re looking to put the miles in.

PRICE: 50€/STAGE
Includes comprehensive insurance, mechanical service and components.
- Addict Disc HMF Carbon technology
- Endurance geometry / Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
- Addict Disc HMF
- 1 1/8″-1 1/4″ Carbon steerer
- Alloy Dropout
- Syncros Integrated
- Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-GS
- 22 Speed
- Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000
- Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020 Carbon
- Dual control 22 Speed
- Shimano BR-R8070 Hyd Disc
- 160/F and 160/R SM-RT800 CL rotor
- Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000
- Hollowtech II 52×36 T
- Syncros RP2.0 Disc
- 28 Front / 28 Rear
- Syncros RWS
- Shimano CS-R7000
- 11-32
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Basic Price 6 pax | 2.250€ | 2.490€ | 2.850€ |
Single Room Supplement | +290€ | +390€ | +550€ |
Optional Bike Hire | SCOTT ADDICT 10 disc 50€/stage SCOTT ADDICT SE disc 80€/stage |
Number of travellers | 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-12 | +12 |
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Discount | 5% | 10% | 15% | On request |
4 travellers | 5 travellers | |
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Supplement travelling on small groups (price par client) | +350€ | +150€ |
ALL YEAR LONG

January – May / October – December

June and September

July and August
- Transfer of travellers as soon as they arrive to our country to their destination.
- Accomodation in selected hotels in double occupancy room with half-board.
- Execution of the tour in a private group.
- Certified and multilingual bike tour guides specialised in tourism.
- Health insurance.
- Support vehicle and roadside assistance.
- Daily transfer of luggage.
- Supply of solid and liquid provisions during the tour.
- Mechanical service (doesn't include replacement components of privately-owned bicyles).
- Tourist tax.
- Visits to tourist attractions and tourist advice during the rides.
- Routes accessed via Ride with GPS app.
- Trip PhotoBook.
- Catalonia Bike Tours cycling jersey by Sportful.
- Hired bicycles. Includes comprehensive insurance, mechanical service, daily fine-tuning and components.
- Single room.
- Activities and additional visits.
- Additional nights.
- Transfer to our country.
- Repair service and component replacement of privately-owned bicycles.
- Minibar and extras in hotels.
Our sunniest and most refreshing 4-stage tour will take you all over the Costa Brava, moving from south to north, discovering the most emblematic coastal landscapes and places in the province of Girona, our country’s quintessential cycling capital.
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