Activity Level: Level 3
Terrain: Undulating
The terrain around Girona is varied with rolling plains and mountainous areas while the Costa Brava presents winding, hilly coastal roads. Hills generally are short, but can be steep in places. Our self-guided trip accommodates a variety of riding levels. Choose to add miles with our avid options or take a shorter route for a more relaxed ride. For those eager to experience every mile but mindful of their physical limits, our electric bike option offers a comfortable and enjoyable solution.
Distance
Daily Average
35 miles | 56 kilometers
Total
175 miles | 281 kilometers
Elevation
Daily Average
2,315 feet | 705 meters
Total
11,575 feet | 3,528 meters
There are a variety of non-riding options on this trip for riders who want to take the afternoon off or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the saddle. Non-riders are welcome on a Self-Guided trip if they are staying in the same room with a riding guest. Non-riders will be offered a $500 discount from the trip price. Please contact a trip consultant for details and to book a non-riding companion. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip—please contact one of our Trip Consultants for more information. Except as specified in the itinerary, expenses and transportation to these activities are not included in the trip price. Some non-riding options on this trip are:
- Explore Peratallada, a beautifully preserved medieval town
- Visit Salvador Dalí’s castle, a gift to his wife Gala
- Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean
- Explore the cobbled streets and fortified walls of Girona's Old Town
- Enjoy gourmet lunches and the region's speciality tapas
- Enjoy a wine tasting of the Empordà wines—the Catalan wine region
On a self-guided tour you need to feel comfortable changing a flat, as this is a common event when cycling. All self-guided trips include Ride With GPS, which is like having a personal guide in your pocket! You'll get turn-by-turn directions and recommendations from Ride With GPS, plus the you'll have the added navigation support of a Garmin GPS. In the rare case of a bicycle breakdown or mechanical issue beyond a simple repair, your Ride With GPS app will have detailed contact information with emergency phone numbers to call for assistance. Learn more about our Self-Guided Bike Tours.
- Up to three daily route options
- Ride With GPS app loaded with emergency phone numbers and local suggestions
- Pre-loaded routes on a Garmin GPS