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Costa Brava Bike Tour

Explore the Wild Catalonian Coast

Ocean breezes. Mediterranean views. Beachfront luxury. Welcome to cycling in Costa Brava. On the alluring Mediterranean shoreline, where the mountains meet the sea, warm sunshine, spectacular winding roads, seascape views, and Catalan charm combine to create a truly unique bicycle vacation. Our Costa Brava bike tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that includes exclusive tastings, a private sail boat cruise, and intimate guided explorations that uncover the drama and romance of Catalonia. From nights in a beachfront luxury hotel to days spent exploring the spectacular Costa Brava coastline and the mystical musings of Salvador Dalí on the Empordà plain, this paradise offers a perfect blend of lively culture, fabulous cuisine, and beautiful cycling terrain.Book your trip with confidence »
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Savor handmade tapas from the comfort of your luxury hotel’s garden terrace
Delight in a private tour of an organic winery followed by lunch paired with fine Empordà wines
Discover the beautiful, dramatic, and rugged Costa Brava, meaning "Wild Coast," by bike
Sail aboard a private sailboat and snorkel, sunbathe, or simply watch the world go by
Enjoy the finest local produce prepared by Michelin-starred chefs
Costa Brava Bike Tour
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-Elyana

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Welcome to Girona and your Costa Brava bike tour! This region has long been a hotbed of cycling, with international pros relocating to this charming town, awash in local cafes, small markets, and access to great roads right at your door. After a 45-minute shuttle, you’ll arrive in the heart of the Empordà countryside for a delicious lunch. Afterward, your guides will ensure you a perfect fit on your Trek bike and familiarize you with its features before you take to the road for a warm-up ride along poppy-lined roads that cut through the patchwork of wheat fields. This evening, you’ll taste the much revered, local cava together with handmade tapas on the hotel’s aromatic, garden terrace as your guides introduce you to the adventures of the week to come. Get ready for a taste explosion tonight as our prestigious chef Ramón Freixa welcomes you to his gourmet Mediterranean restaurant and the best flavors of the Costa Brava.

Today's Ride:

Pals to Torrent
Approximately 26 mi | 41 km and 1,430 ft | 436 m

Hotel:

Mas de Torrent

Included Meals:

Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner

Be sure to pack your camera today, as our Costa Brava bike tour takes you past the enchanting countryside, charming villages, and stunning coastline of the region. Take in the panoramic views of the Pyrenees mountains that rise above the countryside of the Baix Empordà. Pass by the medieval village of Pals, and stop for an espresso in its narrow cobblestone streets before setting off on an undulating ride to the ancient pueblo of Calella de Palafrugel. This traditional fishing village is perched on a rocky coastline, sprinkled with small coves and oozing old-world charm. Savor lunch overlooking the azure blue Mediterranean Sea, and afterwards, elect to take a stroll on the beach and shuttle back to the hotel or jump back on your bike to wind your way through green pastures decked with abundant sprays of wildflowers. Tonight, you’ll learn about the history of medieval Peratallada on a private walking tour, before enjoying a dinner at one of the colorful bistros in this beautifully preserved and truly enchanting town.

Today's Ride:

Torrent to Calella de Palafrugell Loop
Approximately 37 mi | 59 km and 2,100 ft | 640 m

Short Option:

Torrent to Calella de Palafrugell
Approximately 29 mi | 46 km and 1,580 ft | 481 m

Avid Option:

Torrent to Calella de Palafrugell Coastal Loop
Approximately 45 mi | 72 km and 3,390 ft | 1033 m

Hotel:

Mas de Torrent

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Your ride today takes you from the plains to the sea through Les Gavarres, a mountain massif of the Catalan Coastal Range. The Gavarres mountains have been inhabited since prehistoric times and are largely protected as a nature reserve, dotted with a few farmhouses and hamlets. Before lunch, you'll take a private tour of Finca Bell Lloc, a family-run winery and organic farm where age-old traditions have been handed down through generations to preserve the natural methods used on the farm. Enjoy lunch on the vineyard grounds, that pairs their organic wines with local specialties. To finish, there is a final gentle descent to sea level and your home for the next three nights, the decadent 5-star Hostal de la Gavina. This afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish – maybe with a stroll on the beach, in the hotel’s luxurious spa, or with a trip into the beach town of Platja d’Aro, which is awash with shopping opportunities, before deciding which of the many fantastic restaurants to visit for dinner.

Today's Ride:

Torrent to Finca Bell Lloc to S’Agaro
Approximately 34 mi | 54 km and 2,000 ft | 609 m

Short Option:

Torrent to Finca Bell Lloc with Shuttle to hotel
Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 1,600 ft | 487 m

Avid Option:

Torrent to Finca Bell Lloc to Lla Franc to S’Agaró
Approximately 47 mi | 75 km and 2,790 ft | 850 m

Hotel:

Hostal de la Gavina

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch

Admire Costa Brava’s dramatic coastline today from the tranquil calm of the Mediterranean Sea! Spend the morning on crystal waters aboard our private sailboat, cruising past secluded rocky coves and powder-sand beaches. With a picnic lunch on the boat and plenty of time to relax, enjoy the opportunity to take a dip, go snorkeling, or simply lie back and soak in the sun and scenery! The sailboat is always a favorite with our guests, but if you prefer more time in the saddle, a riding option to explore further inland is available. This evening, relax and savor authentic Catalan cuisine with a twist at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant Candlelight. Our chef Romain Fornell was the youngest chef to get a Michelin star and he still prides himself on creating innovative, culinary masterpieces featuring the finest seasonal, local produce. You'll be sure to sleep soundly tonight after a day of fresh sea air, great food, and excellent local wines! Please be aware that the cruise is subject to the changing weather conditions. If the weather is not favorable, there will be a short morning ride or alternate activity in place of the sailboat ride.

Today's Activity:

Sailboat Cruise

Hotel:

Hostal de la Gavina

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

This morning, the journey is the destination as your Costa Brava bike tour leads along quiet winding roads that follow the extraordinary coastline. Reminiscent of California’s Big Sur, this road boasts many more cyclists than cars! Pause for a lunch of your choice in the medieval walled town of Tossa de Mar and ride back to the hotel along the same spectacular route, or maybe spend the afternoon exploring the old town and castle or relaxing on the beach and watching the world go by. Later there’ll be time to take a dip in the infinity pool or schedule a massage before we take a short stroll along the beachfront to dinner. Enjoy sunset views of the Mediterranean Sea and a taste of the finest local seafood. Raise a glass and toast to an incredible week of riding, culinary treats, and newfound friends.

Today's Ride:

S’Agaro to Tossa de Mar Return
Approximately 32 mi | 51 km and 3,400 ft | 1,036 m

Short Option:

S’Agaro to Tossa de Mar
Approximately 16 mi | 25 km and 1,700 ft | 518 m

Avid Option:

S'Agaro to Ermita de St Grau to Tossa de Mar Loop
Approximately 45 mi | 72 km and 4,500 ft | 1,371 m

Hotel:

Hostal de la Gavina

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Social hour | Dinner

Although this morning’s ride is short, it offers spectacular views of the Gavarres Mountains. If you prefer, simply linger over a hot cappuccino and enjoy a leisurely morning, soaking in the gorgeous sea views from the breakfast patio. Bid farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at Hostal de la Gavina. You’ll then shuttle 90 minutes to the Barcelona Sants Train Station, arriving at approximately 12:30 PM.

Today's Ride:

Farewell ride
Approximately 12 mil | 19 km and 480 ft | 146 m

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Hotels

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Mas de Torrent

Torrent, Spain (Girona)

Relais & Chateaux Logo Luxury Accommodation | Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa is an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse converted into an exclusive five-star boutique hotel. A member of the renowned Relais & Chateaux collection, elegance and luxury flourish in every corner from decadent flavors at the gourmet restaurant to state of the art cocktails from one of Spain’s most renowned mixology experts at the hotel bar to an oasis of relaxation at the hotel’s MasSpa. We guarantee your stay will be perfectly magical!
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Hostal de la Gavina

S’Agaró, Spain (Girona)

Leading Hotel of the World Award on Trek Travel VacationsLuxury Accommodation | This hotel is situated on a cliff, overlooking the Sant Pol beach on the Mediterranean Sea, and for decades has been a popular retreat for many stars, such as Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, and Sean Connery. Rich cultural heritage is evident throughout the hotel in the Flemish tapestries, 17th-century furniture, Romanesque carvings, Murano lamps, and 18th-century Sèvres vases. The outdoor swimming pool, beautiful gardens, and spa all add to the enjoyment of this quiet, scenic, and magnificent Mediterranean property.

What's Included

For us, the details matter most

Every moment of a Trek Travel bike trip has more than you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice. It's the little additions to every Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that's how we help you create more memories.

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Trek Domane SL 7

Experiencing your cycling vacation of a lifetime is not complete without a world-class bike and the Trek Domane is the best way to enjoy the ride. Trek Bikes has launched the all-new Trek Domane and now you can ride it on our trips. It raises the bar to deliver incredible endurance road bike comfort without sacrificing performance and features highly responsive disc brakes and electronic shifting. This new bike is lighter than ever before, and carbon wheels come standard on every bike. The road-smoothing IsoSpeed technology lets you ride as long as you want with less fatigue. The bike you ride on a biking vacation matters. That is why we provide the newest and best bikes in the business. Learn More

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Trek Electric-Assist Verve+

With its Low-Step frame design, hopping on and off the Trek Verve+ is super easy. The front suspension will take the edge off any bumps in the road and the Bosch system will keep you smiling from ear to ear. The integrated battery keeps this bike looking sleek as you pedal through amazing terrain. Learn More

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Five nights of accommodation at handpicked hotels
  • Two experienced guides to provide local knowledge, support, and camaraderie
  • Daily route support with both guides and our support van
  • Daily breakfast, four lunches, and four dinners
  • Two social hours of drinks and hors d'oeuvres
  • Ride a Trek Domane SL 7 disc or Trek Electric-Assist Verve+
  • Up to three daily route options on riding days
  • Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
  • Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • Each bike is equipped with a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer, a flat pack (containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator), front and rear Bontrager Flare R lights, a Bontrager saddle, and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged, or flat pedals)
  • Bontrager WaveCel helmets
  • All gratuities for drivers, local experts, and hospitality staff
  • All luggage transfers and transportation during your trip
  • A digital photo album of your trip
  • Entrance fees for all activities, private tours, and events

GEAR

  • Trek Domane SL 7 disc carbon road bike with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting or Trek Electric-Assist Verve+, available in a limited quantity
  • Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged, or flat pedals
  • Bontrager WaveCel helmet
  • Bontrager men's and women's specific saddles
  • Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights
  • A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator
  • Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • Coupon valued up to $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior to your trip.
  • For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet on the trip. Your guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Guide gratuities are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we suggest a tip for your guides between $240-$300 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience. While local currency is preferred, there are other options to make tipping easier. Most guides accept gratuity via PayPal or our staff can help before or after the trip. Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.
  • Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
  • Lodging before and after the trip
  • Personal items purchased during the trip
  • Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
  • On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.

More Information

Rider Level: 2/3 - Recreational/Active?

AVERAGE DAILY MILEAGE:
51 kilometers / 32 miles
TOTAL MILES:
312 kilometers / 194 miles
AVERAGE DAILY ELEVATION:
734 meters / 2,410 feet
TOTAL ELEVATION:
4,408 meters / 14,465 feet
TERRAIN: HILLY
The terrain is varied with rolling plains and mountainous coastline. Hills generally are short but can be steep in places. Our Costa Brava bike tour is best suited for our Type 2 Riders. Our Trek Travel guides can also easily accommodate Type 1 Riders, who seek less mileage or fewer uphills, with a boost in the van. Those who wish to ride every mile but are concerned about their physical ability may want to try our electric bike option–you still get a workout but can climb alongside even the strongest rider. Type 3 Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options offer.
NON-RIDING ACTIVITIES:
On most Trek Travel trips, we offer non-riding options for riders who want to take the afternoon off, or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the saddle. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip–please contact one of our Trip Consultants for more information. Expenses and/or related transportation to these activities may not be included in the trip price. Some non-riding options on our Costa Brava bike tour are:
  • Tour a local vineyard and taste the famous "Catalan" wines
  • Discover ancient ruins
  • Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean
  • Walk on the beach

See itinerary for specific daily ride distances and elevation options. On all of our vacations, Trek Travel seeks to find quiet, paved secondary roads or bike paths to experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Our itineraries are an approximation of our trips. Trek Travel strives to offer every guest a vacation of a lifetime on every trip. At times, routes, hotels, activities, etc. listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides to improve the trip experience.

Averages and totals are calculated from our "Today’s Ride" options.

Travel Details

How to Get There

FLY INTO:
Barcelona (BCN)
MEETING TIME:
11:00 AM
MEETING LOCATION:
Girona Train Station, Girona, Spain

Say Farewell

FLY OUT OF:
Barcelona (BCN)
DEPARTING TIME:
12:30 PM
DEPARTING LOCATION:
Barcelona Sants Train Station, Barcelona, Spain

Arriving

We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your Costa Brava bike tour, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Barcelona (BCN) and then take a train to Girona. From Terminal 1, buses depart every 30 minutes for Barcelona Estació Sants. Outside Terminal 2, trains depart directly for Barcelona Estació Sants. Alternatively, taxis are plentiful from both terminals and operate 24 hours a day. The journey to the train station in the city center will take 20-30 minutes and cost around 35 euros. From Barcelona Estació Sants and Estació de França, trains depart hourly for Girona. For more information, consult www.renfe.com.

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Girona Train Station (Pl. Espanya, s/n, 17004, Girona) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the Costa Brava bike tour. You'll shuttle 45 minutes to the Empordà countryside for a gourmet lunch. Please have your first-day cycling clothes and riding gear easily accessible, separate from your luggage. After lunch, your guides will do a bike fit before you begin your day’s ride through the Empordà countryside.

If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip starts with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Mas de Torrent (+34 972 303 292), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. A taxi from the Girona train station to the ride start or first hotel will take about 45 minutes and cost around 60 euros.

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Leaving

You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the Hostal de la Gavina. You’ll then shuttle 90 minutes to the Barcelona Sants Train Station, arriving at approximately 12:30 PM. Please allow adequate connection time for any ongoing travel to accommodate possible traffic delays.

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Planning For Your Trip

Packing and Weather

The springtime brings greener hills, with pleasant daytime temperatures (70-80 degrees Fahrenheit) and evening temperatures drop 10-15 degrees cooler. The fall is drier and warmer with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 80s. Costa Brava's northern location means that it can be hit with the odd cold spell or rain shower. Light layers and a waterproof shell are recommended for this bike tour. Packing List

Before and After Your Trip

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Before: Girona, Spain

Girona has long enjoyed the reputation for being the richest town in Spain. Founded in the first century BC, it soon became the most important point on the Spanish Via Augusta. Enjoy the reflections of the colorful pastel row houses on the River Onyar before crossing the river and wandering the narrow cobblestone streets of the medieval Jewish quarter. Admire the cathedral from below and then enjoy a 15- minute walk atop the old town walls to get great views of the town. Search out our favourite cafe, La Fabrica in the old quarter, where local and professional cyclists training in Girona sometimes stop for coffee. We recommend the following accommodations for your post-trip hotel:

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After: Barcelona, Spain

The Catalonian capital of Barcelona boasts a beautiful coastline; a great diversity of culture, leisure, and shopping; creative, innovative gastronomy; and an avant-garde spirit. Be sure to check out some of the fantastic architecture and art of Antonio Gaudí, such as Sagrada Familia or Parc Guell. The Gothic quarter is the heart of Barcelona’s old town, with narrow cobblestone streets on which Picasso and Miró lived long ago. Las Ramblas is a long tree-lined shoppers’ paradise that leads to the sea. Be sure not to miss the fascinating Boqueria market for a slice of local life. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre-trip hotel:

Why Trek Travel

Our Bikes

Our unrivaled selection of Trek Bikes sets the bar for quality and comfort. From the ultra-smooth Trek Domane SL 7 to the Trek Electric-Assist Verve+, you deserve the best ride on your vacation. Plus, we offer a range upgrade options to take you the extra mile.

Our Guides

Our guides are trained to make your trip magical. They aren't just experts in riding; they're trained in delivering uncompromising service in ways you won't believe. We know that it's the unexpected surprises that make a trip magical. That's why our guides pride themselves on anticipating your needs before you ask.

Your Day. You Decide.

Our vacations are built to deliver the ultimate in flexibility, from extreme relaxers to hard-core roadies. You pick your mileage, itinerary and experiences. We take care of the rest.

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