5 Stars
Discover the best road cycling routes in Empordà, while enjoying fine dining and relaxing in a beautiful location
DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
LEVEL
COST
10.485 €
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MOST HIGHLIGHT
- Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Empordà and the Costa Brava by road bike.
- Relax in luxury accommodation alongside cyclists who share your passion for the sport.
- Dine in the finest Michelin-star restaurants in the region.
- Climb the most famous and most beautiful mountain passes on the Costa Brava.
- Enjoy a unique experience, combining cycling with high-level gastronomy.
Welcome to the Costa Brava!
After picking you up at your destination, we’ll take you to a luxurious country house where you’ll find your bike for the tour: a Cervélo Caledonia-5 with Shimano DI-2. You will also receive our Gran Fondo Community welcome pack. Relax by the pool, and get ready for the tour’s inaugural gourmet dinner at the nearby Vicus restaurant, in the village of Pals.
Meal(s):
Dinner
Destination(s):
Pals
Accommodation:
Paniker house
Iberian villages of Empordà
Our first route is a ride through Empordà, exploring its most beautiful and emblematic corners, including a series of unforgettable medieval villages. Ullastret, Peratallada, Sant Sadurní and Monells are especially charming. We’ll also take this opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant specializing in traditional Catalan cuisine – Can Saló, in Palau-Sator.
This route is very accessible, with minimal incline – perfect to enjoy a day of relaxed cycling! At the end of the day, you can unwind by the pool or enjoy a restorative massage before we head to dinner at Restaurant Bo.TiC, in Corça (one of the villages we cycled through in the morning).
Meal(s):
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destination(s):
Ullastret, Peratallada, Sant Sadurní and Monells
Distance:
63 kilometers (39 miles)
Elevation gain: xx meters (xx feet)
Accommodation:
Pals
Costa Brava, mar y montaña
The second day is the longest and hardest day of the week, but the beautiful views on the road from Sant Feliu de Guíxols to Sant Grau will be well worth the effort.
The first (completely flat) part will take us south toward the sea to Sant Antoni de Calonge. From there, we’ll trace our way along the coast to Sant Feliu de Guíxols, where we’ll turn onto one of the most beautiful cycling roads in the world. The ascent to the hermitage of Sant Grau will leave you speechless. After our descent, we’ll enjoy lunch at a beautiful restaurant in Llagostera.
On the way back, we’ll tackle one more ascent to the mythical Santa Pellaia, an easy and beautiful climb. Tonight’s dinner will be in another Michelin-star restaurant, Els Tinars.
Meal(s):
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destination(s):
Sant Antoni de Calonge, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Sant Grau and Santa Pellaia
Distance:
104 kilometers (64 miles)
Elevation gain: 1317 meters (4320 feet)
Alojamiento:
Hotel Torre Mirona
Cycling along the Ter river
After the most demanding stage of our trip, we have an easier day to enjoy the landscapes of interior Empordà. We’ll head north through rolling terrain to Sant Jordi Desvalls, where we’ll take a spectacular passage across the Ter river. We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch among the apple trees at the well-known Sidrería Mooma.
After lunch we’ll have a much flatter return to our destination.
Tonight’s dinner will be in the area of the Peralada vineyards, at Castell de Peralada.
Meal(s):
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destination(s):
Foixà, Sant Jordi Desvalls, Vilopriu and Les Olives
Distance:
68 kilometers (42 miles)
Elevation gain: 619 meters (2030 feet)
Accommodation:
Camiral
The best coves on the Costa Brava
This is a truly unique route in terms of the landscape. Discover corners of the Costa Brava that very few people see – and what better way than by road bike!
Ride along the seaside cliffs of the Cap de Begur, with its breathtaking views. We’ll have to tackle some short but steep inclines in the first part of this stage.
After a hearty lunch in one of the best restaurants in the Palafrugell area, we’ll head towards Palamós, for a much flatter second half of the stage.
There is no better way to end a cycling day on the Costa Brava than by dining by the sea, at
Toc al Mar on the beach of Aiguablava.
Meal(s):
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destination(s):
Pals, Begur, Far de Sant Sebastià, Llafranc and Palamós
Distance:
70 kilometers (43 miles)
Elevation gain: xx meters (xx feet)
Accommodation:
Camiral
Crossing Les Gavarres at Coll de la Ganga
Our 5 Stars tour would not be complete without the most famous climb of the Empordanet. The Coll de La Ganga is a rite of passage for cyclists in the region – it’s a stunning climb that connects the sea with the interior via a beautiful and very doable pass.
Before we tackle the ascent, we’ll ride through the plains of the Empordanet. Afterwards, we’ll head for a seaside lunch in Palamós.
We’ll return to Pals via inland roads, so we can get ready for a gourmet dinner at the world-renowned Celler de Can Roca.
Meal(s):
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destination(s):
Casavells, Coll de la Ganga and Palamós
Distance:
72 kilometers (44 miles)
Elevation gain: xx meters (xx feet)
Rest on the Costa Brava
The time has come to head home. Enjoy a hearty breakfast and relax at the house until you’re ready to start your journey home.
Meal(s):
Breakfast
THE DETAILS.
Please fill out this form, so we can ensure that this tour is the best fit for you and your group’s needs. You can do the tour with any type of road bike.
Included
Accommodation:
A luxurious country house where you can privately relax in an unparalleled natural environment
Meals:
Daily breakfast at the country house.
Lunch en route, at a selection of fine restaurants
Gourmet dinners at a carefully selected series of high-end restaurants, allowing you to sample the best cuisine the region has to offer.
Welcome Pack:
Water bottle and Gran Fondo t-shirt.
Route Support:
Bilingual, experienced guides from the region who specialize in cycling.
Support vehicle in case of breakdown or accident.
Pick-up and return before and after each stage to the accommodation (if necessary).
Laundry service for cycling clothes after each stage.
Daily bike maintenance.
Massages after each stage.
NOT included
Flights.
Meals and beverages outside the tour itinerary.
Mechanical expenses in case of accident or breakdown.
THE GUIDES.
Toni Miguel
Raul Rubio
THE BICYCLES
Frame/fork
Carbon
Shifters
Shimano 105 Di2, R7170, 12 speed (delante: 50-34, trasera: 11-34)
Wheels
Fulcrum racing 900
Saddle
Cervélo Road