Wine and Cycling Tour in Girona, Spain

6 Days, Multiple Departures

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Wine and Cycling Tour in Girona, Spain
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Discover great riding on beautiful, quiet roads and the distinctive and delicious wines of the Priorat and Penedès regions of Catalonia.

This 5 day tour will take you to some of the best riding of the area, you’ll soon see why so many pros have training camps in the area. Enjoy 4-star hotels in Falset and Sitges and two wine tastings at our hand-picked locations.

The rides are designed for strong cyclists who want a challenge. For newer riders we can customise the routes to suit your level & goals for the trip.

Tour highlights

Welcome to Priorat! Discover some of the best cycling in Spain

Riding through vinyards to finish up with wine tasting

An epic day on the bike through the Priorat region

Coastal ride from Sitges along the Mediterranean

Ride in the Penedès and enjoy a local wine tasting

Duration: 6 days

Distance: 375 km

Region: Girona

Terrain: Road

Level: Intermediate

Average distance x day: 75 km

Average time x day: 3 hours 45 minutes

Full Support

Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.

We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.

The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.

Our guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savoring the trip of a lifetime.

All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.

Is this tour for me?

Intermediate

Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.

About

Cycling: Self guided

Accommodation: 4* hotels

Food:  Breakfast everyday, 2 lunches with wine tastings, 2 dinners

Included to and from Barcelona Airport & Falset to Sitges.

Airfare

Travel to Barcelona.

We recommend you bring your own bike.

"Awesome service, we rented 2 Kona’s to ride the Vies Verde to Olot, the staff in the the rental shop was top notch. I’ve been a competitive cyclist for 30 years and I’ve seen a lot, these guys are number 1 in my book! Already looking forward to a longer stay in Girona."

- Brian, Canada

"The whole team was great. Nothing was too much trouble, our itinerary was spot on and was tweaked on the fly according to our wishes and how the group was traveling. Can't recommend them enough, with a special shout out to Peter who was with us for the entire time and really made the trip something special."

- Mark, Australia

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About The Host
Laura and Josep

Laura and Josep

Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach, and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.

Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Priorat!

On arrival at Barcelona Airport one of the Eat Sleep Cycle team will meet you and drive you to the town of Falset to begin your trip. After lunch we'll get set up on the bikes and head our for a warm up ride.

Eat: Welcome lunch & evening meal

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: Warm Up Ride, 25 km 570 m

Day 2 Escornalbou Castle

Today's ride has 3 mains climbs: La Teixeta Pass, Escornalbou Castle and Roig Pass. Once you arrive in Marçà, stop at Dosterras vineyard to enjoy some great Priorat Wines

Eat: Breakfast, Lunch & Wine Tasting in Priorat

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: 68 km,1420 m

Day 3 Muntanyes de Prades

After breakfast at your hotel, head out on the bike for the biggest challenge of the week. From the hotel head north towards Montsant. This is long steady climb and from the pass of Puig Pelat enjoy an epic descent down to ViIlaplana.

Eat: Breakfast

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: 110 km, 2240 m

Day 4 Sitges

Today we'll transfer to Sitges on the Garraf Coast. After checking in at your next hotel the ride heads out on the stunning coast road with amazing view of the Mediterranean. From Castelldefels you'll head inland to Olesa de Bonesvalls and back to Stiges.

Eat: Breakfast and evening meal

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: 75 km, 1230 m

Day 5 Penedes Wine Region

The final ride of the trip takes you inland deep into the Penedès region. Ride through medieval villages and up the climb of Les Ventoses. After crossing Vilafranca del Penedès you'll finish the ride with a wine tasting at Finca Villadellops.

Eat: Breakfast, lunch, and wine tasting in Penedes

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: 95km, 1400 m

Day 6 Departures

Sadly, it's time to say goodbye! Transfers are included to your choice of Barcelona Airport or Barcelona Centre.

Eat: Breakfast

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Things to keep in mind

More than 90 days - No Cancellation Fee 

61 – 90 Days - 50% of Tour Price

31 – 60 days - 75% of Tour Price

0 – 30 days - 100% of Tour Price

The parties agree to this combined travel contract, which is subject to the following PARTICULAR CONDITIONS.

TOUR NAME. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

DATE OF TOUR. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

PRICE. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE OF DEPARTURE AND RETURN. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE, METHOD, AND CALENDAR OF PAYMENT. As established in the Trip Notes

SCHEDULE. As established in the Trip Notes.

ITINERARY AND PREVIOUS SERVICES. As established in the Trip Notes and supplemented with the documentation that will be delivered to the guest before departure in the Tour Itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, CATEGORY, CHARACTERISTICS, AND SITUATION. As established in the Trip Notes. The guest expressly acknowledges being informed of this, giving his/her agreement to the categories, characteristics, and situation of the hotels and means of transport that will be used in the contracted trip. Hotels may vary depending on their occupancy.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE. The completion of this trip requires the minimum number of people that the Trip Notes expressly indicate (if a minimum is not required, this clause is not applicable). The Agency may cancel the trip if a minimum number of people is required and this minimum is not reached. See Trip Notes for the specific conditions of your tour.

EXECUTION OF THE TOUR. The Agency is responsible for the correct execution of all travel services included in the contract (by article 161 of Bill no. RD 1/2007). The Agency shall provide adequate assistance without undue delay to the traveler in need of assistance. The Agency may invoice a reasonable surcharge for such assistance if the need for assistance has been caused intentionally or due to the negligence of the guest. Said surcharge will in no case exceed the actual costs incurred by the Agency. The guest must inform the Agency without undue delay of any lack of compliance observed during the execution of a travel service included in the contract.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GUESTS. Visas, passports, fees, and other necessary documentation may be required, as established in the Trip Notes.

INSURANCE

Assistance Insurance. The contracted trip includes the option to obtain travel assistance

Cancellation Insurance. The consumer declares that he/she has been informed by the Agency of the possibility of contracting insurance, paid by the guest, which covers the costs of cancellation and to have assistance covering the cost of repatriation or transfer to the place of origin, in case of accident, illness or death as well as other eventualities.

Insurance in case of insolvency. The purpose of the insurance is to respond to the fulfillment of the obligations arising from the provision of services to the contractors of a combined trip and, especially, to the reimbursement of the funds deposited in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Agency. By European, Spanish, and Catalan legislation, The host has contracted insurance with the following company:

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