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6 Days Catalonia Biking Adventure Tour Package
Duration: 6 Days/ 5 Nights Priced From: $5,795 pp dbl. occ. Dates: Sep, Oct, May, Jun, Sep, Oct Start/Finish: Barcelona/Barcelona


As a semi-autonomous region of Spain, Catalonia clearly has its own sense of identity. The Renaissance of the regional culture – a blend of French and Spanish influences – can be largely credited to the movement toward reclaiming the regional dialect, Catalan, which was outlawed under the dictatorship of Franco.
We are free to explore the Catalonian sense of identity – in the food, wine, art and landscapes – as the Catalonians are eager to share it with us. We’ll learn to make tapas, tour the Dalí museum with a knowledgeable local guide, and of course, explore the timeless villages of the Catalonian countryside.
Trip Highlights
• Cycle from Meranges through the Cerdanya Valley to a garden dinner of Catalan barbecue
• Cross the border into France for a café au lait, before cruising downhill through Puigcerda, a typical Pyrénées town
• Enjoy an à la carte dinner at Torre del Remei, a Relais & Châteaux property
• Bike through the quaint villages of the Alt and Baix Empordà
• Tour the Dalí Theatre Museum with a local expert
Tour Accommodations
Torre del Remei, Bolvir Relais & Châteaux Sometimes our trip planners have to scour a region to find the best hotels. Other times the answer is very obvious; Torre del Remei in Catalonia is one such place. Built in 1910 as a gift for the daughter of a wealthy Catalan family, this Relais & Châteaux hotel has spacious rooms with private terraces, beautiful gardens, an outdoor pool, a gym, and a very charming owner, Señor Boix, who understands B&R to a tee and makes us feel right at home. If only it were always this easy.
Mas Falgarona, Avinyonet de Puigventós This serene hotel is located just outside of Figueres. Built in the 15th century, it is now a stylish, contemporary hotel with all modern amenities, yet it still retains its country charm thanks to the surrounding farmland. Mas Falgarona is a labour of love of owners Severino and Brigitta, and much of the hotel’s photography is the work of their son.
Hotel Mas de Torrent, Torrent Relais & Châteaux Mas de Torrent, located in the heart of Empordà, is one of Catalonia’s most beautiful hotels, and a very welcome sight at the end of a long day on the trail. It was once an old Catalan masia, a typical farmhouse, dating from the 18th century. Fully restored and the pride of the locals, it now boasts a swimming pool, tennis courts and massage service.
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10/09
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