Cycling in the Green Ways and Country Roads of Girona

About this tour

A seven-hour cycle through Catalonia's quieter routes, connecting volcanic peaks, limestone lakes and stone-built villages. You'll roll past Garrotxa's dark geology, skirt the clear waters of Banyoles, and thread through settlements like Besalú where medieval arches still span the river. The Pyrenees shadow the ride from a distance. End with a swim or cool-off at Mas Pelegri, a countryside hotel where you can shake off the kilometres.

Highlights

• Garrotxa volcanic national park on two wheels
• Banyoles lake: pristine spring-fed waters
• Medieval bridge and lanes of Besalú
• Serinya plains and prehistory dotted around
• Pyrenees mountain views throughout
• Dip in hotel pool or lake at finish
• GPS routes, maps and roadside support included

What to expect

This is a proper country-roads experience, not a leisure loop. Seven hours covers real distance across terrain that rolls between valleys. You'll pass through working villages and small towns, noticing architecture and landscape rather than tourist infrastructure. The route takes in Garrotxa's volcanic heritage—dark stone and crater-formed slopes—before descending toward Banyoles' mirror-flat water. Medieval Besalú appears mid-ride, a stop to walk its Roman bridge and eat lunch if you wish. Expect a mix of farm tracks, quiet rural roads and some climbing. The final stretch lets you soak or swim before heading back.

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