We are a travel agency specialized in guided and self guided walking and cycling holidays.
A cycle tour along easy gravel and tarmac roads. You will cycle parts of the Catalan "Camino de Santiago", a route that passes the majestic monastery of Montserrat, where you will spend one night. You will cross the beautiful nature reserves of Sant Llorenç, Montserrat, Montseny and Collserola. As you cycle from one village to another, you will get to know the authentic Catalonia, where time has stood still. You will pass Romanesque churches, medieval cities, as well as the rural and industrial heritage of Barcelona. The ride into Barcelona is along a spectacular route, with views of the city, the coast and the mountains. Throughout the trip, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the rich Spanish gastronomy, with traditional regional cuisine and excellent wines. The last day, you will discover Barcelona by biccycle, a circular tour that we designed along the most emblematic momuments of this fascinating city.
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Day 1 WELCOMEArrival at your hotel in Vic. We will hold the orientation session, where your bike will be specially fitted for you and you’ll be presented with all the documentation and things you need for your trip. After our welcome meeting, it is time to take a walk around the beautiful city of Vic.
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Day 2 CATALONIAN COUNTRYSIDEVic to Castellterçol32.0 kmAfter breakfast, you will start your tour along quiet country roads and gravel trails, which allows you to experience the rural part of Catalonia. in the village of Tona, you climb up to the col of Collsuspina. In the village with the same name, you can have a coffee or a beer before you continue along forest roads with magnificent views, ancient monasteries and tiny villages.
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Day 3 VINEYARDS AND ANCIENT MONASTERIESCastellterçol to Sant Fruitos41.0 kmToday you will cycle along one of the oldest and most historic routes of Europe, the Camino of Santiago (the Way of Saint James). After reaching Santa Maria de l’Estany, a tiny village with a fantastic Romanesque Monastery, the route continues through beautiful Catalan meadows, with stunning views of the Pyreenes in the distance. Your accommodation is located in a quiet valley.
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Day 4 WAY OF SAINT JAMESSant Fruitos to Montserrat34.0 kmToday you will be cycling along the Way of Saint James to the majestic mountain of Montserrat. As you cycle along the river Llobregat, you will pass the "tinas" a typical rural construction that was used for storing wine. To get to the monastery of Montserrat, Catalonia´s spiritual center, you will have to climb the road that meanders through the forest. Alternatively, you can take the cable train to avod the climb. You will be spending the night in the hotel next to the monastery.
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Day 5 MONTSERRAT AND CATALONIAN MODERNISMMontserrat to Terrassa36.0 kmA day of contrasts. As you cycle along the majestic mountain of Montserrat, you will gradually enter a more urban landscape, dominated by the 19th century industrial heritage of the Barcelona region. . You will be following the river Llobregat, until you arrive at la Colonia Sedó. Your journey continues along quiet backroads until you reach the lively town of Terrassa. We recommend visiting the modernist heritage, market and rambla of Terrassa, where you will be staying in a 19th century house.
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Day 6 BARCELONATerrassa to Barcelona39.0 kmOn the last day of your journey you will pass two monuments that are unique in Europe, the Romanesque monastery of la Seu d'Egara and the monastery of Sant Cugat. The most rewarding part of the day is cycling into Barcelona via the nature reserve of Collserola, with unforgettable views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.
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Day 7 Barcelona city bike tour (optional)18.0 kmBarcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe; the city offers a large range of options for entertainment and culture that includes museums, galleries, theatres, palaces, clubs and nightlife. Optional: City bike tour: You will ride along the most important sights of Barcelona: the Gothic Quarter with the cathedral, the Old Harbour with the statue of Columbus, the Ciutadella Park, the Sagrada Familia, the Olimpic Port and Gaudi´s fabulous monuments.
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Day 8 End of the journeyTime to say goodbye. We will see you on the next Trek&Ride tour!
Departure all year round, except during the months of July and August. Recommended from March to November
Selfguided price
- Basic price: 985.00 €
Supplements prices
- Single room: 281.00 €
- Solo traveller: 204.00 € (+ SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT)
- Half board: 238.00 €
- Bike rental: 160.00 €
- Ebike rental: 315.00 €
The price includes*:
- Welcome meeting with a local guide speaking English/French/German
- B&B or Half-Board with nightly meals (with water and wine)
- 6 nights accommodation (rural hotel, 3*and 4* hotels)
- GPS or offline app with everyday tracks and bikemaps for every day
- All the tourist information about the route
- An emergency telephone number
- The transport of belongings between the hotels
The price does not include:
- Flights
- Drinks
- Transfer to Vic, Barcelona or Girona airport on the first and last day
Guided price
Level: this route can be adapted as you cycle. You can choose between a difficult (level 4 of 5) and a medium (level 3 of 5) option. You will need some mountain biking experience for this tour. The terrain varies from rural, paved roads to wide forest roads without technical difficulties. Our mountain bikes are equipped with 21 gears, front suspension and panniers. You can also rent an e-bike. The route winds through the unspoilt and unknown Catalonia, past deserted roads, small villages and iconic monuments such as the monastery of Montserrat, the historic town of Vic, the modernist buildings of Terrassa and of course the impressive metropolis of Barcelona.
Terrain: 60% off road and 40% backroads with a few big climbs.
Languages: All the information is avaible in Spanish, English and French.
Minimum age: We recommend children 14 or older who are used to doing sport.
Bike: If you do not wish to travel with your bike, you can rent a bike from us. Our bikes are all fully equiped with pannier rack, pannier bag, lock, inner tube, pump, Toolkit and counterkilometres.