BIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
DAYS 1–2 Kick things off in Barcelona, Catalonia’s effervescent capital • Gaze at the limestone massif of Cadí-Moixeró Nature Reserve, one of the region’s largest parks • Bike through mountain villages, past herds of sheep and farmers plying their trade • Scenic cycling routes in the High Pyrenees ease across the border between France and Spain • Ride in Llívia, a Spanish enclave on the famous Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James) pilgrimage trail • Savor rustic regional cuisine in a mountain village • Relax at our exquisite Relais & Châteaux hotel, an architectural gem. » Torre del Remei - Premiere DAY 3 Climb up Coll de la Creueta, one of the highest paved roads in this cyclist’s mecca • Enjoy an exhilarating downhill with views over the Alt Ripollès Valley • Journey to Figueres, the birthplace of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, and experience his mind-bending work at the Dalí Museum. » Mas Falgarona Hotel & Spa - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Golden fields of wheat and sunflowers blanket the countryside as you ride to the luminous Baix Empordà region • Explore hamlets with cobbled squares and Romanesque churches • Wander through the enchanting medieval town of Pals and admire its bell tower • Bike along the Costa Brava to the “region of coves,” where the Mediterranean laps against secluded beaches and villages cling to forested hills • The Gavarres Nature Reserve offers up another thrilling climb • Sample Catalan specialties in the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell. » Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa - Premiere Ride legendary routes that sweep into the High Pyrenees, traversing from Spain to France. Taste tapas on Catalonia’s coast, relax in luxury and revel in vibrant Barcelona. Barcelona, Glorious Peaks & Mediterranean Beaches SPAIN’S PYRENEES TO COSTA BRAVA g
FRANCE
ANDORRA
MADRID
Llivia
French Pyrenees
Bolvir de Cerdanya
Coll de la Creueta
Figueres
CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURE RESERVE
Costa Brava
Pals
Torrent
SPAIN
Calella de Palafrugell
Mediterranean Sea
Barcelona
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $5,699 to $6,399 / person double occ. Casual & Deluxe $3,999 to $4,349 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Kids & Teens • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search CATB on backroads.com
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