FAMILY
4 – 5 NIGHTS
SELECT
LEVEL 1
UP TO 158 KM
UP TO 1,200 M
FAMILY CYCLE TOUR
Ride from the Pyrenees to the Costa Brava on a fabulous family holiday! Discover rural landscapes of Catalunya, experience the beauty of the Pyrenees and spin along the Costa Brava on a network of well-maintained, traffic-free cycle routes.
This is a flexible itinerary which can be ridden over any number of days depending on your family needs – the more time you have available, the easier the ride!
There are three levels of support available for the ride: fully supported by a support vehicle & guide, self-guided with luggage transfers or bike-packing adventure style.
CYCLING ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival in Ripoll & explore the town
Day 2:
Ripoll – Olot, 56 km, 600 m
*nb. this ride is on a quiet road, guests with younger children may prefer to start the tour in Olot, where the bike path begins.
Day 3:
Olot – Sant Miquel, 16 km, 190 m
Day 4:
Sant Miquel – Girona, 43 km, 143 m
Day 5:
Girona – Sant Feliu de Guixols, 43 km, 280 m
Day 6:
Departure from Sant Feliu
*Why not extend you stay & spend some time on the beach?
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
The Pyrenees to the Costa Brava family cycle tour is suitable for active families. Let us know the ages of your children and we’ll suggest the best itinerary for your family. Choose to take the route at a leisurely pace over extra days or why not add an extra night or two at the beach at the end of the ride? For older families looking for a more challenging ride it’s no problem to extend the rides – check out our Pirinexus package if this is you! The route is either off-road or on roads with a small amount of traffic.
MAP

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- THE PYRENEES
- GIRONA
- THE COSTA BRAVA
PIRINEXUS TOUR INFORMATION
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
Choose this for the full Eat Sleep Cycle experience. You’ll be taken care of by an Eat Sleep Cycle guide & support driver and all you have to think about is enjoying the ride!
Self-Guided
Navigate with a Wahoo GPS device.
We’ll take care of your luggage and transfer it to you new destination each day.
Bikepacking
For the adventurous souls. Navigate with a Wahoo GPS device and carry your own luggage for the ultimate adventure.
Quick Facts
- FOLLOW THE ROUTE OF THE OLD TRAIN LINE FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA
- THE ROUTE IS FULLY SIGNED FROM OLOT
- CYCLE THROUGH A VOLCANIC REGION
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
You Choose
Breakfast is included every day at your hotel.
Choose your lunch and coffee stops at any of the towns and villages you pass through along the way.
Choose to upgrade to half board and enjoy meals at your accommodation or nearby restaurants.
Hospitality in Catalunya
We work with the best family & cyclist friendly guesthouses and hotels along the route. For example:
Rectoria Sant Miguel de Pineda
A 12th century rectory beautifully restored by owners Goretti & Roy. Enjoy delicious food prepared from local produce & relax in the garden or jump in the pool at this rural paradise in the heart of the Garrotxa region.
Hotel Eden Roc
Perfectly located on an outcrop overlooking the Mediterranean sea. A tranquil, family friendly paradise with a pool, private beach and everything you could need for a perfect end to your holiday.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a Mountain Bike, Gravel Bike or Electric Bike depending on your riding style. All bikes can be equipped with Ortileb bikepacking bags.
Our Bikes
RIDLEY MOUNTAIN BIKE
- Carbon Frame
- XT Groupset
- Super lightweight
RIDLEY X-TRAIL GRAVEL BIKE
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed
- Fulcrum Racing 5 Wheelset
RIDLEY TEMPO DISC
- Lightweight hybrid
- Available in men’s & women’s frames.
- Disc brakes
- Rack for luggage
ORBEA KERAM COMFORT
- Electric hybrid bike
- Disc brakes
- Up to 90 km range
- Rack for luggage
TRIP SUMMARY

Trip Dates
You choose
Dates subject to availability

Price Per Head
from €769*
*Based on 2 adults, 2 children, 5 night tour with bag drops
Travel Logistics
Start Point: The tour starts in Ripoll or Olot depending on your preference.
Fly in to Girona or Barcelona Airport and we can arrange your transfers for you. There is a train from Barcelona to Ripoll for those who wish to make their own way.
What's Included?
Cycling: Bike-packing, Self-guided or Full Support
Accommodation: 3*/4* Hotels and guesthouses
Food: Breakfast only or Half board available
Bike Hire: Optional
Luggage Transfers: Available
Airport Transfers: Available
Group Bookings
Groups of 8 or more riders: can benefit from a 5% discount.
Payment
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?

EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.

EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.

5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.