Secret Catalonia and the Ebro Delta: from the mountains to the sea
CHF1,900.00
Catalonia from top to bottom, from the mountains to the sea, from its secret heart to a golden region: a week of cycling between paths that go back in time and fine sandy beaches! in spectacular landscapes where you will taste the good Catalan cuisine!
We always find unsuspected places even in the most famous places. Follow the guide!
Conditions:
- Group of 2 to 4 people
- Minimum height: 1.60 m
- Maximum load on the bike: 120 kg
- From 16 years old
Weeks: April 5 to 12, 2025 – April 19 to April 26, 2025 – April 26 to May 3, 2025
8-day version:
- Day 1 – Welcome in Barcelona by your guide Josep and transfer to a beautiful accommodation not far from the city of Mont Blanc. Installation at the hotel where we will spend 4 nights of calm and serenity. Adjustment of the bikes then aperitif to get in the mood… Dinner at the hotel.
- Day 2 – Departure from the hotel by bike and visit the city of Mont Blanc, a fortified medieval city with a wine tasting stop, then meal and return through the vineyards and the castle of Milmanda. 30 km tour. Dinner at the hotel.
- Day 3 – Departure from the hotel by minibus towards the village of Guimerà in the Riu Corb valley, then a journey of about 20 km with different views of the watchtowers followed by a break for a typical regional dish. Return to the hotel and free end of the afternoon with the possibility of visiting the Poblet Monastery, an abbey of the Cistercian order from the year 1150 (12th century). Dinner at the monastery.
- Day 4 – Departure from the hotel by minibus towards the village of Albarca, then we take the bikes for a long descent towards Cornudella de Montsant, world-famous for its vineyards then a visit to the beautiful village of Siurana, about 25 km away. Tapas aperitif in an extraordinary oil mill. Guided tour and explanation of the production of olive oil. Dinner at the hotel.
- Day 5 – 1h45 transfer towards the Ebro Delta. Arrival and installation at the hotel for 3 nights. Lunch break then short 25 km bike ride in the afternoon above the rice fields towards the sea to stretch your legs.
- Day 6 – Departure from the hotel by minibus for a surprise cruise on the Delta followed by a typical paella of the Ebro Delta. Return to the cottage and free afternoon.
- Day 7 – After a good breakfast, we will take a last 30 km bike ride to pedal among the pink flamingos. Meal en route and return by the seafront. Prepare your cameras for these unforgettable moments. Return to the cottage for a well-deserved final aperitif.
- Day 8 – Breakfast then transfer to Barcelona for the return.
PS: If you come by car or have your own bikes, please contact us.
Level 2 for electric trekking bike: 20-50 km per day depending on the profile. Elevation gain, max 500 m accumulated over the day.
A slightly sporty person who rides a bike fairly regularly but in a relaxed manner. Have balance on a bike, go out once a week, know how to brake on gravel paths.
Le prix comprend:
- La location d’un vélo électrique trekking
- La location d’un casque et des équipements de sécurité
- Les Sacoches de vélo de 20L imperméables de marque Altus
- Les transferts depuis Barcelone jusqu’à l’hôtel aller/retour
- Les transferts internes entre les hôtels et les lieux d’excursions
- Les diverses dégustations de vins
- La visite et les dégustations au moulin à huile
- L’encadrement par un guide accompagnateur parlant espagnol, français et anglais
- La pension complète pendant toute la durée du voyage (sauf repas de midi à Barcelone).
- L’eau minérale pour les repas de midi et du soir pris au restaurant
- Les hébergements de 3 à 4 étoiles
- Les services d’un chauffeur
- Les entrées dans les sites prévus au programme
- Une pharmacie de groupe
Le prix ne comprend pas:
- Les vols internationaux
- Les taxes d’aéroport
- L’assurance, l’assistance rapatriement
- Les vins ou autres boissons pour les repas de midi et du soir au restaurant
- Les visites de musées, monuments et sites non prévus au programme
- Les déplacements supplémentaires liés à une modification du programme pour raisons météorologiques
- Toutes les dépenses personnelles
By booking one of our activities, the customer confirms having read and accepted the following conditions:
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’, in the person of its legal representative Mr Josep M. Gorgues Pont, whose registered office is at Chemin de la Violette 8, 1030 Bussigny, Switzerland, and Mobiliere liability insurance no. G-17496880, offers the following activities:
- Organisation of tourist and sports excursions on trekking or mountain bikes;
- Hire of electric trekking bikes;
- Hire of helmets and safety equipment;
- Altus waterproof 20L bike bags;
- Tasting of 3 wines at the Domaine des Biolles in Founex;
Guiding service; - Transport of people and bikes with shuttle bus and trailer to the start of the tour when necessary.
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’, in carrying out the proposed activities, holds the diploma of Mountain Bike Guides from the Accademia Nazionale di Mountain Bike, in possession of the professional and psycho-physical requirements necessary to guarantee the safety of the clients.
- In order to carry out the proposed excursions, the customer must have good cycling skills, suitable psycho-physical conditions and equipment suitable for carrying out the proposed activities.
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ requires each customer to have Civil Liability (CL) insurance in the event of a dispute with others and with the equipment (bicycle) as well as Accident insurance in order to be protected in the event of an accident.
- The customer acknowledges that he/she is of the minimum age to ride an electric bicycle. The minimum age for riding an electric bike is 14 with an M licence (moped). From the age of 16 without a licence.
- The customer is entirely responsible for the equipment hired, as well as for any damage or injury it may cause, from the moment it is collected until it is returned. The maximum load of a bicycle is 120 kg.
- The customer undertakes to return the rented equipment in perfect working order and acknowledges that he/she alone is responsible for any damage caused during use of the equipment during the rental period, from pick-up to return.
- In the event of loss, theft, total or partial destruction, repair or replacement of parts, the costs will be invoiced to the hirer.
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ provides and recommends the use of a helmet, it also requires appropriate clothing for all weather conditions and technical difficulties.
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ provides the customer with all the information necessary to tackle the proposed routes, informs about the safety standards to be respected and, finally, if necessary, can integrate the necessary safety equipment.
- The activities offered by ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ may take place in a risky environment. The responsibility of the company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ is to inform how, despite the adoption of all the measures mentioned above to ensure the safety of participants in excursions, in this environment the risk cannot be eliminated.
- Clients who intend to take part in the activities offered by ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ must follow the instructions provided by the guide(s).
‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ reserves the right to take photographs and to publish them but will warn the customer before the excursion or the stay. If the customer refuses to be photographed, he/she must mention this before the service.
Once the customer has booked an activity on the ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ website, the customer will receive instructions relating to this activity, including in particular: the requirements necessary to carry out the booked activity (physical condition, equipment, insurance, etc.), information on the risks associated with the booked activity, instructions and information on the proposed itineraries.
Prior to departure, participants must also provide their DNI, failing which they will not be able to take part in the activity.