toulouse to girona
A classic European bike adventure - crossing borders, enjoying the best continental cuisine, riding through historic towns & cities, and crossing over the edge of the Pyrenees! Riding through southern France, you'll journey down the Iberian Peninsula and into Catalonia for the finish in Girona.
Difficulty: 3.5
typical itinerary
Day 0: Arrivals into Toulouse
Meet Adventure Cafe team & get bikes ready for riding.
Day 1: Cycle Toulouse to Carcassonne
via Canal du Midi
Approx 111km / 566m+
Day 2: Cycle Carcassonne to Perpignan
via Tuchan
Approx 117km / 1330m+
Day 3: Cycle Perpignan to Girona
via Figueres
Approx 120km / 946m+
Day 4: Depart Girona
typical route
The above image is a rough guide only. Please enquire for a detailed route overview.
important!
This route is also available as a 4-day itinerary, adding in a beautiful coastal loop from Girona. Contact us for more info.
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Total Distance: 348km
Total Elevation: 2842m+
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4 Nights / 3 Day Cycle
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Toulouse
Carcassonne
Perpignan
Girona
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This challenge is difficulty ranked: 3.5 out of 5.
Expected daily distances: 80km to 140km
Expected daily elevation: 500m+ to 1800m+
You should be a confident cyclist with good base levels of fitness. You should be able to average over 24kmph for a 100km ride, and be capable of completing large climbs. Cycling may not be your main sport, but you should be an active individual able to complete the training plans provided.
our highlight
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Carcassonne
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our highlight 💚 Carcassonne 💚
The medieval city of Carcassonne is a sight to behold. To ensure you experience this location to the fullest, you'll be accommodated in a hotel close to the citadel's entrance and we'll take you within the walls of this hilltop fortress for dinner that evening.
Standard Inclusions
Hotel Accommodation - 3/4* standard, bed and breakfast
Pre-Event Planning & Communications
Bespoke Challenge Portal
Support Driver & Van
Experienced Ride Leader
Picnic-Style Lunches
First-aid trained staff and supplies
Ride Snacks
Access to training plans, kit lists, nutritional guides and more
GPX files
your on-event support team
Ride leaders will navigate for the group as well as being on hand to encourage you up the hills and assist with roadside mechanical problems.
Our ride leaders have a wealth of experience, a good sense of humour and are first-aid trained.
Our support vehicle will carry your overnight luggage and day bags. The vehicle will follow and leapfrog the group, staying close to offer sun cream or waterproofs, as well as being there to assist with mechanical or medical issues.
Should it be absolutely necessary, the van can be used to pick up participants in cases of fatigue or other circumstances.
Our team love nothing more than helping fellow cyclists achieve their potential. They'll be there when you falter, to give you a helping hand, some encouraging words, or even a stern talking to. Their support will see you through so that, at the end of your challenge, you'll be able to stand there and say