Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Walking & Hiking Tour
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Costa Brava to Spanish Pyrenees Walking & Hiking Tour

Catalonia's Dramatic Coastline & Idyllic Mountains

Couples, Friends & Solos

6 days 5 nights

Activity Level: 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From: $5,799 - $6,149 pp dbl occ

($1,650 - $1,750 for sgl occ)

Put one foot in front of the other. Feel the crunch of pine needles beneath your shoes. The warm sun on your face. The perfect rhythm to a perfect day. It's simple to settle into this pace, amid heavenly Costa Brava beaches and immense Pyrenees massifs. Walking in Catalonia. One of travel's most perfect pleasures.

Spain Costa Brava to Spanish Pyrenees Walking & Hiking Tour map
Spain Costa Brava to Spanish Pyrenees Walking & Hiking Tour map

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Start/End Barcelona

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Highlights

  • Walk the Costa Brava’s ancient footpaths from towering cliffs to peaceful coves with white-sand beaches and crystalline water
  • Connect with tree-lined trails as you wind your way around the craggy peaks and striking lakes of the High Pyrenees
  • Savor celebrated Catalan wines and authentic Pyrenean cuisine, including a lunch of fresh-caught seafood in a quiet fishing village
  • Gaze over the breathtaking limestone cliffs and verdant meadows of majestic Cadí-Moixeró Nature Park

Itinerary

Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-2
Description

Start your journey in the town of S'Agaró, set atop the cliffs of the enchantingly rugged Costa Brava | Hike the impressive coastline for your first taste of this awe-inspiring region | Follow centuries-old footpaths from cliffs to secluded coves | Marvel at the panoramic scene stretching all the way to France, with the Pyrenees and Montgri castle standing majestically in the distance | Take in pristine beaches and crystal-clear water cupped by forested hillsides | Linger over a Catalan lunch in a sleepy fishing village | Explore Cap Roig Botanical Garden, where multicolored flowers cascade from a hilltop castle to the sea | Sip acclaimed local wines—dry white varietals and robust reds, all nurtured by the mild Mediterranean climate.

Accommodations
Restaurant Interior Hostal de La Gavina
Hostal de la Gavina
S'Agaro
| Premiere Hotel

A century-old, family-run Leading Hotels of the World resort overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and featuring chic styling and warm hospitality. (pool, spa)

Days 3-6
Description

Cross the border into France for a hike through pine forests and past mountain lakes | Gaze in awe at the dramatic peaks and shimmering lakes of the High Pyrenees | Discover the charming French mountain hamlet of Dorres, known for its ancient Roman baths warmed by sulfur hot springs | Walk through foothills and forests of chestnut, oak and hazelnut that open up to views of the sun-soaked Cerdanya Valley | Follow trails along pine-clad slopes and take in breathtaking views of the Cadí Valley | With its forested paths and incredible views, it's easy to see why nature lovers flock here for hiking, bird-watching and canyoneering! | Up for one last hike? Lace up your boots before returning to Barcelona, our exquisite gateway city.

Accommodations
Exterior view of Torre del Remei
Torre del Remei
Bolvir de Cerdanya
| Premiere Hotel

Set amid acres of lush manicured gardens, this modernist château from the early 1900s was designed by a disciple of Antoni Gaudí. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)

The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

October 2023
Oct 1 - Oct 6
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Activity Level: 2-4

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.

Route notes

The terrain in the Costa Brava includes level and rolling dirt trails and seaside paths with short sections of stone steps and sand. In the Pyrenees the terrain includes rugged and uneven mountain trails with rocks, roots and some steep climbs and descents.

Daily Route Options

* Includes shuttle.
Day 1
Walking & Hiking
Level 1 | 2 miles | 100 ft. gain
Level 3 | 8 miles | 700 ft. gain
Day 2
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 5 miles* | 600 ft. gain
Level 3 | 6 miles | 800 ft. gain
Level 4 | 10 miles | 1200 ft. gain
Day 3
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 4 miles* | 1100 ft. gain
Level 3 | 6 miles* | 1700 ft. gain
Day 4
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 4 miles* | 200 ft. gain
Level 3 | 8 miles* | 200 ft. gain
Level 4 | 10 miles | 2400 ft. gain
Day 5
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 4 miles | 600 ft. gain
Level 3 | 9 miles | 1400 ft. gain
Day 6
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 4 miles | 400 ft. gain

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
  • On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
  • Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
  • Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
  • Select coach transfers
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

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