Cycling And Hiking Activity Holidays In CataluñA Along The Green Routes

The 12 kilometer former railway line, begins at Ripoll and finishing at Sant Joan de les Abadesses, passing working farms, ancient bridges crossing crystal brooks and forgotten railway stations.
Such settings makes biking and hiking activity holidays in Cataluña a definite pleasure with a mix of routes geared for all ages and abilities.

The Vias Verdes follow an lengthy system of former railway tracks in Spain, disused for many years The government has made the old railway lines into green routes, available for biking and hiking through the Spanish countryside. There are currently 1,800 kilometers of Vias Verdes in Spain especially for cyclists and ramblers. Cataluña has four Via Verdes, three of which are in the province of in Girona.

Via Verde: The Iron and Coal Route
Ripoll's Via Verde, called La Ruta del Ferro i del Carbó (Iron and Coal), is the simplest track in Cataluña, with the beginning of the route conveniently positioned near the RENFE train station in the heart of Ripoll.
Undoubtedly because of its ease and paved, well-maintained trails, the Ferro i del Carbó line is greatly enjoyed by active families. Parents and children bring picnics and enjoy a day of exploring Ripoll's old railway. At the end of the track, at the former Sant Joan de les Abadesses station, there's a cafe, a children's play area and picnic tables, all helping to make this route a pleasant family outing during an activity holiday in Cataluña.

Cataluña's Vias Verdes cut though some beautiful open country, and their existence certainly helps to conserve the unspoiled natural zones which surround them. These green ways put people in touch with the contryside, and increase their understanding of the need to safeguard it. Families come to bike or hike along the Green Ways to experience a fun, healthy activity together, and to appreciate the great outdoors.

Via Verde: Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols
The Green Routes are not all suitable for children. Between Girona and Sant Feliu de Guíxols at 39 kilometres is more demanding . Unlike the Ripoll track, which is paved, Carrilet II is a compact dirt trail that goes through the woods of the Catalan countryside and finishes facing the Mediterranean in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Via Verde: Olot to Girona
The most challenging route in the Girona Green Route collection is the Carrilet I trail going between Olot and Girona. This is a 54 kilometre stretch, which requires strength and an early start. Years ago, the route was the railway joining La Selva to Girona, but it became disused in 1970. Nowadays, it is a magnificent ride beside Olot's volcanoes and riverbeds. Most of the Via Verdes offer cultural points of interest in addition to the attraction of the countryside. Carrilet I is no exception, and its trail skirts monasteries and the Hostoles Castle, adding a bit of cultural heritage to the trip as part of an active break in Cataluña.

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