Cycling And Walking Active Holidays In Catalu�A Along The Vias Verdes

The 12 kilometer track, begins at Ripoll and finishing at Sant Joan de les Abadesses, passing farmhouses both occupied and abandoned, crumbling bridges crossing crystal brooks and forgotten train stations.
Such backdrops makes biking and hiking activity holidays in Catalu�a a definite pleasure with a mix of routes providing for all ages and abilities.

The Vias Verdes follow an wide-reaching system of former railway tracks in Spain, which were abandoned years ago The government has since turned these outdated tracks into 'green routes', available for biking and hiking through the Spanish countryside. There are currently 1,800 kilometres of Vias Verdes in Spain specifically for bicycle riders. 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 easiest track in Cataluña, with the start of the path conveniently located near the RENFE train station in the heart of Ripoll.
Probably because of its convenience and paved, well-maintained trails, the Ferro i del Carbó route is greatly enjoyed by active families. Parents and youngsters bring picnics and make a day of exploring Ripoll's old railway. At the end of the route, at the former Sant Joan de les Abadesses station, there's a cafe, a kids' playground and picnic tables, all helping to make this route a stress-free family outing during an activity holiday in Catalu�a.

Cataluña's Vias Verdes cut though some beautiful open country, and their existence certainly helps to protect the pristine natural zones which surround them. These green ways put people in touch with the landscape, and enhance their appreciation of the need to preserve it. Families come to enjoy the Vias Verdes to experience a fun, healthy activity together, and to appreciate the great outdoors.

Via Verde: Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Not all the Via Verde routes are for families. Stretching 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 track that tunnels through the woodland of the Catalan countryside and brings cyclists out in front of the Mediterranean in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Via Verde: Olot to Girona
The most challenging route in the Girona Via Verde cluster is the Carrilet I trail going between Olot and Girona. This is a 54 kilometre stretch, which demands endurance and an early start. Previously, the route was the railway connecting La Selva to Girona, but it became disused in 1970. Nowadays, it is a wonderful ride beside Olot's volcanoes and riverbeds. Almost all of the Via Verdes offer cultural points of interest in addition to their natural appeal. Carrilet I is no exception, and its trail passes monasteries and the Hostoles Castle, adding a bit of history to the journey as part of an active break in Catalu�a.

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