Biking And Rambling Active Holidays In CataluñA Along The Green Ways

The 12 kilometer track, begins at Ripoll and ends at Sant Joan de les Abadesses, passing farmhouses both occupied and abandoned, ancient bridges, mountain streams and abandoned railway stations.
Such scenery makes biking activity holidays in Cataluña a definite pleasure with a mix of routes providing for all ages and abilities.

The Vias Verdes follow an far-reaching system of former railway tracks in Spain, which were abandoned years ago The government has made the old railway lines into green routes, available for biking and hiking through Spain's countryside. There are now 1,800 kilometers of Vias Verdes in Spain set aside for bikers and hikers. Cataluña has four such routes, 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 positioned near the RENFE train station in the centre of Ripoll.
Most likely because of its manageability and paved, well-maintained trails, the Ferro i del Carbó way is popular with families. Parents and children 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 pleasant family outing during an activity holiday in Cataluña.

Cataluña's Vias Verdes cut though some beautiful territory, and their existence certainly helps to insure the untouched natural zones which surround them. The green routes put people in touch with the contryside, and enhance their appreciation of the need to defend it. Families come to enjoy the Green Ways to take part in a fun, healthy activity together, and to appreciate the beauty of nature.

Via Verde: Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Some Green Ways are unsuitable for kids. Between Girona and Sant Feliu de Guíxols at 39 kilometres is more of a challenge . Unlike the Ripoll track, which is paved, Carrilet II is a compact dirt trail that tunnels through the woodland of the Catalan countryside and brings cyclists facing the Mediterranean in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Via Verde: Olot to Girona
The most difficult way in the Girona Green Way collection is the Carrilet I trail running between Olot and Girona. This is a 54 kilometre stretch, which demands energy and an early start. Previously, the route was the railway joining La Selva to Girona, but it became obsolete in 1970. Today, it is a glorious ride beside Olot's volcanoes and riverbeds. Most of the Via Verdes offer a cultural element 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 trip as part of an active break in Cataluña.

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