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Bicycling And Hiking Activity Breaks In CataluņA Travelling The Green Ways
The 12 kilometre former railway line, begins at Ripoll and finishing at Sant Joan de les Abadesses, passing working farms, ancient bridges, mountain streams and forgotten train stations.
Such settings makes rambling and cycling activity holidays in Cataluņa a definite pleasure with a variety of routes to suit 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 made the old railway lines into green routes, available for biking and hiking through Spain's countryside. There are currently 1,800 kilometres of Vias Verdes in Spain especially for cyclists and ramblers. Cataluña has four Green Routes, three of which are in the province of in Girona.
Via Verde: La Ruta del Ferro i del Carbó
Ripoll's Via Verde, called La Ruta del Ferro i del Carbó (Iron and Coal), is the least taxing track in Cataluña, with the start of the track conveniently positioned near the RENFE train station in the centre of Ripoll.
Probably because of its ease and paved, well-maintained trails, the Ferro i del Carbó line is a great attraction to active families. Parents and kids bring picnics and spend the day 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 children's play area and picnic tables, all helping to make this route a pleasant family outing during an activity holiday in Cataluņa.
Cataluña's Vias Verdes cut though some beautiful territory, and their existence certainly helps to protect the undeveloped natural zones which surround them. These green tracks put people in touch with the outdoors, and increase their understanding of the need to preserve it. Families come to experience the Green Ways to take part in 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 challenging . Unlike the Ripoll track, which is paved, Carrilet II is a compact dirt path that cuts through the woodland of the Catalan countryside and ends facing the Mediterranean in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Via Verde: Olot to Girona
The most difficult route in the Girona Green Route collection is the Carrilet I trail passing between Olot and Girona. This is a 54 kilometre track, which needs endurance and an early start. Previously, the route was the railway joining La Selva to Girona, but it became obsolete in 1970. Nowadays, it is a outstanding ride beside Olot's volcanoes and riverbeds. Most of the Via Verdes offer cultural points of interest along with the appeal of nature. 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 Cataluņa.
Bicycling And Hiking Activity Breaks In CataluņA Travelling The Green Ways
Pedalling along Ripoll's Via Verde, cyclists pass oaks and wild snapdragons. Located in northern Cataluņa, the countryside around Ripoll is lush and leafy.
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