THE WINE ROUTE: PENEDÈS + PRIORAT
Mountain passes & wineries for bike and wine lovers
DESCRIPTION:
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Two wine regions in one same route. Starting in Vilafranca del Penedès and finishing in the World Cultural Heritage city of Tarragona, you can discover along this route the wine, gastronomy and spectacular landscapes of two wine regions. Penedès is the most productive DO in Catalonia and it is situated in a unique environment near Barcelona, with coastal villages like Sitges. Priorat is the only DOQ of Catalonia and it is a wonderful mountain region. Fell in love with the Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei, the cradle of Priorat wines, discover big and small wineries as well as traditions like the Castells, impressive human towers.
INCLUDED:
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- 7 nightin 3* and 4* hotels, and country houses accomodation
- 6 guided roadbike or cross country stages
- All transfers with baggage and bicycle included
- Car of support and guidance
- Mechanical support
- Drinks and energy bars provisioning
- Finish Pack
NOT INCLUDED:
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- Plane tickets
- Travel insurance
- Sport massages
- Spare parts
- Personal and incidental expenses
- Bike rental​
Although the route can be carried out throughout the year, it is not advisable to do it in December and January because the possible risk of low temperatures and rainy days. Equally remarkable is the predominant heat in August. The proposed accommodations are well-equiped and located, in the middle or very near to local villages with several services and points of interest, for that you can get the best overview of the area discovered.
