{"id":38238,"date":"2025-02-11T19:04:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tossacycling.com\/events\/tour-de-catalunya-2024-semana-1\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T19:04:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:04:21","slug":"tour-de-catalunya-2024-semana-1","status":"publish","type":"sc_event","link":"https:\/\/tossacycling.com\/en\/events\/tour-de-catalunya-2024-semana-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de Catalunya 2024 | Week 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Event type<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stage ride<\/p>\n

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5 stages<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Total distance: 600 km<\/div>\n
Total elevation gain: 10000 m+<\/div>\n

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7 nights<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Breakfasts & refreshment breaks<\/div>\n
4* hotels<\/div>\n

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Full support<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Guide in each group
\nSupport car with mechanic<\/div>\n

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Difficulty levels<\/h4>\n
3-4-5 \/ 5<\/span><\/div>\n
[ MEDIUM \/ HARD ]<\/div>\n

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A unique and spectacular road cycling experience.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Unparalleled adventure in the GRAND TOUR \/ stage race style. 5 demanding stages – most important climbs of the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees.<\/p>\n

The best selection of routes, incredible scenery, the full support of our experienced staff. All this combined with well selected quality accommodation and cycling oriented F&B.<\/p>\n

With us you will get a taste of participating in a GRAND TOUR. Concentrate on enjoying the routes, we will take care of the rest.<\/p>\n

The stages will be guided in at least two groups of different levels.<\/p>\n

Each group will be led by an experienced guide. The groups will be accompanied by a support vehicle and a bike mechanic.<\/p>\n

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Route<\/h3>\n

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11\/03\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stage 1 | Girona – Olot<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[The two most iconic climbs of Girona on the way up towards the Pyrenees]<\/p>\n

Distance: 128,97 km<\/strong>, Elevation gain: 2.778 m+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The first stage will not be an easy ride. Quite the opposite: 2 major climbs with peaks at around 1000 m [Rocacorba and Mare de Deu del Mont] on a route that leads steadily up to the beautiful town of Olot.<\/p>\n

Stage 1\u00a0– a big test right at the start.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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12\/03\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stage 2 | Olot – Banyuls sur Mer (FR)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[A lot of climbing including: Coll’Ares and Tour de Madeloc]<\/p>\n

Distance: 131,39 km<\/strong>, Elevation gain: 3205 m+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Second stage is all about climbing. On the way up to the French border, participants will face the famous Coll d’Ares. The route then leads along the border on the most beautiful and tranquil cycling roads in this part of the Pyrenees. Before stopping in the French coastal town of Banyuls-sur-Mer, participants will climb the mitical Tour de Madeloc.<\/p>\n

Breathtaking views and a lot of elevation gain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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13\/03\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stage 3 | Banyuls sur Mer [FR] – Port de la Selva<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[Short and relaxing ride along the warm Mediterranean coast]<\/p>\n

Distance: 33,62 km<\/strong>, Elevation gain: 487 m+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After 2 challenging stages, the third stage will be very short and easy. The participants will ride right along the coast to cross the border and reach Port de la Selva, which is located in the Spanish Cap de Creus National Park.<\/p>\n

Active recuperation along the beautiful coast.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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14\/03\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stage 4 | Port de la Selva \u2013 Figueras<\/b>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[All the highlights of Cap de Creus]<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 94,95 km<\/strong>, Elevbation gain: 1588 m+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A complete “Tour de Cap de Creus”: right after the start of the stage, participants ride up to Sant Pere de Roses. After visiting the monastery, they descend to the other side of the park in order to continue to Cadaques and then continue on the unforgettable stretch that connects Port Lligat and the lighthouse of Cap de Creus. The finale of this stage takes place in Figueras, the city of Salvador Dali.<\/p>\n

Deep dive into Cap de Creus.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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15\/03\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n

DAY OFF | Figueras<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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16\/03\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stage 5 | Girona – Tossa de Mar<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[LA GRAND FINALE – Costa Brava & Baix Empord\u00e0].<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: 120,13 km<\/strong>, Elevation gain: 1180 m+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The final stage takes participants along the Costa Brava and through the coastal towns of Sant Pere Pescador, L’Escala and Begur. After the stretch along the coast, the route heads towards Girona and through the amazing cycling paradise of the Baix Empord\u00e0 region. The big highlight and “LA GRAND FINALE” will be the climb to Els Angels – the last climb before the end of the tour in Girona – where we will celebrate!<\/p>\n

THIS WILL BE LEGENDARY!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The first 2 stages are long and very demanding. The third stage is an easy ride along the coast, which will give participants a perfect opportunity to recover.<\/p>\n

The route of this event is general demanding and it will be nearly impossible to cope comfortably with the challenge without prior preparation.<\/p>\n

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