Posted by: nbaground on: January 25, 2010
The 12 kilometre track, begins at Ripoll and ends at Sant Joan de les Abadesses, passing farmhouses both occupied and abandoned, ancient bridges, mountain streams and forgotten train stations.
Such countryside makes biking and hiking activity holidays in Cataluņa a definite pleasure with a variety of routes providing for all ages and abilities.
The Vias Verdes follow an far-reaching system of former railway tracks in Spain, which were closed to trains years ago. The government has made these tracks available as green ways, available for biking and hiking through Spain's countryside. There are currently 1,800 kilometres of Vias Verdes in Spain designated for biking and hiking. 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 easiest track in Cataluña, with the mouth of the trail conveniently situated near the RENFE train station in the centre of Ripoll.
Undoubtedly because of its ease and paved, well-maintained trails, the Ferro i del Carbó path is a great attraction to active families. Parents and kids bring picnics and make a day of exploring Ripoll's old railway. At the end of the path, 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 lovely family outing during an activity holiday in Cataluņa.
Cataluña's Vias Verdes cut though some beautiful country, and their existence certainly helps to conserve the undeveloped natural zones which surround them. The green tracks put people in touch with the outdoors, and enhance their appreciation of the need to conserve it. Families come to ride along the Green Routes 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. The route 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 tunnels through the forest of the Catalan countryside and spits cyclists beside the Mediterranean in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Via Verde: Olot to Girona
The most strenuous track in the Girona Green Route system is the Carrilet I trail going between Olot and Girona. This is a 54 kilometre track, which demands energy and an early start. In its former life, the route was the railway linking La Selva to Girona, but it became obsolete in 1970. Nowadays, it is a outstanding ride beside Olot's volcanoes and riverbeds. The majority of the Via Verdes offer cultural points of interest along with their natural appeal. Carrilet I is no exception, and its trail visits monasteries and the Hostoles Castle, adding a bit of historical flare to the route as part of an active break in Cataluņa.
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