TRAIL HEAVEN COSTA BRAVA    2 - 5 March 2017       375,00- 

A mountain bike short break with 3 days of riding from dusk til dawn. Northern Catalonia in late winter is trail heaven. With temperatures between 13 - 18ºC, the sun in the sky and world class trails that end on the beach, what more can you wish for?! Our "Trail Heaven Costa Brava" is set in the stunning landscape of the Costa Brava and its surrounding mountains, with our home base in Roses, a seaside village with plenty of restaurants and pubs for our evening entertainment.  
This short break is all about having fun on a very varied selection of all-mountain/enduro trails in stunning landscape, supported by a shuttle service and our friendly and knowledgeable guides. 
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 PROGRAMME

Thursday :
Pick up from airport, transfer to campsite Joncar Mar in Roses. Try to book an early flight so we can enjoy some riding in the afternoon. Your closest airport is Gerona, but we can pick you up from Perpignan or El Prat in Barcelona as well.

• Details:

Pick up from the airport by our shuttle bus with plenty of room and trailer if you decide to bring your own bike
Bungalow check-in. We will help you to check in to your bungalow on the campsite
Rental bike: we help you set up your rental bike
Afternoon ride: we head out into the surrounding hills for a sweet ride of 15-20 km

Friday:
Today we will be taking the shuttle bus to the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, some 20 minutes from Roses. From the monastery we will ride 3 very different trails on very rocky terrain. The shuttle bus will take us back up the mountain after every descent. After lunch we will continue to ride the best singletrails of the Cap de Creus nature reserve. Our last trail will take us to the beautiful village of Llança, perfect spot to grab a beer before heading back to our bungalow.

• Details:

• 09:00:   we take the shuttle bus to Sant Pere de Rodes to ride the best single trails of Cap de Creus. After lunch we continue to ride beautiful descents
• 18:00: from Llança we head back to our bungalow

Saturday:  
​Big ride today. We take the shuttle bus to a truly magical place (45 min). This hidden gem is a spot where world champions gather every year in February to ride some of the most insane enduro descents you can imagine. From the French border starts a natural single trail that has been modified by the locals to keep the flow at a maximum. Riding through a vast forest you will be descending a hugely varied trail that will leave you wanting for more! And we will go for more!

• Details:
• 09:00: We take the shuttle bus to a tiny town called Maçanet de Cabrenys (45 min). Most riders want to be shuttled back up straight away for a second run!
• 13:00: after lunch we take the shuttle bus up the other side of the mountain to ride another great special.
• 17:00: we return to Roses. Tonight we´ll go to a local restaurant and beach bar to celebrate!

 

• Sunday:

 Try to book a late flight so we can enjoy some riding on the last day. After that, it's time to check out of the campsite and take the transfer back to the airport.
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GOOD TO KNOW:

1. Skills and Fitness Level: The riding on this trip is technical. You'll need to be an experienced rider, confident with riding natural mountainous trails. You’ll also want to be fit so you can get through the long days of technical riding safely. A good quality Enduro style bike (minimum 5"/140mm+ of travel), high volume tyres (2.3"+) and knee pads are a minimum requirement for this trip.
2. Guides: our guides know the area inside out. Our motto is to make sure you enjoy every second of your stay and to get you home safe!
3. Accommodation: You are staying in a quality bungalow for 2 persons in the campsite of Joncar Mar Campsite in the seaside village of Roses.
4. Welcome and briefing: upon your arrival and during your stay we are there to help and assist. 
5. Groups:  we ride in groups of minimum 4, maximum 8 bikers.

PRICE:

• Euro 375,00 per person

Included: Transfer to and from the airport, shuttle service to the trails, guide, and half board (breakfast and dinner) accommodation in bungalow on campsite Joncar Mar in Roses.
Not included: flight, extra drinks and meals, bike hire.