What is the Grand Tour of Catalonia?
The Grand Tour of Catalonia is a route to know, discover, live, taste and enjoy Catalonia with your vehicle.
It is a journey full of journeys that each traveller can adapt to their needs, organize it as they want, drive along at their own pace, at any time of the year, and choose between a bunch of experiences.
The Grand Tour of Catalonia is a circular route to discover Catalonia’s essence. It connects cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and food and wine pleasures, which define this land’s personality, in both cultural and urban environments.
Inspired by the great journeys that began in the mid-19th century, the Grand Tour of Catalonia, a route of more than 2,000 kilometres, is conceived to be travelled in two ways by a motorized vehicle: on a 13 days’ single route or in 5 sections of 5 and 7 stages each.
Sustainable and responsible tourism is one of the main axes of this project. It aims to promote the territory’s knowledge, as well as respect its traditions and culture in an inclusive manner. It seeks to boost the discovery of local life and products, and to encourage respect for the environment.
Live the emotion of nature, let yourself be carried away by architectural trends, discover different flavours, learn exceptional human stories and enjoy the territory in a sustainable way: Grand Tour of Catalonia, a journey full of journeys.
on a paradise beach
the stories that ancient stones hide
the sunset from the slimmest bell towers
within the great variety of protected natural areas
like a bird above mountains and lakes
into the most spectacular seabeds
the best wines, cavas and vermouths
yourself going down the rapids
along centuries-old forests
the secrets of nature
in the native birds’ song
to the farthest stars
the colors and shapes of Modernism
your own cheese
Sea or mountain? City or town? Sport or culture? Michelin-starred restaurants or grandmother’s recipes?
The Grand Tour of Catalonia a journey through the most fascinating landscapes, culture, tradition, gastronomy and architecture of Catalonia.
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Camprodon Biscuits
We return to Ribes de Freser on the rack railway and take the route back to Camprodon, where we cross…
The Priorat vineyard
We’ve entered the district of Priorat, home to the famous wines of the D.O. Montsant and the D.O.Q. Priorat, driving…
Towards Garrotxa
The morning will begin in Girona to experience the highlights of its heritage, Catalonia’s best-preserved Jewish quarter, Arabic baths, colourful…
Roman Tarragona
We travel back to Roman times in Tarragona and visit the archaeological site of Tarraco: the amphitheatre facing the Mediterranean,…
Vic Sausages
Our next stop is Vic. Its Plaça Major is one of the most iconic of the Catalan districts, a monumental…
A beautiful sunrise
I slept well in Montserrat. At the start of the morning I take a quick tour around the natural park…
Giants in Solsona
During the guided tour of this city, with its strong Baroque heritage, I see strange things like the collection of…
Medieval villages
The charming medieval villages of Empordanet can be explored in various ways, on foot, via guided tours specialising in cultural…
Flavours of Girona
Without leaving the coast, we take a short detour along the way to reach Lloret de Mar and visit the…
Hiking in Aigüestortes
Today, we will rise early to make our way to Vall de Boí, the gateway to Aigüestortes i Estany de…
Opinions
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A fantastic journey within an authentic and secret Catalonia.Barbara Divry
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In Catalonia, roads are not counted in kilometres, but in centuries of history.Kris Ubach
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...an invitation to discover the region’s essence.José Luis Sarralde
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A trip to fulfil your five senses.Nicole Biarnés
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The Grand Tour of Catalonia is traveling with a different mindset.Rafa Pérez
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A friendly route to discover its details and meet its people.Jaume León