Carrilet II Greenway Trail

The komoot tour data suggests an average duration of approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete the 36.5 km route. This can vary based on your fitness level, speed, and how often you stop to enjoy the scenery or visit points of interest.

Yes, the Ruta del Carrilet is generally considered to be of low or minimal difficulty, making it very suitable for beginner mountain bikers and families. Its gentle gradients and well-maintained compacted gravel surface, inherited from its past as a railway line, ensure a smooth and comfortable ride for all skill levels.

The trail primarily consists of compacted gravel, known as "sablón compactado," providing a smooth and stable surface ideal for cycling. While mostly off-road, it also includes urban sections as it passes through various towns. The route features smooth slopes and curves, with rehabilitated sections, bridges, and slopes to improve accessibility.

You'll experience a diverse range of Mediterranean landscapes. The route alternates between cultivated fields, dense gallery forests, cork oak and holm oak groves, and spacious meadows. It traverses the depression of La Selva and the Ridaura valley, offering views of the Ter river basin and leading directly to the Mediterranean coast at Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Look out for beautiful stone pines and eucalyptus forests.

Yes, the route is rich in historical and scenic points. You can see former railway stations like the Font Picant Train Station and Santa Cristina d'Aro train station, some of which are now rehabilitated. There's also the Bridge Over the Carrilet Greenway, the Castell d'Aro station and historic steam locomotive, and the scenic Cala Jonca Viewpoint as you approach the coast.

The Ruta del Carrilet is enjoyable year-round, but spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer the most pleasant temperatures for cycling, avoiding the peak summer heat. These seasons also showcase the diverse Mediterranean flora at its best.

While the Vías Verdes network generally welcomes dogs, it's always recommended to keep your dog on a leash, especially in urban sections or when passing through areas with other users. Ensure you carry water for your pet and clean up after them.

No, there are no permits or entrance fees required to cycle the Ruta del Carrilet. It is a public greenway, freely accessible to all users.

In Llagostera, you can typically find parking near the former train station area, which often serves as a convenient starting point for the greenway. Look for designated parking zones within the town that offer easy access to the trail.

Yes, this route is part of a larger network. It fully covers the "Ruta del carrillet II: "St. Feliu-Girona"" and the "Via Verda del Carrilet Girona - Sant Feliù de Guíxols". It also intersects with sections of the "PirineXus", "02 - El Ridaura", and "08 - La Gavarra marítima", allowing for longer cycling adventures.

Yes, as the route passes through several towns and former railway stations, you'll find opportunities for refreshments. Some rehabilitated stations, like the former Font Picant station, may now serve as restaurants or cafes. Additionally, towns like Santa Cristina d'Aro and Sant Feliu de Guíxols offer various dining options.