Historical paths

The Carrilet cycle lane

The Carrilet is for walkers and cyclists only and follows the route of the narrow gauge railway that once linked Olot and Girona.

Vayreda’s Alta Garrotxa. Route 8 Garrotxa

Marian Vayreda’s novel La Punyalada provides one of the best ways of discovering the Alta Garrotxa. The places depicted by this 19th century author in the scenes from his famous novel have been joined in a discovery route.

Professional volcanic region backroads tour

This tour is targeted for people who love to ride road bikes through natural areas. Enjoy the surroundings and the company whilst challenging yourself.

A viewpoint over la Vall d'en Bas and la Garrotxa. Route 3 Garrotxa

This is a demanding route as it gains height quickly over a short distance. However, it provides for wonderful views of two singular sites: the impressive waterfall of Salt del Sallent, at its best after heavy rain, and the chapel of Santa Magdalena.

To the old fortress of the Counts of Besalú: Dosquers. Route 7 Garrotxa

This is a flat walk that will take you to the ruins of the old castle and the church of Sant Martí in the hamlet of Dosquers. Also highly recommendable by bike.

Rosemary route. Route 2 Maià de Montcal

This bicycle route is suitable for families with children, you will discover a rural landscape between fields and manors.

From Sadernes to Santa Bàrbara. Ruta 1 Alta Garrotxa

On clear days on certain stretches of this walk you can look eastwards and enjoy the views that extend right across the Empordà plain as far as the Mediterranean Sea.

Nature, culture and gastronomy