Signposted routes

Besalú circuit. Ruta 1 Garrotxa

A route that brings to life the Romanesque treasures of the village of Beuda, and which can be complemented with a visit to the centre of Besalú.

Xenacs via volcano Racó and puig Rodó viewpoint. Route 1 Les Preses

The recreational area of Xenacs in Les Preses provides an atypical view of La Garrotxa and is one of the best places anywhere for getting a bird’seye view of Croscat and the other volcanoes in the area. As well, its height makes it an ideal place.

Grau d'Escales route. Route 2 Montagut i Oix

Grau d'Escales is a relatively easy pass (grau = ‘pass’ and escala = ‘step’ in Catalan) between two abrupt cliffs from where there are good views of the Salt dels Lliberals (Liberal’s Leap).

In the footsteps of the Barons of Santa Pau. Ruta 1 Santa Pau

This walk takes you up to the magnificent summit of Finestres, one of the best viewpoints in La Garrotxa. Of great interest are the highly varied landscapes.

A climb up to Santa Magdalena de Montpalau. Route 1 Sant Jaume de Llierca

On the trail of the Remences

Argelaguer-Mare de Déu del Guilar. Ruta 1 Argelaguer

The church of La Mare de Déu del Guilar was founded by the knight Simó de Balbs in 1334 as a chapel for the castle of the same name. On the 1st May, every year local people gather at the church to make an offering, and then eat rice and dance.

GR 83 - Camí del Nord o del Canigó

This route provides links Mataró and Prada de Conflent and the peak of El Canigó. It runs through attractive landscapes in El Montseny, Les Guilleries and La Garrotxa, and includes sections involving considerable climbs once it reaches the Pyrenees.