Vertical kilometer in the Puigsacalm.
En preparació.
Date
Sunday, 16 of October of 2022
Location
La Vall d'en Bas
Vertical kilometer in the Puigsacalm.
En preparació.
Related routes and excursions
Although some structures from the 11th century do still stand, most of the surviving medieval buildings in La Garrotxa date from the 12th and 13th centuries.
The revolt of the Remences – a peasant uprising against their lords and the abusive mals usos (feudal obligations) - took place in La Garrotxa during the second half of the 15th century.
This route is designed for one-way and you must provide for the return from Riudaura by public transport or car.
The Carrilet is for walkers and cyclists only and follows the route of the narrow gauge railway that once linked Olot and Girona.
Discover some of the nest natural viewpoints in La Garrotxa and all provide incredible panoramas.
To the south-west of the district in a large agricultural valley: Vall d'en Bas.
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.
This GR runs from La Jonquera to Aiguafreda through medieval towns and villages such as Besalú and Santa Pau, and natural protected areas including La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone and Montseny natural parks, and the Collsacabra, Savassona and Tavertet Cliffs.
Related resources
CAN TRONA Center of Culture and Nature of la Vall d'en Bas is a new equipment where nature and culture of the municipality is gathered and works for the historic memory of La Garrotxa's cultural landscape.
Vinper Tour s.l, founded in June 1995. Specialists in: Tourism and Astronomical Activities Business trips: national and international trade fairs, etc. Custom holidays.
El Rourell summer camp is located in a privileged place in the Vall d'en Bas, next to La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. It offers a wide range of activities and proposals for both schools and families.
You can visit the kitchen garden and workshop, and make a tasting of the dishes you prepare.
Guies de Muntanya i Barrancs is specialized in outdoor sports and adventure such as canyoning, via ferrata, climbing, trekking, snow shoeing...