Nowadays La Garrotxa apart from being the land of volcanoes, is the land of artists. Rosa Serra, RCR Arquitectes...these are some of the best-known names and with the most distinctive work. Olot Fotografia, Sismògraf or the 30 days of engraving are some of the events organised in La Garrotxa that attract lovers of these various artistic interests.
In La Garrotxa it is possible to view a considerable quantity of sculptures and contemporary works of art in the open air.
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Routes and excursions TOP
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The Roman road
The Roman Road consists of two very different sections.
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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.
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Sant Feliu de Pallerols, la Torra, Hostoles Castle. Natural Park route 24
Excursion to the castle of Hostoles, privileged viewpoint over the valley of Hostoles.
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Modernist Garrotxa
Discover the Art Nouveau heritage of la Garrotxa.
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Medieval Route
Monasteries, medieval villages, churches and, above all, castles are today some of the most important reminders of the medieval past of La Garrotxa.
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Saint James's way
The St James’ Way runs through the county of La Garrotxa and visits en route a number of interesting sites.
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GR 11 - Cross-Pyrenean trail
This route follows the southern flank of the Pyrenees from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean. Difficult high-altitude sections give way to peaks, valleys, villages, forests and ridges in a varied landscape of great visual beauty.
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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.
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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.
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Fageda d'en Jordà - Volcano Santa Margarida - Volcano Croscat. Natural Park route 1
This route offers an alternative way of discovering three of the most-visited places in La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park.