In addition to La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park and L'Alta Garrotxa, La Garrotxa has other valuable natural areas, such as much of Milany-Santa Magdalena and Puigsacalm-Bellmunt mountain ranges, part of the Collsacabra and a small part of the Mountains of Rocacorba.
These three protected areas contain beautiful landscapes, roads full of history and spectacular viewpoints.
Other protected areas of La Garrotxa
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Routes and excursions TOP
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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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Xenacs via ''the camí dels Bous'' and puig Rodó view point. Route 3 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.
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The Romanesque churches of Maià de Montcal and Beuda
Maià de Montcal and Beuda are both good examples of La Garrotxa’s valuable cultural heritage and their wonderful Romanesque churches are the perfect excuse to visit this part of La Garrotxa.
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Sant Grau d'Entreperes to Sant Miquel de Monteia (from Sadernes)
This route will take you to two of the most emblematic Romanesque chapels in the Sierra de Entreperes, in the Alta Garrotxa.
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Falgars Castle route. Route 3 Beuda
Through this route we will climb to an ancient Roman castle that was of great strategic importance for the control of the territory.
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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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The Romanesque churches of La Vall de Bianya
The traces of the history of La Vall de Bianya can be followed in this itinerary that visits the 15 Romanesque churches that decorate this peaceful corner of La Garrotxa.
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The old trails of Batet. Route 1 Olot
Batet lies on a basalt plateau crowned by the volcano Pujalós. Batet is a wonderful place and provides exceptional views of the Pyrenees and the area around Olot.