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
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 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.
The Carrilet is for walkers and cyclists only and follows the route of the narrow gauge railway that once linked Olot and Girona.
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.
This route follows part of the old ‘Royal Road’, a medieval trail joining these two cities that was probably paved to be able to transport timber to Barcelona to construct a fleet for the king.
The intense summer heat is an incentive to search for places to cool off, places where you can rest and at the same time get to know some of the other delights of La 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.
This route is designed for one-way and you must provide for the return from Riudaura by public transport or car.
Related resources
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...
Vinper Tour s.l, founded in June 1995. Specialists in: Tourism and Astronomical Activities Business trips: national and international trade fairs, etc. Custom holidays.
Vall d'en Bas tourist office. Passatge de Can Trona, num. 26, in Joanetes (La Vall d'en Bas). Coordinates: 42.126762 (latitude) 2.441088 (longitude)
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.