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
Monasteries, medieval villages, churches and, above all, castles are today some of the most important reminders of the medieval past of La Garrotxa.
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 route is designed for one-way and you must provide for the return from Riudaura by public transport or car.
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.
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.
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.
Related resources
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.