Hiking excursion to a beech tree hidden in the shadow of the Finestres mountain range. The path to the Fageda Fosca de Santa Pau will allow us to know the volcano of Simón.
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Fageda Fosca route. Route 5 Santa Pau
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Duration:
2h 45min
Location:
Santa Pau
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Nearby municipalities:
Type:
At your leisure
Type:
On foot
Area:
Nature
Difficulty:
Medium
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The itinerary begins at the old Sant Feliu de Pallerols train station (currently the Tourism Office). It is worth starting with the climb to Coll de Condreu due to the steep slope we find from La Salut.
-
The charcoal makers route. Route 2 Mieres
This route follows some of the old paths and trails used to bring wood charcoal down from the Serra de Finestres. The path that passes by Font Ricard is an attractive mule trail that connects the hamlet of Ruïtlles to the church of El Freixe.
-
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-
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Torre de Murrià is a Roman watchtower that was converted into a signalling tower during the Carline Wars. It is reasonably well conserved and its moat and walls can still be seen.
-
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Can Xel apartments
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