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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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Related routes and excursions
Les Planes d’Hostoles is well known for its natural bathing pools that have been used in numerous films and adverts. This is one of four suggestions.
Ascension to El Talló, a demanding peak and a great hiking tradition in the Alta Garrotxa area.
Itinerary for the Health Shadow, with a significant drop, but with a reward in the form of panoramic views over the Brugent river valley and much of the Natural Park.
To the south-west of the district in a large agricultural valley: Vall d'en Bas.
Les Planes d’Hostoles is well known for its natural bathing pools that have been used in numerous films and adverts. This is one of four suggestions.
Santa Bàrbara lies in the heart of L'Alta Garrotxa and affords memorable views over the Oix valley and the mountains of Bassegoda and El Ferran.The church dates from the twelfth or early thirteenth century, although it is likely that a primitive church.
This walk takes you through an area full of natural springs where local people once went to relax, above all in summer.
Grau d'Escales is a relatively easy pass (grau = ‘pass’ and escala = ‘step’ in Catalan) between two abrupt cliffs from where there are good views of the Salt dels Lliberals (Liberal’s Leap).
This GR crosses the whole Iberian Peninsula along the southern flanks of the Pyrenees and Cantabrian mountains. It runs from Empuries in the east to Finisterre in the west, passing through the Catalan pre-Pyrenees from the Costa Brava to Aragon.
High difficulty route, 20,6 KM and ascent of 1605 m
Rediscover nature in the heart of the city. The urban layout of Olot is set around one of the most famous volcanoes: Montsacopa.
Beautiful route to the valley of Hortmoier, one of the quietest in the Alta Garrotxa, wet all year round, surrounded by cliffs.
This route is designed for one-way and you must provide for the return from Riudaura by public transport or car.
The route will take us along the watershed between the river basins Fluvià and Brugent, tributaries of the river Ter, and will take us to one of the great viewpoints of the Natural Park: the castle of Colltort.
This itinerary passes near a spectacular basaltic cliff, not only for its height, but also for the houses built right on its edge.
Les Planes d’Hostoles is well known for its natural bathing pools that have been used in numerous films and adverts. This is one of four suggestions.
This 20-km route is designed to be done in two stages. There are two starting points, one in the town of Castellfollit de la Roca and one in Sant Joan les Fonts.
This is a very long circular route that allows you to reach La Miana and return via a different path. If we want to do shorter sections to Sagrat Cor, Sant Silvestre el Mor, Sant Fructós, etc... you can do a round trip route.
Route of 6.4 km the church of the Sanctuary of late Romanesque style, from the beginning of the 14th century.
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Our rural tourism house is an old man, documented with parchments since 1243. Our farmhouse is located on the eastern side of the Sierra del Toix in the village of Oix; within the Natural Area of Interest of the Alta Garrotxa.
Spacious-Intimacy-Sustainable! Can Banal-campsite, lodging house & a large green field to spend the day in. We aim for simplicity without giving up hospitality, love for nature & awareness towards more sustainable & respectful tourism. Come as you Are! ww
