Besalú circuit. Ruta 1 Garrotxa

A route that brings to life the Romanesque treasures of the village of Beuda, and which can be complemented with a visit to the centre of Besalú.

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.

El Mont from Segueró route. Ruta 4 Beuda

Route of 6.4 km the church of the Sanctuary of late Romanesque style, from the beginning of the 14th century.

Route Santa Bàrbara de Pruneres

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.

Sant Eudald de Jou route

Route around Montagut, where the first foothills of the Alta Garrotxa already offer some examples of the best Romanesque architecture in the area.

Sant Miquel de Coma-de-Roure route

In a small pass between the Borró valley and the Espinau valley, stands the small church Sant Miquel de Coma-de-Roure, located on top of the mountain of the same name with magnificent views.

Climb to Mare de Déu del Mont from Beuda. Route 2 Beuda

Walking route to Virgen del Monte, the church of late Romanesque style Sanctuary, dated from the beginning of 20th century.

Vayreda’s Alta Garrotxa. Route 8 Garrotxa

Marian Vayreda’s novel La Punyalada provides one of the best ways of discovering the Alta Garrotxa. The places depicted by this 19th century author in the scenes from his famous novel have been joined in a discovery route.

Montsacopa and Montolivet volcanoes. Route 3 Olot

This route visits two of Olot’s most remarkable volcanoes, Montsacopa and Montolivet.

Parc de Pedra Tosca. Route Olot 4

This easy walk is perfect for the whole family. You pass along the Carrilet, the former train line to Girona that acts as a reminder of Olot’s rich industrial past. Further on you visit El Parc de Pedra Tosca.

Garrell route. Route 2 Argelaguer

Garrell’s art takes advantage of its surroundings and recycled material and creates spaces and installations in between the hills, a stream and the river Fluvià.

Circuit of the cliff of Rocalba. Route 1 Sant Feliu de Pallerols

The Rocalba cliff is an excellent viewpoint over Sant Feliu de Pallerols. The holm and downy oaks take over the forest, but one can also find other species that grow randomly like poplars, willows, chestnuts and cherry trees.

El Castellot de Beuda route. Route 1 Beuda

A fairly affordable route to Castellot, an old watch building 220 meters above Beuda.

The charcoal makers and bac route. Route 3 Mieres

This route is an agreeable stroll through the shady woods of Clot Mal, a stream that runs down from the western side of the slopes around the church of Freixe.

Grau d'Escales route. Route 2 Montagut i Oix

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).

Sant Grau d'Entreperes to Sant Miquel de Monteia (from Sales)

This route will take you to two of the most emblematic Romanesque chapels in the Sierra de Entreperes, in the Alta Garrotxa.

The basalt cliff of Castellfollit de la Roca

Castellfollit de la Roca sits atop a basalt cliff formed by two overlapping lava flows. Along the route, you will be given an up-close view of a basalt cliff that is spectacular not only because of its height, but also the houses built right on its edge.

Sant Feliu de Pallerols, la Torra, Hostoles Castle. Natural Park route 24

Excursion to the castle of Hostoles, privileged viewpoint over the valley of Hostoles.

Villages and landscapes of Vall d'en Bas

To the south-west of the district in a large agricultural valley: Vall d'en Bas.

Sant Sepulcre de Palera route. Route 8 Beuda

This route will take us to one of the most remarkable buildings among the witnesses of Romanesque art and an exceptional pilgrimage center in the Besalú county, Sant Sepulcre de Palera.

Hostal de la Rovira

La Soleia d'Oix campsite

Can Banal campsite

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

Espai Cultural i Gastronòmic l'Eixida

Mas Pineda country house

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.

Can Pei country house

Montagut campsite

La Caseta