Walking Tours
A beautiful self guided walking holiday through stunning valleys in the Catalan Pyrenees. Trip Level: Moderate to Strenuous (Grade 2 & 3). Terrain is Farm tracks and Mountain trails.
You will be transferred from Ripoll Train Station to Camprodon for the start of your tour. Camprodon is one of the most enchanting Villages in the Catalan Pyrenees, where the Rivers Ter and Ritort flow together beneath its iconic 12th Century Stone Bridge. Surrounded by Mountains and steeped in history, Camprodon invites you to slow down and savour the simple pleasures of Mountain life. Wander its charming streets and hidden corners, relax in one of it’s small Squares and browse traditional Family run shops filled with local Cheeses, cured Meats and other regional delicacies. It is the perfect place to unwind, breathe in the fresh Mountain Air and begin your Pyrenean adventure.
Start your trip with a fairly easy but great walk into the high Garrotxa, initially taking you up through lush pastureland. You will then make a descent through Woodland and Valleys passing abandoned and sometimes renovated Farmhouses and finally arriving at the Village of Molló with a beautiful Romanesque Church from the XII Century. There is also a Wild Park you can visit in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast
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Today, you have a spectacular walk over two Mountain passes with impressive panoramic views. To the West, the dramatic Pyrenean Peaks and to the East, the warm, wooded Hills of the Garrotxa. You start with a long, moderate climb up the Fembra Morte Pass (1,728 m), you will remain high up as you continue to the Lliens Pass (1,864 m), which is a good picnic spot. You will continue across the Northern flank of the Puig de les Agudes before descending through some beautiful scenery to the Village of Setcases. Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a free day at leisure. You can spend some time in the Village and the surrounding area or explore the area in more depth on a longer hike up to Bona Casa. You can head up through lush Forests of Fir and Beech trees with Mountain streams before the landscape transforms into rugged Alpine terrain with Granite peaks piercing the sky. The panoramic views of the surrounding Valleys and Peaks are awe inspiring and offer glimpses of the natural beauty of this region. The challenging but rewarding hike culminates at the summit of Costabona, standing at a height of 2,465 metres, you will be rewarded with sweeping vistas of the High Pyrenees before you make your descent back down to Setcases (Approx. 17.9 kms, 6 Hrs). Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will have a thoroughly enjoyable route, which leads high above the valley with sweeping panoramic views in clear weather. You will pass the astonishing village of La Roca, which seemingly clings to the rock on which it is built before continuing onward to Camprodon. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, take a short transfer (Approx. 20 minutes) before beginning your walk with a spectacular gradual ascent through a wild valley up the Collada Verda Pass (1,606 m). From here you will descend along undulating paths and tracks to Ribes de Freser. For those who would prefer not to walk today you can travel with the luggage. Meals: Breakfast
Today, you will have a free day at leisure to enjoy this lovely village. Alternatively, you can take the rack and rail train up to Núria (1,000 m ascent on the train to 2,000 m). There is time to climb above the Monastery to admire the breathtaking views surrounded by 3,000 m peaks and to do some of the circular routes, which are marked. There is an optional walk down through the valley (route notes provided) to Queralbs (Approx. 8.3 kms, 3 Hrs 30 Mins). Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you have the option to either take a train from Ribes de Freser to Barcelona or if you are travelling to Girona you can take the bus from Ripoll for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (cas)
