Holidays with children in La Garrotxa and the Pyrenees
¿A qué niño no le gusta la idea de caminar entre volcanes y atravesar bosques legendarios? De todos los volcanes de la comarca de la Garrotxa, el Croscat es el más atractivo, ya que está cortado como un pastel y se aprecia mejor su perfil. No muy lejos, en la Fageda d’en Jordà, dentro del Parque Natural de la Zona Volcánica de la Garrotxa, hay quien escoge los carruajes de caballos para hacer una ruta circular bajo las copas de las hayas, los más atrevidos pueden realizar el itinerario a lomos de un caballo y los que no tengan prisa pueden seguir a pie los caminos que atraviesan el hayedo.
Cooperativa La Fageda y Santa Pau
Muy cerca encontramos una conocida granja donde fabrican productos lácteos. Un postre excelente para culminar la salida por la Fageda d’en Jordà. Eso sí, es obligatorio reservar la visita a la granja con antelación. Muy cerca del hayedo, se encuentra la villa medieval de Santa Pau, donde vale la pena dar un paseo por sus calles medievales. En la oficina de turismo de Olot os explicarán todas las actividades que se pueden hacer con niños en la zona.
Hotel La Perla Olot
Para pasar la noche, recomendamos el Hotel La Perla de Olot, ideal para ir alojarse en familia. Este hotel hace más de cuarenta años que se inauguró y sus propietarios celebraron el aniversario pintando algunas de las habitaciones con motivos de la farándula olotina, personajes del bestiario popular como el Cerdo y el Cordero, los Gigantes o la Cabreta del Cornamusam. Además, el hotel se encuentra junto a un tranquilo parque con juegos infantiles.
Hotel La Perla d'Olot is a welcoming hotel in Olot, located at the gateway to the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, one of Catalonia's most unique natural areas. Thanks to its privileged location, it is the perfect base for discovering the volcanoes, forests and medieval villages that have made La Garrotxa one of the most popular nature destinations in the Girona Pyrenees.
Its comfortable and bright rooms provide the perfect place to relax after a day of hiking or outdoor adventures. The hotel features a traditional Catalan restaurant, gardens, a children's playground and a games room with billiards, as well as welcoming spaces designed for couples and families alike.
The restaurant offers an excellent selection of traditional Catalan cuisine, prepared with locally sourced ingredients and regional recipes, providing the perfect opportunity to discover the Garrotxa flavours.
From the hotel, guests can visit must-see attractions such as the Fageda d'en Jordà beech forest, the Croscat and Santa Margarida volcanoes, cycle or walk along the Carrilet Greenway, explore the historic centre of Olot, or discover some of the region's most beautiful villages, including Santa Pau, Castellfollit de la Roca and Besalú. It is also an excellent destination for hiking, cycling and many other outdoor activities.
Thanks to its outstanding location, welcoming atmosphere and proximity to the region's main attractions, Hotel La Perla d'Olot is one of the best hotels in La Garrotxa for discovering the natural, cultural and gastronomic heritage of one of Catalonia's most fascinating regions.
En bicicleta por Ripoll
Hay otro paraje que no atrae la atención de tantos visitantes, pero que tiene un gran interés: el Parque de Pedra Tosca, en los límites de Olot y Les Preses, un paraje volcánico con cabañas que servían de refugio a los agricultores de la zona. Esta visita es ideal para pasar la tarde después de una vuelta por la Fageda y los volcanes. Y a 20 minutos hacia el sur encontramos la Vía Verde del Carrilet. Se pueden alquilar unas bicicletas y disfrutar de esta vía exclusiva para peatones y ciclistas que aprovecha el recorrido del antiguo tren de vía estrecha que enlazaba Olot con Girona. No hay que perderse este antiguo trazado ferroviario en plena naturaleza.
Hotel La Coma
En verano, en Vallter 2000, se pueden hacer muchas actividades en familia: visitar el nacimiento del río Ter en telesilla, hacer una de las muchas rutas a pie por el Pirineo, visitar el Parc Natural de les Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser, hacer una salida cicloturista, recorrer el camino del Catllar de Setcases... Muy cerca, en Setcases, está el Hotel La Coma, con un equipo que ofrece un trato más que cordial a los huéspedes. No falta ninguna comodidad para las familias: habitaciones, piscina climatizada, parque infantil en el exterior, sala de juegos, un buen restaurante donde saborear platos caseros y proximidad a las pistas de montaña. También ofrecen varios apartamentos fuera del recinto del hotel.
Hotel La Coma is one of the best hotels in the Girona Pyrenees, located in the charming village of Setcases, in the heart of the Camprodon Valley. Surrounded by mountains, forests and rivers at an altitude of 1,279 metres, it offers a privileged setting to discover the natural beauty of the Catalan Pyrenees throughout the year.
Its location makes it an excellent starting point for hiking routes, mountain excursions and outdoor activities. The hotel is also close to some of the valley's most beautiful natural pools and waterfalls.
The proximity to the Vallter ski resort, one of the closest ski resorts to Barcelona, makes Hotel La Coma an ideal choice for winter sports enthusiasts as well as for travellers wishing to enjoy the Pyrenees at any time of the year.
The hotel offers 22 rooms spread over three floors, as well as apartments and independent rural apartments in the centre of Setcases. Its facilities make it a hotel ideal for children and families, thanks to its spacious leisure areas, playground, games room, table tennis, pétanque and gardens.
Among its main attractions are the outdoor swimming pool, perfect during the summer months, and the spa with heated pool and sauna, also accessible to children. The hotel also features a gym and cosy lounges with fireplaces.
Its restaurant offers excellent Catalan mountain cuisine, prepared with local products from the Camprodon Valley, turning every stay into an authentic gastronomic experience connected to the region.
Hotel Grèvol Llanars
El valle de Camprodon está llena de propuestas. Se puede visitar el robledal de Can Pascal, con robles de más de 250 años; el abetal de Carboners, el bosque de abetos más oriental de todo el Pirineo... En Llanars se puede hacer parada en el Hotel Grèvol Spa. Para los que viajan con niños, este alojamiento ofrece una sala de juegos, un área infantil, un futbolín, una mesa de ping-pong y un spa donde se ofrecen actividades para distraer a los niños mientras los padres se relajan, con propuestas de chocolaterapia y sesiones de estiramientos.
Hotel Grèvol Spa, located in Llanars, in the heart of the Camprodon Valley, is a welcoming mountain hotel in the Girona Pyrenees that combines stone and wood to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings. Surrounded by forests and mountains, it offers a warm and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the Pyrenees.
Its spacious rooms, decorated in an elegant mountain style and overlooking the surrounding landscape, make the hotel an ideal destination for both a romantic getaway and a family holiday. During winter, the valley's frequent snowfall can be admired from the rooms or from the spa area.
Grèvol Spa features a complete wellness area with a hydromassage pool, waterfalls, jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, gym and relaxation areas. The experience is complemented by personalised massages and treatments, offering guests the perfect opportunity to unwind in the heart of nature.
One of the hotel's most inviting spaces is its lounge with a central fireplace, ideal for relaxing after a day in the mountains or enjoying cosy winter afternoons. The café-bar and communal areas invite guests to embrace the peaceful rhythm of the Pyrenees.
Recognised as a Gastronomic Hotel, its restaurant serves refined Catalan cuisine prepared with local and seasonal products from the Camprodon Valley. Breakfasts also stand out for the quality of their ingredients.
The hotel also features a games room with billiards and table tennis, making it an excellent hotel for families with children. It also offers spaces for celebrations, business meetings and small events.
The location of Hotel Grèvol Spa allows guests to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, golf, horse riding and skiing. Its status as a bike-friendly hotel and its proximity to the Vallter ski resort make it an excellent base for discovering the Girona Pyrenees at any time of the year.
Visita al Molló Parc
Molló es otro destino pirenaico interesante. En el Molló Parc se pueden ves especies de fauna pirenaica, desde rebecos y marmotas hasta lobos y zorros, pasando por aves rapaces como el águila real. El recorrido dura entre dos y tres horas por el bosque. En el pueblo de Molló podemos alojarnos en el Hotel Calitxó, una gran opción para ir con niños. Tienen un jardín, juguetes y habitaciones familiares, sencillas y agradables, con mobiliario de madera y balcones que miran a la montaña o al pueblo de Molló. Otro puntal del hotel es su restaurante, donde se pueden degustar platos típicos del Pirineo.
Hotel Calitxó, located in Molló, in the Camprodon Valley, is a welcoming mountain hotel in the Girona Pyrenees surrounded by nature. Its privileged location, close to the Headwaters of the Ter and Freser Natural Park and the Vallter 2000 ski resort, makes it an ideal destination for enjoying the mountains at any time of year.
Its comfortable rooms and spacious suites, all with views of the natural surroundings, provide the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway, whether as a couple or with the family. The hotel also offers independent apartments where pets are welcome, making it an excellent choice for travelling with your dog and discovering the Pyrenees.
The Hotel Calitxó Restaurant serves carefully prepared mountain cuisine, featuring locally sourced products such as Camprodon Valley foal, organic potatoes from Molló, and beef and lamb from the Ripollès region. In summer, the outdoor swimming pool and shaded sun loungers provide the perfect place to relax, while in winter the cosy lounge with fireplace is ideal after a day in the snow.
The hotel also features a wellness area with massage services and is a favourite among outdoor sports enthusiasts. As a bike-friendly hotel, it offers a secure bicycle storage area as well as exclusive parking for guests at the Vallter 2000 ski resort at a reduced rate with prior reservation.
From Hotel Calitxó, guests can enjoy some of the finest hiking routes in the Pyrenees, explore the Camprodon Valley, visit charming villages such as Molló, Camprodon and Setcases, or enjoy cycling, horse riding and winter sports. In addition, Vallter 2000, one of the ski resorts closest to Barcelona, is especially popular with families thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and excellent facilities.
Committed to sustainability and protecting its natural surroundings, Hotel Calitxó promotes responsible management, the use of local produce and the preservation of the Camprodon Valley landscape. Thanks to its location, gastronomy and excellent facilities, it is one of the best hotels in the Girona Pyrenees for enjoying nature, mountain activities and relaxation throughout the year.
Texto y fotografías: Òscar Marín
