Mountain routes through the Pyrenees
Los Pirineos están llenos de caminos, bosques y cascadas por descubrir. En familia, con amigos o en pareja, ponte las botas y anímate a descubrir los rincones de Cataluña. Te proponemos 5 rutas por los Pirineos. Son excursiones de montaña, de diferentes dificultades, que te llevarán a descubrir algunos de los paisajes más bonitos del Pirineo de Girona y otras excursiones históricas. ¡Vamos allá!
Ruta de Beget y Rocabruna por los caminos de contrabandistas
Para los que buscáis rutas exigentes de alta montaña, os proponemos hacer la ruta circular de Beget y Rocabruna. Es un itinerario largo y con bastante desnivel (740 m), que os llevará por los caminos de la Alta Garrotxa, muy cerca del Vallespir (Francia), con unas magníficas vistas del Pirineo. Son un total de 13 km que pueden hacer en unas 4-5 horas.
El itinerario comienza en el bonito pueblo medieval de Beget, desde donde hay que subir el cuello de Malrem, limítrofe con el Vallespir. Este es un paso de montaña histórico. La Alta Garrotxa ha sido siempre territorio de frontera, y su paisaje, formado por riscos, paredes de roca y bosques frondosos de encinas y robles, es uno de los más singulares del Pre-Pirineo oriental.
Hay que seguir la ruta flanqueando la montaña hasta el castillo de Rocabruna. La vuelta a Beget por el otro lado, os llevará por saltos y pozas de agua.
Ruta de la fuente de las Dous por las llanuras de Espinalba y de Abella
Esta excursión circular sale del pueblo de Llanars, en el Valle de Camprodón, adecuado para los que buscáis rutas de media montaña. Son un total de 11 kilómetros y un desnivel de 575 metros, que os permitirán descubrir lugares encantadores del Alto Valle del Ter como por ejemplo el pueblo de La Roca, que se encuentra en lo alto de un espectacular acantilado.
La ruta es circular, con salida y llegada en el puente del molino de Llanars. Diríjase a Espinalba para llegar a la Fuente de las Dous. Vuelva por los núcleos de Abella y La Roca.
El Valle de Camprodón es precioso todo el año y en Llanars mismo encontraréis el Hotel Grèvol Spa, ideal para descansar y cargar energías después de esta ruta de montaña. Muy cerca, en el pintoresco pueblo de Setcases, encontraréis el Hotel La Coma, de ambiente familiar y muy adecuado para completar la estancia con una ruta o una esquiada en Vallter. Hacia el otro lado, en Molló, encontraréis el Hotel Calitxó, de ambiente tranquilo y familiar.
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.
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 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.
Ruta del Exilio de La Vajol
Si sois fans de la historia, os encantará hacer esta ruta del exilio de la Vajol, que recorre los caminos que hicieron los republicanos que marchaban a Francia durante la Guerra Civil Española. Atravesaréis la frontera para adentraros en los bosques del macizo de las Salinas en el Empordà. Tiene una dificultad media y se puede hacer en unas 4 horas. Son 13 km de longitud y 474 de desnivel.
El itinerario comienza en el pueblo ampurdanés de La Vajol y sube hacia el macizo de las Salinas, desde donde atraviesa la frontera hacia el Vallespir hasta el pueblo francés de Les Illes. Durante el recorrido podréis visitar diversos lugares de la Memoria Histórica mientras disfrutáis de los magníficos bosques del macizo de las Salinas.
Muy cerca de La Vajol encontraréis el pueblo de Maçanet de Cabrenys y el Hotel Els Caçadors de Maçanet. Y un poco más lejos, en Cantallops, el Hotel Can Xiquet. Ambos situados en la sierra de la Albera donde descubriréis esta excursión y muchas más.
Para completar esta escapada natural, os recomendamos echar un vistazo a la propuesta saludable de hacer un baño de bosque terapéutico en el Empordà. Disfrutaréis de la naturaleza realizando una excursión guiada por los bosques del Alt Empordà.
The Hotel Els Caçadors de Maçanet, located in Maçanet de Cabrenys, is a welcoming hotel surrounded by nature on the Costa Brava, set in the inland area of Alt Empordà, just a few kilometres from the French border. Surrounded by forests, streams and mountain landscapes, it is an ideal place to disconnect and enjoy a peaceful environment while still being close to the beaches of the Costa Brava.
This rural hotel, built in traditional farmhouse style, offers a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for getaways as a couple, with friends or with family. It features bright rooms with private terraces, designed for comfort and relaxation while enjoying the surrounding scenery. The setting is ideal for activities such as hiking, cycling routes or mushroom picking.
Among its facilities, the garden with outdoor swimming pool stands out, a perfect place to cool off and enjoy the slow pace of mountain villages. Everything invites you to relax and reconnect with nature.
At the hotel restaurant, the gastronomic offer is based on traditional Empordà cuisine, using local products with a creative touch, making each meal an essential part of the experience. It is a great choice among hotels on the Costa Brava for those seeking nature, tranquillity and a different kind of inland escape.
Set in the heart of nature, in Cantallops, the Hotel Can Xiquet offers a different experience on the Costa Brava, in a peaceful environment surrounded by nature, yet just a few kilometers from some of the best beaches and coves in the area. Located in the Albera mountain range, its open views over the Alt Empordà and the Mediterranean turn every stay into a true natural viewpoint.
The hotel features spacious and very bright rooms, designed for relaxation, many with large windows and some with a hydromassage bathtub, and even mountain views. Its style combines elegance and comfort in a शांत setting, ideal for romantic getaways or for disconnecting in the inland Costa Brava.
Surrounded by natural landscapes, it is a perfect base for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling routes or excursions around Empordà. The hotel also offers yoga classes, massages and treatments.
Among its facilities are a saltwater outdoor pool, a paddle court, gym and spacious gardens. It also provides spaces for events and celebrations, as well as services such as parking and bike rental. The hotel is also pet-friendly.
The experience is completed by its gastronomic restaurant, where Mediterranean cuisine and Empordà D.O. wines play a leading role. Thanks to its location, views and tranquility, it is one of the best hotels on the Costa Brava for those seeking an exclusive stay in contact with nature without giving up proximity to the sea.
Excursión de Ribes de Freser a la ermita de Sant Antoni
El Valle de Ribes está lleno de excursiones de todos los niveles. Sin duda una que no puede faltar en vuestra agenda es la bajada de Nuria a Queralbs por el camino viejo (de subida también para los más valientes); sin duda, es una de las excursiones más espectaculares del Pirineo. Pero si buscáis una ruta diferente, os recomendamos el itinerario que va de Ribes de Freser a la ermita de Sant Antoni.
Se trata de una excursión fácil con poco desnivel (300 m) y una duración de menos de dos horas. Comenzad la ruta por el camino que sale de la fuente de la calle San Quintín, en Ribes. La subida es continua y en unos 50 minutos estaréis en la cima, con unas vistas panorámicas espléndidas: el imponente macizo del Taga, las montañas de Vall de Núria, la cima del Puigmal, la Collada de Toses, los contrafuertes de la Molina...
Si queréis, podéis visitar la ermita de Sant Antoni y reponer fuerzas en los alrededores, disfrutando de las vistas y de un pícnic al aire libre. En Ribes mismo, encontraréis el Hotel els Caçadors, con restaurante incluido, y referente en la comarca.
Para un fin de semana completo, echad un vistazo a nuestras recomendaciones sobre qué hacer en el Valle de Núria y Camprodón.
Hotel Els Caçadors de Ribes, located in Ribes de Freser, is one of the best hotels in the Girona Pyrenees. Situated next to the Vall de Núria rack railway and close to ski resorts such as La Molina and Vall de Núria, it is the perfect base for enjoying the mountains all year round.
Its modern rooms and apartments combine tradition and comfort, with accommodation options for every type of getaway. Highlights include cosy rooms with a private jacuzzi, ideal for a romantic getaway, as well as family rooms and independent apartments for longer stays.
Gastronomy is one of the hotel's greatest attractions. The Els Caçadors Restaurant, open since 1920, serves outstanding traditional Catalan cuisine prepared with seasonal local produce. As a member of the Fundació Institut Català de la Cuina and Slow Food Catalunya, it has become a gastronomic references in the Ripollès.
After a day of hiking, cycling, skiing or exploring the Vall de Núria, relax in the heated outdoor jacuzzi overlooking the Torreneules mountains, unwind in the exclusive Moon Room with fireplace or enjoy the terrace with solarium. The hotel also features a games room, ideal for both families and groups of friends.
Combining gastronomy, wellness and nature, Hotel Els Caçadors de Ribes is an excellent choice for discovering the Girona Pyrenees. A mountain hotel where you can enjoy gastronomic, romantic or adventure getaways.
Ruta sobre la vía Annia, en Vall de Bianya
Esta ruta transcurre por el Valle de Bianya, junto a Olot. El municipio de Vall de Bianya está situado entre la Garrotxa y el Ripollès y está formado por valles grandes, pequeños bosques, arroyos y paisajes preciosos y poco frecuentados - o menos frecuentados que otras zonas de la Garrotxa. Es una excursión apta para todos los públicos y está bien señalizada con carteles de la red itinerancia, pero tened en cuenta que tiene 8 km de longitud y un desnivel acumulado de 450 metros (se puede hacer en 2 h 30 min).
La ruta es circular: comienza y termina en Hostalnou de Bianya. Seguid las indicaciones hacia Sant Miquel del Mont que iréis encontrando al inicio de la ruta. Antes de llegar, pasaréis por la fuente de la Torre, el cuello de Bastons y luego llegaréis a la ermita de Sant Miquel del Mont. Desde allí arriba, tendréis unas vistas fabulosas de Vall de Bianya, por donde pasaba la antigua vía romana del Capsacosta o Vía Annia. Seguiréis después hacia la hermosa iglesia románica de Sant Andreu del Coll, antes de tomar el camino de vuelta hacia Hostalnou de Bianya.
A diez minutos de Hostalnou, encontraréis el Hotel La Perla de Olot, en la capital de la comarca. Un hotel ideal para descansar y recuperar energías, completando una escapada de senderismo en la Garrotxa.
Para más recomendaciones de rutas a pie cerca de Olot y poder descubrir esta maravillosa comarca del Prepirineo de Girona, echad un vistazo a estas otras 7 excursiones en la Garrotxa y Olot y disfrutad de los rincones preciosos por descubrir. Otra opción es completar vuestra escapada en la Garrotxa con un baño de bosque terapéutico en uno de los dos bosques terapéuticos que se encuentran cerca de Olot.
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.
