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1: Arrival at Camprodon |
The charming mountain village Camprodon lies at the confluence of the rivers Ter and Ritort and has a lovely centre with a 12th century footbridge. Take your time to explore the alleys and squares and buying supplies such as delicious sausages and cured cheese from the local shops.
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Transfer: Optional transfer from Barcelona, Girona or Ripoll (Optional)
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2: Camprodon - Molló |
Start your trip with a great walk into the high Garrotxa, initially taking you up through lush pastureland. A descent through woodland and valleys passing abandoned and sometimes renovated farmhouses brings you to the village Molló with a Romanesque church from the XIIth century.
(17 - 17 km)
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3: Molló - Setcases |
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 the Fembra Morte Pass (1.728m) and remain high up as you continue to Lliens pass (1.864m) (a good picnic spot). You continue across the northern flank of the Puig de les Agudes before descending through great landscape to Setcases. Dinner and accomodation in Setcases.
(12 - 12 km)
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4: Setcases |
Today you have the option of visiting the village and surrounding area or to explore the area in depth on a longer hike up the valley. Why not climb one of the mountain passes or even the Bastiments peak (2.883m) with unrivalled mountain views. On clear days you can see the blue waters of the Mediterranean from here.
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5: Setcases - Camprodon |
A short but thoroughly enjoyable route leads high above the valley. Cross a mix of pastureland and forest and pass the astonishing village of La Roca, which seemingly clings to the rock on which it was built, then to reach Camprodon.
(12 - 12 km)
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6: Camprodon - Ribes de Freser |
Today you have a spectacular, gradual ascent through a wild valley up the Collada Verda Pass (1.606m) from where you descend along undulating paths and tracks to Ribes de Freser.
(23 - 23 km)
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7: Ribes de Freser |
Free day to enjoy this nice village or to take the rack train up to Núria. There is time to climb above the monastery to admire the breathtaking views and do some circular routes which are marked.
An optional walk down the valley to Queralbs would add another 2,5 hours (rack railway stops here).
Another option is to take the train to Ripoll and visit the Romanesque monastery Santa Maria, the cradle of the Catalan Nation.
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8: Departure |
By train to Barcelona or by bus via Ripoll to Girona. Optional transfer to Camprodon.
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Transfer: Optional transfer to Camprodon or Ripoll (Optional)
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