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1 How to arrive PERPINYÀ Airport Thanks to its geographical location, the region of the volcanoes can be easily and FIGUERES Train station A26 quickly reached from anywhere. N260 Bus station C66 VIC C37 GIRONA Alta Garrotxa Area of Natural Interest LLEIDA C25 By plane C17 AP7 La Garrotxa Volcanic A2 Zone Natural Park Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 50km from La La Garrotxa – a land of dormant volcanoes, enchanting LA GARROTXA BARCELONA Other protected areas villages with charming places to spend the night, silent Garrotxa; a shuttle bus service runs to Girona Volcano forests, succulent cuisine – in all, a truly surprising bus station, from where TEISA buses connect TARRAGONA to La Garrotxa. place in which to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Barcelona Airport (El Prat) is 120km away, it is This is the best-preserved volcanic landscape in the easy to reach the centre of Barcelona by rail or Iberian Peninsula and its allure will leave an indelible airbus and then connect with TEISA services to La Garrotxa. mark as you stroll over its lava flows between dry- RIPOLL stone walls constructed from volcanic rock, from one N260

A26 rural volcanic landscape to the next. All, just a volcanic FIGUERES By train N260 stone’s throw from the city of Olot! C66 The nearest rail station is in Vic and Figueres- Enjoy over 2,500 km of waymarked paths and trails Vilafant, although Girona station is probably OLOT BANYOLES GIRONA stretching from the high Pyrenees to the Costa Brava, a the best bet for connecting to other means GI 524 BANYOLES of transport, where trains from Barcelona, GIRONA wonderful bike lane that is perfect for peaceful cycling, C37 C63 Madrid, Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille and Paris all the warmth of the regions’ varied accommodation stop. and the flavours of its cuisine, based on traditional VIC local products and a touch of savoir faire under the denomination Volcanic Cuisine. SANTA COLOMA Experiències Garrotxa embraces types of activities DE FARNERS suitable for all types of visitors and a wealth of ideas that will leave no one indifferent.

Turisme Garrotxa is your entry point into our territory. Our knowledge of the tourist sector and the area we Our experiences... work in is at your disposal, and will enable you to get in touch with the accommodation, restaurants and activity 4. Flora and Fauna companies that you choose and to find the experience INDIVIDUAL COUPLE 6. La Garrotxa, land of volcanic flavors that suits you the best. 8. Volcanic region MTB Tour GROUP FAMILY La Garrotxa – a land within reach of you and your clients. 10 . Picture perfect scenery in la Garrotxa. Art PEOPLE WITH SENIOR REDUCED and Nature MOBILITY 12 . The secrets of Girona’s greenways Welcome to 14 . Old trails, today’s landscapes 16 . Professional volcanic region backroads tour NATURE RURAL La Garrotxa! 18 . Nature, Culture and Gastronomy on foot, by HIKING SPORTS bike and from the air 20. Catalonia from the Pyrenees to the coast CULTURE CYCLING

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2 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 3 Fotos cedides per: Finca El Ventós, Mas la Garganta, Enjoy Pyrinees, Nit i Vol, Trescàlia. ALTA GARROTXA One of the most enriching experiences you can have is to discover the Flora and Fauna natural heritage of a region with an expert guide. Orchids, rare plants, birds, Vall de Núria amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies, traces of animals, volcanoes, lava flows Cap de Creus and some unique geological phenomenon are some examples of what we’ll OLOT PARC NATURAL see during five intensive days of real wild nature. Our itinerary will take us to DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA GUIDED. 7 days / 6 nights Puigsacalm visit 6 Natural Parks from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean sea. DE LA GARROTXA From the Pyrenees to the sea From: LA GARROTXA / per person € (double room) 971 Minimum 8 people DAY 1 pedunculate oak, orchids, amongst Conservation Area is that it’s a Spurges, blue brooms, Hermann’s territory of remarkable extension and Arrival and accommodation at a many more species. natural environment in the middle of tortoises, Audouin’s gulls, Bonelli’s unique biodiversity. The etymology 6 nights in cottage. 6 breakfasts, 2 ecological packed cottage · Homemade dinner with the mountain with humid climate of eagles, beetles, endemic mollusks, of the word ‘garrotxa’ describes this lunches, 3 lunches of local products in local products. The meals are based DAY 3 Atlantic influences. These attributes … Later on we’ll go to Aiguamolls region perfectly: rough and broken restaurants, 6 dinners. on Catalan traditional gastronomy. Transfer to Queralbs village to get result in luxuriant vegetation and de l’Empordà Natural Park: one ground. It’s a rugged landscape Transfers from/to airport. Lunch will be at local restaurants the ‘rack and pinion’ railway (the amazing landscapes. There are a of the most important wetlands of with many cliffs and narrow valleys, All transfers required. Professional expert guide in flora and or ecological packed lunches on only one in the Pyrenees) that will mosaic of meadows and deciduous Catalonia, a site characterized by the ideal place to watch birds of prey fauna. activity days. take us to Núria valley, at 2.000m forest that lend us the opportunity today’s fluvial courses and old and different species of limestone Access to 6 Natural Parks with official altitude. Walk at The Headwaters to see many species of orchids, rivers’ mouth. We’ll stop to watch flora. It’s easy to see the Egyptian guide. DAY 2 of Ter and Freser Natural Park, butterflies and different kind of birds. the big ornithological diversity of vulture, lammergeiers, griffon We’ll walk around La Garrotxa between 1.280 and 3.000m altitude. wetlands: white storks, great crested vultures, yews, polygala vayredaes, Non included Anything that is not detailed in the Volcanic Zone Natural Park. There This will be a perfect day to enjoy DAY 5 grebes, shorebirds, little egrets, daffodils, bees and orchids, amongst itinerary program are forty volcanic cones and more alpine flora and fauna: Mountain Transfer to Cap de Creus Natural purple swamphens, etc. others. than 20 basaltic lava flows. Not only Pines, rhododendrons, gentians, Park. A place where the sea and volcanoes and lava flows, but we’ll arnicas, Apollo butterflies, chamois, the rocks meet, making a unique DAY 6 DAY 7 enjoy the extraordinary biodiversity marmots, vultures, lammergeiers, landscape home to special flora Walk in the Bac valley, in the Alta Check out from accommodation

TRESCÀLIA, of a small territory that hides are just a few of what we can find. and fauna: cork oaks, cistus, Tree Garrotxa Natural Interest Area: it’s a INCOMING TRAVEL AGENCY unique fauna and flora species: License CG-3437 two-tailed pasha butterflies, stag DAY 4 T. +34 972 264 615 beetles, autochthonous crayfish, The characteristics of Puigsacalm M. +34 669 826 322 PNZVG 3.000 M PUIGSACALM CAP DE CREUS [email protected] white-throated dippers, forest birds, and Bellmunt mountains Natural 1 2 3 VALL NÚRIA 4 5 6 ALTA 7 GARROTXA

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Discover beautiful scenery in the land of the volcanoes by walking along Oix its paths and tasting local cuisine. The ideal combination for exploring VALL La Garrotxa, DE BIANYA the region. We’ll visit artisans, participate in culinary workshops, taste Volcanic cuisine and cuisine d’auteur. We’ll fly in a hot air balloon over La OLOT PARC NATURAL land of volcanic flavors DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA Girona Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, exploring wonderful places with an DE LA GARROTXA SELFGUIDED. 6 days / 5 nights VALL Santa Pau expert guide. D’EN BAS Authentic culinary experience - A combination of gastronomy, landscape and culture. From: LA GARROTXA / per person 1.182€ Minimum 2 people Check prices for groups of + 4 people DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 Arrival in la Garrotxa · Settle down Breakfast of local products · Balloon flight over La Garrotxa Breakfast · Chocolate workshop Breakfast · Departure to Barcelona 2 nights half board in a 4* hotel in in a 4**** hotel in la Vall de Bianya · Ecocycling. A guided excursion on Volcanic Zone Natural Park · Catalan and tasting in a centenary bakery airport. la Vall de Bianya. Visit a baker. Guided visit and electric bikes through la Vall d’en breakfast with local products · in Olot. Learn how to manipulate

2 nights half board in a 4* hotel in bread workshop in a bakery in la Bas. Visit a local artisan cheese Guided walk through the beech forest chocolate and make chocolate bars la Vall d’en Bas. 1 electric bike tour. Garrotxa. Learn what it’s like to be producer, where you’ll be able and the volcanoes. Enjoy a snack of and truffles. 2 guided walk tours. a baker and how to make your own to learn the skills and processes local products inside the crater of Trip to Girona · Visit Girona · *Optional an extra day to visit the Costa 1 night in a hotel in Girona + breakfast bread – which you’ll then take home. involved in producing fresh cow the Santa Margarida volcano · Walk Optional: A guided cultural tour that Brava and get a taste of The Empordà 2 workshops: cheese and chocolate cheese · Afterwards, showcooking through the heart of the Volcanic takes you around the emblematic Wine route. Visit a local winery near artisans. El Cap de Creus. A guided visit to the and lunch at an agrotourism rural Zone Natural Park, discovering the sites in the city. If you have a sweet 1 showcooking and lunch. DAY 2 vineyard and cellar with wine and cava Breakfast of local products · house · Experience the process magnificent volcano, el Croscat, and tooth we recommend you try one 1 dinner in a 2-star restaurant. tasting accompanied by a traditional

1 dinner in a restaurant in Olot. Guided walk through the beautiful of cooking a meal with local listening to silence inside the beech of the local renowned chefs (Roca Empordà lunch. Vall d’Hortmoier – Alta Garrotxa. products, whilst interacting with the forest (La Fageda d’en Jordà) · Free brother’s) ice creams or a Xuixo, a Non included You’ll learn about the story of the chef and enjoying the wonderful time to visit the medieval town of local viennoiserie pastry · Dinner Transfers. three oaks, visit the Romanesque surroundings with beautiful Santa Pau. · Dinner in a restaurant in in a restaurant · Accommodation in Dinner and lunch in Girona. hermitage of Sant Miquel and be views of the valley · Dinner and Olot that will offer Volcanic Cuisine. Girona. stunned by some charming sites. accommodation in a 4 **** hotel. This small valley lies between the well-known villages of Beget and

NIT I VOL INCOMING TRAVEL AGENCY Oix · Picnic lunch · Afternoon: free License CG-1461 time to visit the picturesque village T. +34 972 680 255 of Beget · Dinner in a 2-star Michelin ECOTOURISM M. +34 689 471 872 restaurant in Olot. 1 VALL BIANYA 2 ALTA 3 VALL D’EN BAS 4 PNZVG 5 GIRONA 6 [email protected] GARROTXA

6 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 7 The main goal of this tour is to get to know the volcanic region of la Garrotxa Volcanic region through low/medium difficulty level paths and trails tailored for families, groups Castellfollit of friends or couples. This set of routes will let you explore the most characteristic de la Roca Sant Joan MTB Tour spots in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone such as volcanos, lava flows, the beech OLOT Les Fonts forest of Jordà (La Fageda d’en Jordà), and the most important towns around. VALL SELFGUIDED. 6 days / 5 nights PARC NATURAL D’EN BAS DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA The landscape is dominated by volcanic cones - about 40 in the region – of DE LA GARROTXA which the volcanoes of Santa Margarida and Croscat are the most outstanding. From: LA GARROTXA 495€ / per person DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 4 flows - discovered quite recently. DAY 6 395€ / group of 2-4-6 people Arrival at Olot, capital city of the This is a circular trip through La This is a low/medium level circular We will then cycle for another 3,5km Time to go back. If you haven’t region, well-known for its rich Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural trip that will allow you to visit until we reach Castellfollit de la Roca, booked private transport, you have 5 nights in 3* and 4* hotels. cultural heritage. We recommend Park. Your accommodation will be two towns, famous for their lava a town well-known for its location, the option to take a public bus which Accommodation and breakfast. visiting the Volcano Museum both the starting and ending point. flows. The tour starts at your on top of a basaltic cliff. After visiting will take you to Girona. From there Standard mountain bike rental. and hiking up to the crater of the After a few kilometers, we’ll go into accommodation and, after crossing the town, we’ll take a trail that heads you can take a bus either towards Helmet rental. Montsacopa volcano, which will an exceptional beech forest called through the city of Olot we’ll reach a back to Olot. Barcelona or towards Girona Airport.

Repair kit. assure an excellent view over the La Fageda d’en Jordà. Afterwards, path that takes us directly to a town Assistance during the route. Documents for the route. city. we’ll discover the Croscat volcano called la Canya. We’ll go through la DAY 5 and the Santa Margarida volcano, Canya and cycle for 1 kilometer until This is a half-day low level circular Optional. Check the prices. DAY 2 the latter holds a Romanic chapel we reach Sant Joan les Fonts. Once trip. This tour will lead you around GPS with the route tracks. This is a circular trip to get to know in the center of the crater that gives in this town, we suggest that you visit some of the most representative Elite bicycle rental. the large amount of old fountains its name to the volcano. Further on, the monastery of Sant Joan les Fonts, villages of la Vall d’en Bas, a beautiful Half-board in the hotel. that the city has. These fountains we’ll find two volcanoes more: Sant the medieval bridge and the old mill area of La Garrotxa. Guide. were formerly used as a source of Miquel and Puigjordà. called Molí Fondo, from where you’ll

Transfers. energy for locals, so they’re very We suggest that you visit the village be able to observe the multiple lava representative of life in those days. of Santa Pau, a medieval town AGÈNCIA DE TURISME ACTIU Nowadays, they are a source of located in the Volcanic Zone. ENJOY PYRINEES + 310 M + 250 M + 150 M License CG-002643 inspiration for many painters. OLOT 10,5 KM 20 KM 20 KM 30 KM 1 2 3 4 5 6 T. +34 972 430 413 M. +646 027 372 +34 638 707 808 [email protected]

8 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 9 Discover the most beautiful landscapes of the region by walking on its paths and through its picturesque villages. Enjoy horseback riding at night Picture perfect scenery in Beuda through the spectacular beech forest ‘La Fageda d’en Jordà’ and get to know Castellfollit de la Roca La Garrotxa’s Volcanic Zone Natural Park on a horse. Fly over the volcanic La Garrotxa. Art and nature OLOT landscape in a hot air balloon, visit a landscape painter’s studio and paint en PARC NATURAL SELFGUIDED. 6 days / 5 nights DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA plein air. DE LA GARROTXA Hostalets A fusion of scenery and culture, art and d’en Bas nature. An artistic and cultural experience in From: a region that’s rich in pictorial tradition. LA GARROTXA / per person 925€ Minimum 2 people Check prices for groups of + 4 people DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 2 nights in an ecoturism rural house Accomodation and dinner in a rural Breakfast · Guided tour to the Breakfast · Balloon ride over the Country breakfast · You’ll discover Breakfast · Check out and departure 3 nights in a rural house accommodation in Beuda, near picturesque town of Castellfollit de volcanoes of la Garrotxa and the landscapes that were painted to Barcelona. 2 guided walk tours Besalú. la Roca that sits on a basalt cliff. Visit breakfast with local products · In by well-known mid 19th century

1 night walk tour the basalt lava flows of Sant Joan les the afternoon, experience the thrill Catalan artists and learn different Balloon flight *Don’t miss The Dalí museum in Horseback ride tour DAY 2 Fonts. They’re the result of three of riding on a horse alongside the techniques that you can then apply Activity Landscape painter for a day Breakfast · Transfer to Beuda different eruptions, with lava flows volcanoes. No need to have ridden whilst painting outdoors · Lunch Figueres. Consider an extra day before All meals included · Guided circular walk to the that settled one on top of another · before. An expert guide will take you in a restaurant that offers Volcanic or after your Garrotxa experience. sanctuary of “Mare de Déu del Lunch in a restaurant that will offer to the heart of the Natural Park · Free Cuisine · In the afternoon, cultural Non included Mont”(1.124m). An outstanding Volcanic Cuisine, in the charming time · Dinner at the accomodation. visit around Olot city to discover its Transfers. lookout point over the region of Hostalets d’en Bas village · modernist buildings. Where you’ll l’Empordà and La Garrotxa. The Accomodation in a rural house in be able to find historical shops and **Optional to enjoy the horseback ride route takes you from Beuda to Mare la Vall de Bas · Dinner · Night walk taste a typical local cake. Dinner at tour at night and sleep in a tent. de Déu del Mont, going through in the forest, la Fageda d’en Jordà. the accommodation. Only expert riders. Sant Llorenç de Sous · Picnic lunch Discover what it’s like to walk the with local products · In the afternoon forest at night, what can you hear? NIT I VOL INCOMING TRAVEL AGENCY we’ll visit the medieval town of License CG-1461 Besalú · Dinner in a local restaurant 1.124 M BESALÚ PNZVG T. +34 972 680 255 that will offer Volcanic Cuisine. 1 MARE DE DÉU 2 3 4 VOLCANOES 5 OLOT 6 M. +34 689 471 872 DEL MÓN [email protected]

10 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 11 The Girona greenways have 125km of reclaimed railway tracks, that go from Ripoll The secrets of the Pyrenees to la Costa Brava. We’ll discover the hidden secrets on a bike: volcanic landscapes, old mines, waterfalls, Romanesque churches…. A rich Girona’s Greenways natural and cultural heritage is waiting for us! OLOT SELFGUIDED. 6 days / 5 nights VALL PARC NATURAL D’EN BAS DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA DE LA GARROTXA Discover and enjoy the rich heritage of the Pyrenees by bicycle From: Girona LA GARROTXA / per person € (double room) 737 Minimum 2 people DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 Arrival at the county town of Ripoll. Cycling route: La Garrotxa Volcanic Cycling route: Vall d’en Bas. We Cycling route: greenway to Transfer to Girona airport.

5 nights in small hotels and cottages. Girona. We start the route at the 5 breakfasts, 4 packed lunches, 2 dinners. Accommodation and dinner in a Zone Natural Park. We’ll visit the cycle through this great valley: farms Daily cycling, route on GPS. family-run hotel. heart of the Natural Park: amazing and fields follow the old railway track accommodation, we follow the Transfers from/to airport. volcanoes, la faged d’en Jordà down to Girona. We’ll stay and have Brugent river. Our arrival to Girona

All transfers required. DAY 2 beech forest and nature reserves dinner in a charming cottage, which will be following the river Ter. Guide and map of the route, with Cycling route: ‘Iron and coal’ route. like la Moixina wetlands. Cuina will offer exquisite local cuisine with Accommodation in a hotel in the description of the landscape, flora, fauna, geology and historical sites. We’ll follow the old train route down Volcànica’(Volcanic cuisine) for hints of other regions. center: we can visit Girona’s old to Olot. Accommodation in a small dinner in the town of Olot. town centre and have a taste of Non included charming hotel. Local gastronomy regional gastronomy for dinner. Anything that is not detailed in the served for dinner: Cuina ‘Volcànica’ itinerary program. (Volcanic cuisine).

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T. +34 972 264 615 1 2 OLOT 3 PNZVG 4 VALL D’EN BAS 5 GIRONA 6 M. +34 669 826 322 [email protected]

12 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 13 Vall de Núria The best way to discover a territory is through its history and its landscapes Sant Pau de Segúries by walking the old trails. We’ll follow the Annia trail, the best preserved VALL Old trails, DE BIANYA roman road in all the Iberian Peninsula, and the medieval trails that still link villages. These historic paths will guide us to dreamed places. OLOT today’s landscapes Vic SELFGUIDED. 10 days / 9 nights PARC NATURAL DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA DE LA GARROTXA VALL Where nature and culture come together D’EN BAS From: LA GARROTXA / per person € (double room) 1.143 Minimum 2 people DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 5 DAY 6 Feliu de Pallerols village, where we Arrival at Ribes de Freser. Transfer to Sant Pau de Segúries Walking from our hotel, we’ll follow a Transfer to Hostalets d’en Bas can visit a medieval village and 7 nights in small hotels and cottages + 2 nights in BCN at 4* hotel. Accommodation and dinner at a village. From here, we’ll follow the stone made trail that brings us to the village. We’ll walk the royal trail following the Green way we’ll get to 9 breakfasts, 6 packed lunch, 4 dinners. contemporary charming hotel. best preserved part of the Annia heart of La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone that for many centuries linked the our accommodation. We’ll stay and Transfers from/to airport. trail. Our accommodation will be Natural Park: amazing volcanoes, towns of Olot and Vic. We’ll stay in have dinner in a charming cottage All transfers required. in a small hotel in a rural area, with unique sites like D’en Jordà beech a charming cottage at la Vall d’en that offers exquisite local cuisine Guide and map of the route, with DAY 2 description of the landscape, flora, Walk up from Ribes de Freser to Vall all the amenities, in the wonderful forest and modern landscapes Bas. Homemade dinner with local with hints of other regions. fauna, geology and historical sites. de Núria on the ‘rack and pinion’ Bianya Valley, with local products like the Moixina wetlands. ‘Cuina products. railway. Once in Núria, at 2000m for dinner. Volcànica’ (Volcanic cuisine) will be DAY 8 Non included altitude, we’ll go on an excursion served for dinner in the town of Olot. DAY 7 Transfer to Barcelona. Leisure day. Anything that is not detailed in the to Puigmal: the most emblematic Transfer to Coll d’Úria. We’ll walk itinerary program. DAY 4 summit of the region. A shorter Following the old trail that linked through amazing beech forests DAY 9 alternative would be to walk to: the Bianya region with the Besalú until we get to Mare de Deú de la Leisure day in Barcelona. Núria Sanctuary, Pic de l’Àliga view county we’ll get to the town of Salut Sanctuary, where we’ll enjoy point… and enjoy the audiovisuals Olot. We’ll climb up Montsacopa wonderful views of the landscape. DAY 10 TRESCÀLIA, of the complex. volcano. The accommodation is in Later on we’ll walk down to Sant Transfer to Barcelona airport. INCOMING TRAVEL AGENCY a small charming hotel, in a Natural License CG-3437 Conservation Area and near the T. +34 972 264 615 town center. Dinner is based on +1.100M / -1.100M +300M / -800M +500M / -450M +400M / -400M +450M / -450M +450M / -600M M. +34 669 826 322 14 KM 14 KM 13 KM 16,3 KM 12 KM 12 KM BCN BCN [email protected] ‘Cuina Volcànica’ (Volcanic cuisine). 1 2 3 4 OLOT 5 6 7 8 9 10

14 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 15 ALTA GARROTXA The main goal of this tour is to get to know the volcanic region of La Garrotxa through secondary roads, which will allow you to discover the most Professional volcanic Vall del emblematic spots in the region. This tour is targeted for people who love Bac to ride road bikes through natural areas. Enjoy the surroundings and the region backroads tour OLOT company whilst challenging yourself. SELFGUIDED. 7 days / 6 nights PARC NATURAL DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA DE LA GARROTXA Vall d’en Bas From: LA GARROTXA 640€ / per person DAY 1 lead us to different villages such - a town declared good of national across the village, we’ll take the in the region. We’ll start off in Olot 510€ / group of 2-4-6 people Arrival at Olot, capital city of the as Sant Joan les Fonts - famous for interest. We’ll leave Besalú behind to road towards Oix, a curvy road and we’ll gradually cycle our way region, well-known for its rich its recently discovered lava flows ride towards Banyoles where we’ll that you will surely enjoy. We’ll up to the mountain pass called 6 nights in 3* rural hotels or 4* rural cultural heritage. We recommend­ and the Romanic monastery - and discover its lake - the biggest in follow this road until we reach Capsacosta (870m), leaving the hotels with swimming pool. visiting the Volcano Museum Castellfollit de la Roca - known for Catalonia. We’ll start heading back, Beget - a Romanic and picturesque valley of Bianya behind. During this Accommodation and breakfast. and hiking up to the crater of the its location on top of a basaltic cliff. riding across Mieres and Santa Pau, village - which is considered an part of the tour, we’ll cycle across Elite road bike rental. Montsacopa volcano, which will Afterwards, we’ll continue towards a medieval town of high historic architectonic monument as a whole. the old Roman road, also called Via Helmet rental. Repair kit. assure an excellent view over the Sant Jaume del Llierca, Argelaguer interest. After that, we’ll cycle into the We’ll continue on the same road Annia. We’ll continue through Sant Assistance during the route. city. and just before reaching Besalú heart of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone towards Camprodon, where we’ll Joan les Abadeses until we reach a Documents for the route. we’ll take the road towards Sales Natural Park where we recommend reach the highest point of the route, pass called Santigosa (1060m), the DAY 2 de Llierca. Next we’ll visit Tortellà, visiting the beech forest (La Fageda the mountain pass called Coll de highest point of the route. From here, Optional. Check the prices. This spectacular and peaceful ride Montagut and we’ll follow through d’en Jordà), and the volcanoes of Buixeda (1096m) is in an area called we’ll start the decent towards Olot. Technical pedals. goes through the main villages the valley of Bac (Vall del Bac) Santa Margarida and Croscat. Rocabruna. We’ll finish our day

GPS with the route tracks. in the area. The municipality of where we’ll reach the top of three cycling back across Camprodon, Half-board in the hotel. DAY 7 Vall d’en Bas is well-known for its mountain passes: Coll de Carrera Sant Joan les Abadesses and finally Time to go back. If you haven’t Guide. DAY 5 Transfers. geography and landscape. This (663m), Coll de Mariner (937m) and This is the route on the tour with Olot, going through the valley of Bac. booked private transport, you have tour is mainly done cycling on Capsacosta (870m). Lastly we’ll the highest altitude ascent. It is a the option to take a public bus which secondary roads, which allows you start the descent through Hostalnou challenge worth achieving. The tour DAY 6 will take you to Girona. From there to enjoy the exceptional landscape de Bianya until we reach Olot. begins in Olot, riding across Batet This is one of the most famous you can take a bus either towards between the hills of the valley. de la Serra and Begudà, where routes in this area, since a part Barcelona or towards Girona Airport. AGÈNCIA DE TURISME ACTIU DAY 4 we’ll take the old road towards of it is included in the itinerary of ENJOY PYRINEES DAY 3 This route starts in Olot and follows Castellfollit de la Roca. After riding one of the most important races License CG-002643 The main aim in this tour is to secondary roads that go across T. +34 972 430 413 explore the upper area of the region, Batet de la Serra and Begudà. M. +646 027 372 +34 638 707 808 called Alta Garrotxa. We’ll start out We’ll continue through Castellfollit + 750M + 1.333M + 800M + 1.980M + 890M [email protected] OLOT 54 KM 81 KM 70 KM 95 KM 56 KM in Olot and we’ll continue our way de la Roca, Sant Jaume del Llierca, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 through secondary roads that will Argelaguer and we’ll reach Besalú

16 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 17 The county of La Garrotxa is a region with unique natural values: volcanoes, Nature, culture and lava flows, great fauna and flora biodiversity, streams, rivers with clean and Sant Joan clear water, amazing landscape and an area where ancestral human activity les Fonts Besalú has left many artistic and cultural witnesses. It offers a wonderful fusion of OLOT PARC NATURAL gastronomy DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA Nature and Culture that you will thoroughly enjoy. DE LA GARROTXA SELFGUIDED. 7 days / 6 nights Hostalets de Bas On foot, by bike and from the air From: LA GARROTXA / per person € (double room) 1.075 Minimum 2 people DAY 1 you’ll find a Mikvé (Jewish bath), at the quaint village of Hostalets most spectacular views from the air. Arrival at Olot, accommodation in the best preserved one in the d’en Bas, where we’ll taste some of After the flight, a good country style 6 nights in small hotels. DAY 3 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners. a small charming hotel. Dinner in a Self guided excursion to the heart Iberian Peninsula. In Besalú we’ll the most appreciated local products. breakfast. In the afternoon we’ll be All transfers required. ‘Cuina Volcànica’ (Volcanic cuisine) of La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone enjoy lunch in a ‘Cuina Volcànica’ ( ‘Cuina Volcànica’ (Volcanic cuisine) able to wander around the streets of Guide and map of the route, with restaurant. Natural Park. We will walk from Volcanic cuisine) restaurant. Leisure restaurant. Evening: gastronomy Olot, which offer us a wide variety description of the landscape, flora, the accommodation to find the old afternoon to enjoy Olot’s town experience. Why everybody eats of historical shops to give us the fauna, geology and historical sites. Professional expert guides in nature and DAY 2 trail that linked Olot and Santa Pau centre. Dinner in a restaurant where “pa amb tomàquet” (bread with opportunity to take with us a piece culture. Cycling route following the green village. On the Batet plateau we’ll you’ll taste the most well-known tomato) in Catalunya? We’ll feel like of the territory: local product at local Visits and activities. way to Girona, a former railway path. get to Croscat volcano. The trail gastronomic specialties of the a local whilst enjoying a traditional price. To finish the day, we’ll have Stop at a cheese farm where we’ll follows through D’en Jordà beech region, ‘Cuina Volcànica’ (Volcanic dinner of “pa amb tomàquet” with dinner in a grill restaurant in Olot, Non included visit the cow farm and participate forest. Ecological packed lunch of cuisine). Night activity “The sounds local sausages, farm cheese and the where we’ll enjoy a taste of local Transfers from/to airport. in a workshop to discover the local products. Going back we’ll of the night” at La Moixina area. best quality wines in an authentic products in a casual atmosphere. Anything that is not detailed in the itinerary program. processes involved in producing cross la Moixina wetlands, a nature atmosphere. delicious fresh cow cheese. We’ll reserve surrounded by water and DAY 5 DAY 7 cycle back to Olot, where we’ll artistic beauty. Dinner in a Catalan Transfer to Hostalets d’en Bas DAY 6 Check out from accommodation. have lunch at a restaurant. In the cuisine restaurant with Garrotxa village. We’ll walk the royal trail that Transfer to the hot air balloon afternoon, cultural self guided regional specialties. for many centuries linked the towns location in the Natural Park. Amazing TRESCÀLIA, INCOMING TRAVEL AGENCY town walk in Olot. Dinner in a of Olot and Vic. Lunch in a restaurant hot air balloon flight over one of the License CG-3437 ‘Cuina Volcànica’ (Volcanic cuisine) DAY 4 T. +34 972 264 615 restaurant. Guided visit to Sant Joan les Fonts M. +34 669 826 322 lava flows. Visit to Besalú, we’ll [email protected] OLOT NATURE PNZVG CULTURE OLOT walk the old Jewish quarter where 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

18 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 19 The main goal of this route is to get to know a part of the Catalan territory Catalonia from the following the rail trail - formerly used as a railway called “Carrilet”. This beautiful route will take you from one of the most characteristic spots in the Pre-Pyrenees, the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, to the Costa Brava. OLOT Pyrenees to the coast PARC NATURAL DE LA ZONA VOLÀNICA SELFGUIDED. 8 days / 7 nights DE LA GARROTXA

From: Sant Feliu de Guíxols LA GARROTXA 860€ / per person

/ group of 2-4-6 people DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 6 DAY 7 554€ Arrival at Olot, capital city of We start at Olot following the rail Relish the tranquility that a country The route from Girona to the sea Leisure day. You can spend the day the region, well-known for its trail ‘The Railway Route’ (Ruta del cottage has to offer, and enjoy the goes slightly uphill and reaches the at the beach, wander around Sant 7 nights in 3* and 4* hotels and country rich cultural heritage. We also Carrilet). After cycling slightly circular route from Sant Julià de Llor highest point in Cassà de la Selva Feliu de Guíxols or cycle on the path cottages including half-board and recommend visiting the Volcano uphill towards Coll d’en Bas to Osor, a town with lots of history. (136m). The train’s trail enables you that goes along the coast called swimming pool. Standard bicycle rental with saddlebags. Museum and hiking up the crater of (620m), we start a very pleasant to discover two different regions: El Camí de Ronda. Route’s road book. the volcano Montsacopa. part of the route that goes downhill DAY 5 Gironès and El Baix Empordà, and Repair kit. from Olot towards Amer; one the We start once more on the ‘Railway will take you from the basin of the DAY 8 Assistance during the route. DAY 2 most emblematic sections of the Route’ from Sant Julià de Llor to river Ter to the valley of Riudaura, Time to go back. If you haven’t Baggage transfer from hotel to hotel. Circular route to explore the beauty rail trail. We’ll continue the route Girona, capital of the Gironès passing through the valley of la booked private transport, you have Bicycle transfer in Olot. this volcanic territory has to offer. going slightly downhill until we province. Free time to wander Selva. the option to take a public bus which Discover the main volcanoes in the reach Sant Julià de Llor · Half- around the old town of Girona. will take you to Girona. From there Non included GPS with the route tracks. region - currently inactive - while board accommodation in a country you can take a bus either towards Elite bicycle rental. cycling in the leafy forests and the cottage. Barcelona or towards Girona airport. Transfers. well-known beech forest: La Fageda d’en Jordà. We offer 3 different AGÈNCIA DE TURISME ACTIU possible routes. ENJOY PYRINEES License CG-002643 OLOT PNZVG COAST T. +34 972 430 413 1 2 3 4 5 GIRONA 6 7 8 M. +646 027 372 +34 638 707 808 [email protected]

20 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 21 Bicicarril.com La Xiquella formatges Bicycle and accessory renting. i turisme rural Extensive range of bicycles of It’s situated in la Vall d’en Bas, Suppliers of all sizes for adults and children. near the ‘old railway’ bicycle Electric bikes available. Transport, greenway trail. They are cheese assistance and guide services. artisans that open their doors to show how they produce their Activities our Experiences products, with tasting included at the end. They also offer rural accommodation next door, ideal for families and friends.

Centre Logístic Mas la Coromina de Bicicletes Guided visits around the diary Bicycle and accessory farm situated in la Vall d’en Bas. renting. Transport and It’s specially recommended for assistance services, also offers families, schools and different organizational services for kinds of groups. groups. Expert advice and route information on a wide range of itineraries in la Garrotxa. Personalized services.

educArt Natura i Màgia Visits and educational activities Fun and entertaining Nature to discover la Garrotxa’s cultural and Cultural guided tours, with heritage. Ideal for groups, or without a bit of magic. It’s schools, families and individuals. specially recommended for Wide range of activities. families, schools and different kind of groups – including people with disabilities.

En Ruta Girona Rucs i Someres Hiking tour guide. Personalized Rides on Catalan donkeys services around the hidden, through the Parc de Pedra singular and most authentic Tosca, between dry stone walls places of la Garrotxa. They and croplands, in la Garrotxa’s are based on slow travel and Volcanic Zone Natural Park. responsible tourism principals Group or individual reservations to fulfil the expectations of small accepted. groups.

Guies de Natura Tosca la Garrotxa Educacional and environmental They offer environmental services. Designs and manages education services, adapted to awareness campaigns, different levels of training. Hiking environmental education and cycling excursions of one programs and activities. They or more days, and a variety of also organize guided routes for all Nature outings in la Garrotxa. kinds of groups.

La Fageda Fundació Vol de Coloms Dairy farm that offers visits to Hot air balloon rides that end with show the process involved in a delicious Catalan breakfast. making their products: yogurts, Accessible balloon option ice cream and jams . Through available. Also offers special their renowned and successful flights for families and exclusive project - based on working flights for business and other with mentally disabled people groups. - they focus on creating social awareness on this aspect.

23 Foto: Maria Geli i Pilar Planagumà (PTCBG) ACCOMMODATION Hotel Riu Fluvià Can Felicià Les Comelles A Holiday Apartment country house country house Hotel situated between the city Country house located in Renovated country house. It’s H Hotel of Olot and la Garrotxa’s Volcanic Beuda. It offers half-board ideal for couples that want to Zone Natural Park centre. Easily C Camping accommodation with healthy and relax in a luxurious country accessed. Restaurant. Panoramic locally-based meals. Well suited atmosphere. Panoramic views CRH Country House views. for walkers and cyclists as it has over la Vall d’en Bas. Half-board. a covered area to leave bikes Cuisine with a personal touch. and mountain gear. Comfortable Outdoor swimming-pool, gardens rooms, outdoor swimming-pool and meeting rooms.

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Accommodation L’Arcada de Fares Hotel Vall d’en Bas country house country house Charming small resort near It’s located in the middle of la Vall Besalú. 18 eco apartments ideal d’en Bas. Easily accessed and Bike-friendly accommodation, Country house surrounded by for families and groups. Outdoor very near the ‘old railway’ bicycle situated in a peaceful and quiet forests, meadows and fields swimming pool, organic garden, greenway trail. It has an outdoor area in la Vall d’en Bas. It offers at the foot of el Puigsacalm restaurant and outdoor and swimming-pool, restaurant, half-board accommodation with mountain. Easily accessed. indoor multipurpose spaces. private meeting/multipurpose healthy and locally-based meals. Offers half-board, comfortable rooms and garden. Its location makes it a popular accommodation with panoramic choice amongst cyclist and views over la Vall d’en Bas. walkers. Bike rental, guided BTT,

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Mas el Ferrés Hotel Borrell Càmping l’Alguer Casa Prat country house country house Urban hotel located in a quiet Campsite situated in the middle area near the commercial centre of natural surroundings, on Country house situated in la Renovated 13th century country of the city. Hotel Borrell is a great the outskirts of Les Planes Vall d’en Bas. Easily accessed house. Adapted and equipped place to enjoy the region and its d’Hostoles. It has various types and surrounded by magnificent for groups of up to 20 people. capital, Olot. of accommodation options: tree views. It offers half-board Located in the centre of Sant cabins, a camping area and accommodation in a relaxed and Feliu de Pallerols village, in la different multipurpose spaces family atmosphere, ensuring a Garrotxa’s Volcanic Zone Natural ideal for the whole family. leisurely experience. Park. Large outdoor space with vegetable garden and farm

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Mas Garganta Hotel Can Blanc Càmping Natura country house Renovated farmhouse which Family campsite located in is now a small hotel with 12 Les Preses, in la Garrotxa’s Traditionally-styled country house comfortable double rooms. It’s Volcanic Zone Natural Park. with panoramic views over la located in la Garrotxa’s Volcanic Various accommodation options: Vall d’en Bas. Cozy atmosphere. Zone Natural Park, in a quiet and bungalows, mobile homes, Outdoor swimming-pool. It offers peaceful area amidst Nature. caravans and a camping area. half-board accommodation, Specialists in Bed & Bike tourism; camping area and a wooden it’s near the ‘old railway’ bicycle cabin amid nature for group greenway trail. activities. CRH H C

Hotel La Perla La Rectoria de Sant Cafeteria La Nevateria Hostal del Sol Family hotel conveniently situated Miquel de Pineda It’s located in Olot’s city centre. Located in the outskirts of Olot. in Olot, very near la Garrotxa’s Restored 12 century rectory La Nevateria is a cafeteria with Easily accessed. Specialized in Volcanic Zone Natural Park. It located at the foot of the ‘old an innovative style and a friendly the traditional Catalan bread with has a restaurant, apartments and railway’ bicycle greenway trail, atmosphere. They offer quality tomato spread and local meat. meeting rooms. Ideal for families in la Garrotxa’s Volcanic Zone homemade products. Offers gluten-free bread. Terrace. and different types of groups. Natural Park. It’s managed Catering Ideal for groups, families and by a friendly Catalan/Scottish couples. couple that offer half-board accommodation in comfortable

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Hotel Mas la Ferreria Cal Carreter Hostal dels Ossos Restaurant B-crek Small charming hotel that offers country house Restaurant situated in the heart Innovative-style restaurant all the commodities of today’s Country house located in the of la Garrotxa’s Volcanic Zone located near the southwest lifestyle whilst keeping with the town of Mieres, a quiet and Natural Park. Volcanic and entrance to Olot. Friendly staff, charm of the past. It’s surrounded peaceful area between la homemade cuisine. Gluten-free self-service, healthy and locally- by a garden that merges with Garrotxa and Banyoles. Friendly and vegetarian dishes. Terrace based meals with vegetarian and the natural landscape around. staff, homemade cuisine based and playground. Group and vegan dishes. Singular and comfortable rooms. on quality local products. special events reservations accepted. H CRH

24 GARROTXA EXPERIENCES 25 Restaurant Cafè Europa Restaurant Elegant restaurant-terrace La Cúria Reial conveniently situated in Olot’s Medieval building located in main square. Catalan cuisine with Besalú’s historic centre. It offers an extensive varity of natural and homemade and Volcanic cuisine, small production wine options. as well as vegetarian dishes. Available for celebrations. Terrace and game room. Turisme Garrotxa is your contact to the region of the volcanoes. Our expertise in the tourism sector and the territory is at your service to provide an easy connection with LA GARROTXA Restaurant Can Morera Restaurant La Deu local accommodation providers, restaurants Restaurant situated in Les Situated near the wetlands of la and activity companies, as well as finding Preses, near Olot. It specializes in Moixina (Olot). Traditional and traditional Catalan cuisine, well- Volcanic cuisine. Picnics. Gluten- packages tailored to your needs. presented dishes with fresh local free and Vegetarian dishes. products. Gardens and private dining rooms for special occasions. Contact us! Easily accessed. www.turismegarrotxa.com

Restaurant Els Catòlics Restaurant Restaurant situated in Olot’s La Quinta Justa historic centre. Modern local Restaurant situated in Olot. cuisine. Terrace. Theatre and Traditional Catalan cuisine with exhibition room. Ideal for groups a touch of modernity. Volcanic and events. Cuisine. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. Private dining rooms, spaces for celebrations and terrace.

Restaurant Restaurant Les Cols Font Moixina Local restaurant with 2 Michelin Restaurant located near the stars. Situated in a country wetlands of la Moixina (Olot). house renovated by renowned Volcanic and traditional cuisine. RCR Arquitectes – FAD winner. Gluten-free and vegetarian Avant-garde cuisine with local dishes. Covered outdoor terrace. products. Covered outdoor space for celebrations designed by the same architectural firm.

Restaurant La Brasera Restaurant l’Hostalet Restaurant situated in Olot’s Restaurant situated in a historic centre. Select, natural and traditional building in the healthy cuisine. Gluten-free and picturesque village of Hostalets vegetarian dishes. Specialized d’en Bas. Volcanic cuisine in grilled meat. They also serve based on seasonal products and crepes in the covered terrace creatively presented. Gluten-free area. and vegetarian dishes.

La Cuina del Mercat Restaurant located in Olot’s market square. Fresh local cuisine with products from Olot’s market. Terrace. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The purchase of the packages will be done directly with the agency that offers them. Prices shown are valid for packages in 2017, being subject to variation from 2018 onwards. Added optional services or changes of accommodation that don’t appear reflected in this catalog can vary final prices.

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TURISME GARROTXA Av. Onze de Setembre, 22 2a planta 17800 Olot - La Garrotxa Tel. +34 972 27 16 00 [email protected] facebook.com/garrotxa @turismegarrotxa @turismegarrotxa www.turismegarrotxa.com Dipòsit legal: GI 1350-2016

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