El Casol de Puigcastellet
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From Folgueroles to the Trobada spring 1 From El Casol de Puigcastellet 3 to Folgueroles The starting point of this itinerary is situated at the end of Font de la Sala street, along the track that runs alongside Folgueroles stream. On your left Continue along the wide track that goes down to the fields and pastures of are the vegetable plots of La Sala, which are irrigated with water from the Can Garbells. dam of the Trobada spring 1 , located under the road bridge. Be sure to always close any cattle gates that you go through. Along this Although the irrigation channel has been replaced by a plastic pipe, the section of the route, pay close attention to the signposts, since there are original dam and water distribution gates are still in use. Follow the path to several crossroads. The wide track will take us back to the fields of Les arrive at the Trobada spring. Planes, where you will have to turn back on yourself to reach Folgueroles.
From the Trobada spring 1 to Mas d'en Coll 2 and El Casol de Puigcastellet 3 The route continues along the track that leaves the Trobada spring car park and turns left along a farm road surrounded by the vast fields of Les Planes. The path ends in a wide track, which you must follow to the right towards Mas d'en Coll 2 . If you continue, you will then reach a flat expanse of greyish silt, which offers panoramic views of Folgueroles, Sant Julià de Vilatorta and the plain of Vic. From here, on your left, take the stony path, which will become flatter further along, leading to El Casol de Puigcastellet 3 .
Distance: 7.4 km Duration: 2 hrs 30 min Recommendations: – Wear appropriate footwear and a hat and bring water and binoculars. – Do not litter or uproot any plants. – Try not to disturb wildlife and do not release animals into the wild. – Respect the activity of the farmhouses and agricultural land that you pass through. – Watch out for other path users, such as motorised vehicles, bicycles, horses, etc. – If you notice any incidents along the route, please inform the Park Office: [email protected]. How to find us By car: take Exit 187 (Calldetenes/Sant Julià de Vilatorta/ Folgueroles) off the Eix Transversal (C-25) and continue along the N-141d to Folgueroles. By public transport: Autocars J. Comasòlivas from Vic. Tel. (+34) 938 862 614 Nearest facilities and services Folgueroles Information Centre Plaça Verdaguer, 2 08519 Folgueroles Tel. (+34) 938 122 329 / (+34) 938 122 054
Les Guilleries-Savassona Park Office Carrer Guilleries, 5 08519 Vilanova de Sau Tel. (+34) 938 847 888
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