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proposals adapted to all types of hikers: for those who are experts or © Inmed and experienced hikers, or those who are getting ready for their very first trip: go hiking 1 The Route to Freedom 24 Vall de Núria 2 Els Bastions 25 El Ripollès 26 Camin Reiau 3 Serra de Monestirs Hiking in Catalonia experience.catalunya.com 27 Via Calda 4 El Torb Refuges What does this publication offer? 28 Catalan Coastal Range 5 From the Pyrenees to the Sea 29 GR 151. Camí Oliba 6 El Ripollès - L’Alt Empordà Beyond the road. 30 From Montserrat to Vic st 7 Vall de Barcedana 04 Hiking in the 21 century is about much more than having 31 El Priorat 8 Mont-rebei lots of kilometres under your belt. 32 The Route of the Refuges 9 The Route of the Hermit BOOK NOW 33 El Brogit de la Vall Sustainable hiking. Responsible sustainability. 10 Aigüestortes 34 Trek&Wine in el Priorat 11 Pica d’Estats Catalonia, a great distance to travel. 35 From l’Urgell to la Segarra 12 Romanesque Pyrenees 05 A selection of the busiest GRs and other routes. 36 Coastline 13 La Vall de Boí 37 From Girona to the Coast Catalonia, essential routes. 14 Magic Mountains 38 The Girona Pyrenees 06 Great routes to travel on and get to know the area. 15 La Garrotxa 39 GR 5. The Viewpoint Trail 16 La Vall Fosca Challenges and tailor-made routes. 40 GR 4. From Puigcerdà 17 Through el Pallars Jussà to Montserrat 10 Journeys with their own names. 18 Roca del Corb 41 GR 1. From l’Empordà 19 Son, El Pallars Sobirà A unique and diverse world. to el Pallars Jussà 20 Viewpoints of el Cadí 13 More than 40 hiking routes to choose from. 42 GR 83. From Mataró 21 Gerdar Forest to el Canigó Practical information. 22 Valls d’Àneu THE OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE FOR EXPERIENCES IN CATALONIA 34 A list of accommodation and companies. 23 Pyrenean Ponds Which one do you prefer to experience? Excursions from Barcelona, adventure and sport, wine and Routes for experienced hikers and experts - Routes for beginners and/or open to all. 2gastronomy tourism, charming villages, cultural visits, family fun. Book now and live different emotions. Montsegur 26 Bossòst GR211 Vielha

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© cc Pallar 23 El Port de Suert Puigcerdà GR83 Portbou Sort Núria 25 20 Ulldeter La Seu d’Urgell La Jonquera Bellver de 4 2 to travel 5LL 16 17 24 Cap CV Cerdanya 5 14 GR11 de Creus The map shows a selection of the busiest GRs GR150 9 3 Ripoll GR1 and other routes across Catalonia that are also Bagà 6 Besalú CS Port de la Tremp 18 Gòsol Muntanya 15 recommended. The numbers in grey circles refer Oliana Borredà Empúries 7 Bergà Banyoles to the proposals listed on page 3, which are 36 Rupit Girona La Bisbal 8 GR1 Solsona explained throughout the booklet. GR176 d’Empordà Vic 37 Cardona 29 GR4 GR151 GR2 Santa Coloma GR1 Transversal Path Balaguer de Farners 38 Sant Feliu GR2 From La Jonquera to Aiguafreda Aiguafreda Navarcles de Guíxols GR4 From Puigcerdà to Montserrat Manresa Cervera 30 Sant Celoni GR92 Beyond the road Sustainable hiking GR5 The Viewpoint Trail Montserrat CS 365 GR11 Pyrenean Trails Tàrrega 3M Granollers Vallbona de 35 28 GR83 The Path of Exile CS Lleida Terrassa Travelling on foot is about much more than Catalonia was the first complete destination in les Monges Canet de Mar Sabadell DAYS PER YEAR GR92 The Mediterranean Trail Mataró having lots of kilometres or metres climbed the world to obtain the Biosphere Responsible GR5 A mild and favourable climate, GR99 Ebro Path GR175 under your belt. The 21st century hiker is an Tourism certification, which recognises the a mountainous terrain full of GR107 Camí dels Bons Homes Poblet Barcelona contrasts and a great wealth GR150 Montblanc explorer who is in love with the landscape, drive for tourism that practises environmental A Trip Around Mequinença Santes Vilafranca of landscapes and culture Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park Albarca Creus del Penedès a traveller who enjoys practising sport in sustainability, social inclusiveness and make Catalonia the perfect Flix Begues GR151 Paths of the Bishop destination for hiking. and Abbot Oliba GR174 32 33 Reus harmony with nature, the environment and accessibility for all. Hiking meets all of these GR92 Coll de Sitges THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA GR174 El Priorat Trail 34 Vilanova Catalonia the cultural heritage that surrounds them. In requirements: it is the most environmentally- la Teixeta i la Geltrú Móra Falset GR175 The Cistercian Route Gandesa d’Ebre Tarragona Catalonia, all hikers have countless tailor-made friendly leisure activity and is an effective GR176 Route of the Romanesque Hermitages 31 Miravet Cambrils routes to choose from. There are half-day tool for the economic development of rural GR211 Circular Route in the Val d’Aran GR99 Distance between excursions, full-day routes, two- or three-day areas. To this end, Catalonia continues to L’Hospitalet Other routes de l’Infant provincial capitals Average daytime temperatures Tortosa trips and, for the more experienced, long- broaden its offering for all kinds of audiences B Girona L T JanuaryF M A M June July A SeptemberO N D CF Carros de Foc L’Ampolla arcelona leida arragona ebruaryarch pril ay ugust ctoberovemberecember distance itineraries that last for a week or even through the creation of local trail networks and PC La Porta del Cel Km ºC Amposta longer. The possibilities are endless. participation in international route development 3M Els 3 Monts Barcelona 107 162 99 Barcelona 11 12 14 17 20 24 26 26 24 20 16 12 GR92 programmes, such as Hiking Europe. CV Cavalls del Vent Girona 107 255 197 Girona 9 10 13 15 19 23 26 25 23 18 13 10 5LL El Cinquè Llac Lleida 162 255 101 Lleida 7 10 14 15 21 24 27 27 23 18 11 8 Ulldecona 4 CS Way of Saint James Tarragona 99 197 101 Tarragona 11 12 14 16 19 22 25 26 23 20 15 12 © Val d’aran © Val d’ A ran © Val © D an i el Pun s et

Catalonia, Costa Brava - Pirineus - Val d’Aran Costa Brava - Costa Daurada - Terres de l’Ebre GR 11. From the Mediterranean GR 92 essential routes Sea to the Cantabrian Sea Catalonia with sea views

places, from rock formations N have now been recovered. Vielha Portbou Arties Sant Pere Sant Aniol in the Cap de Creus Natural Sant Pere de Rodes The route stops at beautiful de Rodes Cadaqués PNac. GR 11 Núria d’Aguja AIGÜESTORTES PN AIGUAMOLLS Among all the possible options, we present an inspiring and varied Park right by the sea, to the DE L’EMPORDÀ fishing villages such as Puigcerdà Cadaqués Girona Beget Cap lacustrine landscapes of the Cadaqués, and passes by selection of routes to travel on and discover Catalonia and its C-13 Berga C-17 de Creus P MONTNEGRE Palamós C-16 I EL CORREDOR Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Lleida GR 92 Blanes untouched beaches and natural scenic beauty. Although we should not forget that this guide is only Vic Girona P COLLSEROLA Manresa AP-7 Maurici National Park high in parks such as Cap de Creus, a starting point for anyone wishing to explore the varied geography P GARRAF Barcelona Lleida Reus Sitges the Pyrenees mountains. During Tarragona Aiguamolls de l’Empordà, Serra of Catalonia, here you’ll find a list proposed hiking trails. Barcelona N the trip, in which you are always l’Ametlla de Mar de Collserola, and el Garraf. 0 30 km PN surrounded by mountains that DEL DELTA DE L’EBRE Ulldecona The GR 11, also known as the reach and sometimes exceed 0 40 km Pyrenees Trail, runs along the 3,000 m, hikers can discover From Portbou, on the border PART OF THE WAY, JUST entire southern slope of the medieval monasteries such with France, to Ulldecona, A CLICK AWAY Pyrenees, from Cap de Creus as Sant Pere de Rodes, the in Terres de l’Ebre, the GR A linear and self-guided route lasting 2 days along Costa Brava’s camins de ronda, with in Girona to Cape Híguer in emblematic Núria Sanctuary and 92 stretches along the entire accommodation, transfers and the option of Gipuzkoa. In the Catalan section, countless picturesque villages. Catalan coast, passing by an official guide and luggage transport. Activities suggested www.camideronda.com by companies specialising this long-distance path allows magnificent coves that can only 6 in hiking walkers to enjoy many diverse be reached by old paths that 7 Cultural © Pedratour uta del C is ter © R uta

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Hiking is a response to the human need to explore and be in contact with nature. However, not everything is Costa Daurada - Terres de Lleida Costa Brava - Paisatges Barcelona - Terres de Lleida Pirineus about landscapes, mountains, rivers and lakes. The paths GR 175 Pilgrims of the 21st Century GR 107 also lead to walled villages, The Cistercian Route The Way of Saint James Camí dels Bons Homes prehistoric sites, Greek N known as medieval villages, is a great starting point for standing members of the The Cistercian Vielha temples, Roman villas, Ciutadilla Santa Coloma Romanesque churches Sant Pere Vallbona de Queralt Route, is a triangular route that and thousand-year-old de Rodes hikers wishing to follow the FRANCE Catholic Church at the time. medieval cities, monasteries, de les Monges passes by three monasteries: monasteries await old Jacobean route as it This trans-Pyrenean route Rocafort WALKERS eager for Puigcerdà Cadaqués hermitages and sanctuaries. de Queralt Beget Cap C-14 Santes Creus, the oldest of the passes through Catalonia. The connects Queralt Sanctuary, in C-37 culture and tradition. C-13 Berga C-17 de Creus Some are in remote locations, GR 175 C-16 Vic AP-2 Order in Catalonia and where Girona itinerary has been recovered Berga, with Montsegur Castle, Montblanc and others require only a short Poblet the remains of ancient kings Manresa AP-7 and signposted in order to link in France, passing through the Santes Lleida walk along one of the local Muntanyes Pla de Creus rest, Vallbona de les Monges, together a long list of towns Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. de Prades Santa Maria AP-2 N www.camidelsbonshomes.com trails (SL) that are springing up Valls AP-2 which has been run by a Barcelona and cities marked by the course 0 8 km 0 30 km www.cerdanya.org throughout the country and are female religious community for of history and by the passage suitable for hikers of all levels. This is a route through the three over 850 years, and Poblet, a In medieval Catalonia, of the pilgrims themselves, The Camí dels Bons Homes Don’t forget to get informed most emblematic monasteries UNESCO World Heritage Site pilgrims heading to Santiago who stopped in towns such as traces the route taken before setting off on these of the Cistercian Order in that is home to a monastic de Compostela crossed the Girona, Vic or Manresa and in through the mountains by A suggestion in one click Catalonia. It is a passport to community. Pyrenees via the Coll de noteworthy sanctuaries such as the Cathars as they fled in A self-guided 10-day trek with routes. www.rutadelcister.info half-board accommodation, journey a world of prayer, communion Panissars mountain pass in La Montserrat. the 13th century. They were guidebook, maps and the option of with nature and a passion Jonquera. Today, the monastery http://www.catalunya.com/cami- Christians who advocated luggage transport. de-sant-jaume-24-1-61 for beauty. The GR 175, also of Sant Pere de Rodes, spiritual purity, opposing the www.pedratour.com

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day. For many of these routes, there is a package that includes 5-7 5 6 accommodation bookings and a stamped passport that certifies 9.200 m+ 11.000 m+ 1.384 m+ that all stages of the route have been completed. Carros de Foc is a mythical journey that La Porta del Cel is a route that takes place Els 3 Monts is a route without technical takes walkers through impressive landscapes entirely in high mountain areas. The mountain difficulty through three protected areas: the and is designed for those with good physical crossing links four refuges within the Alt Montseny Natural Park, Sant Llorenç del Munt i preparation. This high mountain route connects Pirineu Natural Park, the largest in Catalonia, l’Obac Natural Park and Montserrat. The route nine refuges in the Aigüestortes i Estany de reaching the Pica d'Estats (3,143 m) that is passes via beech forests, rock formations and Sant Maurici National Park. It passes through known as the "roof" of Catalonia. It passes Romanesque and modernist architecture, and iconic sites such as the summits of Els through lakes of glacial origin, among them has the added bonus of being just 45 minutes Difficulty Distance Circular Encantats and the Estany Negre. the Certascan lake. away from Barcelona by car. Stages Time of Year Age www.carrosdefoc.com www.laportadelcel.com www.els3monts.cat

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© E l C i n q uè L la c HIKING EUROPE: routes without borders Hiking Europe’s aim is to allow, through hiking, the discovery of rural areas of significant natural and cultural interest that have traditionally been on the margins of conventional tourist routes. This creates new opportunities for sustainable development and drives the creation of affordable routes A unique and Pirineus Pirineus for enthusiasts of all levels. All the itineraries meet a series of requirements that make them suitable for people just starting out Cavalls del Vent El Cinquè Llac with this type of holiday activity. The routes diverse world A Tibetan inspired Paths of magic cover 1,170 km and are spread over areas in four countries: Dubrovnik-Neretva County in Catalonia has a long history of hiking that fuels a feeling of journey and mystery Croatia, the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy, County Donegal in Ireland and, in Catalonia, closeness and respect for nature. Routes of all distances have the Pyrenees region and El Priorat wine region been catalogued and signposted in places such as the Pyrenean l 84,2 km l 105,30 km on the Costa Daurada. mountains, on the coast, in valleys, alongside rivers, among vines, 4-5 5 www.hikingeurope.net fruit trees and olive groves, near towns and cities, and much 5.600 m+ 6.299 m+ more. These routes help to preserve unique and one-of-a-kind The Cavalls del Vent route is a must if El Cinquè Llac is a circular route without environments so that everyone can enjoy them. you wish to discover the ecosystems and technical difficulties that allows walkers to landscapes of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. discover the Catalan Pyrenees. The five-day It revolves around eight mountain refuges route finishes at the enigmatic "fifth lake" of where walkers can see the Tibetan prayer Montcortès, a reservoir of karstic origin. All flags that give the crossing its name ("Wind along the way, hikers can enjoy walking by Horses"). Over the course of the route, you water, gain sustenance from the delicious local erré / Infotur © M aria R osa F erré can admire the Pedraforca massif. gastronomy and rest in guesthouses that pride

www.cavallsdelvent.com themselves on rural and sustainable tourism. eonardo a L www.cerdanya.org s 12 www.pirineuemocio.com © Ca s d’I ard © A Pa s d’I ard © A Pa © P i r neu E mo ci ó © T ur is mo Verde S. L / Infotur © I NMED A S OLUT ON L / NFOTUR © Cable p re ss / Infotur Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus 1 The Route to Freedom 2 Els Bastions 3 Serra de Monestirs 4 El Torb Refuges 5 From the Pyrenees An homage to the Across the peaks of At the medieval birthplace A route of nomads to the Sea. A route with persecuted the eastern Pyrenees of Catalonia and pilgrims a Mediterranean feel

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4 days 5 days 5 12-16 5 12-16 5 12-16 THE POT OF 5.227 m+ 6.852 m+ 2.490 m+ 4.514 m+ 5.200 m+ FERTILITY Legend and tradition say that a Straddling the Alt Pirineu Natural Park and Beginning and ending in Ribes de Freser, this Serra de Monestirs is a circular route covered The El Torb Refuges route connects the This mid-mountain crossing connects woman who rings the bell while the Pyrenees of Ariège in France, this route mountain route passes by the most imposing in five stages. It begins inR ipoll, "the cradle Vall de Núria with El Canigó, two emblematic Camprodon and Cotlliure, in the eastern French putting her head inside the pot between four mountain refuges is an homage peaks of the Ribes Valley, in the heart of the of Catalonia", and links three great medieval places with their respective peaks: Puigmal Pyrenees. The route alternates landscapes at Núria Sanctuary will go on to to all those who, throughout history, crossed Catalan Pyrenees. This mountain crossing monasteries: Santa Maria de Ripoll, with its 12th (2,910 m) and Pica del Canigó (2,784 m). The of Atlantic beech forests, Mediterranean conceive a child. The origin of this belief is unknown, but according the Pyrenees in one direction or another in includes emblematic peaks such as Puigmal century Romanesque entrance, Sant Joan de route progresses along historical paths, used cork oaks and solitary villages, and offers to ethnologist and folklorist Joan search of freedom. Muntanyes de Llibertat is (2,910 m), Bastiments (2,883 m) les Abadesses, built in the 9th century, and Sant for centuries by nomadic shepherds, pilgrims breathtaking panoramic views with the sea on Amades, it could have stemmed a high mountain route for experienced hikers, and Taga (2,038 m), which make up a Pere de Camprodon. There is the option to take and soldiers. You can rest in refuges and the horizon. During the self-guided itinerary, from ancient times when a menhir which allows you to enjoy places such as the marvellous Pyrenean viewpoint in an area advantage of an auto-guide, accommodation book half board, GPS tracking and technical hikers can learn about historical events that that existed in the valley was already Certascan lake. of great mountain tradition and remarkable service and meals in old buildings. equipment. occurred in these mountains over the years. thought to give women who touched www.muntanyesdellibertat.com gastronomy. www.pirineuemocio.com/en www.apasdisard.com/en www.apasdisard.com/en it the gift of fertility. www.refugisdeltorb.com www.delpirineualmar.com www.elsbastions.com www.serrademonestirs.com 14 15 L uet uet q q nfotur ru ru untanya, S s de B s de B uez / Infotur. a a g u de M © M © M i odrí t ol alamany / i i is R r u me Ac © O é L is s ur s T © Jo neu i r i s P ute © R © A C NA / I NFOTUR

Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus 6 El Ripollès-L’Alt 7 Vall de Barcedana 8 Mont-rebei 9 The Route of the Hermit 10 Aigüestortes Empordà. Ancient roads Forests, fields and The gorge’s A quiet path of refuges The magic of water that lead to the sea waterfalls at your leisure dizzying drop and hermitages up high Did you know?

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there's a 1 12-16 1 6-11 5 days 4 days 12-16 path dug into 237 m+ 355 m+ 6.270 m+ 3.300 m+ the rock The Itinerànnia route network has recovered This circular route runs eastwards, and The force of the river has cut through the The Route of the Hermit straddles the Cadí- The Magic of Aigüestortes is a journey of The slope of the Mont-rebei gorge, the old paths and trails that linked the the starting point is the Mas de Bruquet Montsec mountain range and created the Moixeró, Catllaràs and Picancel mountain four stages that covers the two main sections between the regions of el Pallars Jussà villages of the el Ripollès, la Garrotxa and l’Alt country house in el Pallars Jussà. The path Mont-rebei gorge. A manmade path has been ranges, and makes use of the paths that of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici and la Noguera, has a vertical drop of Empordà regions. The result is a network of is relaxed and ideal for stopping to take in dug into the rock, and the Canelles dam often connected the old counties of Berga, Urgell National Park. The itinerary will amaze hikers more than 500 metres, and in some areas, the minimum width is just 20 more than 2,800 km of paths marked with a the contrasting landscapes and the perfect raises the water level... It is a spectacular and Ripoll. Through wooded valleys and with its great beauty and for the starring role metres. It is crossed via a single path yellow signpost. The routes can be combined combination of forests, torrents, waterfalls, and dramatic landscape. The circular route, alpine peaks, this crossing between refuges water plays in the route in the form of small that has been partially excavated in with one another, and pass through areas of country houses and croplands. The route can organised by Mas de Bruquet, covers almost uncovers around twenty historical monuments, lakes of glacial origin. A qualified mountain the rock, which allows you to enjoy an historical, cultural and gastronomic interest. be extended to include the spectacular Cova 7 km until it reaches the end of the gorge. If temples and Romanesque hermitages, and guide and expert in the park’s fauna, flora and impressive and spectacular view of the The platform proposes several routes as well Negra in Mata-solana. the reservoir is full, you must go back the way allows walkers to experience a sense of geology joins you on the route. area without the feelings of vertigo. as the possibility of customising them. www.masdebruquet.es you came. tranquillity and closeness with nature. www.rutespirineus.cat

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Did you know? l 18 km l 5-6 km l 10 km l 98,47 km l 21 km THERE IS WORLD 1 12-16 3 days 6-16 1 6-16 5 3 days HERITAGE in la 1.500 m+ 160-200 m+ 120 m+ 7.489 m+ 480 m+ vall de boí The Pica d'Estats, with its 3,143 m of altitude, La Vall de Boí is home to a beautiful set of Summer is the time of faies (rustic torches) in Magic Mountains is a challenge for lovers of Between the mountains of the Pyrenees and the The towns that make up La Vall de is the highest point in Catalonia and one of the Romanesque churches, built in the 11th and the Pyrenees, and especially in la Vall de Boí, high mountain hiking. You can travel on foot sand of the Costa Brava hides a natural area of Boí hold a treasure that in 2000 was most popular and well-known mountains across 12th centuries, that adorn this welcoming and where the tradition is to descend the mountain during the summer, when the snow gives way volcanoes and basaltic lava flows.T his three- declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Catalan territory. The spectacular ascent of rustic valley. The Romanesque route along with the faies burning. An excellent way to get to the green meadows, from Ribes de Freser day route through la Garrotxa Volcanic Zone This is a group of Romanesque the "Pica" via La Vall Ferrera, a quiet valley with the Camí de l’Aigua proposes a three- to know this ancestral tradition and culture is (el Ripollès) to Estana (la Cerdanya), taking Natural Park passes through landscapes of lush churches, which have been preserved little footfall, can be done in one day and is one day visit on foot to the eight Romanesque with the route from Boí to Barruera that joins on a total of seventeen summits (including vegetation of great botanical value, forests of over the centuries thanks to valley’s of the greats of mountaineering in the Catalan churches of the valley, starting from the the faros, the burning trunks where the faies Bastiments and Puigmal). It is a demanding yet holm oaks, beeches and English oaks, rivers, isolated location until well into the Pyrenees. The summit is a magnificent natural Caldes de Boí spa. There is the option of are lit, at the top of the mountain. spectacular route, which in winter is reserved wetlands and up to fourteen volcanoes! 20th century. vantage point that offers marvellous views of the choosing between three self-guided itineraries www.vallboi.cat/en for skiers and mountaineers. www.itinerannia.net/en entire Catalan Pyrenees. according to the level of difficulty. www.pedratour.com

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6 outings 6-16 4 12-16 the refuge of 1 12-16 6-16 EL PALLARS 200 m 400 m+ the forest elves 570 m+ BRIDGES Legend has it that, since time The region of el Pallars Sobirà still The valley's climate and a privileged location Similar to the leaves on a four-leaf clover, immemorial, the Pyrenees have You can walk to the emblematic Roca del The area surrounding MónNatura Pirineus conserves many medieval bridges, at the foot of the Aigüestortes i Estany de The flower of Casa Leonardo is a proposal been inhabited by tiny beings of Corb and Roc de Cogul, starting from the offers nature lovers, and in particular walkers, built with stones. These bridges, of Sant Maurici National Park mean la Vall of four circular itineraries that begin at the rural mythological origin, called minairons. Hotel Can Boix, and on your way back visit a wide range of landscapes, colours and great beauty and representing the Fosca is home to a wide variety of aromatic house in Senterada, the natural gateway to They live inside the dry logs and Peramola, a beautiful town in l’Alt Urgell. routes that vary according to the season of the area’s architectural heritage, were key and medicinal herbs, as well as flowers and la Vall Fosca. Each of the stages can be whoever finds them becomes their Hotel guests will have detailed information year. In this space, located a few kilometres in connecting the valleys’ villages that fruits for making soaps and liqueurs. The followed on the corresponding paths and with master, for whom they work tirelessly. about this self-guided route (map, geoloca- from Son (el Pallars Sobirà), hikers can are separated by an endless number Much of the scree in the Pyrenees, of rivers and streams. What’s more, rural house Casa Leonardo, together with the the help of a free GPS. tions, points of historical interest, etc.). The discover leafy black pine forests and green they say, was the work of these elves. they are found in idyllic places that company Naturalwalks, organises six outings www.casaleonardo.net/en tour includes visits to troglodyte constructions meadows, and can see the awakening of take us back to the past. that combine hiking and ecotourism. and the Romanesque chapel of Sant Salvador. marmots, bears and butterflies. www.casaleonardo.net/en www.canboix.cat www.monnaturapirineus.com/en

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Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus Pirineus © M ar F ernández N ualart / Infotur 20 Viewpoints of el Cadí 21 Gerdar Forest 22 Valls d’Àneu 23 Pyrenean Ponds 24 Vall de Núria Ecotourism hiking The paradise of A sustainable visit Through the landscapes Descent from at a family rhythm fantastical creatures to the Gerber valley of electricity the sanctuary

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1 day 0-11 1 0-16 1 6-16 1 6-11 9 hours 6-16 the first 250 m+ 180 m+ 230 m+ 281 m+ 1.100 m- hydroelectric plant in Catalonia This route runs at a family pace around A fantastic, family-friendly route through One of the pearls hiding in the Valls d'Àneu The landscape and history of la Vall Fosca The rack train makes its way between the Prullans (la Cerdanya) until it reaches the the Gerdar forest, situated close to the is the Gerber valley. The route organised by are combined in one circular route that narrow mountain walls until it reaches the The large reservoir of La Vall Fosca, 3 Viewpoints of el Cadí, stopping off first at Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici Hotel La Morera runs through this glacial explains to hikers how people lived and what Vall de Núria, a beautiful and emblematic which exceeds 50 million m , enabled the organic vegetable garden: a large area National Park. It is based on the legend of the valley, with high mountain lakes of great they experienced at the beginning of the spot situated between the high peaks of the construction of the Cabdella hydroelectric power station to be cultivated with a rich variety of vegetables that minairons, tiny fantastical beings that have natural beauty. It is ideal for families and 20th century, in the very place they are now the Pyrenees and the refuge of the Núria planned at the end of the 19th century. younger hikers can collect and eat later in the inhabited the Pyrenees since time immemorial. allows you to enter the world of hiking in a standing. Indeed, these valleys bore witness Sanctuary. At this point, located at an altitude It was a monumental construction for Cerdanya EcoResort restaurant. The route, organised by Hotel La Morera, high altitude environment. to the birth of the power stations that bring of 2,000 m, the descent begins along the which roads, cable cars and canals www.discoverpyrenees.com follows the path of the brown bear until it www.hotel-lamorera.com/en industrial electricity to the rest of Catalonia. signposted paths to the village of Queralbs. www.cerdanyaecoresort.com were also built, so that, as early as reaches the Gerber waterfall. The route connects the lagoons of Gento, www.kokopeliadventure.com/en 1914, the first large hydroelectric plant www.hotel-lamorera.com/en Tort and Colomina. in Catalonia could be put into operation. 22 www.hotelvallfosca.com/en www.vallfosca.net 23 ablam s / Infotur ma D uez / Infotur s A g e i odrí © Gu ano Caña s Georama / Infotur is R al i © N u é L tor i s d s E © Jo o vici © Ser

Pirineus Val d’Aran Val d’Aran Costa Barcelona © Patronat de T ur is me la Cerdanya © Patronat © MAR C A S TELLET P U IG / I NFOTUR 25 El Ripollès 26 Camin Reiau 27 Via Calda 28 Catalan Coastal Range A winter route The old paths of A spa route through Strolls with a to build an igloo Val d'Aran la Vall de Boí Mediterranean feel

Pirineus Costa Barcelona l 4 km l 150 km l 88 km l 106 km A pilgrimage 1/2 day 6-16 10 days 4/5 days 6 HARVEST through La 150 m+ 6.070 m+ 4.445 m+ 3.656 m+ FESTIVALS Cerdanya Vilafranca del Penedès has more The route begins at the Vallter 2000 ski resort, in The walker does not live by walking alone. Hiking and hot springs circuits are a very good El Maresme is an ideal setting for hiking than 50 kilometres of rural paths, a Pilgrims from southern Europe used an the far north of the el Ripollès region. Following History, culture and gastronomy are also combination. The best proof of this is the Via enthusiasts who wish to alternate walks on wide and impressive radial structure alternative route to cross Catalonia on their the course of the torrent and equipped with aspects that fuel the hiker’s journey. Camin Calda, a journey that links the best thermal the seashore with routes along the Catalan of roads that allows you to walk from pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. the city to the nearby villages and get snowshoes, hikers head up to the refuge of Reiau is a route that crosses the Val d'Aran, baths in the Catalan Pyrenees through the Coastal Range. The route called El Maresme This route runs through La Cerdanya from to know the natural area surrounding Ulldeter, the setting for the main activity of from Montgarri to Sant Joan de Toran, and mountains, in the towns of Boí, Tredós, Arties, Trails consists of 500 km of roads, tracks and east to west, in five stages. A 41-kilometre the capital of l’Alt Penedès. the walk: finding a suitable place to construct connects the 33 villages of the valley via the Vielha and Les. Between spas, hikers can trails to be covered on foot, by bicycle or on route, with little elevation change, during www.barcelonaesmoltmes.cat which hikers enter a quiet area and cross a an igloo. This is a very useful activity for paths of yesteryear. A journey on foot, without discover the Romanesque churches and lakes horseback. beautiful valley that is suitable for walking mountaineers, since an igloo is a natural refuge technical difficulties, to discover the customs of la Vall de Boí. www.costadebarcelonamaresme.cat/ca/ natura/rutes-i-senderisme/xarxa-de-senders- https://www.visitvaldaran.com/en/item/via- with the family. to spend the night, at 0 ºC and without wind. and history of this area. del-maresme calda-grandes-rutas/ www.cerdanya.org www.guiesamadablam.com/en www.caminreiau.cat

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Paisatges Barcelona - Pirineus Paisatges Barcelona © j Costa Daurada Costa Daurada 29 GR 151. Camí Oliba 30 From Montserrat to Vic 31 El Priorat 32 The Route of the A route between churches In the footsteps of Wine hiking: routes, Refuges. An adventure

and monasteries pilgrims vineyards and wine among vineyards

Medieval hiking Costa Daurada l 115,18 km l 88 km l 370 km l 90 km

6 5 from barcelona 4 days Gaudí's 486,7 m+ 334,6 m+ to montseRRAT 4.448 m+ inspiration In the Middle Ages, in order to reach The sinuous and whimsical forms of This long-distance path proposes a journey Another section of the Camí Oliba is that Montserrat on foot from Barcelona, Priorat County Paths Network is a Passing through the unique topography of nature were a source of inspiration harking back to the origins of Catalonia, when which links Montserrat, a symbolic pilgrimage pilgrims had to cross the Llobregat network of footpaths in the el Priorat region the Serra de Montsant Natural Park and the for the modernist architect Antoni people such as the bishop and abbot Oliba centre, and Vic, in Osona, a city that River on several occasions. For a long that recovers old and historical paths for Muntanyes de Prades, The Route of the Gaudí. In the mountains of the Costa Christianised these lands by establishing combines different architectural styles with a time, there were only two bridges hiking and discovering, at the same time, Refuges proposes a route in stages between Daurada, in the municipality of Argentera, we find the Collet Rodó. Its churches and monasteries. The section that links high historical value. Along the route, you can to cross it: the Pont del Diable in the excellent vineyards of the region, tasting four shelters: Cornudella de Montsant, La rocks and caves served as a "model" Vic with Sant Joan de les Abadesses, of high admire examples of first-class Romanesque Martorell, built on Roman foundations the products that have given it international Mussara, Mont-ral and Prades Park. The th for the Catalan artist to create works scenic value, uncovers Catalan Romanesque heritage, such as Món Sant Benet, the at the end of the 13 century, and that renown, oil and wine, and visiting architectural itinerary takes advantage of the historical of Monistrol, built at the beginning of such as La Pedrera or Park Güell. jewels such as the monasteries of Sant Pere de Basilica of Santa Maria de la Seu in Manresa monuments such as the Carthusian paths that, as they meander, allow hikers to the 14th century. www.muntanyescostadaurada.cat/en Casserres, Ripoll or Sant Joan de les Abadesses. or the monastery of Santa Maria de l'Estany. monastery of Escaladei. discover small villages and hidden corners www.camioliba.cat/en www.camioliba.cat/en www.turismepriorat.org/en between vineyards and mountains. www.pedratour.com 26 www.larutadelsrefugis.cat/en 27 ® t na gi i ro onda nfotur l B © E ich / i u Camí de R i a torre del Cod rx uel raur © L i / A ig et s © m el Pun i an erré © D a F s o era / Infotur v a R i ar ol Cla i r © M

Costa Daurada Costa Daurada Terres de Lleida Costa Brava © O 33 El Brogit de la Vall 34 Trek&Wine in 35 From l’Urgell to 36 Coastline Following the course of el Priorat. Along the la Segarra. Discover the Paths with the sea the Brugent river paths of Montsant rural architectural heritage in the background

A stop on the way Terres de Lleida l 70 km l 8-13 km l 9,17 km l 43 km

LOCAL 4 3 12-16 2 hours 6-16 3 12-16 The Ignatian Way DELICACIES 800 m+ (max.) 350 m+ 134 m+ 1.226 m+ The pilgrimage route between Azpeitia The charm of the medieval village of (Gipuzkoa) and the sacred cave of Montblanc, capital of the Conca de The circular route of el Brogit de la Vall is Trek&Wine in el Priorat is a proposal The rural environment that connects the The Camí de Ronda proposes a linear route Manresa (Barcelona), in which Saint Ignatius of Loyola had the spiritual Barberà region, is already an excuse to divided into four stages, passing through the to discover the corners of the mystical villages in l’Urgell and la Segarra allows hikers covering 43 km to carry out in three stages experience that marked his life, is make a stop along the way. Within its regions of Baix Camp, Conca de Barberà mountain of Montsant: its history, landscapes, to discover a very rich rural architectural between Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Begur, known as The Ignatian Way. On the walls still resounds the legend of the and l’Alt Camp. It follows the course of the gastronomy and wines, through three very heritage, formed by constructions (or using the old path that bordered the coast. knight St. George and the trepat, a local Catalan section of the route, pilgrims Brugent river from its source in Capafonts different circular excursions. Hikers can pletes) of dry stone, a typical material in The route intertwines the different beaches, variety of grape, is grown there, which can visit churches, hermitages and to its mouth in the Francolí river. Although it admire el Priorat from the impressive crags of Mediterranean areas. The route that follows coves and towns on the coast while crossing hikers can taste as excellent wines. monasteries, travelling through the can be done in less time, this modality (the the southern slope of Montsant, walk through these paths, starting at the rural house La protected natural areas. The entire route runs landscapes and villages that led the Trescamons) allows you to savour all the the mythical village of Siurana and taste Torre del Codina — catalogued as heritage of by the sea along paths and trails that are only Saint to his Spiritual Exercises. details and contrasts of the landscape. The excellent wines of the DOQ Priorat. local interest — showcases an interesting set suitable for walking. www.caminoignaciano.org route can be done with a guide or self-guided. www.elbrogit.com/en of these houses and cabins. www.camideronda.com/en

28 www.elbrogit.com/en www.latorredelcodina.com/en 29 ® r r u u onda y / Infot ual / Infotur laman lcoceba / Infot sc a u Camí de R ol A i i r é p pe J. A rx i s © O el . A i © F et s © Juan Jo el Pun i an © D nfotur arro / i s c © lluí Costa Brava Costa Brava Paisatges Barcelona - Costa Barcelona Pirineus - Paisatges Barcelona © j o s é lu is rodrí g uez / i nfotur 37 From Girona to the Coast 38 The Girona Pyrenees 39 GR 5. The Viewpoint 40 GR 4. From Puigcerdà Historical paths between Nature-based Trail. From Sitges to Montserrat. Descent the city and the sea activities to Canet de Mar to the place of worship Wonders of nature Catllaràs mountain range l l 140 km l l l l l l 201,72 km l l l l 171,58 km

protected areas 8 12-16 + 13 bucolic 8 11 on the Costa 3.887 m+ paths Walking along the long- or short- Brava Connecting the city of Girona with the Costa Ennatura't is a programme that brings distance paths that extend through Known as The Viewpoint Trail, the GR 5 It starts in l’Alta Cerdanya, less than a The Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Brava and the camí de ronda is a circular together all kinds of outdoor activities on the the Catllaràs mountain range in begins and ends on the Mediterranean coast, kilometre from Puigcerdà, and goes as far Park is the second largest of its kind in route designed to explore the charm of the Costa Brava and in the Girona Pyrenees. l’Alt Berguedà, hikers will have the from Sitges to Canet de Mar, but its route runs as Montserrat. It reaches 2,106 m in the Coll Catalonia and one of its main wetlands contrasts between the sea, the mountains There is a wide range of proposals that opportunity, and the surprise, to find through the inland area. It covers six natural de Pal and passes through places of great remains of this area’s mining past areas. Its almost 5,000 hectares are and the rugged cliffs of the Costa Brava. The include all modalities and that can be done parks: el Garraf, l’Ordal, Montserrat, Sant beauty such as the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park home to a large number of indigenous while entering into leafy and lush route allows you to discover historical paths, throughout the year. Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac, el Montseny, and and the Catllaràs mountain range. Leaving the species of flora and fauna. Rivers, forests of beeches, hazels and pines. medieval villages, paradisiacal beaches of el Montnegre i el Corredor. It is recommended mountain behind, the path crosses the region wetlands, sea... All are wonders to https://es.costabrava.org/que-hacer/ In autumn, the landscape is tinted with l’Empordà and the city of Girona. 80% of the naturaleza-y-turismo-activo/ennaturat-el- to bring binoculars to enjoy the landscape and of el Bages and passes through the outskirts discover and explore. festival-de-las-actividades-en-la-natura ochres and the ground is overflowing route passes through protected natural areas. with mushrooms. architectural heritage. of Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park www.camideronda.com/en http://senders.feec.cat/gr-5 until reaching Montserrat.

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PC. La Porta del Cel. Crowning Catalonia’s summit l --- 11,000 m+ 65 km 5 --- 17. Through El Pallars Jussà l --- 400 m+ 7-15 km/stage 4 12-16 1. The Route to Freedom l yes 5,227 m+ 65 km 4 days --- 18. Roca del Corb l --- 570 m+ 10.1 km 1 12-16 2. Els Bastions l --- 6,852 m+ 105 km 5 days --- 22. Valls d’Àneu l --- 230 m+ 8.4 km 1 6-16 9. THE ROUTE of the Hermit l yes 6,270 m+ 105 km 5 days --- 23. Pyrenean Ponds l --- 281 m+ 5.5 km 9 hours 6-11 11. Pica d’Estats l --- 1,500 m+ 18 km 1 12-16 24. Vall de Núria l --- 1,100 m- 6.5 km 1 6-16 14. Magic Mountains l --- 7,489 m+ 98.47 km 5 --- 26. Camin Reiau l --- 6,070 m+ 150 km 10 days --- CF. Between lakes and refuges in Aigüestortes l l --- 9,200 m+ 55 km 5-7 --- 27. Via Calda l --- 4,445 m+ 88 km 4-5 days --- 3M. Els 3 Monts. From Montseny to Montserrat l l --- 1,384 m+ 105.5 km 6 --- 28. Catalan Coastal Range l --- 3,656 m+ 106 km 6 --- GR 11. From the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay l --- 26,870 m+ 421 km 24 --- 29. GR 151. Camí Oliba l --- 486.7 m+ 115.18 km 6 --- GR 92. Catalonia with sea views l --- 18,295 m+ 583 km 31 days --- 30. From Montserrat to Vic l --- 334.6 m+ 88 km 5 --- CS. PILGRIMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY. The Way of Saint James l --- 6,200 m+ 388 km 15 days --- 31. El Priorat l ------370 km 1 --- GR 107. Camí dels Bons Homes l --- 9,250 m+ 189 km 8-9 days --- 33. El Brogit de la Vall l yes 800 m+ 70 km 4 --- CV. A Tibetan inspired journey l yes 5,600 m+ 84.2 km 4-5 --- 36. Coastline l --- 1,226 m+ 43 km 3 12-16 4. El Torb Refuges l --- 4,514 m+ 78 km 5 12-16 GR 175. The Cistercian Route l --- 3,295 m+ 105 km 3 days --- 5. From the Pyrenees to the sea l --- 5,200 m+ 107 km 5 12-16 5LL. El Cinquè Llac. Paths of magic and mystery l yes 6,299 m+ 105.30 km 5 --- 10. Aigüestortes l --- 3,300 m+ 54 km 4 days 12-16 12. Romanesque Pyrenees l --- 160-200 m+ 5-6 km 3 days 6-16 32. The Route of the Refuges l --- 4,448 m+ 90 km 4 days --- 19. Son, El Pallars Sobirà l ------2 km ------20. Viewpoints of El Cadí l --- 250 m+ 7-8 km 1 day 0-11 Routes for beginners and/or open to all 21. Gerdar Forest l --- 180 m+ 2.5 km 1 0-16

37. From Girona to the coast l l yes 3,887 m+ 140 km 8 12-16 25. El Ripollès l --- 150 m+ 4 km 1/2 day 6-16 38. The Girona Pyrenees l l ------1 + 13 34. Trek&Wine in El Priorat l --- 350 m+ 8-13 km 3 12-16 3. Serra de Monestirs l yes 2,490 m+ 65 km 5 12-16 35. From L’Urgell to La Segarra l --- 134 m+ 9.17 km 2 hours 6-16 7. Vall de Barcedana l --- 237 m+ 9.86 km 1 12-16 6. El Ripollès-L’Alt Empordà l ------500 km ------8. Mont-rebei l yes 355 m+ 6.9 km 1 6-11 39. GR 5. The Viewpoint Trail l l l l ------201.72 km 8 --- 13. La Vall de Boí l --- 120 m+ 10 km 1 6-16 40. GR 4. From Puigcerdà to Montserrat l l l l ------171.58 km 11 --- 15. La Garrotxa l --- 480 m+ 21 km 3 days --- 41. GR 1. From L’Empordà to El Pallars Jussà l l l l ------400.44 km 14 --- 16. La Vall Fosca l --- 200 m+ --- 6 outings 6-16 42. GR 83. From Mataró to El Canigó l l l l ------201.77 km 10 --- 36 37 More information

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