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Presentation 4

Catalonia 6

Hiking in Catalonia 8 Types of trails 10

Suggested Routes 12 Carros de Foc 14 La Porta del Cel 20 Cavalls del Vent 26 Camí dels Bons Homes 32 De Sant Pau de Segúries a Lladó 38 Estels del Sud 44 Other recommended routes 50

Quick guide to the routes 52

Practical tips & advice 53

Directory 54 Route related services for walkers 55 Hiking and Rambling Information 55 Club Turisme Actiu de Turisme de Catalunya (The Active Tourism Club) 56 Tourism associations and bodies 58 Centres de Promoció Turística (CPT) de Catalunya (Catalan Tourism Ofﬁces) 58 PRESENTATION This booklet is a practical and easily readable guide. It is a tool we provide for visitors who are interested in seeing Catalonia, exploring its diverse landscape and enjoying the wide variety of natural produce and resources it has to offer.

Hiking, or rambling, is a very popular activity with a long tradition in Access to both forms provides the visitor with a quality product tailored to Catalonia. It provides the visitor with an enjoyable way of discovering the hikers’ specific needs. history and customs of the land, as well as the nature of the culture and its heritage. In short, in this guide we provide a unique option of how to discover and enjoy the natural resources of Catalonia by way of hiking Here you will find an overall description of the terrain, the produce available, their characteristics and a summary of the suggested itineraries. Catalonia is a land of contrasts, and as such, it has become one of Europe’s most attractive and popular tourist destinations. Below, we offer This booklet has been designed to complement the online guides a taste of some of the natural areas that we recommend you visit. This available, which provide more detailed information and more precise is by no means an exhaustive inventory of what is on offer for hikers in descriptions of the routes we describe here. The web page Catalonia, but merely some specific proposals we have taken the liberty to www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking, is easy to navigate and includes suggest to you. route maps, descriptions, and downloadable GPS tracks of each stage together with images of the areas you will pass through. The road is long and the views are spectacular. Enjoy the trip!

Presentation | p. 05 CATALONIA

Val d’Aran FRANCE

ANDORRA

Pirineus Costa Brava

Terres de Lleida ARAGÓN Catalunya central Girona

Lleida Costa de Barcelona e Maresme Barcelona Costa Daurada Barcelona Costa del Garraf

Tarragona

Terres de l’Ebre THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Barcelona

PAÍS VALENCIÀ

Catalonia | p. 06 Catalonia is a land of extraordinary diversity, evident not only in its history, culture and rich heritage, but also in the variety of spectacular landscapes. The 10 tourism trademarks are the best way of identifying the characteristics and specialities of each area.

Barcelona Terres de l’Ebre

Baix Ebre, Montsià, Ribera d’Ebre, Terra Alta. Costa Brava Catalunya central Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà, Gironès, La Selva, Pla de l’Estany. Anoia, Bages, Osona, Vallès Occidental, Vallès Oriental. Costa Daurada Terres de Lleida Alt Camp, Baix Camp, Baix Penedès, Conca de Barberà, Priorat, Tarragonès. Garrigues, Noguera, Pla d’Urgell, Segarra, Segrià, Urgell. Costa de Barcelona Maresme Pirineus Maresme. Alta Ribagorça, Alt Urgell, Berguedà, Cerdanya, Costa del Garraf Garrotxa, Pallars Jussà, Pallars Sobirà, Ripollès, Solsonès. Alt Penedès, Baix Llobregat, Garraf. Val d’Aran

Catalonia | p. 07 HIKING IN CATALONIA Hiking, traditionally practised in Catalonia as trekking, is a physical activity that provides walkers with the opportunity to interact directly with nature, and one, which is becoming more and more popular in Catalonia. Practising hiking in Catalonia is the ideal way to combine physical exercise with discovering and exploring this land. Travelling the sign-posted trails on foot, you can appreciate and admire the beauty of the landscape unfolding before you. The wide variety of trails, long distance (GR), gran recorregut, short distance (PR), petit recorregut and local (SL), senders locals, makes it possible for anyone to practise hiking, thus making this the ideal sport to share with your family or friends.

The array of geographic formations in Catalonia is rich and diverse, Currently, the Catalonia network is one of the most important in resulting in scenes of breathtaking beauty. The benign climate, the Spain, thanks to the generous work of multiple hiking and rambling array of landscapes, the basically mountainous character of Catalonia, associations. There are more than 5,000 kilometres of signposted together with the remarkable natural, architectural and cultural splendour long distance trails connecting the Pyrenees with the peninsular inland of the area places the Catalan hiking trails among the most interesting in and France, not to mention the extensive network of local trails and Europe. short distance trails which all together, makes Catalonia a privileged destination for hikers and hill walkers. From the Pyrenees to the The trail markings have been there since ancestral times. Over the Mediterranean, the wealth of natural resources and heritage of this land years, these trail markings have been revised and improved several is within easy reach of all those who enjoy active tourism in the heart of times, and these improvements have made the trails accessible to more nature. people and therefore increased the popularity of hiking. The Centre Excursionista de Catalunya-Club Alpí Català was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest in Europe. The club has sown the seed from which a huge number of centres have sprouted and in its impressive one hundred and thirty years in operation, it has catered for hundreds of thousands of hikers. 1975 saw the beginning of the marking of the ﬁrst ofﬁcially approved hiking trail in Catalonia, the GR-7, which covers the journey from Andorra to Fredes in Valencia over 399 Kilometres.

Hiking in Catalonia | p. 09 Types of trails Catalonia joins up with the European and Peninsular networks thanks to The colour of the signpost, or marking, indicate which type of trail you almost 9,000 kilometres of signposted trails, many of which are ancient are on (GR, PR or SL). trails that have been reclaimed. Currently there are three different types of trails: GR PR SL · The long distance hiking trails, or GR, are a network of trails, paths and tracks, which cross Europe in every direction joining countries and Direction towns and are suited for pedestrian tourism. The European Ramblers to follow Association (ERA) is the organisation responsible for coordinating the entire network. Wrong way · The short distance trails or (PR) are more local or regional itineraries and cannot exceed 50 kilometres in length. · The local trails or (SL), as the name suggests, are short local trails no longer than 10 Kilometres. A turn to the left or right The itinerary of ofﬁcially approved trails is signposted and marked throughout. These markings may appear in the form of directional signs, posts, or markings painted on trees, rocks, or other natural elements.

There are three types of markings: those indicating the continuity of For further details please contact the website of the Federació the trails, a sudden change in direction, or those indicating d’Entitats Excusionistes de Catalunya, (Catalan Federation of Rambling discontinuity. Associations) www.feec.cat.

Hiking in Catalonia | p. 10 GR network in Catalonia

GR1 Sender transversal Montsegur FRANCE Bossòst GR2 La Jonquera-Aiguafreda GR211 Salardú GR3 Vielha Sender central de Catalunya GR107 GR11 GR4 Ospitau Andorra Prada Puigcerdà-Montserrat de Vielha ANDORRA Boí Espot la Vella GR5 Sender dels Miradors GR83 Puigcerdà Ulldeter GR11 El Pont La Seu Bellver de Portbou GR6 Barcelona-Montserrat Núria de Suert d’Urgell Cerdanya La Jonquera GR150 GR7 Andorra-Fredes Solans Castellar GR2 Cap de La Pobla GR7 de n’Hug GR1 Creus GR11 Sender del Pirineu Bagà St. Pau de Pont de de Segur Gósol GR241 Segúries Besalú Montanyana Tremp Berga Ripoll GR65-5 Camí de St. Jaume Oliana Santuari Vidrà Sta. Pau Banyoles Empúries de Queralt Borredà GR1 St Quirze GR210 GR83 Camí de l’exili de Besora Rupit Solsona GR176 GR4 GR3 Girona GR92 Sender del Mediterrani ARAGÓ Ponts Anglès La Bisbal GR3 Cardona L’Estany GR2 GR178 GR92 d’Empordà GR96 Camí Romeu a Montserrat Pinós GR179 GR83 Sta. Coloma Balaguer de Farners Agramunt Navarcles GR5 GR97 De la Tordera al Llobregat GR171 St Feliu Aiguafreda Manresa GR177 St Celoni de Guíxols Lleida GR107 Camí dels Bons Homes Tàrrega Cervera GR97 Montserrat GR173 Hortsavinyoà Vallbona de Terrassa GR150 Entorn a la serra del Cadí Canet les Monges Les Borges Bellprat Sabadell GR6 Mataró GR171 Santuari de Pinós-Refugi Caro Blanques La Beguda GR175 GR172 Alta GR172 Bellprat-Mussara Mequinensa GR5 Barcelona GR65-5 Poblet GR96 Montblanc Santes Creus GR173 Vallès natural Albarca Prades Begues Cabaces La Mussara Coll de la Sitges GR174 Sender del Priorat Vilanova i GR174 Teixeta GR171 Reus la Geltrú GR175 Ruta del Cister Gandesa Tarragona Rasquera GR192 Cambrils GR176 Ruta del Romànic

Paüls l’Hospitalet de l’Infant GR177 Ruta del Moianès THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA GR92 GR178 Ruta d’en Serrallonga Ampolla GR179 Camí dels Maquis Amposta Fredes GR192 Cambrils-Amposta

Ulldecona GR210 Camí vora Ter PAÍS GR211 Circular de la Val d’Aran VALENCIÀ GR241 Circular de Borredà

FEEC Hiking in Catalonia | p. 11 SUGGESTED ROUTES

Below is a selection of six different hiking routes catering to all tastes and which will allow you to discover the diversity of breathtaking landscapes in Catalonia.

The network of long and short distance trails (GR and PR) has served as the basis of hiking and rambling in Catalonia. Although not all the sections of trails included in the guide fall within these categories, all the routes included here are equipped with similar markings and suitable services.

Here are some suggested routes:

· Carros de foc Chariots of ﬁre

· La Porta del Cel Heaven’s gate

· Cavalls del Vent Wind horses

· Camí dels Bons Homes The cathars way

· From Sant Pau de Segúries to Lladó Difﬁculty level of routes: · Estels del Sud Southern stars Easy Suitable for people who go on hikes occasionally, between 4 and 6 times a year. Moderate Suitable for people in good physical condition and regular hikers, between 7 and 12 times a year. Strenuous Suitable for well-trained people and who go hiking on a regular basis. Suggested routes | p. 12 FRANCE

La Porta del Cel Restanca shelter ANDORRA Porta Tavascan Camí dels Bons Homes Carros de Foc Sant Pau de Segúries Lladó

Rebost From Sant Pau de Cavalls del Vent shelter Segúries to Lladó

Mare de Déu ARAGÓN de Queralt Girona

Lleida

Barcelona

Estels del Sud Tarragona Paüls

THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

PAÍS VALENCIÀ

Suggested routes | p. 13 CARROS DE FOC CHARIOTS OF FIRE

Restanca shelter Restanca shelter

Level: Total Km: 62,7 Stages: 9

Height climbed: +4.850 m / -4.850 m

Detailed information of each stage is available at www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking The route The natural surroundings The Carros de Foc route takes in the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, the only National Park in Catalonia. The landscape, mostly alpine, boasts some extraordinarily spectacular views with an abundance of rich and varied flora and fauna. There are over 200 lakes of glacial origin and countless streams along the route. Some of the lakes are rich in sediment, which has given rise to flat areas that cause the rivers and gullies to divide into numerous channels that form the aigüestortes or “windy waters” that are one of the Park’s greatest attractions and give This is a high Pyrenees Mountain circular it its name. Five of the mountain peaks are over crossing linking the mountain shelters of the 3,000 m high and the total surface area of the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici park is 408.52 Km2. National Park. The walk can take 4 to 5 days in a relaxed leisurely mode, or less than in a day Accommodation and services in race mode. Overnight accommodation between stages Technical characteristics and difficulty level is provided at the mountain shelters along the The trail is between 1.800 metres and 2.800 way with restaurant, bar, shared dining and metres above sea level, with an overall sleeping facilities. Please check in advance for distance of 63 Km, climbing a total height additional services (showers with warm water, climbed of 4.850 metres and mostly takes bedclothes, etc.). You can book this route on mountain ways. It is of moderate difficulty most their website (www.carrosdefoc.com). There suitable for walkers in good physical shape are several companies who provide guide and and who walk regularly, at least 10 or 12 times transportation services in the area. Please see a year. There are no especially strenuous the Directory (p. 55). technical difficulties involved. Until mid-June please seek accurate information about the risk of blizzards.

Carros de foc | p. 15 Technical File J.M. Blanc shelter Route map Ernest Mallafré shelter Level: moderate, suitable for Ernest Mallafré shelter people in good physical condition, Amitges shelter regular walkers, between 7 and Amitges shelter Montardo 12 times a year. Saboredo shelter Total Km: 62,7 Saboredo shelter Height climbed: +4.850 m / Colomèrs II shelter Tuc de Saboredo -4.850 m Colomèrs II shelter Joan Ventosa i Calvell shelter Stages: Restanca shelter Gran Tuc de Restanca shelter Colomèrs Tuc de Ratèra Joan Ventosa i Calvell shelter Itinerary type: 9 stage circular Punta Alta Joan Ventosa i Calvell shelter trail.

Estany Llong shelter Marking: stone signs and GR Caldes de Boí Espot Estany Llong shelter markings. Els Encantats Colomina shelter Suitable time of year: from June Colomina shelter to September.

J.M. Blanc shelter Taüll Complement this information Tuc de Saburó and download the GPS tracks together with the Road Book at Montorroio Altimeter www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking Pressó Petit

2700 m 2600 m 2500 m Colomina shelter 2400 m Amitges shelter 2300 m 2200 m J.M. Blanc shelter Saboredo shelter 2100 m Ventosa shelter Colomèrs shelter 2000 m Restanca shelter Estany Llong shelter Restanca shelter 1900 m Ernest Mallafré shelter 4 km 8 km 12 km 16 km 20 km 24 km 28 km 32 km 36 km 40 km 44 km 48 km 52 km 56 km 60 km

Carros de Foc | p. 16 Did you know...?

The group of Romanesque churches of the Vall de Boí, declared World Heritage sites by the UNESCO in 2000, are equipped with their own Centre of Romanesque Interpretation to help you get the most from your visit.

Carros de Foc | p. 17 Don’t miss... Did you know...?

· The Mushroom Gastronomy Festival in October in the Alta In the Val d’Aran the Ribagorça region. breeding of sturgeon has been revived in the Garona · The Aran Valley Cuisine Gas- River, where the quality of the tronomy Fair held in autumn in caviar is magniﬁcent. October in the town of Vielha.

· The spectacular bird life of the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. European ornithologists delight at the prospect of catching a glimpse of the several rare Pyrenean species, and here you can observe the rare bearded vulture, the griffon vulture, the golden eagle, the boreal owl or the greenﬁnch just to mention a few.

· The veritable explosion of nature in the Val d’Aran: the waterfall from the Aneto mountain peak, only a few kilometres from Artiga de Lin; the ﬁr wood land of Baricauba, near Gausac; Colomers cirque or the Montgarri sanctuary from where you can admire the breathtaking beauty of the landscape.

Carros de Foc | p. 18 General information Mapa Excursionista (Hiking map)/Carte de Randonées Pica Carros de Foc d’Estats-Aneto. Tel: + 34 902 180 930 1:50.000 (nº 22) www.carrosdefoc.com Catalunya Institute of Cartography/ Rando Éditions Bibliography and Parc Nacional d’Aigüestortes i cartography Estany de Sant Maurici. 1:25.000 Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Editorial Alpina (Regional Map of Catalunya) Pallars Jussà. 1:50.000 Parque Nacional de Catalunya Institute of Cartogrphy. Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici. Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. 1:25.000 (Regional Map of Catalunya) Editorial Piolet Pallars Sobirà. 1:50.000 Catalunya Institute of Cartography Mapa carros de foc. (Map of Carros de Foc) Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. 1:50.000 (Regional Map of Catalunya). The website provides its own maps Alta Ribagorça. 1:50.000 www.carrosdefoc.com Catalunya Institute of Cartography

ICC-Institut Cartogràﬁc de Catalunya (Catalunya Institute of Cartography) www.icc.cat

Carros de Foc | p. 19 LA PORTA DEL CEL HEAVEN’S GATE Tavascan Tavascan

Level: Total Km: 58,25 Stages: 5

Height climbed: +5.490 m / -5.490 m

Detailed information of each stage is available at www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking The route The natural surroundings The path that runs along the Porta del Cel route goes from el Pallars, right in the heart of the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, the biggest in Catalonia at 698.50 Km2 in surface area, and Arièja, taking in century-old trade routes Graus campsite used by the Catalan and Occitan peoples and places of important cultural interest. The area is alpine with a marked difference in precipitation between slopes with rich and varied flora and fauna in a habitat, which plays host to the brown bear. The itinerary takes the visitor to This route is a high mountain crossing through one of the most emblematic mountain peaks the Pyrenees joining three mountain shelters, in the Pyrenees and the highest mountain in the centre of Graus and the town of Tavascan Catalonia, the Pica d’Estats. At 3,143 metres, in a circular route. The route can be covered in it provides a far-reaching panoramic view five days at a leisurely pace, or in under a day that stretches from the mountain peaks of la in race mode. Cerdanya in the east, all the way to the highest peaks of the Sierra in the west. Another feature Accommodation and services Technical characteristics and difficulty level along the route is Lake Certascan, which at 56 Overnight accommodation between stages is The trail runs between 1.108 and 3.143 hectares, and at an altitude of 2.234 metres, is provided in the high mountain shelters along metres over a total distance of 59 kilometres the largest lake in the Catalan Pyrenees. the way with restaurant, bar, shared dining with an overall height climbed of 5.840 metres. and sleeping facilities, warm showers, and Almost the entire route takes the high mountain bedclothes, although it is advisable to check paths and is extremely strenuous and therefore availability of bedclothes etc. in advance. most suited to hikers who are experts in high You can also avail of the services at the mountain terrain, physically well-trained and / Graus campsite and the hotels and hostels or regular hikers (at least once a month). Apart in Tavascan. You can book the Porta del Cel from some areas where blizzards are common route on their website www.laportadelcel. there are no other real technical complications com. There are several companies that along the route. provide guide and transportation services in the area. Please see the Directory (p. 55).

La porta del cel | p. 21 Technical File Pinet shelter Route map Vallferrera shelter Level: strenuous, suitable for well- Vallferrera shelter trained people and who go hiking Tavascan on a regular basis. Total Km: 58,25 Itinerary type: clockwise circular Height climbed: +5.490 m / route over 5 stages. -5.490 m Marking: vertical signposting, Stages: (those of the natural park itself) Tavascan and horizontal for the different GR. Graus Graus Campsite Suitable time of year: from June Graus Graus Campsite to September. Pica d’Estats Certascan shelter Certascan shelter Roc d’Ausinsi Pinet shelter Tavascan Aineto Complement this information Pica Roja and download the GPS Lladorre tracks together with the Road Book at Boldís Sobirà www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking Altimeter

Pica d’Estats 3000 m Pico de Certascan Puerto de Sotllo 2800 m Roca Cigalera 2600 m Puerto de l’Artiga Punta de Recós 2400 m 2200 m Pinet Campsitem 2000 m Certascan Campsite 1800 m Vallferrera Campsite 1600 m 1400 m TavascanT 1200 m Graus Campsite Tavascan 4 km 8 km 12 km 16 km 20 km 24 km 28 km 32 km 36 km 40 km 44 km 48 km 52 km 56 km

La Porta del Cel | p. 22 Did you know...?

The Noguera Pallaresa River, with over 60 Km of navigable waters, is considered to be one of the best rivers in Europe for practising whitewater sports.

La porta del cel | p. 23 Don’t miss... Did you know...?

· Take a trip down the rapids of the Noguera Pallaresa. In the town of Gerri de la Sal you can visit the salt · Enjoy a meal at one of the mines and learn about the Associació Gastronòmica de process of salt production la Xicoia restaurants in Pallars and trading. Sobirà.

· Savour the supreme delight of a plate of D.O. Pirineus beef with local mushrooms! You can also see the varieties of butterﬂy found in · Pay a visit to the Santa Maria Catalonia and discover how de Gerri de la Sal Monastery. they live and interact with their habitats at the Butterﬂy · Take the opportunity to discover Museum of Catalonia the way of life in the Pallars (Museu de les Papallones region at the turn of the 20th de Sort). century by visiting the Valls d’Àneu Ecomuseum.

La Porta del Cel | p. 24 General information Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Pallars Sobirà. La Porta del Cel (Regional Map of Catalunya. Pal- Tel. +34 704 101 106 lars Sobirà) 1:50.000 www.laportadelcel.com Catalunya Institute of Cartography

Guía Certascan Bibliography and (Certascan Guide) cartography Alejandro Gamarra Editorial SUA Mapa excursionista Hiking map Caminando por la Porta del Cel La Porta del Cel. 1:25.000 (Walking Heaven’s Gate) Alpina/ Geo Estel David Buenacasa and Marc Subirà. Mapa Excursionista (Hiking Edicions Lectio. map) /Carte de Randonées Pica d’Estats-Aneto ICC-Institut Cartogràﬁc de 1:50.000 (nº 22) Catalunya (Catalunya Institute of Catalunya Institute of Cartography Cartography) www.icc.cat / Rando Éditions

Mapa y Guía excursionista Pica d’Estats -Mont-roig. (Hiking map Pica d’Estats-Mont- roig) 1:25.000 Alpina/ Geo Estel

La Porta del Cel | p. 25 CAVALLS DEL VENT WIND HORSES Rebost shelter Rebost shelter

Level: Total Km: 71,2 Stages: 8

Height climbed: +5.100 m / -5.100 m

Detailed information of each stage is available at www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking The route The natural surroundings The Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park and the Massís del Pedraforca Natural Park, included on the Cavalls del Vent route, are areas of great interest due to the geological diversity and wide variety of flora and fauna, which includes everything from Mediterranean to wet mountain habitats taking in subalpine and alpine regions. The area is principally limestone in origin and comprises the pre-Pyrenean orographical group taking in the Sierra del Cadí and del Moixeró, Pedraforca massif and a good part The Cavalls del Vent route is a high and of la Tosa and Puigllançada. Over the past few medium altitude mountain trail across the years the wolf has made an independent return Catalonia pre-Pyrenees. The route joins eight to the area, by natural means, after over 80 mountain shelters of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural years of absence. Park in a circular path. It can be walked in eight stages as a leisurely outing, or in less than a Accommodation and services day in competitive race mode. Overnight accommodation between stages is available in the high mountain shelters along Technical characteristics and difficulty level the way with restaurant, bar, and shared The trail runs between 890 and 2,510 metres dining and sleeping facilities. Please check over a total distance of 97 kilometres with an in advance for additional services such overall height climbed of 5.200 metres. The as showers with warm water, bedclothes, route uses almost entirely mountain paths. It is and blankets. Cavalls del Vent has its own a moderately difficult trail best suited to people website which organizes visitors’ stays: or groups in good physical shape and / or www.cavallsdelvent.com. There are also regular walkers who walk at least between 10 several companies who provide guide and and 12 times a year. Apart from the presence transportation services in the area. Please see of snow along the way from the end of autumn the Directory (p. 55). until the end of spring, there are no other real technical complications along the route.

Cavalls del vent | p. 27 Technical File Prat d’Aguiló shelter Route map Lluís Estasen shelter Level: moderate, suitable for Lluís Estasen shelter people in good physical condition, Gresolet shelter Nas Urús regular walkers, between 7 and Gresolet shelter Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park 12 times a year. Sant Jordi shelter Total Km: 71,2 Sant Jordi shelter La Tosa Height climbed: +5.100 m / Rebost shelter -5.100 m Stages: Itinerary type: clockwise circular Rebost shelter route over 8 stages. Comabona Niu d’Àliga shelter Marking: vertical (Direcció Gen- Niu d’Àliga shelter eral de Turisme) and horizontal Serrat de les Esposes shelter (orange points). St. Marc de Brocà Gisclareny Bagà Serrat de les Esposes shelter Suitable time of year: from June Brocà Cortals de l’Ingla shelter to September. Pedraforca Turbians Gósol Guardiola Cortals de l’Ingla shelter Saldes de Berguedà Prat d’Aguiló shelter Complement this information and download the GPS tracks together with the Road Book at Altimeter www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking

Niu d’Àliga shelter 2400 m Peñas altas de Moixeró Paso dels Golosans 2200 m 2000 m 1800 m Prat d’Aguiló shelter Lluís Estasen shelter Sant Jordi shelter Rebost shelter 1600 m Rebost shelter 1400 m Cortals de l’Ingla shelter 1200 m Serrat de les Esposes shelter 1000 m Gresolet shelter

4 km 8 km 12 km 16 km 20 km 24 km 28 km 32 km 36 km 40 km 44 km 48 km 52 km 56 km 60 km 64 km 68 km

Cavalls del Vent | p. 28 Did you know...?

The Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park takes in 30 habitats, rich in animal life and species that are classiﬁed as being of great European interest.

Cavalls del Vent | p. 29 Also, one of the most important industrial colony centres in Catalonia is located in Berguedà.

Cavalls del Vent | p. 30 Don’t miss... General information Mapa Excursionista (Hiking map) /Carte de Randonées Andorra- · The Museu de les Mines de Cavalls del Vent Cadí. Cercs (Cercs Mining Museum): Tel. +34 973 35 53 80 1:50.000 (nº 21) recreates the day-to-day life and www.cavallsdelvent.com Catalunya Institute of Cartography working of a mining colony at the / Rando Éditions end of the 19th century. Bibliography and Mapa y Guía excursionista · The Fiesta de la Patum de cartography Serra del Cadí-Pedraforca. Berga (Patum of Berga) during (Map and trail Guide Serra del Corpus Christi, declared a Mapa Cavalls del Vent. Cadí-Pedraforca) 1:25.000 World Heritage site by the (Map Cavalls del Vent) 1:30.000 Alpina/ GeoEstel UNESCO. Editorial Alpina Mapa y Guía excursionista Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Moixeró-la Tosa. Berguedà. (Map and trail Guide Moixeró-la (Regional Map of Catalunya) Ber- Tosa) 1:25.000 guedà. 1:50.000 Alpina/ GeoEstel Catalunya Institute of Cartography

Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Cerdanya. (Regional Map of Catalunya) Cerdanya. 1:50.000 Catalunya Institute of Cartography

ICC-Institut Cartogràﬁc de Catalunya (Catalunya Institute of Cartography) www.icc.cat

Cavalls del Vent | p. 31 CAMÍ DELS BONS HOMES THE CATHARS WAY Mare de Déu de Queralt Porta (France)

Level: Total Km: 118,7 Stages: 8, 4 in Catalonia

Height climbed: +5.530 m / -5.530 m

Detailed information of each stage is available at www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking The route route is

The Camí dels Bons Homes is a linear mountain crossing between Catalonia and Occitan that retraces the historical route used by the Cathars to escape persecution from the Second Crusade. The Catalonia section is made up of four or five stages between the Sanctuary of Queralt (Berga) and Porta (Cerdanya Nort) and later continues on to the Montségur Castle (Arièja). There is an alternative route running between Miracle (Solsona) and Gósol. strenuous and even very strenuous without Accommodation and services The route is marked by GR 107 signposting. motor vehicle support. It is best suited to those Overnight accommodation between who are physically well-trained and / or very stages is available at hotels, rural tourism Technical characteristics and difficulty level regular walkers. There are no other real technical accommodation, mountain shelters and The route is either 189 kilometres or 205.2 difficulties. campsites approved by the Regulating Board kilometres long, depending on which alternative of the Route of The Cathars (Consell Regulador you take. The Catalonia section goes from an The natural surroundings del Camí). The Board has an Information altitude of 780 metres to 2.510 metres over a The Camí dels Bons Homes trail between the Centre to help organise visitors’ stays. (www. distance of 118.70 kilometres with an overall pre-Pyrenees and the Pyrenean Axial Zone camidelsbonshomes.com). There are also height climbed of 5.530 metres in ascent and runs from areas typical of Mediterranean wet several companies that can provide guide and 5.130 metres in descent. There is an alternative mountain terrain, to typical alpine areas through transportation services in the area. Please see trail in the Solsonès and Alt Urgell regions protected zones of great interest such as the the Directory (p. 55). between the Sanctuary of Miracle and Gósol. Serra de Queralt, Ensija, the Cadí-Moixeró The route follows mountain paths and trails and Natural Park, Pedraforca Nature Reserve, The in some sections, by road, but you can avoid Llosa Reserve, el Miracle and Port del Compte, walking these sections if you use transport. The in the county of Solsonès.

Camí dels Bons Homes | p. 33 Technical File Itinerary type: 8-stage crossing, Route map 4 of which are in Catalonia. Level: strenuous, suitable for well- Marking: vertical (the routes own Porta trained people and who go hiking particular signposting) and hori- on a regular basis. zontal (GR 107). ANDORRA Puigpedrós Total Km: 118,7 Suitable time of year: from May La Muga Tossa Plana Height climbed: +5.530 m / to October. de Lles -5.530 m Puigcerdà

Stages: Lles de Mare de Déu de Queralt Cerdanya Bellver Alp Gósol de Cerdanya Gósol Bagà Bagà Comabona

Bellver de Cerdanya Bagà Pedraforca Bellver de Cerdanya Gósol Guardiola de Porta Berguedà Complement this information Rasos de Peguera and download the GPS tracks together with the Road Book at Mare de Déu de Queralt Altimeter www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking Berga

2400 m Portella Blanca d’Andorra 2200 m Collet de l’Estret Coll de Torn 2000 m Coll de Pendís 1800 m 1600 m Gòsol Porta 1400 m Coborriu de la Llosa 1200 m 1000 m Mare de Déu de Queralt 800 m Bellver de Cerdanya 8 km 16 km 24 km 32 km 40 km 48 km 56 km 64 km 72 km 80 km 88 km 96 km 104 km 112 km

Camí dels Bons Homes | p. 34 Did you know...?

The Cathars, or Good Men and Good Women, were spread throughout Western Europe in the 12th and 13th centuries. Many of the castles they built are still standing and can be seen in the regions around French Catalonia.

In Bagà there is a Medieval and Cathar Study Centre.

Camí dels Bons Homes | p. 35 Don’t miss...

· The Festa del Trinxat de la Cer- danya, (Cauliﬂower and potatoes fried with bacon), in February in Puigcerdà.

· A Cathar dining experience in Berguedà.

· Just some of the Romanesque churches in the area: Sant Jaume de Frontanyà, Santa Maria de Lillet, Sant Quirze de Pedret ... A fascinating route!

· The Fira del Bolet de Berga, (Berga Mushroom Festival) the ﬁrst week in October

Camí dels Bons Homes | p. 36 General information El Berguedà) 1:50.000. Catalunya Institute of Cartography Consell Regulador del Camí dels Bons Homes ICC-Institut Cartogràﬁc de Tel. +34 93 824 41 51 Catalunya (Catalunya Institute of www.camidelsbonshomes.com Cartography) www.icc.cat

Bibliography and Mapa y Guía excursionista cartography Serra del Cadí-Pedraforca. (Map and trail Guide Serra del Cadí)- Pedraforca. 1:25.000. Complete coverage of the Catalan Editorial Alpina-Geostel stages: Mapa Excursionista (Hiking map) Mapa y Guía excursionista Ra- / Carte de Randonées Andorra sos de Peguera-Serra d’Ensija. - Cadí. (Map and trail Guide Rasos de 1:50.000 (nº 21) Peguera-Serra d’Ensija) 1:25.000 Catalonian Institute of Cartography Alpina-Geoestel / Rando Éditions

Partial coverage of the Catalan Mapa y Guía excursionista stages: Moixeró - La Tosa. Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. (Map and trail Guide Moixeró-La La Cerdanya. Tosa) 1:25.000 (Regional Map of Catalunya. La Alpina/ Geo Estel Catalunya) 1:50.000. Catalunya Institute of Cartography Mapa La Cerdanya. (Map of La Cerdanya) 1:40.000 Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Editorial Alpina La Cerdanya. (Regional Map of Catalunya.

Camí dels Bons Homes | p. 37 FROM SANT PAU DE SEGÚRIES TO LLADÓ Sant Pau de Segúries Lladó

Level: Total Km: 75,2 Stages: 4

Height climbed: +1.910 m / -2.560 m

Detailed information of each stage is available at www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking The route landscapes in the Iberian Peninsula, the area of the Sierra de la Albera and part of the Sant Pau Aiguamolls Natural Park in Empordà, itself a de Segúries privileged habitat for aquatic fauna. All this is complemented by a rich cultural heritage which Lladó includes, megalithic culture, Romanesque, Besalú Olot Gothic, Baroque, and Modernist architecture, literature and pictorial arts and sculpture, not Santa Pau to mention a first class and world renowned gastronomic heritage with its origins firmly rooted in traditional mountain cuisine, seafood The 4-stage route we suggest below uses the cuisine and exceptionally high quality produce network of trails linking the regions of Ripollès with designation of origin. and Alt Empordà and are culturally which naturally of great interest. Accommodation and services The surrounding areas have a wide variety of Technical characteristics and difficulty level accommodation options on offer in hotels, rural The route goes from between 130 metres accommodation, hostels, campsites, mountain and 990 metres altitude over a total distance camps, as well as restaurants many of which of 75.2 kilometres and the overall height are affiliated with the tourism trademark. There difference is 1.910 metres in ascent and 2.560 are also several companies that can provide metres in descent. This route is best suited to guide and transportation services in the area. walkers in good physical shape and who go on Please see the Directory (p. 55). walks between 10 and 12 times a year.

The natural surroundings The route from Sant Pau de Segúries to Lladó takes in the mid-mountain wetland areas of Ripollès, Garrotxa and Alt Empordà, and the Mediterranean regions close to the coast, the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of la Garrotxa, the best example of volcanic

From Sant Pau de Segúries to Lladó | p. 39 Technical File Itinerary type: 4-stage crossing. Route map Marking: vertical (route’s own Level: moderate, suitable for markings) and horizontal (route’s people in good physical condition, own yellow lines markings). regular walkers, between 7 and Suitable time of year: all year 12 times a year. round depending on the area. Sant Pau de Segúries Total Km: 75,2 Hostalnou Tortellà Height climbed: +1.910 m / de Bianya Castellfollit Lladó de la Roca -2.560 m Argelaguer Stages: St. Joan les Riudaura Fonts Besalú Sant Pau de Segúries Olot St. Julià del Mont Olot Esponellà Serinyà Olot Les Preses St. Miquel de Santa Pau Campmajor Santa Pau Sta. Margarida Santa Pau Besalú Complement this information Besalú and download the GPS Lladó tracks together with the Road Book at www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking Altimeter

Collada de Capsacosta 900 m 800 m Sant Pau Bassols 700 m de Segúries 600 m Santa Pau 500 m Olot Coll Sacreu Coll de Salom 400 m 300 m Besalú 200 m Lladó 4 km 8 km 12 km 16 km 20 km 24 km 28 km 32 km 36 km 40 km 44 km 48 km 52 km 56 km 60 km 64 km 68 km 72 km

From Sant Pau de Segúries to Lladó | p. 40 Did you know...?

Besalú hosts one of the three remaining miqve, Jewish ritual bathhouses, in Europe.

The Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll was founded by Guifré el Pilós (Wilfred the Hairy), towards The Fageda d’en Jordà is one the end of the 9th century. The of 26 nature reserves in the portal of the Monastery is one Natural Park of the Garrotxa of Catalonia’s Romanesque volcanic area and which has masterpieces, the iconography in thrived on the lava from the its impressive carvings is known Croscat volcano. as “The Stone Bible”.

From Sant Pau de Segúries to Lladó | p. 41 Don’t miss...

· The fesols (beans) of Santa Pau or the volcanic cuisine of la Garrotxa.

· The National Wool and Coun- try Wedding Festival held dur ing the month of May in Ripoll.

· The Medieval Festival in Besalú held at the end of August and the beginning of September.

From Sant Pau de Segúries to Lladó | p. 42 Bibliography and Mapa y Guía excursionista cartography Alta Garrotxa. (Map and trail Guide Alta Garrotxa) Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. 1:25.000 Ripollès. Editorial Alpina - Geostel (Regional Map of Catalunya. Rip- ollès) 1:50.000 Catalunya Institute of Cartography

Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Garrotxa (Regional Map of Catalunya. Gar- rotxa) 1:50.000 Catalunya Institute of Cartography

Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Alt Empordà. (Regional Map of Catalunya. Alt Empordà) 1:50.000 Catalunya Institute of Cartography

ICC-Institut Cartogràﬁc de Catalunya (Catalunya Institute of Cartography) www.icc.cat

Mapa y Guía excursionista Garrotxa - Zona Volcànica. (Map and trail Guide Garrotxa - Zona Volcànica) 1:25.000 Editorial Alpina - Geostel

From Sant Pau de Segúries to Lladó | p. 43 ESTELS DEL SUD SOUTHERN STARS Paüls Paüls

Level: Total Km: 99,2 Stages: 5

Height climbed: +4.200 m / -4.200 m

Detailed information of each stage is available at www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking The route many faults with remarkable breaks forming a spectacular system of karst formations The Estels del Sud route is a mountain with a multitude of caves, gorges, cliffs and crossing, which links five mountain shelters in sinkholes. Among the many species of animals the Els Ports Natural in the Park you can find almost exclusively the Park in a circular trail. Iberian Ibex (Capra pyrenaica). Another feature The park is located of the park is the presence of one of Europe’s to the south of the southern most beech forests. lower course of the Ebro Accommodation and services River. The Overnight accommodation between stages route can is available at mountain shelters and urban be covered shelters with restaurant, bar, and shared in five days dining and sleeping facilities. Please check as a leisurely in advance for additional services such as crossing, or in showers with warm water, bedclothes, and less than a day in competitive race mode. blankets. You can sign up for the route at the website www.estelsdelsud.com, which also Technical characteristics and difficulty level organises the visitors’ stay. There are also The route goes from between 280 and 1.250 several companies that can provide guide and metres altitude with an overall distance of transportation services in the area. Please see 99.2 kilometres and overall height climbed of the Directory (page 55). 4.200 metres. The route almost entirely follows mountain paths and trails. It is a moderately difficult route and best suited to the physically well-prepared and / or regular route takers.

The natural surroundings The Estels del Sud trail runs through the Els Ports Natural Park, an enormous mass of calcareous Mesozoic rock formations which give rise to an abrupt relief broken only by the

Estels del Sud | p. 45 Technical File Font Ferrera shelter Route map Caro shelter Level: moderate, suitable for Caro shelter people in good physical condition, Paüls Cretas (Queretes) Paüls regular walkers, between 7 and 12 times a year. Itinerary type: 5-stage circular Total Km: 99,2 route. La Coscollosa

Height climbed: +4.200 m / Marking: vertical (Els Ports Natural L’Espina Vall-de-Robles -4.200 m Park signs) and horizontal (conti- (Valderobles) Alfara de Carles

Stages: nuity signs). Penyagalera Paüls Suitable time of year: all year Arnes round but avoid the hotter times of Tossa de la Reina Arnes the year. Beseit Tossal de les Voltes Beseit Mola Castellona Caro Font Ferrera shelter L’Argaret

La Coscollosa Complement this information Puntat del Boixet Mola de la Bóta and download the GPS Tossal del Rei tracks together with the Los Curullons Road Book at El Negrell Mas de Altimeter www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking Barberans

1200 m Punta de Penyagalera Font Ferrera shelter L’Espina Coll de la Gilaberta Punta 1000 m de la Devesa Caro shelterr 800 m Coll de Xertó Beseit 600 m Arnes

400 m Paüls Paüls

6 km 12 km 18 km 24 km 30 km 36 km 42 km 48 km 54 km 60 km 66 km 72 km 78 km 84 km 90 km 96 km

Estels del Sud | p. 46 Did you know...?

Miravet Castle, dating from the 12th century, once belonged to the Knights Templar, or Order of the Temple

The Festa del Renaixement (Catalan Renaissance Festival) In April during the in Tortosa, held during the Montblanc Medieval second fortnight in July, has Week there are over been declared of National thirty festive events The Picasso Centre is Interest by the government. organised, centred located in Horta de Sant around the ﬁgure of the Joan in commemoration of patron saint of Catalonia, the artists stay in the town. Sant Jordi (Saint George).

The Els Ports Natural Park is one of the most important refuges in Catalonia for the wild goat and the otter.

Estels del Sud | p. 47 Don’t miss...

· A day trip to the Els Ports Natu- ral Park, a protected area of over 35.000 hectares.

· The Prades potatoes.

· The medieval market in Montblanc for Sant Jordi (23rd April).

· Wine tasting of D.O. Terra Alta wines.

· The Mussel farming route in a ﬁshing boat along the Ebro delta.

· The Mussel and Oyster Con- ference in June and the shrimps of Sant Carles de la Ràpita.

· The cooperative and modern ist wineries like Pinell, Brai, and Gandesa.

· Relax on the “muletes” (small barges) on the Ebre; navigate in these small barges with oars and a helmsman just like the Ebro townspeople of old. viu lo riu! (Live the river!)

Estels del Sud | p. 48 General information ICC-Institut Cartogràﬁc de Catalunya (Catalunya Institute of Estels del Sud Cartography) www.icc.cat Tel. +34 619 931 278 www.estelsdelsud.com

Bibliografía y cartografía

Mapa Els Estels del Sud. La travessa del massís dels ports. (Map of Els Estels del Sud. La travessa del massís dels ports) 1:25.000 Editorial Piolet

Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Terra Alta. (Regional Map of Catalunya. Terra Alta) 1:50.000 Catalonian Institute of Cartography

Mapa Comarcal de Catalunya. Montsià. (Regional Map of Catalunya. Mon- tsià) 1:50.000 Catalonian Institute of Cartography

Estels del Sud | p. 49 OTHER RECOMENDED ROUTES FRANCE

ANDORRA

Xarxa del l’Alt Berguedà Paisatges del Ter

Montesquiu

St. Romà Berga de Sau

ARAGÓN Girona Els 3 Monts St. Feliu de Guíxols Lleida Montseny Xarxa del Baix Empordà Ruta del Cister Montserrat

Santes Creus Barcelona Cornudella del Montsant

Ruta dels Refugis Tarragona

THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

PAÍS VALENCIÀ

Other recomended routes | p. 50 Xarxa del Baix Empordà Els 3 Monts Ruta del Cister La ruta dels Refugis The network of trails and paths The Els 3 Monts route is a low The Ruta del Cister is a circular The Ruta dels Refugis is a low of Baix Empordà take the visitor mountain crossing for walkers. crossing in three stages that mountain walk through the through low mountain terrain The 6-stage route joins the 3 link the Cistercian monasteries prelitoral ranges of Prades and and across the coastal plains of most singular Prelitoral Ranges in of Santes Creus, Poblet and el Montsant. The circular trail Empordà. The trails are designed Catalonia, Montseny, Sant Llorenç Vallbona de les Monges, joins four mountain shelters in with walkers of any level and de Munt and Montserrat, all of passing through the ducal town the Montsant i las Muntanyes de experience in mind and allow for which are Natural Parks. of Montblanc along the way. Prades Natural Park. independent planning of Level: This route has different versions Level: itineraries. Total Km: 97,71 depending on whether you travel Total Km: 64 Level: Time: 6 etapes by foot, mountain bike or car. The Time: The route can be covered Total Km: 370 Height climbed: +4300 m / crossing and sightseeing route in four days as a leisurely -4.080 m requires at least four to ﬁve days crossing, or in less than a day in Consell Comarcal del Baix Empordà - to complete comfortably. competitive race mode. Àrea de Turisme Els 3 Monts Level: Height climbed: +3.760 m / Tel. +34 972 642 610 Tel. +34 938 600 702 Total Km: 110,2 -3.760 m www.visitemporda.com www.ccvoriental.es Time: 4 días mínimo Height climbed: +2.470 m / La Ruta dels Refugis Xarxa de l’Alt Berguedà Paisatges del Ter -2.470 m www.larutadelsrefugis.com

The network of trails and paths Paisajes del Ter is a network of La Ruta del Cister of Alt Berguedà is a group of pathways located to the north of www.larutadelcister.info itineraries that go from 520 metres the Osana region, a territory of 195 and 2,540 metres altitude and that Km2 right at the heart of Catalonia. allow the walker to choose from Level: a wide range of walks of different Total Km: 195 levels of difﬁculty. Height climbed: +730m / Level: -1.010 m Total Km: 800 Consorci Paisatges del Ter Consorci de Turisme de l’Alt Berguedà Tel. +34 938 504 915 Tel. +34 938 221 500 www.paisatgesdelter.com www.altbergueda.com

Other recomended routes | p. 51 QUICK GUIDE TO THE ROUTES

Stages km Altitude gainAltitude in ascent dropLevel in descent of DifﬁcultyIndependent Central signposting InformationCentral ReservationLuggage transportGuide Itinerary guideHave own cartographyRailways Suggested Routes

Carros de Foc 9 62,7 +4.850 -4.850 NO YES YES NO YES YES YES NO La Porta del Cel 5 58,2 +5.490 -5.490 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO Cavalls del Vent 8 71,2 +5.100 -5.100 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO Camí dels Bons Homes 4/5 118,7 +5.530 -5.130 YES YES NO YES YES YES YES (*) De Sant Pau de Segúries 4 75,2 +1.910 -2.560 YES YES NO YES YES YES YESI NO a Lladó Estels del Sud 5 99,2 +4.200 -4.200 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO Other Routes Xarxa de Senders - 370 - - YES YES NO YES YES YES YES NO del Baix Empordà Xarxa de l’Alt Berguedà - 800 - - YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO Els Tres Monts 6 105,8 +4.680 -4.440 YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES Paisatges del Ter 4 57,7 +730 -1.010 YES YES NO NO YES YES NO YES Ruta del Cister 3 104,7 +2.450 -2.450 YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES Ruta dels Refugis 4 64,2 +3.760 -3.760 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO

(*) Porta Railway station (SNCF), links to the Puigcerdà - Barcelona line (RENFE) 1 Overall difﬁculty level of the route at la Tor de Querol. Easy: Moderate: Strenuous:

Quick guide to routes | p. 52 PRACTICAL TIPS & ADVICE

Practical tips for hiking and rambling:

· Gauge whether you are in the right physical condition for your chosen · In summer it is recommended that you reﬁll your water bottle at the route, be aware of your own limitations and act accordingly fountains along the route.

· Walk with experienced people and those of similar capabilities and · Even though the weather in Catalonia is predominantly good, you physical condition should always check the weather forecast before setting off.

· Bring the right gear for each season: · Although the trails are marked and signposted, every walker should · In warm weather wear comfortable light clothing and footwear as well carry a compass and map just in case. If for any reason you do lose as protective clothing. your way, the best advice is to return to the previous signpost or · In cold weather wear a hat, anorak and gloves. Always carry a light marking. waterproof jacket or poncho. · Always let a family member or friend know which route you are · It is of the utmost Importance to wear good quality mountain footwear. planning to take. Some sections of the trail may be rocky and mud-covered which can make them very slippery

· Get all the relevant information about the areas you plan to visit along the way: accommodation availability, emergency telephone numbers, etc.

Practical tips & advice | p. 53 DIRECTORY OF SERVICES Route related services · Giroguies (1,2,3,4,5,6) Hiking and Rambling for walkers www.giroguies.com Information · La Barrancada (6) Routes: www.labarrancada.com · Turisme de Catalunya 1: Carros de Foc · Llop Aventura (6) www.turismedecatalunya.com/hiking 2: La Porta del Cel www.llopaventura.com www.turismedecatalunya.com/ 3: Cavalls del Vent · Naturatour (1,2,3,4,5,6) turismeactiu 4: Camí dels Bons Homes www.naturatour.com · Federació Entitats Excursionistes 5: From Sant Pau de Segúries to · Naturetime Events (6) de Catalunya Lladó www.naturetime.es www.feec.cat 6: Estels del Sud · Nòmades Rurals (1,2,3,4,5,6) · Servei d’informació de senders www.nomadesrurals.com www.euro-senders.com · A peu (1,2,3,4,5,6) · Pedrenca (6) · Rutes del Palau Robert www.a-peu.com www.pedrenca.com www.gencat.net/probert · Associació Mediambiental La Sínia · Prades aventura (6) (6) www.pradesaventura.com www.siniadelgaia.com · Rotpunkt (6) · Atlas Natura (2,3,4,5) [email protected] www.atlasnatura.com · Bonviure (1,2,3,4,5,6) www.bonviure.com · Camins - Guias del Pirineo (1,2,3,4,5) www.camins.net · Canoa Kayak (6) [email protected] · Catsud (6) www.catsud.com · Drac Actiu (6) www.dracactiu.com · EI travel (5) www.eitravel.com

Directory of services | p. 55 Club Turisme Actiu de Turisme de Catalunya (The Active Tourism Club) Associate members

The Club Turisme Actiu is an associati- · Helipistas · Taga Esports Natura · Hotel Carlemany **** on of companies and public institu- www.barcelonahelicopters.com www.taga.ws www.carlemany.es tions that work together to promote · Inﬁnit Air · Terra Diversions · Hotel La Costa active tourism and activities that take www.inﬁnitair.com www.terradiversions.com Golf & Beach Resort **** place in a natural setting and which do · La Selva de l’Aventura · Tornasol Aventura www.resortlacosta.com not harm nature www.selvaventura.com www.tornasol.com · Hotel El Grèvol **** www.turismedecatalunya.com/ · Medaqua · Tour Turístic www.hotelgrevol.com turismeactiu www.medaqua.com www.i-santapau.com · Hotel Berga Park *** · Natura & Aventura · Turisnat Pirineus Resort www.hotelbergapark.com Suppliers of products and www.naturayaventura.com www.turisnatpirineus.com · Hotel Condes del Pallars *** services · Nòmades Rurals www.condesdelpallars.com www.camidelsparcs.com Accommodation · Hotel Estanys Blaus *** Companies and public institutions · Obrint Via · Associació de Càmpings de www.llacscardos.com providing Accommodation www.obrintvia.com Muntanya i del Pirineu Català · Hotel Garbí *** · Associació Estacions Nàutiques · Parc d’Aventura Activ Natura www.ocipirineu.com www.hotelgarbi.com de Catalunya www.activ-natura.com · Associació de Càmpings i C.V. de · Hotel Husa Sant Bernat *** www.encatalunya.info · Parc Olímpic del Segre Barcelona www.hotelhusasantbernat.com · Atlas Natura www.parcolimpic.com www.campingsbarcelona.com · Hotel Solana del Ter *** www.atlasnatura.com · Port-Ainé Sport Center · Costa Brava Verd Hotels www.solanadelter.com · Badia Tucana www.port-aine.com www.reservashoteles.net · Hotel Terramar *** www.badiatucana.com · Prades Aventura · e-activ-hotels www.hterramar.com · Baló Tour www.pradesaventura.com www.e-activ-hotels.com · Hotel Urbis *** www.balotour.com · Rafting Llavorsí · Gourmethotel www.hotelurbiscentre.com · Bonviure www.raftingllavorsi.com www.gourmethotel.org · Hotel Batalla * www.bonviure.com · Roc Roi · Rafael Hoteles La Pleta ***** www.hotelbatalla.com · Cathelicopters www.rocroi.com www.lapleta.com · Apartaments El Muig Turisme www.cathelicopters.com · Rutac Rutes Turístiques i · El Montanyà Resort & Spa **** Rural · Fang Aventura d’Aventura Catalunya www.elmontanya.com www.elmuig.com www.fangaventura.com [email protected] · Hotel Can Boix de Peramola **** · Apartaments Villa Engracia · Giroguies · Segre Mitjà www.canboix.cat www.villaengracia.com www.giroguies.com www.segremitja.com

Directory of services | p. 56 · Càmping Berga Resort - 1a · Makà Ecotourism · Consorci Ripollès · Patronat de Turisme Diputació de categoria www.makaecotourism.com Desenvolupament Lleida www.bergaresort.com · Molineu Viatges www.elripolles.com www.lleidatur.com · Càmping Ecològic Lava - 2a www.lamolina.es · Consorci de Turisme de · Patronat de Turisme Diputació de categoria · Turing Cerdanya Turisme l’Alt Berguedà Tarragona www.i-santapau.com/camping.htm i Aventura www.altbergueda.com www.costadaurada.info · Alberg la Bruna www.turingcerdanya.com · Emporda-Costa Brava Consell · Patronat de Turisme Diputació de www.alberglabruna.com · Turisverd Comarcal del Baix Empordà Tarragona Terres de l’Ebre www.turisverd.com www.visitemporda.com www.terresdelebre.org Reception agencies and Service · Vall de Núria · Enoturisme Penedès - Camins del · Patronat Municipal de Turisme de companies www.valldenuria.cat Vi i del Cava Cambrils · A Peu www.altpenedes.net www.cambrils-turisme.com www.a-peu.com Tourism Promotion · Mancomunitat de la Vall de · Torisme Val d’Aran · Agenda Gestió Esportiva Organisations Camprodon www.torisme.aran.org www.agenda-sportsactivities.com www.valldecamprodon.org · Turisme de Barcelona · Alt Empordà Turisme · Ajuntament de Castelló · Ocigirona www.barcelonaturisme.cat www.empordaturisme.com d’Empúries - Oficina de Turisme www.ocigirona.net · Turisme de Sitges Agencia de · Boí Taüll Resort www.castello.cat · Oficina de Promoció Turística Promoció www.boitaullresort.com · Ajuntament de Tremp Diputació de Barcelona www.sitgestur.com · Catatour www.ajuntamentdetremp.cat www.turismetotal.org · Turisme Garrotxa www.catatour.com · Consell Comarcal del Berguedà · Oficina de Turisme de Vic www.turismegarrotxa.com · Cicloturisme i Medi Ambient www.elbergueda.cat www.victurisme.cat www.cicloturisme.com · Consell Comarcal del Pallars · Osona Turisme · Delta Turístic & Rent Jussà www.osonaturisme.cat www.deltaturistic.com www.pallarsjussa.net · Patronat Comarcal de Turisme de · EI Travel · Consell Regulador Camí dels Bons la Cerdanya www.eitravel.com Homes www.cerdanya.org · Grans Espais Ski i Aventura www.camidelsbonshomes.com · Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava www.gransespais.com · Consorci de Promoció Turística Girona · Grupo Natura Costa del Maresme www.costabrava.org www.grupo-natura.com www.costadelmaresme.cat

Directory of services | p. 57 Tourism associations Centres de Promoció and bodies Turística (CPT) de Catalunya (Catalan · Consorci de Promoció Turística Tourism Ofﬁces) Costa del Maresme www.costadelmaresme.org TURISME DE CATALUNYA · Diputació de Barcelona Pg. de Gràcia 105, 3r www.turismetotal.org 08008 Barcelona · Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava Tel. +34 934 849 900 Girona www.catalunyaturisme.com www.costabrava.org · Patronat de Turisme Diputació de · CPT Madrid Lleida [email protected] www.lleidatur.com · CPT Alemanya, Frankfurt · Patronat de Turisme de la [email protected] Diputació de Tarragona · CPT Itàlia, Milà www.costadaurada.info [email protected] www.terresdelebre.org · CPT Xina, Beijing · Torisme Val d’Aran [email protected] www.torisme.aran.org · CPT Benelux, Brussel·les · Turisme de Barcelona [email protected] www.barcelonaturisme.cat · CPT Regne Unit i Irlanda, Londres · ACAV – Associació Catalana [email protected] d’Agències de Viatges · CPT França, París www.acav.net [email protected] · ARAC – Associació d’Agències de (Perpinyà) Viatge Receptives de Catalunya · CPT Països Nòrdics, Hèlsinki www.aracat.com ctb@wtc.ﬁ · CPT Països de l’Est, Moscou [email protected]

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