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Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour
Castellfollit de la Roca, ES
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 9 hours
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Professional guide included
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Small group max 8 people
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Visit to Besalú & Castellfollit
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Hiking poles provided
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Bottle of water included
Explore Catalonia's medieval villages and stunning volcanic landscapes on a small group hiking tour with expert guidance.
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Featured Reviews
Viator
Apr 22
Ramon is an excellent guide - personable, knowledgeable, and flexible - and made this an excellent day trip. We had a nice hike around the volcano park (easy hiking, moderate pace), stopping along the way to enjoy cheese & sausage snacks he provided, then drove to see some lovely examples of medieval villages after enjoying an excellent (optional) fixed-price lunch at a small restaurant just outside the volcano park. Highly recommend Catalan Trails guide service, and Ramon, who do this and many other day trips. This trip is suitable for all ages, and Ramon catered everything to our interests to make our trip most enjoyable. Thanks Catalan Trails!
Viator
Nov 21
We loved our tour with Ramon. He’s so friendly and knowledgeable, and kept the tour and conversation engaging the whole time. La Garrotxa is so beautiful this time of year with the autumn colours, and the hike was easy enough even for amateur hikers. Besalu is so quaint and unique too. All in all, a really memorable day.
Viator
Aug 20
Our special trip with Ramon truly represents our return to freedom after the very intense lockdown in Barcelona. The fresh air and beautiful views were our reward. Ramon is an outstanding guide. He is so knowledgeable about the area and added a lot of details and context about the geology and history that we wouldn't have gotten on our own. At the same time, he didn't force conversation on the drive, which I think shows a level of comfort with silence that is uncommon in the industry, but also probably appreciated by many clients. All three stops were gorgeous and special. Besalu is definitely a must-see. We opted for the restaurant lunch, and it was really nice. Overall, wonderful tour.
Viator
Mar 20
I had an absolutely SPLENDID time on this tour! Ramon is highly knowledgeable and a truly excellent travel guide. I very much appreciated his input and explanations to the historical contexts and undertones that explain the existence of specific architectural structures in the medieval towns, not to mention all of the fantastic photo shots. The nature hikes were particularly my favorite part of the whole experience because of the limited exposure to nature in downtown Barcelona. Ramon is also an excellent conversationalist; we chatted for hours on all sorts of topics ranging from travel, to history, to politics. I most appreciate Ramon's help and advice on finalizing my last tourist attraction visits prior to the end of my vacation, as well as for the great restaurant tips. FYI Ramon: I went to La Fonda del Port Olimpic, as you suggested for seafood, and the food was amazing! Thanks again for such a great time!
Viator
Oct 19
We were lucky to have Ramón as our guide. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a lovely hike followed by a delicious lunch and then tour of the picturesque village of Besalú. Ramón’s knowledge of history and culture made the day much more interesting than if we had done this on our own.
Included
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Hiking poles, personal insurance -
Hike & visit to castellfollit de la roca
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Professional english/spanish-speaking local guide
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Besalú guided visit
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Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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Visit to sant joan les fonts & hike at la garrotxa volcanic area
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Small-group tour maximum capacity 8 people per tour
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Bottle of water
Excluded
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Tips (optional) -
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour
Explore Catalonia's medieval villages and stunning volcanic landscapes on a small group hiking tour with expert guidance.
Highlights
- Explore medieval villages in Catalonia
- Hike through beautiful landscapes and lava flows
- Visit the best preserved medieval village in Catalonia
- Learn about the local culture and way of life
- Experience an authentic trip back in time
Meeting Point
Meeting point in front of el Nacional restaurant. Your guide will meet you here.
Pg. de Gràcia, 26, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona , Spain
End Point
Meeting point in front of el Nacional restaurant. Your guide will meet you here.
Pg. de Gràcia, 26, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona , Spain
What to expect
After about one and a half hour drive on a comfortable AC Minivan, we will arrive at La Garrotxa volcanic zone Natural Parc.
We will get ready and start hiking across the Fageda d’en Jordà, a unique beech forest growing at low altitude (550 m) upon the rugged undulating lava flow emitted by the Croscat volcano. This place is magic and full of peace and if visiting in autumn you will have the chance to see the spectacle of the colors of nature.
After leaving the Fageda, the path will take us into the volcanic area, starting with Santa Margarida, a volcano, whose explosion opened up a wide circular crater in whose midst stands today the eponymous Romanesque church. We will continue hiking through Croscat volcano which with its 160 m in height make it the highest volcanic cone in the Iberian Peninsula. For many years one of its flanks was quarried and today an impressive scar remains as a reminder of the once active quarry.
After about 3,5 hour pleasant hike we will arrive back to the starting point and we will go straight to our selected traditional local restaurant to enjoy a well deserved 3-course meal.
After lunch we will have the chance to see the picturesque town of Castellfollit de la Roca, rising up on a spectacular basalt crag formed by the superimposition of two lava flows, 50 metres high and nearly a kilometre long that has been shaped by the river Fluvià.
Before coming back to Barcelona we will head to Besalú, one of the best preserved catalan medieval towns, where you will feel travelling back in time. There we will enjoy a guided tour across its magical streets and have some free time.
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Castellfollit de la Roca
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La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park
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Sant Joan les Fonts
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Monasterio de Sant Joan les Fonts
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Besalu
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Puente de Besalua
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Monestir de Sant Pere de Besalu
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes
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This is a rain or shine tour, please dress appropriately to the weather (La Garrotxa gets colder than Barcelona in winter!)
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This is an active experience and includes a hike
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Small Group maximum capacity 8 people per tour
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A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Remember to bring snacks for the hike. Lunch is not included but we can book a traditional local restaurant for you.
Provided by Catalan Trails
What our experts say
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Book a local restaurant for lunch. -
Wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers.
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Autumn offers beautiful colors in nature.
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Bring snacks to enjoy during the hike.
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Check weather conditions before the tour.
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