CROSSING FROM THE PYRENEES TO THE MEDITERRANEAN 

WALKING THROUGH TRADITION

Catalunya, home of Dalí, has towns rich in tradition, landscape and history such as Girona, Figueres and Olot.

This route combines the contrasts and colours: from nearly three thousand-meter high mountains like the Puigmal to the Mediterranean sea, just 60km away.

In this exceptional crossing we will visit the Eastern Pyrenees where we will find: a rich Romanesque heritage; the Natural Park of La Garrotxa, the best example of volcanic landscape in the Iberian peninsula and one of the most interesting in Europe; the Medieval village of Besalú, one of the best-known in Spain; and finally the wild rough coast of Cap de Creus

ITINERARY: Day 1: Arrival at Figueres railway station or at Girona airport and transfer to Molló, a small village situated in the Eastern Pyrenees. Day 2: Crossing on foot Molló-Beget through old paths that were used for the transhumance and by smugglers as they are very near the French border, a 5-hour walk. Day 3: Crossing on foot Beget-Oix through the natural area of Alta Garrotxa, the most important for its natural diversity in the Pre-Eastern Pyrenees and where we will see three XI and XII century Romanesque chapels, a 5.30-hour walk. Day 4: In Olot we will visit the volcano museum and then we will go to the beech forest Fageda d’en Jordà and walk through old volcanoes as far as Santa Pau, a small village that perfectly combines nature, sport, leisure and culture, a 4-hour walk. Day 5: Day of great contrasts, which will begin with a visit to the village of Castellfollit de la Roca and its long basalt cliff. After that we walk to the village of Besalú with its Jewish baths and the XI century Romanesque bridge (105 metre-long and 7 arches), a 4-hour walk. Day 6: Natural Park of Cap de Creus, where the Pyrenees reach the Mediterranean. We will walk along the coast that inspired Salvador Dalí through old vineyards and olive groves, rocky coves, peculiar vegetation and the perfume of the sea. The day will finish in the fishing village of Cadaqués, a 5-hour walk. Day 7: After breakfast, transfer to return point and farewell.

*Note: This information may have to be modified, depending on the needs and eventualities that may come up.

THIS TRIP IS FOR: hikers who want to know the northeast of Catalonia in a leisurely way, an area of varied nature and culture both diverse and impressing

DIFFICULTY: Medium 4-5.30 hour walks, maximum height gain of 500m. You carry your own luggage

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS: we have carefully selected warm comfortable family hotels that will offer a rich and varied local gastronomy

GROUP & STAFF: min. 4, max. 18 plus leader

Note: For parties we can organise personalised tours, both in duration and dates. Enquire for further information.

EQUIPMENT: 

To carry in your luggage: personal clothes, hiking boots, a light raincoat, a fleece, light comfortable trousers.

To carry in your backpack: cap, light gloves, water bottle, picnic, cereal bars, sunglasses and sun cream.

INCLUDED:  Half board in family hotels (in a double room), qualified local guide, insurance, all taxes                                             

NOT INCLUDED: Transfers (option available), lunch, anything not mentioned above.

PRICE: 

13-15 pax: 305 € per person

9-12 pax: 337 € per person

6-8 pax: 379 € per person

BOOKING: Call + 34 972303886, 636490830 or write to info@giroguies.com

LIMITED NUMBER. Book before: 15 days previous departure.

e-mail: Info - Giroguies
Tel. + 34 972303886, 636490830