The Catalan Pyrenees

Day 1: Arrival day
Day 2: Camprodon – Molló, 11 mi. (17 km)
Day 3: Molló – Setcases, 7.5 mi. (12 km)
Day 4: Setcases Vallter 2000 / Bastiments 2.881
Day 5: Setcases – Albella (transfer) - Ribes de Freser, 11 mi. (18 km)
Day 6: Ribes de Freser / Puigmal 2.913m
Day 7: Departure

Day 1: Arrival day
The charming mountain village of Camprodon lies at the confluence of the Ter and Ritort Rivers situated in the center of Girona’s Pyrenees in the Ripolles region. Its 12th century stone bridge and Roman-style monastery of Sant Pere from the 10th century characterize the village. You will want to take your time to explore the alleys and squares, sample delicious sausages and cured cheese from the local shops.

Accommodation: Hotel Camprodon

Day 2: Camprodon – Molló, 11 mi. (17 km)
You will have a welcome and tour information meeting at 9 am. Your route then leads into the high Garrotxa, initially taking you up through lush pastureland. A descent through woodland and valleys, passing abandoned and sometimes renovated farmhouses brings you to the village of Molló centered by its Romanesque church from the 12th century.

Elevation: +825 m

Accommodation: Hotel Calitxó

Day 3: Molló – Setcases, 7.5 mi. (12 km)
Today you have a spectacular walk over two mountain passes with impressive panoramic views. To the west, the dramatic Pyrenean peaks, and to the east, the warm, wooded hills of the Garrotxa. You start with a long, moderate climb to the Fembra Morte Pass (1.728m) and remain high up as you continue to Lliens pass (1.864m), a great picnic spot. You continue across the northern flank of the Puig de les Agudes before descending through the lovely landscape to Setcases.  Setcases literally means "seven houses" and is located near the French border. Dinner and accommodation in Setcases. (B, D)

Elevation: +743 m

Accommodation: Hotel Calitxó

Day 4: Vallter 2000 in Setcases / Bastiments Mountain peak
In the morning, you can take the included taxi transfer (11 km) to the ski resort Vallter 2000. 

Option  1: 9 mi. (15 km) 
You can climb the Bastiments peak (2.881m) with unrivaled mountain views. On clear days you can see the blue waters of the Mediterranean.

Elevation: +910/-1580 m

Accommodation: Hotel La Coma

Option 2: 4 mi. (7 km)
If you don’t want to climb the peak you can walk downhill (steep) through the valley of the Ter River to Setcases. 

Elevation: -770m

Option 3: (0 km)
The last option is to take a rest in Setcases, visiting the village and the surrounding area.

Accommodation: Hotel La Coma

Day 5: Setcases – Abella (by transfer) -  Ribes de Freser, 11 mi. (18 km)
You will start with a short transfer from Setcases to Abella where you will start the itinerary. A short but thoroughly enjoyable route leads high above the valley. The gradual ascent crosses a mix of pastureland and
forest along a wild valley up the Collada Verda Pass (1.606m) from where you descend along undulating paths and tracks to Ribes de Freser.

Elevation:+550m

Accommodation: Hotel Els Caçadors

Day 6: Ribes de Freser / Puigmal
Early in the morning, you take a dramatic journey by scenic rack train (fare not included, approximately €36 per person, round trip) up to Sanctuary de Núria, one of Catalonia’s holiest sites, high in the mountains, 1,960 meters above sea level.

Option 1: 10 mi. (16 km)
From the Sanctuary de Núria, you will climb the Puigmal peak (2.913m), the highest peak of the area. You descend on the opposite way to the sanctuary, downhill on a nice single trail along the valley to Queralps and then again by rack train down to Ribes de Freser.

Elevation: +1200m/-1930m

Option 2: 4 mi. (7 km)
If you don’t want to climb the peak, you can also admire the breathtaking views from the sanctuary and then come back to Queralps downhill on the nice single trail along the valley and take the rack train to Ribes de Freser.

Elevation: +260m/-1010m

With either option, at the end of your hike, you will again take the rack train from Queralbs to Ribes de Freser.

Option 3: 0 mi.
The last option is to take a rest in Ribes de Freser visiting the village and the surrounding area.

Accommodation: Hotel Els Caçadors

Day 7: Departure
Your tour officially ends after breakfast. You can take a train to Barcelona or by bus via Ripoll to Girona.

Optional: Transfer to Camprodon

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You will be accommodated in farmhouses, 2 star and 4 star hotels. On each day’s details you will find the name of the preferred hotel. If the preferred accommodation is not available, you will be offered an establishment of equal standard and quality.