The Catalan Pyrenees
Spain Hiking + Walking Tours
Mountains & villages of the Catalan Pyrenees
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- Length7 days
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Overview
On this self-guided walking tour in Spain, you will trek and discover a stunning corner of the Pyrenees. Mountain vistas and dramatic valleys will find you celebrating.
Your tour features two of the most beautiful spots in the Oriental Catalan Pyrenees, the Ter and Núria River Valleys. Both valleys are surrounded by peaks of almost 3000 meters, from which flow a multitude of water sources and torrents.
The small mountain villages and accommodations along the route will enchant. Medieval and Romanesque architecture testifies to the region's rich cultural and historical heritage.
From Setcases, you can see the Bay of Roses and the Cap de Creus peninsula on the Mediterranean Costa Brava. In Núria, you’ll discover an unparalleled environment where the waters of the river can only run their course due to the deep, narrow gorges that have been eroded through this hard rock.
Highlights
- Spectacular scenery
- Small authentic mountain villages - Camprodon, Setcases & Ribes de Freser
- Charming accommodations
- Ter & Freser Rivers and valleys the most important rivers in Catalonia
- Flora, fauna, and wildlife of the region
- Typical Catalan mountain cuisine
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Itinerary
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, 4 mi. - 9 mi. (7 km - 15 km)
Day 5: Setcases - Albella (transfer) - Ribes de Freser, 11 mi. (18 km)
Day 6: Ribes de Freser / Puigmal, 4 mi. - 10 mi. (7 km - 16 km)
Day 7: DepartureDay 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, and sample delicious sausages and cured cheese from the local shops.Sample Accommodation: Hotel Camprodon
Day 2: Camprodon - Molló, 11 mi. (17 km) | Elevation: + 825 m
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.Sample Accommodation: Hotel Calitxó
Day 3: Molló - Setcases, 7.5 mi. (12 km) | Elevation: + 743 m
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)Sample Accommodation: Hotel La Coma
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) | Elevation: + 910 m / - 1580 - You can climb the Bastiments peak (2.881m) with unrivaled mountain views. On clear days you can see the blue waters of the Mediterranean.
- Option 2: 4 mi. (7 km) | Elevation: - 770 - If you don’t want to climb the peak you can walk downhill (steep) through the valley of the Ter River to Setcases.
- Option 3: (0 km) - The last option is to take a rest in Setcases, visiting the village and the surrounding area.
Sample Accommodation: Hotel La Coma
Day 5: Setcases - Abella (by transfer) - Ribes de Freser, 11 mi. (18 km) | Elevation: + 550 m
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.Sample 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) | Elevation: + 1200 m / - 1930 m - 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 Queralp and then again by rack train down to Ribes de Freser.
- Option 2: 4 mi. (7 km) | Elevation: + 260 m / - 1010 m - 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.
- Option 3: 0 mi. - The last option is to take a rest in Ribes de Freser visiting the village and the surrounding area.
Sample 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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Accommodation
You will be accommodated in farmhouses, 2 star, and 4 star hotels. Sample accommodations can be found in the day to day itinerary.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 6 nights in farmhouses & 2 & 3* hotels
- Breakfast
- GPX tracks, roadbook, & maps
- Pre-loaded GPS device (6 days) on request
- General tourist information about the area
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Taxi from Set Cases to Valter 2000 (Day 4)
- 24-hour assistance during the trip
What’s Not Included
- Ticket for the rack train from Ribes to Sanctuari de Nuria
- Lunches & dinners
- Tourist tax
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily departures
Low season
March 1 - March 26 & October 1 - October 31, 2024
Midseason
March 27 - June 20 & September 1 - September 30, 2024
High season
June 21 - August 31, 2024
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 1360 £ 702 $ 1,200 € 805 kr 123418 ₪ 3248 ¥ 134204 Mex$ 14727 NZ$ 1483 NOK 9617 kr 9482 $ 886 $ 1444 £ 746 $ 1,275 € 855 kr 131083 ₪ 3450 ¥ 142540 Mex$ 15641 NZ$ 1575 NOK 10214 kr 10071 $ 942 $ 1597 £ 824 $ 1,409 € 945 kr 144882 ₪ 3813 ¥ 157544 Mex$ 17288 NZ$ 1740 NOK 11290 kr 11131 $ 1,041 Single supplement $ 314 £ 162 $ 277 € 186 kr 28516 ₪ 751 ¥ 31009 Mex$ 3403 NZ$ 343 NOK 2222 kr 2191 $ 205 $ 358 £ 185 $ 316 € 212 kr 32503 ₪ 855 ¥ 35343 Mex$ 3878 NZ$ 390 NOK 2533 kr 2497 $ 233 $ 453 £ 234 $ 400 € 268 kr 41088 ₪ 1081 ¥ 44679 Mex$ 4903 NZ$ 494 NOK 3202 kr 3157 $ 295 Solo traveler (in addition to single suppl.) $ 118 £ 61 $ 104 € 70 kr 10732 ₪ 282 ¥ 11670 Mex$ 1281 NZ$ 129 NOK 836 kr 825 $ 77 $ 118 £ 61 $ 104 € 70 kr 10732 ₪ 282 ¥ 11670 Mex$ 1281 NZ$ 129 NOK 836 kr 825 $ 77 $ 118 £ 61 $ 104 € 70 kr 10732 ₪ 282 ¥ 11670 Mex$ 1281 NZ$ 129 NOK 836 kr 825 $ 77 Tourist tax $ 8 £ 4 $ 7 € 5 kr 690 ₪ 18 ¥ 750 Mex$ 82 NZ$ 8 NOK 54 kr 53 $ 5 Extra Options
Extra night (s):
Camprodon:
Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 96 £ 50 $ 85 € 57 kr 8739 ₪ 230 ¥ 9503 Mex$ 1043 NZ$ 105 NOK 681 kr 671 $ 63 $ 100 £ 51 $ 88 € 59 kr 9046 ₪ 238 ¥ 9836 Mex$ 1079 NZ$ 109 NOK 705 kr 695 $ 65 $ 112 £ 58 $ 98 € 66 kr 10119 ₪ 266 ¥ 11003 Mex$ 1207 NZ$ 122 NOK 788 kr 777 $ 73 Single supplement On request Ribes de Freser:
Low season Midseason High season Twin/double $ 98 £ 51 $ 86 € 58 kr 8892 ₪ 234 ¥ 9669 Mex$ 1061 NZ$ 107 NOK 693 kr 683 $ 64 $ 108 £ 56 $ 95 € 64 kr 9812 ₪ 258 ¥ 10670 Mex$ 1171 NZ$ 118 NOK 765 kr 754 $ 70 $ 117 £ 60 $ 103 € 69 kr 10579 ₪ 278 ¥ 11503 Mex$ 1262 NZ$ 127 NOK 824 kr 813 $ 76 Single supplement On request Dinners included:
Five dinners: $ 257 £ 133 $ 227 € 152 kr 23304 ₪ 613 ¥ 25340 Mex$ 2781 NZ$ 280 NOK 1816 kr 1790 $ 167
Transfers:
1 - 2 people Each extra person up to 8 people Ripoll - Camprodon $ 84 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7666 ₪ 202 ¥ 8336 Mex$ 915 NZ$ 92 NOK 597 kr 589 $ 55 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2501 Mex$ 274 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 kr 177 $ 17 Ribes de Freser - Ripoll $ 51 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4599 ₪ 121 ¥ 5001 Mex$ 549 NZ$ 55 NOK 358 kr 353 $ 33 $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2501 Mex$ 274 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 kr 177 $ 17 Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate–Difficult
This walk is rated moderate overall but depending on the options you choose, certain days, could classify as difficult. Average daily distances are 15 km on good paths and will take about 4 - 8 hours of walking. There are some steeper sections and ascents of up to 750m. On your free day in Setcases, the optional walk up the Bastiments Peak would be graded as difficult, suitable for only experienced walkers. For your efforts, you will be rewarded with dramatic mountain scenery!
Airport Info
Fly to Barcelona International Airport (BCN).
Local Travel
Option 1: Train from Barcelona to Ripoll, then bus or taxi to Campodon
Option 2: Direct transfer from the airport to Camprodon. See pricing.Climate
Please check local conditions prior to arrival. The Catalan Pyrenees enjoys the warmest climate of the Pyrenean range. The spring months of April and May boast cool temperatures and blooming flowers and September through October are very pleasant for walking as well. July and August can be quite warm.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Tour Operator
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