Muntaneu te proposes to discover the most emblematic corners of the Garrotxa, the best exponent of volcanic landscape from the Iberian Peninsula. The area has about forty volcanic cones and more than 20 lava flows.
The moderate slopes of the Garrotxa, Its diversity and scenic beauty make it an ideal territory for lovers of the trekking.
We will complete this wonderful active sword with visits to charming towns in the region such as Olot What Santa Pau O Castellfollit de la Roca.
The Garrotxa is located north de Catalonia, in the upper river basin It flowed, the headers of the Muga, the river Brugent and the laugh of Llémena.
The climate of the Garrotxa it is Mediterranean medium mountain. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, winter being the driest season. Frequent rains create cool summers, while the influence of Pyrenees makes winters cold.
Its orography, the soil and its climate provide it with a varied vegetation, often exuberant, with holm oaks, oak and beech trees of exceptional landscape value.
An important area of the region is specially protected as La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park also recognized within the most unique places of Europe in Red Natura 2000.
Its capital is worth a visit, Olot, dynamic, vital and rich in cultural heritage. Without forgetting populations like Castellfollit de la Roca, Santa Pau O Besalú.
An incredible place for its volcanic uniqueness, with a unique landscape and a fertile and vital land, where they grow products that give rise to their own kitchen. “ The Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa, the Vall d’en Bas and the Bianya Valley They are very special areas and with a gastronomy deeply rooted in high mountain cuisine. There we can find strong products, very close to tradition, Like the kidney beans (Jewish) , the farro, the black turnips , the Vall d’en Bas potato, or the lamb.
Day 1. Journey to destination. Accommodation in Olot
Day 2. The viewpoint of the Vall d’en Bas
Distance 11 km. Unevenness + 715 Unevenness – 715 m.
Day 3. Route of the Volcanoes
Distance 11km. Unevenness + 450 m. Elevation - 450 m.
Day 4. Route from Devesa and the Caxurma caves
Distance 12 km. Unevenness + 500. Elevation - 500 m.
Return Trip (It will not end later than 15 hours to have time for the return trip).
Day 1. Journey to destination. Accommodation in Olot
Day 2. The viewpoint of the Vall d’en Bas
We begin this trip with one of the most popular routes in the area and that allows you to enjoy two very unique places. On this circular route we will start from Pla d’en Xurri, in Sant Privat d’en Bas to contemplate the impressive Salt del Sallent and the hermitage of Saint Magdalena. The route, circular, starts in the area of The Pines, located about Sant Privat d’en Bas, and goes up through the shady towards Saint Magdalena, between forests and streams.
At the end of the excursion we will visit Olot
Distance 11 km. Unevenness + 715 Unevenness – 715 m.
Day 3. Route of the Volcanoes
Today we will enjoy one of the highlights of this trip. With a circular route, we will discover the largest volcanic area of the Iberian Peninsula. The Garrotxa Volcano Park has been protected since the years 80, and it is worth visiting. Our route will begin by visiting the crater of Santa Margarida and after entering the famous Fageda d´en Jordà, a charming place.
Before ending this itinerary, we will pass by the volcano Croscat what with 11.500 years is one of the youngest of the Peninsula. Cut as if it were a cake that when removing a portion reveals its different layers, the cut in its clay, of over 100 meters high, originated from the mining industry. An activity that was the trigger for the social mobilizations that led to, in the year 1982, he Parliament of Catalonia approve the creation of natural park of the Garrotxa
At the end of the excursion we will visit the medieval town of San Pau whose origins date back to the 13th century.
Distance 11km. Unevenness + 450 m. Elevation - 450 m.
Day 4. Route from Devesa and the Caxurma caves
To end this fantastic active experience we will make a spectacular route to reach the hermitage Our Lady of the Devesa. From here our landscape will alternate holm oaks, oaks and pines until the trail gets pretty rocky. At this point we have to be alert since to our right are the Caxurma Caves camouflaged among the oaks and rocks . The Caxurma caves are a set of cavities located in the sedimentary materials of the south of the basaltic cliff of Castellfollit de la Roca, the most important cavity that reaches inside up to about 400 meters.
Distance 12 km. Unevenness + 500. Elevation - 500 m.
Return Trip (It will not end later than 15 hours to have time for the return trip).
Prices
The rest of the luggage that you do not take on the excursions will be at your hotel.
Dates flexibility
We always propose several departures with various dates but we also adapt the trips to your availability. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us if the dates do not suit you and we will schedule an outing for you.
Meeting time and place
Between 14 a 7 days before the start of the trip we will send you information on the meeting place and time as well as the name and telephone number of the guide who will accompany the group. We will also send more useful information that will facilitate the final preparations.
Backpack during excursions
Day trips are made so with a backpack of 15-20 liters with the essentials for the day will be enough.
Double / single room
You have the option of a single room if there is availability. Please ask us for information in this regard in the event that you are interested.
If you do not want to pay the single room supplement, Please let us know that you want a shared room. It will depend on whether another person is also interested in sharing, taking as order the date on which the reservation is paid. Whenever we can, we will share a room with someone of the same sex, but if not, We will notify you previously so that you can make the decision to share with someone of a different sex or choose individual. If the group is odd and everyone wants to share a room, the last person to sign up will have to pay an individual supplement.
Another questions
The selection of the itineraries may be subject to changes due to meteorological reasons or for any other reason that makes the route unsafe. In that case the travel guide will look for the best of the possible alternatives.
The order of the itineraries can be altered with respect to the previous program due to hotel availability at the time of confirming the trip.
Activity insurance
Activity has accident and rescue insurance included, but without any doubt, we recommend a travel insurance and if you also hire "with cancellation”Will have a more complete coverage. You can hire the travel insurance for the period of time that the activity or the annual insurance (start date the day you decide) that will cover you not only the activity you do with Muntaneu but also many other sports activities you do during the year.
With cancellation, if you or a family member has any mishap before or during the activity, You will have the right to a refund of the amount paid (or a part if it is already in the period of time that the activity is developed) both on the tickets and on the trip itself. further, Through travel insurance you will have covered the expenses for an early return.
*We manage these additional insurances with Interworld and the cost is lower through MOUNTAIN that if you manage it directly.
**MUNTANEU ACCIDENT INSURANCE INCLUDED: GALIA-PREBAL- NO POLICE 4020006195 Muntania Outdoors. Email: siniestros@galia.es / Telephone: 972 401 016
** It is the client's responsibility to report the accident to the insurance company as soon as possible. In the last information email we will give you again the policy number and assistance telephone number so that you can take it with you.
**** Accident insurance works with reimbursement of expenses, for which the client presents the invoice and later the insurance company will make the payment. The client will have to advance the payment if the insurance company indicates it, being returned by it later within the limits of the policy. In any case Muntaneu is not responsible for advancing any required ransom or assistance payment.
Spectacular volcanic landscapes
Great variety of landscapes
Good weather
Good gastronomy
*When booking an activity in Muntaneu, if the activity is not yet confirmed, you can make the pre-reservation completely free but if the activity is already effective, You can confirm your reservation with the payment of a deposit of only the 30% of the final amount.
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The Garrotxa is located north de Catalonia, in the upper river basin It flowed, the headers of the Muga, the river Brugent and the laugh of Llémena.
The climate of the Garrotxa it is Mediterranean medium mountain. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, winter being the driest season. Frequent rains create cool summers, while the influence of Pyrenees makes winters cold.
Its orography, the soil and its climate provide it with a varied vegetation, often exuberant, with holm oaks, oak and beech trees of exceptional landscape value.
An important area of the region is specially protected as La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park also recognized within the most unique places of Europe in Red Natura 2000.
Its capital is worth a visit, Olot, dynamic, vital and rich in cultural heritage. Without forgetting populations like Castellfollit de la Roca, Santa Pau O Besalú.
An incredible place for its volcanic uniqueness, with a unique landscape and a fertile and vital land, where they grow products that give rise to their own kitchen. “ The Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa, the Vall d’en Bas and the Bianya Valley They are very special areas and with a gastronomy deeply rooted in high mountain cuisine. There we can find strong products, very close to tradition, Like the kidney beans (Jewish) , the farro, the black turnips , the Vall d’en Bas potato, or the lamb.
Day 1. Journey to destination. Accommodation in Olot
Day 2. The viewpoint of the Vall d’en Bas
Distance 11 km. Unevenness + 715 Unevenness – 715 m.
Day 3. Route of the Volcanoes
Distance 11km. Unevenness + 450 m. Elevation - 450 m.
Day 4. Route from Devesa and the Caxurma caves
Distance 12 km. Unevenness + 500. Elevation - 500 m.
Return Trip (It will not end later than 15 hours to have time for the return trip).
Day 1. Journey to destination. Accommodation in Olot
Day 2. The viewpoint of the Vall d’en Bas
We begin this trip with one of the most popular routes in the area and that allows you to enjoy two very unique places. On this circular route we will start from Pla d’en Xurri, in Sant Privat d’en Bas to contemplate the impressive Salt del Sallent and the hermitage of Saint Magdalena. The route, circular, starts in the area of The Pines, located about Sant Privat d’en Bas, and goes up through the shady towards Saint Magdalena, between forests and streams.
At the end of the excursion we will visit Olot
Distance 11 km. Unevenness + 715 Unevenness – 715 m.
Day 3. Route of the Volcanoes
Today we will enjoy one of the highlights of this trip. With a circular route, we will discover the largest volcanic area of the Iberian Peninsula. The Garrotxa Volcano Park has been protected since the years 80, and it is worth visiting. Our route will begin by visiting the crater of Santa Margarida and after entering the famous Fageda d´en Jordà, a charming place.
Before ending this itinerary, we will pass by the volcano Croscat what with 11.500 years is one of the youngest of the Peninsula. Cut as if it were a cake that when removing a portion reveals its different layers, the cut in its clay, of over 100 meters high, originated from the mining industry. An activity that was the trigger for the social mobilizations that led to, in the year 1982, he Parliament of Catalonia approve the creation of natural park of the Garrotxa
At the end of the excursion we will visit the medieval town of San Pau whose origins date back to the 13th century.
Distance 11km. Unevenness + 450 m. Elevation - 450 m.
Day 4. Route from Devesa and the Caxurma caves
To end this fantastic active experience we will make a spectacular route to reach the hermitage Our Lady of the Devesa. From here our landscape will alternate holm oaks, oaks and pines until the trail gets pretty rocky. At this point we have to be alert since to our right are the Caxurma Caves camouflaged among the oaks and rocks . The Caxurma caves are a set of cavities located in the sedimentary materials of the south of the basaltic cliff of Castellfollit de la Roca, the most important cavity that reaches inside up to about 400 meters.
Distance 12 km. Unevenness + 500. Elevation - 500 m.
Return Trip (It will not end later than 15 hours to have time for the return trip).
Prices
The rest of the luggage that you do not take on the excursions will be at your hotel.
Dates flexibility
We always propose several departures with various dates but we also adapt the trips to your availability. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us if the dates do not suit you and we will schedule an outing for you.
Meeting time and place
Between 14 a 7 days before the start of the trip we will send you information on the meeting place and time as well as the name and telephone number of the guide who will accompany the group. We will also send more useful information that will facilitate the final preparations.
Backpack during excursions
Day trips are made so with a backpack of 15-20 liters with the essentials for the day will be enough.
Double / single room
You have the option of a single room if there is availability. Please ask us for information in this regard in the event that you are interested.
If you do not want to pay the single room supplement, Please let us know that you want a shared room. It will depend on whether another person is also interested in sharing, taking as order the date on which the reservation is paid. Whenever we can, we will share a room with someone of the same sex, but if not, We will notify you previously so that you can make the decision to share with someone of a different sex or choose individual. If the group is odd and everyone wants to share a room, the last person to sign up will have to pay an individual supplement.
Another questions
The selection of the itineraries may be subject to changes due to meteorological reasons or for any other reason that makes the route unsafe. In that case the travel guide will look for the best of the possible alternatives.
The order of the itineraries can be altered with respect to the previous program due to hotel availability at the time of confirming the trip.
Activity insurance
Activity has accident and rescue insurance included, but without any doubt, we recommend a travel insurance and if you also hire "with cancellation”Will have a more complete coverage. You can hire the travel insurance for the period of time that the activity or the annual insurance (start date the day you decide) that will cover you not only the activity you do with Muntaneu but also many other sports activities you do during the year.
With cancellation, if you or a family member has any mishap before or during the activity, You will have the right to a refund of the amount paid (or a part if it is already in the period of time that the activity is developed) both on the tickets and on the trip itself. further, Through travel insurance you will have covered the expenses for an early return.
*We manage these additional insurances with Interworld and the cost is lower through MOUNTAIN that if you manage it directly.
**MUNTANEU ACCIDENT INSURANCE INCLUDED: GALIA-PREBAL- NO POLICE 4020006195 Muntania Outdoors. Email: siniestros@galia.es / Telephone: 972 401 016
** It is the client's responsibility to report the accident to the insurance company as soon as possible. In the last information email we will give you again the policy number and assistance telephone number so that you can take it with you.
**** Accident insurance works with reimbursement of expenses, for which the client presents the invoice and later the insurance company will make the payment. The client will have to advance the payment if the insurance company indicates it, being returned by it later within the limits of the policy. In any case Muntaneu is not responsible for advancing any required ransom or assistance payment.
Spectacular volcanic landscapes
Great variety of landscapes
Good weather
Good gastronomy
If you wish, You can propose the date to carry out this activity. Just fill in the following form, Tell us when it would be better for you and as soon as possible one of our guides will contact you to confirm all the details.
TABLE OF DIFFICULTIES
HIKING AND TREKKING: NF / TT
PHYSICAL LEVEL | ||
Unevenness + accumulated | Physical condition | |
* | until 700 m | Normal: sporadic sports practice |
** | until 1200 m | Good: practicing sports regularly |
*** | until 1500 m | Very good: practicing sports regularly |
TYPE OF LAND | |
* | Forest tracks or trails in good condition |
** | Trails in good condition. Presence of rocks and roots that requires attention during the tread |
*** | Obstructed trails, quarries and out of the way |
MOUNTAIN SKIING: NF / NE
PHYSICAL LEVEL | ||
Unevenness + accumulated | Physical condition | |
* | until 700 m | Normal: sporadic sports practice |
** | until 1200 m | Good: practicing sports regularly |
*** | until 1500 m | Very good: practicing sports regularly |
SKI LEVEL | ||
Blachere Scale and Traynard Scale relationship | Ski level | |
* | EM / S1-S2 | Inexperienced or inexperienced in mountaineering skiing that although they go down in parallel on the piste have difficulties in the off-piste descents |
** | EB / S2-S3 | Already started with mastery of the parallel on slopes up to 35 º |
*** | EB-EMB LOW / S4 | With experience who ski on any non-extreme slope (up to 35º-40º) using different descent techniques |
**** | EMB / S4-S5 | With experience who ski on any slope (up to 45º) mastering the queue jump |
Blachére scale according to the technical level of the skier | |
IN | Average skier who can handle moderate and wide slopes of up to 25º |
EB | Good skier, able to face slopes of 30º-35º and difficult snows |
EMB | Very good skier, up to slopes of 40-45º, with exposed steps and snows of all kinds |
EE | Excellent skier: able to face slopes of up to 50º, with obligatory passages somewhat exposed and with snows of all kinds |
EX | Extreme skier, able to face slopes of more than 50º, with highly exposed obligatory passages and snow of all kinds |
Traynard scale | |
S1 | Low slopes with ease for turning. Very suitable areas for off-piste initiation |
S2 | Low slopes or moderate slopes (up to 25º) but with room for turning and without obstacles. |
S3 | Moderate slope (up to 35º). No difficulty in all types of snow. Downhills that can be considered accessible to good or very good skiers |
S4 | Slope maintained higher up to 45º in terrain with little exposure and between 35º-40º in exposed terrain, narrow and bound. |
S5 | Very strong slopes, inclination greater than 45º-50º, very obligatory terrain and with exposure. Forbidden to fall! |
S6 | Maintained incline greater than 50º on exposed terrain or more than 55º on little exposed terrain. |
S7 | More of 60 º, very exposed |
CLIMBING: NC / NT
COMMITMENT LEVEL | |
Commitment level | Description |
* | Short itinerary, not far away, easy descent. |
** | Longer itinerary with certain objective hazards, easy descent. Less than half a day of climbing. |
*** | Wide itinerary in need of good mountaineering experience. Long approach and tricky descent. At least half a day of climbing or a full day. |
**** | Long itinerary on a great wall; delicate course and exposed to objective dangers on the ascent and on the approach. Difficult withdrawal, track not equipped, difficult descent. The rope must have an excellent level of competence. At least half a day of climbing or a full day. |
TECHNICAL LEVEL | |
Difficulty graduation | Description |
III | Fucking, you have to use your hands but prey abounds. |
IV / VI * | Land where you already have to use the rope. |
V / V * | Difficult climbing requiring systematic belaying. |
6a / 6a + | Difficult climbing requiring systematic belaying. |
6b/6b+ | Difficult climbing requiring systematic belaying. |
* If there is any part of the route that must be progressed in artificial climbing we will add this classification:
A0. We hold on to the safety and surpass ourselves in order to progress. We do not use stirrups.
A1 Easy artificial. The sites are usually simple and solid.
A2 Moderate artificial. Sites are typically strong, but they can be delicate and arduous to place. Normally there are one or two locations that only support the weight of our body.
VIAS FERRATAS: NC / NT
COMMITMENT LEVEL | |
Commitment level | Description |
* | Short itinerary, not far away, easy descent. |
** | Longer itinerary with certain objective hazards, easy descent. |
*** | Wide itinerary in need of a good experience in the mountains. Long approach and tricky descent. |
**** | Long itinerary on a great wall; delicate course and exposed to objective dangers on the ascent and on the approach. Difficult withdrawal, track not equipped, difficult descent. The rope must have an excellent level of competence. |
TECHNICAL LEVEL | |
Difficulty graduation | Description |
K1 | Easy |
K2 | Little difficult |
K3 | Something difficult |
K4 | Hard |
K5 | Very difficult |
K6 | Extremely difficult |
* Additionally, the French scale could be added:
The French scale, inspired by the graduation mode of the classic alpine routes, dispose of 6 different levels of difficulty of F a ED on a scale of easy a extremely difficult. The main difference with the escala Hüsler is that intermediate levels are also accepted here indicated with the symbol (+) superior o (-) inferior, like in the climbing.
Easy | Little difficult | Quite difficult | Hard | Very difficult | Extremely difficult |
F | PD | AD | D | TD | ED |
*Clarifying that the extremely difficult level does not mean that it is so difficult as to put the human capacity to the limit, but it defines the most difficult itineraries that exist.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: NF/ NT
PHYSICAL LEVEL | ||
Unevenness + accumulated | Physical condition | |
* | until 700 m | Normal: sporadic sports practice |
** | until 1200 m | Good: practicing sports regularly |
*** | until 1500 m | Very good: practicing sports regularly |
TECHNICAL LEVEL | |
Difficulty graduation | Description |
F: Easy | Slopes (of rock, snow and / or ice) with moderate slopes, always lower than 45%, that are promoted progressing (in snow sometimes with ice ax). Easy climbs up to grade II. Some sections of glacier with crevasses. Experienced mountaineers can ascend without rope. |
PD: Little difficult | Slopes (of rock, snow and / or ice) with steep slopes always higher than 45%, although they walk up. Narrow, aerial ridges and ridges. Climbing of some difficulty, up to III degree. Cracked glaciers. The use of the rope may be necessary on more than one occasion. |
AD: Something difficult | Long earrings (of rock, snow and / or ice) with steep slopes always higher than 50%, although they can walk up. Narrow, aerial ridges and ridges. Climbs of moderate difficulty even on vertical terrain, grades III and IV. Very cracked and complicated glaciers. Mandatory use of rope. Only for experienced mountaineers. |
D: Hard | Maintained climbing, so much in rock (frequent IVº), ice or snow |
MD: Very difficult. (TD in France) | Difficult technical ascents and climbs on any type of terrain, being able to reach up to the Vº degree of classic climbing. Considerable length. Limit graduation slopes. Very high exposure. Required a lot of technique. In remote places. |
ED: Extremely difficult | Extreme difficulty with huge exposure, long-lasting, in remote places |
CANYONS: ND
DIFFICULTY LEVEL | ||
Denomination | Description | |
* | Familiar | Drops of a small length, and comfortable approaches. Possible some small rappel. Existence of playful elements to allow the little ones to enjoy themselves in the company of adults. Eventually existence of some optional adult progression elements. |
** | Initiation | Runs of moderate length, and comfortable approaches. No more than three small rappels. Existence of playful elements that will allow us to discover the activity in a pleasant way. Generally without forced jumps. Eventually existence of some more challenging optional progression items. |
*** | Sports | Moderate length descents and moderate approaches, eventually some return or approach with good unevenness. Presence of rappels in greater numbers, or someone taller, in general without going beyond 20 m. Progression elements like jumps, slides, living waters, most challenging, but with controlled risk. |
**** | Technical | Drops between moderate and long length, possibly long approaches or with sections of steep slope. Presence of rappels, some with distance greater than 30 meters. Progression elements like jumps, slides, living waters that require knowing the correct execution of the technique. |
