WalkCatalonia
guided & self-guided hiking tours
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Catalan Pyrenees
WalkCatalonia invites you to explore the exceptional landscapes of the Eastern Pyrenees, a paradise for walkers:
high summits, secret passes, a large variety of forests, rivers and lakes, wild life, ideally designed footpaths...
Cadi-Moixeró Natural Park
The Natural Park is classified as a mountain park, at the crossroads of Central and Mediterranean Pyrenees, with altitudes ranging from 900 m to 2,648 m at its highest point. Forests and meadows alternate with a spectacular limestone barrier separating two of the most beautiful hiking areas in the country: the lush and open landscapes of CERDANYA on the northern side, the wild and rugged reliefs of BERGUEDA to the south.
The large perimetre of the protected park is an ideal refuge for wild life: dear, foxes, squirrels, marmots and a large variety of birds of prey...
Most itineraries are adaptable from moderate to challenging depending on visitors’ choices.
There are breaks in remote villages and overnight stays in the historical towns like Bellver, Bagà and Gósol offering good opportunities for cultural visits.
BUILD YOUR OWN GUIDED TOUR!
VILLAGES & HAMLETS
After a short transfer at the foot of the mountain, you walk across deep forests and luxuriant meadows from one picturesque village to the next.
CRESTS OF CADI
You climb up the breathtaking limestone barrier to high passes. Sweeping panoramas over the Pyrenees in the company of "isards", marmots and vultures.
ANCIENT FOOTPATHS
A day across remote areas of the natural park to a popular refuge. Your descent follows the course of a torrent down to the historical town of Bagà.
SUMMITS OF CERDANYA
An outstanding path leads to the spectacular pass of "Coll de Jou". The top of Tosa d'Alp (2537m) is the ideal belvedere over the plateau of Cerdanya.
DETOURS & SURPRISES
This is an exclusive itinerary... You walk along the old mining district, discover a mysterious paleolitic site and enjoy panoramas over the Llobregat valley.
360° OF PEDRAFORCA
The emblematic "forked stone" mountain offers 2 different itineraries starting from the village of Gósol where Picasso stayed for a couple of months.
Meeting point: your first accommodation
in the historical town of
Bellver de Cerdanya, Catalonia,
Spain
ACCOMMODATION:
Small hotels and B&Bs; refuges are optional
PRICES:
Estimate for the full 6 day programme: 830€ per person
(available from 2 people)
Costs vary depending on number of days, type of accommodation and options
We help you build your personal programme of 4, 5, 6 or 7 days
OPTIONS:
- Hiking from refuge to refuge following the long distance trail GR 150
- Cultural visit of the renowned medieval cathedral of La Seu d'Urgell
- Free shopping day in nearby Andorra
GR 11 - From Andorra to the Mediterranean
Sunny side of the Pyrenees
We organise your self-guided
tour!
88€ to 92€ per day per person
12 to 14 days independent hiking tour
You are transferred to Andorra by train, taxi and minibus from Barcelona, Girona or Toulouse
You walk from one accommodation to the next with overnight stays in small hotels, gites and mountain refuges
We bring luggage along the route so you only carry your things for the day.
Our tour follows the Catalan section of the long distance trail GR 11 running from the Atlantic coast (Basque country)
to the Mediterranean (Costa Brava). The itinerary offers a great diversity in landscapes beginning with magnificent high mountain sequences through Andorra and Cerdanya. The remarkable rugged region of Alta Garrotxa, halfway through, is the perfect transition to moderate hills and countryside. The last section of the trail crosses the surrealistic scenery of Cap de Creus natural park.
To better enjoy this trip across the Catalan Pyrenees, you can divide it into 2 distinct stays: Spring and Autumn.
Part 1: Andorra to Camprodon
You start by crossing the wonderful Valley of Madriu, classified UNESCO World Heritage. The trail leads to the high passes of Cerdanya and down to the meadows surrounding Puigcerdà, a convenient place for an optional break.
Next is one of the highlights of the tour: the massif of Puigmal, the welcoming valley of Núria and the rocky crests marking the border with France.
At the foot of mount Costabona, the itinerary follows the river Ter from its source to the picturesque town of Camprodon.
Part 2: Camprodon to Cadaques
The first section runs from Molló to Beget, an absolute gem of
a village. During 3 unforgettable days you will be thrilled by fantastic landscapes in the wilderness of Alta Garrotxa!
The route meanders down to the moderate reliefs of Salines and Albera across cork oak forests and vineyards.
The Pyrenees then tumble into Costa Brava, finally crossing the inspiring scenery of the Natural Park of Cap de Creus. Cadaques is waiting for you with a well-earned dish of "tapas" and a refreshing glass of sparkling "cava"!