After about one and a half hour drive on a comfortable AC Minivan, we will arrive at La Garrotxa volcanic zone Natural Parc.

We will get ready and start hiking across the Fageda d’en Jordà, a unique beech forest growing at low altitude (550 m) upon the rugged undulating lava flow emitted by the Croscat volcano. This place is magic and full of peace and if visiting in autumn you will have the chance to see the spectacle of the colors of nature.

After leaving the Fageda, the path will take us into the volcanic area, starting with Santa Margarida, a volcano, whose explosion opened up a wide circular crater in whose midst stands today the eponymous Romanesque church. We will continue hiking through Croscat volcano which with its 160 m in height make it the highest volcanic cone in the Iberian Peninsula. For many years one of its flanks was quarried and today an impressive scar remains as a reminder of the once active quarry.

After about 3,5 hour pleasant hike we will arrive back to the starting point and we will go straight to our selected traditional local restaurant to enjoy a well deserved 3-course meal.

After lunch we will have the chance to see the picturesque town of Castellfollit de la Roca, rising up on a spectacular basalt crag formed by the superimposition of two lava flows, 50 metres high and nearly a kilometre long that has been shaped by the river Fluvià.

Before coming back to Barcelona we will head to Besalú, one of the best preserved catalan medieval towns, where you will feel travelling back in time. There we will enjoy a guided tour across its magical streets and have some free time.

Points of Interest

• Castellfollit de la Roca

• La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park

• Sant Joan les Fonts

• Monasterio de Sant Joan les Fonts

• Besalu

• Bridge of Besalu

• Monestir de Sant Pere de Besalu

• Small-group intimacy with a maximum of 8 participants per tour
• Professional bilingual guide fluent in English and Spanish
• Scenic hike and exploration of Castellfollit de la Roca
• Guided visit to the historic town of Besalú
• Excursion to Sant Joan les Fonts and La Garrotxa Volcanic Area
• Comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
• Complimentary hiking poles and personal insurance
• Refreshments provided with a complimentary bottle of water

• Tips (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Our day begins with a relaxed hike and a tour of Castellfollit de la Roca, a visually stunning medieval hamlet located in Catalonia, strategically situated on a cliff at the confluence of two rivers.

We will then venture to Sant Joan les Fonts to marvel at the ancient Romanesque church and 12th century medieval bridge, before embarking on a hike through one of my most cherished trails. This trail traces the path of three old lava flows that have moulded the topography of this region. This is where we absorb the rustic rural lifestyle of La Garrotxa. The sheer beauty of the area induces a meditative state of mind.

Post-hike, we journey to Besalú - Catalonia’s most intact medieval hamlet, where you’ll initially have some leisure time for lunch (we can arrange a local dining spot for you).

To wrap up our day before heading back to Barcelona, we will go on a guided tour of Besalú where I will point out the most distinctive features of this enchanting medieval settlement; it’s like stepping back into another era!

• Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes
• This is a rain or shine tour, please dress appropriately to the weather (La Garrotxa gets colder than Barcelona in winter!)
• This is an active experience and includes a hike
• Small Group maximum capacity 8 people per tour
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Remember to bring snacks for the hike. Lunch is not included but we can book a traditional local restaurant for you.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.