ACTIVITIES IN LA GARROTXA

We will leave on foot from the Parc Nou de Olot and passing through the Moixina wetlands, we will approach the Sierra del Corb.

This mountain range, which separates the waters of the Fluviá and Ter basins, hides places of great beauty.

After a first steep but short climb, we reach the Racó volcano that offers good views of much of the valley of Bas and the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of the Garrotxa.

A pleasant path will take us to the Romanesque chapels of Corb: Sant Miquel and Sant Martí, true pictures of the Garrotxa landscape.

And towards Olot, we can lose ourselves for a while in the Hayedo d'en Jordà, a unique forest in the world, on a river of lava.

How do we distinguish the beech tree in the dark, what wild animals live in the forest, do you know which is the biggest bat in Europe?

From this small nocturnal route, we will learn more about this famous beech forest in a more intimate, close and quiet way.

Keep your eyes open to see what moves in the darkness, listen carefully to the sounds of the animals and search among the rocks to find our little protagonists.

We will start in the beautiful village of Hostalets d'en Bas, from where we will look for the route of the royal road that formerly linked Olot with Vic.

The path gains altitude as it winds through the oak forest and the higher we climb, the more well preserved is the cobblestone path.

The route follows the ridge passing through very diverse meadows and crossing streams and brooks.

We arrive at Sant Miquel de Castelló, a building of medieval origin, related to the castle of the Viscounts of Bas. The panoramic view is spectacular.

They complement each other to discover the most inspiring places in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park.

The Croscat Volcano stands as a geological wonder, captivating with its ancestral secrets.

Ascending its slopes, the lunar landscape of petrified lava and volcanic cones will take you on a journey through time.

Guided by a knowledgeable volcanologist, we explore the depths of this colossus, entering subway cavities that reveal the traces of ancient eruptions.

Descending from the volcano, we dive into an oasis of serenity: La Fageda d'en Jordà.

This enchanted forest, inhabited by centuries-old beech trees, will envelop you in a magical atmosphere.

Morning activity with an expert guide in different environments, with the aim of being able to observe many species of butterflies diurnal.

The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park is a privileged place with a great diversity of species.

Transforming the simple observation into an educational and captivating experience, revealing the magic that inhabits this area.

We will have the good fortune to walk along one of the most well preserved cobbled cattle trails in Catalonia, historical connection between the Ripollés and Garrotxa.

A path of transhumance, trade, military and smuggling.

We will discover the construction and transport techniques, legends and historic buildings, now in disuse.

At a time when we hear the terms "stress", "illness" and "mental health" every day, it is our duty to look out for ourselves and take care of ourselves.

Forest baths are a way to compensate for the deficit of nature that we live for being immersed in an accelerated life in a society disconnected from the environment and on autopilot.

Enjoy a pacifying experience in a route guided by a trained guide of the territory that will invite you to immerse yourself in a Japanese tradition (Shinrin-yoku) to reconnect with the natural world.

During your walk through the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa, you will have the opportunity to discover the Fageda d'en Jordà and 2 of the most emblematic volcanoes of the Park (El Croscat and Santa Margarida). You can enjoy this route with the file downloaded through our website and that will make you GPS or plan the route with an accredited guide of the P.N.Z.V.G.

Itinerary through Castellfollit de la Roca, a picturesque village, which clings to imposing basalt cliffs that rise dramatically above the Fluvià river.its narrow cobblestone streets offer breathtaking views.a picturesque place that merges history and geology in a spectacular way.

Nearby is Sant Joan les Fonts, is a natural and cultural treasure, where three superimposed lava flows produced a magnificent waterfall.

The city of Olot is on the slope of four volcanoes.

This itinerary begins with a walk to the volcano Montolivet, passing through the horseshoe crater.

After this first stop, we head to the Montsacopa volcano, the summit gives us a 360º view, contemplating the Pyrenees, a series of other volcanoes, the peaks around Puigsacalm and the Sierra del Corb, the Garrinada volcano and Olot itself.

We will finish the tour at the crater of the Bisaroques volcano after a short climb through forests and meadows.