Summary A true breath of fresh mountain air just one hour’s drive from Barcelona centre. A relatively easy 11km circuit with a 700m climb to the peak offering spectacular views across Catalunya. Matagalls – 1698m At 1698m Matagalls is one of the 3 highest peaks of Montseny, the closest mountain range to Barcelona city centre.
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Summary More or less circular route from Montblanc to Prades and back following the GR175 (The Cisterian Route) and 171.2 in one direction and taking the 171 back. This Montblanc to Prades circular hike could be done in two days carrying minimal gear and staying in accommodation in Prades, but it is better stretched out
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Puigpedrós Summit (2914m) from Malniu Refuge At 2914m, Puigpedrós is the highest peak in the Spanish side of Cerdanya. It translates to “Rocky Peak”, as the summit of the mountain is covered with many large loose rocks. From the summit, you can see iconic mountains such as Canigò in France and Pedrosa in Andora. On
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Summary Campdevànol to Sant Pere d’Aüira is a great choice for an easy day’s hiking, accessible by train from Barcelona. Campdevànol Campdevànol is a small village in the province of Girona, situated between the larger towns of Ripoll and Ribes de Freser. Nestled on the edge of the Pyrenees, and easily accessible by train, it’s
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Montserrat is perhaps the most iconic mountain of Catalunya, replete with history and myth, and very easily accessible from Barcelona so perfect for a day trip. Montserrat is Catalan for “Serrated Mountain”, due to its myriad of distinctive “puntxes” (needles) that mark the skyline, easily visible from Barcelona on a clear day. The rock is
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Summary Located in the Pre-Pyrenees, within the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park in the comarca of Berguedà, the mountain’s striking twin peaks, coupled with the fact that it stands alone on the horizon, have made Pedraforca one of the most famous and emblematic mountains in Catalonia. Pedraforca The name Pedraforca means “Forked Rock”, referring to its distinctive shape
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