Stretching from the volcanic landscapes of the Garrotxa and the forested gorges of the Alta Garrotxa to the rocky Pyrenean peaks of the Ripollès and Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, the Girona Pyrenees region of Catalunya offers a remarkably varied and largely undiscovered walking destination. With routes ranging from idyllic valley walks through wine country to demanding summits above 2500m, this corner of northern Spain rewards walkers of every level.

This comprehensive guidebook by authors Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig describes 35 graded day walks ranging from 5 to 19km and taking between 2 and 8 hours, covering three distinct areas of the Girona Pyrenees. It combines clear route descriptions with practical planning information to help you explore this varied and rewarding region of Catalunya with confidence.

• The 35 walks are organised across three areas, Garrotxa, Ripollès, and Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, covering everything from easy valley strolls and the Muga Gorge to high-level routes on Pedraforca, Puigmal, and the peaks above Camprodon, with routes suitable for all abilities
• Every walk is illustrated with 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 maps and supported by detailed information on accommodation, public transport, and parking, so you can navigate the region and arrive at each trailhead fully prepared
• GPX files are available to download for all 35 routes, enabling easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps through the gorges, forests, and high ridges of the Girona Pyrenees
• Background sections cover the geography, geology, plants, flowers, and wildlife of the region alongside a glossary of local terms, giving you valuable context for the landscapes and habitats you encounter on the trail
• Most routes can be walked between April and November, with the lower Garrotxa walks accessible in winter too, making this a genuinely flexible destination across much of the year

Whether you base yourself in Olot, Camprodon, or Saldes, this guidebook has the routes, maps, and local knowledge to help you get the best from the Garrotxa, Ripollès, and Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. It's the perfect companion for your next walking holiday. 

Walking in Catalunya - Girona Pyrenees - Quick Facts

Region: Girona Pyrenees, Catalunya, northern Spain 
Walk format: 35 graded day walks 
Walk distances: 5 to 19km per walk 
Walk duration: 2 to 8 hours per walk 
Areas covered: Garrotxa, Ripollès, Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park 
Main centres: Olot, Camprodon, Ribes de Freser, Queralbs, Bagà, Saldes, Setcases, Ripoll, Berga 
Terrain: Volcanic zone, forested gorges, rocky Pyrenean ridges, river valleys, wine country, high mountain paths 
Garrotxa highlights: Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, Volcà del Croscat, Santa Margarida, Muga Gorge, Alta Garrotxa, Puigsacalm, El Mont 
Ripollès highlights: Puigmal, Gra de Fajol, Serra Cavallera, Camí Vell de Núria, Via Romana, River Ter, Camprodon valley 
Cadí-Moixeró highlights: Pedraforca, La Tosa, Penyes Altes de Moixeró, Comabona, Mirador de Gresolet 
Difficulty: Easy strolls to demanding routes above 2000m and 2500m; reasonable fitness required for the highest peaks 
Best season: April to November for most routes; lower Garrotxa walks are accessible in winter 
Getting there: Fly to Girona or Barcelona; good road connections to all three areas 
Maps: 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 maps included for every walk 
GPX files: Available to download for all 35 routes 

Author Highlight

“Leave behind Girona’s medieval walls, narrow cobbled streets with cosy restaurants and riverside lined with colourful houses, and you will find a network of trails twisting among the volcanic cones and meandering through rocky gorges with spectacular waterfalls in the Garrotxa. Or you can follow narrow paths that climb to long-forgotten ruins and hidden churches on the lush mountains of the Alta Garrotxa.”

- Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig, authors of Walking in Catalunya - Girona Pyrenees

Map key   
Overview Map   
Route summary table

INTRODUCTION   
Geography and geology   
Plants and flowers   
Wildlife   
Getting there   
Getting around   
Bases   
Accommodation   
When to go and what to take   
Language   
Waymarking   
Using this guide   
 

GARROTXA   
Walk 1 Puig de Bassegoda   
Walk 2 Muga Gorge   
Walk 3 Beuda to El Mont   
Walk 4 Sadernes to Salt de Brull   
Walk 5 Volcà de Santa Margarida and Croscat   
Walk 6 Puig Rodó and Sant Miquel del Corb   
Walk 7 Salt de la Coromina and Camí Ral   
Walk 8 Puigsacalm from Joanates   
Walk 9 Puigsacalm from Coll de Bracons   
Walk 10 Salt de Sallent   
Walk 11 Oix to Santa Maria d’Escales   
Walk 12 Castell de Besora   
Walk 13 Gorg de Masica   
 

RIPOLLÈS 
Walk 14 Via Romana   
Walk 15 Camprodon to Sant Antoni   
Walk 16 Serra Cavallera from Camprodon   
Walk 17 Camí de Carboneres   
Walk 18 Gra de Fajol   
Walk 19 Pic de la Dona and Bastiments   
Walk 20 Seven gorges trail   
Walk 21 Taga from Ribes de Freser   
Walk 22 Queralbs to Font de l’Home Mort   
Walk 23 Camí Vell de Núria   
Walk 24 Puigmal   
Walk 25 Pic de Finestrelles   
Walk 26 Salt del Grill and Coma de Vaca   
Walk 27 Falgars and Roc de la Lluna   

CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURAL PARK   
Walk 28 La Tosa   
Walk 29 Penyes Altes de Moixeró   
Walk 30 Els Empedrats   
Walk 31 Via del Nicolau   
Walk 32 Pedraforca Superior   
Walk 33 Saldes to Gresolet   
Walk 34 Comabona   
Walk 35 Pedraforca 360   
    
Appendix A Useful contacts and information   
Appendix B Accommodation   
Appendix C Glossary

Seasons

Most routes can be walked between Apr and October-November. The routes in the lower Garrotxa can be walked in the winter as well. Snow covers the Girona Pyrenees in the winter.

Centres

Olot, Albanyà, Oix, Saderness, Ripoll, Berga, Bagà, Ribes de Freser, Queralbs, Núria, Vallafogana de Ripollès, Camprodon, Setcases, Saldes, Gósol, Mirador de Gresolet.

Difficulty

The graded walks range from easy to longer and more challenging routes. Reasonable level of fitness is required to climb the highest peaks in the region. There are some more demanding walks above 2000m and 2500m in the Girona Pyrenees.

Must See

Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, Volcá del Croscat, Alta Garrotxa, Muga Gorge, Puigsacalm, El Mont, Girona Pyrenees, Pre-Pyrenees, Pedraforca, Cadi-Moixeró Natural Park, La Tosa, Penyes Altes de Moixeró,Comabona, Serra Cavellera, Puigmal, Taga, River Ter, Via Romana, Camí Vell, Camí Ral.

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