Villages of the Catalan Pyrenees

Tour Type:

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Activity:

Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.

Activity Level & Terrain

The walk is graded overall as moderate-strenuous. You will be walking on good paths for between 4-8 hours a day. There are some steeper sections and ascents of up to 750m. On your free day in Setcases, the optional walk up the Bastiments Peak would be graded as strenuous and should only be attempted by experienced walkers. We do not recommend this walk for anybody who suffers from vertigo due to some of the paths having quite sheer drop-offs.

Navigation

We will provide you with detailed route notes and the paths are well-defined and easy to follow so you shouldn’t have any problems finding your way. The trails are a mixture of farm tracks and mountain trails.

• 7 Nights in 2-3 star hotels
• 7 Breakfasts
• Daily baggage transfers
• Transfer from Ripoll to Camprodon
• Route notes and maps
• 24/7 telephone support from our office and local partners in Spain

• Travel insurance (required)
• Travel to Ripoll and from Ribes de Freser
• Lunches and Dinners
• Drinks and snacks
• Personal equipment

• Additional nights before, during or after the walk
• Private transfer from Ribes de Freser to Ripoll
• Half Board Supplement

When To Go

You can start your walk on any date between the middle of April and the middle of October, subject to availability. 

Time of Year

We recommend the spring months of April and May when the temperatures are cooler and flowers in bloom or September which is also very pleasant for walking. The months of July and August can get very hot.

Getting to the Start

By Air: The closest airport is Barcelona. On arrival at the airport, take the shuttle train to Barcelona Sants train station (20mins), then transfer on to another train to Ripoll (2 hours). You will be collected from Ripoll and transferred to your accommodation in Camprodon.

You can also fly to Girona Airport, and take a bus to Ripoll with Teisa buses.

Getting from the End

By Train to Barcelona: You can take the train from Ribes de Freser back to Barcelona. View times at the Renfe website.

By Bus to Girona: If you are travelling back to Girona, we can arrange a transfer to take you back to Ripoll, from where you take the bus back to Girona.

Luggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred for you each day so that you don't need to worry about carrying them and can simply walk with a day pack.

General Information

The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack. 

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.