Montserrat. Ascent to Montgròs (1.133m) from El Bruc
Montgròs is one of the most emblematic peaks of Montserrat. Accompanied by the "Plecs...
Hiking routes in the Azores Islands
Lost in the middle of the Atlantic, the volcanic archipelago of the Azores surprises the traveller with its dreamlike landscapes and exuberant nature. A hiking paradise where it will be difficult to decide where to start. A good place to start is with these 7 routes through the Azores that we suggest below.
El Montseny: Tagamanent ascent between Figaró and Aiguafreda
A route designed between two train stops, through the western part of the massif. During the...
Hiking routes in Formentera
Each island of the Balearic archipelago has its own personality and Formentera has a clear...
The best 3-day routes along the Catalan coastline
1) GR92 and the Costa Dorada in Tarragona; 2) The Ebro delta and the Montsià mountain range; 3) The central coast and coastal mountain ranges of Barcelona; 4) The central coast of Maresme; 5) The Costa Brava, along the GR92 and the "camí de ronda".
Salamanders and newts, between land and water
Since time immemorial, on rainy nights, salamanders have roamed the Iberian forests.....
Livestock trails: history, uses and development
Livestock trails are traditional paths used for grazing and the movement of livestock since ancient times. In Spain we have 125,000 linear km of paths, but we face a problem for their conservation and protection.
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Circular from Santa Cecilia along the "camí de l'Arrel" and down through the monastery of Montserrat.
From Santa Cecilia to the Monastery of Montserrat along the camí de l'Arrel and back along the camí dels Degotalls [3h30min; 9,7km; +/-313m].
Hiking along the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast, on the Sorrento Peninsula, is a rugged strip of land about 50 km long. An ideal destination for hikers
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Montserrat routes: circular route to "les Agulles" and "els Frares Encantats" from Can Maçana.
Clockwise circular route to les Agulles and els Frares Encantats. From the Can Maçana pass we head for the Guirló pass, where the outward and return paths separate. We will continue along the northern slope towards the imposing Cadireta, climbing (optionally) to the Roca Foradada. We then continue to the Coll de Porc or Coll de Port, where we change to the southern slope. The return route follows the PR C-78, passing by the Vicenç Barbé refuge until it links up again with the outward route at Coll Guirló.
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Turó de l'Home (1,708m). Drive through the snowy Montseny.
Circular ascent to the Turó de l'home (1.708m), the highest peak of the Catalan pre-coastal mountain range, from Santa Fe . [3h45min; 11km; +/-600m].
The bucardo, the extinct mountain goat of the Pyrenees
In 2000, the last female of this subspecies of ibex, which had inhabited the Pyrenees since prehistoric times, was found lifeless.
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The best 3-day routes in Catalonia
1) Mountains of Prades; 2) From Barcelona to La Mola; 3) The Montseny and Montnegre; 4) The Pla de l'Estany and the volcanic area of La Garrotxa.
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Circular from the Monastery of Montserrat to Sant Jeroni and the Albarda Castellana
If you didn't know the mountain of Montserrat and you had to start with an impressive route, this would be the one. From the famous monastery you can climb Sant Jeroni, with its 1236 metres, the summit of this imposing massif. You will pass by five hermitages, among them the photogenic Sant Onofre and below the emblematic spire of the "Cavall Bernat". If you like adventure, you also have the option of climbing the Albarda Castellana, with its small rocky pass, its two sections equipped with ropes and its fabulous views. Are you up for it?
Poisonous snakes in Spain
The devil in the form of a serpent tempted Eve in Paradise, the Roman naturalist...
Circular from Monistrol, through the monastery of Montserrat, passing through canals and hermitages.
A very complete route that will allow us to get to know two very interesting canals: "el Canal del Pou...
The best multi-day routes in Catalonia
Proposal 1- "La ruta dels refugis" (Tarragona). This 90 km route can be structured...
Peatlands, those mysterious ecosystems...
The peat bog, a habitat of great environmental importance and unique biodiversity.
The Joc de l'Oca gully
Dry canyon - Medium level - Total time: 5-6 h. Approach: 60′ approx. Descent: 2-3 h. Return: 40′.
From the monastery of Montserrat to Collbató (via the "cova del Salnitre")
On this journey through the foothills of Montserrat, we will have the opportunity to visit the "Santa Cova" (Holy Cave) ....
The "Camí dels Degotalls" from the Monastery of Montserrat
A route in which we will follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, in...
The Santa Cova from the Monastery of Montserrat
The legend places the discovery of the "Moreneta", the carving known as the "Moreneta", in the "Santa...
The "Creu de Sant Miquel" from the Monastery of Montserrat
If you want to walk along a part of the historic pilgrimage route to the monastery of Montserrat and enjoy spectacular views, this is the excursion for you. A pleasant walk with very little gradient that will take you to the Creu de Sant Miquel along a cobbled path. Here you will see another perspective of the sacred enclosure and 360º views. Dare to...
Circular from the monastery of Montserrat to the Miranda de Santa Magdalena, passing through Sant Joan and Sant Onofre.
Do you want to take a simple route where you can contemplate rocky spires, hermitages and have time to enjoy the Montserrat monastery grounds? You will discover the traces of the hermit past of the massif and you will be able to climb to an exceptional viewpoint, the Miranda de Santa Magdalena. Do you dare?
Ascent to the surprising Roca Foradada from "el coll de Can Maçana".
In the area of "les Agulles" there is a hole in the mountain, visible from many...
