Walking Catalonia
is based in La Garrotxa in NE Catalonia, near the city of Girona and the French border at La Jonquera.
La Garrotxa with its volcanoes, mule trails and old smuggler's paths is a haven of quiet for walkers and naturalists. We believe in high-quality locally-based sustainable tourism as the best way of preserving the wonderful cultural landscape and natural heritage that this part of the Pyrenees still retains.
We offer guiding services and a 'tailor-made' walking and wildlife consultancy service for those who need help in planning their trips.
MAP of CATALONIA & LA GARROTXA
PRICES AND CONDITIONS
Historically Themed Walks in La Garrotxa
Get nearer to the fuller picture of La Garrotxa's historical past from the volcanic activity 700,000 years ago through to the 20th century.
Links
Local tourist board
Turisme GarrotxaGetting around
Itinerànnia Vies Verdes TEISA RENFEProtected areas
La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park Alta Garrotxa Area of Natural InterestConservation groups
La Garrotxa Delegation of the Catalan Natural History Institution Catalan Dragonfly Group Catalan Butterfly Monitoring Scheme Catalan Institute of Ornithology
Walking and Wildlife
Walks within a hour's drive from the centre of Girona: choose your dates from the list, see what's on offer and get in touch.
Alpine butterflies
Enjoy careless and carless days searching for alpine butterflies with Mike in the alpine Vall de Núria in the heart of the eastern Pyrenees. Apollos, coppers, ringlets ... galore.
Orchid Walks
La Garrotxa and L'Empordà regions are home to around 40 species of orchid, including the Catalan endemic Ophrys catalaunica. Look at the species list and flowering times and decide when you want to come.
Mas Garganta
The perfect place for a short walking break: a fully restored 18th century farmhouse lying between Olot, La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park and the Pyrenees.
Catalan Dragonfly Atlas
The study group OXYGASTRA is currently working on an atlas of Catalan dragonflies, the first ever in the Iberian peninsula. Click here to participate.
Walk Descriptions
A good walk description can make all the difference between a great day out and a very frustating one. Click here for route descriptions in English.
Hostal La Rovira
The isolated village of Oix in L'Alta Garrotxa provides all creature comforts and is a perfect setting for numerous circular walks of varying degrees of difficulty.
Lynxs...
Can Coromines
Can Coromines lies amidst quiet fields on the outskirts of Besalú and is an ideal base for a self-catering wildlife holiday in La Garrotxa and L'Empordà. Click here for suggested wildlife walks.