"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made the difference."  (Robert Frost -The road not taken)

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

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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.

View our table of cultural walks
 

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.

View our table of wildlife walks

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.

Photographs and a species list

Orchid Walks

La Garrotxa and L'Empordŕ 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.

Photographs and a species list

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.

Read more about Mas Garganta

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.

Catalan dragonflies species list

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.

Download route descriptions

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.

Read about L'Alta Garrotxa here

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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'Empordŕ. Click here for suggested wildlife walks. 

www.cancoromines.com