Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour
Overview
We will start the day with a soft hike and a visit at Castellfollit de la Roca, one of the most scenic medieval villages in Catalonia dramatically perched atop a cliffside at the meeting point of two rivers.
We will continue to Sant Joan les Fonts where we will see the romanesque church and medieval bridge from XII century before , we start hiking across one of my favourite paths following 3 lava flows that have shaped the lanscapes of this region. Here we'll learn about the rural way of life of La Garrotxa. The area is simply beautiful and will put you in a zen-like mood.
After the hike we will head to Besalú, the best preserved medieval village in Catalonia, where first we will have some free time to have lunch (we can book a local restaurant for you).
Before comming back to Barcelona, we'll have a guided visit to Besalú where I'll show you the most unique spots of this beautiful medieval town; an authentic trip back in time!
What's Included
- Hike & visit to Castellfollit de la Roca
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Visit to Sant Joan les Fonts & hike at La Garrotxa Volcanic Area
- Hiking poles, personal insurance
- Small-group tour maximum capacity 8 people per tour
- Bottle of water
- Besalú guided visit
- Professional English/Spanish-speaking local guide
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Passeig de Gràcia
26, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
After about one and a half hour drive on a comfortable AC Minivan, we will arrive at La Garrotxa volcanic zone Natural Parc.
We will get ready and start hiking across the Fageda d’en Jordà, a unique beech forest growing at low altitude (550 m) upon the rugged undulating lava flow emitted by the Croscat volcano. This place is magic and full of peace and if visiting in autumn you will have the chance to see the spectacle of the colors of nature.
After leaving the Fageda, the path will take us into the volcanic area, starting with Santa Margarida, a volcano, whose explosion opened up a wide circular crater in whose midst stands today the eponymous Romanesque church. We will continue hiking through Croscat volcano which with its 160 m in height make it the highest volcanic cone in the Iberian Peninsula. For many years one of its flanks was quarried and today an impressive scar remains as a reminder of the once active quarry.
After about 3,5 hour pleasant hike we will arrive back to the starting point and we will go straight to our selected traditional local restaurant to enjoy a well deserved 3-course meal.
After lunch we will have the chance to see the picturesque town of Castellfollit de la Roca, rising up on a spectacular basalt crag formed by the superimposition of two lava flows, 50 metres high and nearly a kilometre long that has been shaped by the river Fluvià.
Before coming back to Barcelona we will head to Besalú, one of the best preserved catalan medieval towns, where you will feel travelling back in time. There we will enjoy a guided tour across its magical streets and have some free time.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes
- This is a rain or shine tour, please dress appropriately to the weather (La Garrotxa gets colder than Barcelona in winter!)
- This is an active experience and includes a hike
- Small Group maximum capacity 8 people per tour
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Remember to bring snacks for the hike. Lunch is not included but we can book a traditional local restaurant for you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hike & visit to Castellfollit de la Roca.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Visit to Sant Joan les Fonts & hike at La Garrotxa Volcanic Area.
- Hiking poles, personal insurance.
- Small-group tour maximum capacity 8 people per tour.
- Bottle of water.
- Besalú guided visit.
- Professional English/Spanish-speaking local guide.
- Tips (optional).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Medieval Villages & La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Hiking. Small Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hike & visit to Castellfollit de la Roca
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Visit to Sant Joan les Fonts & hike at La Garrotxa Volcanic Area
- Hiking poles, personal insurance
- Small-group tour maximum capacity 8 people per tour
- Bottle of water
- Besalú guided visit
- Professional English/Spanish-speaking local guide
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear hiking / sport shoes and comfortable clothes
- This is a rain or shine tour, please dress appropriately to the weather (La Garrotxa gets colder than Barcelona in winter!)
- This is an active experience and includes a hike
- Small Group maximum capacity 8 people per tour
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Remember to bring snacks for the hike. Lunch is not included but we can book a traditional local restaurant for you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
