Camprodon’s Valley: where nature, culture, history, gastronomy and tradition come together to give as a result this wonderful valley, full of magical places where you can find spectacular villages of medieval origin and enjoy the first foothills of the Pyrenees .

The famous Roman Way limits the valley to the south, and continues way down to the Garrotxa.

At the north the Ter river starts and we can find severals beautiful medieval villages scattered:

Camprodon’s Valley is ideal for a family getaway, you can enjoy nature and do a lot of activities designed exclusively for children and family:

• Mountain excursions.

• Walks around the Romanesque villages

• Small bike routes for all levels.

• horseback or pony rides

• Adventure Park: “Estiula Aventura“, with the largest zip line in Catalonia.

• Mollo Parc. A park where animals are in their natural environment.

• Guided tours so children can learn how shepards lived in the past or listen to legends in a fun way.

The radiance of the Romanesque in this region has left an important artistic heritage that embraces a large part of the Catalan Romanesque architectural typology.

It is one of the largest concentrations of Romanesque art in Europe, with more than 98 monuments scattered throughout the region.

The monasteries, castles and more than sixty churches complete the natural beauty of the whole region. A tour through some of its most brilliant and representative monuments will allow you to follow the routes of the past.

So take good note:

If you are a sports lover, take advantage of your stay and practice the outdoor activities in the magnificent surroundings of the Valley of Camprodon, throughout the year:

• BTT routes: to explore natural sites of historical and cultural interest.

• Hiking and trekking, through the mountains of the Valley and visit the source of Ter river .

• Horseback ridings

• Alpine or mountain skiing: ski during winter at the Vallter 2000 ski resort.

• Camprodon Golf Club: the course has an area of ​​3 km, with 9 holes and is located in the middle of a forest.

• Excursions on 4×4 or motorcycle

• Snowracket excursions

• Ruta del Ter (route of the Ter river): hiking or biking: www.rutadelter.cat

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In El Ripollès almost all festive celebrations commemorate events linked to history, religion, work or folklore.

Take good note of them:

-“Fiesta de la lana” (wool fair) in Ripoll

–International skill shepard dog competition, a tradition spread throughout the Pyrenees that began in the valley of Ribes

–Cattle fair in Espinavell

-“Fiesta Mayor” of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, with the typical “ball of Pabordes”

-The spectacular Procession of the Holy Mysteries in Camprodon.

We also would like to highlight two dates of pilgrimage to two hermitages of Camprodon:

-13 June there is a meeting in San Antonio, with a mass and “ sardanas.” (typical catalán regional dance)

-13 October, meeting at the Ermita de los Remedios.

The gastronomic richness of the valley of Camprodon, thanks to its historical legacy, has given as a result a traditional mountain cuisine of great quality, full of new proposals

With a variety that includes exclusive and traditional products from the area :

-Sausages and other meat preparations: elaborated in an artisanal way

-Funghi

– goat, cow and sheep cheese

– Game : veal, lamb and mountain foal

-Birba biscuits: made in Camprodon and very well-known throughout Catalonia.

-honey and jams, natural products

-“trumfa” or potato typical of the Valley

All of them are products that can be found in the stores of the villages of the Camprodon or in the weekly markets. The restaurants of the área put at our disposal in each town with the most delightful dishes.