ARRIVAL IN LA SEU DE URGELL
Welcoming, check-in at accommodation and walk around La Seu Urgell, capital of Alt Urgell which has many services and leisure options.
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel.
First stage. IN THE SHADOWS OF CADÍ.
From Béixec to Prat d'Aguiló.
Standard mode: Distance: 15 km / Elevation +: 1198 m / Elevation -: 521 m / Hours: 5h + stops.
Slow mode: Distance: 13 km / Elevation +: 950 m / Elevation -: 521 m / Hours: 4 h + stops.
Welcoming of the group and transfer from La Seu d'Urgell to Béixec.
The route starts in the small and cozy village of Béixec, in La Cerdanya. The north face of the Cadí is the dominant theme of the journey, which surprises us with its impressive rock walls, lush forests and meadows with gratifying views until we reach Prat d’Aguiló refuge.
Accommodation: Mountain refuge.
Second stage: THE FLIP SIDE OF THE FORK
From Prat d'Aguiló to Gósol
Standard and slow modes: Distance: 11.2 km / Elevation +: 400 m / Elevation -: 950 m / Hours: 5h + stops.
The second day follows the Mowers' Path passing by the Pas dels Gosolans: a mountain pass that takes its name from the inhabitants of Gósol and which was used to go to work in La Cerdanya during the harvest season. This path has been followed since ancient times by porters, bandits, musicians and smugglers, and offers us great panoramic views of La Cerdanya, Berguedà and Alt Urgell.
Accommodation: Mountain hostel in Gósol.
Third stage. MASSIF OF PEDRAFORCA.
Circular route around Gósol
At this stage we have 2 options: either make the ascension to Pedraforca or go on a circular tour around the massif.
Accommodation: Mountain hostel in Gósol.
Option 1. CLIMB TO THE TOP OF PEDRAFORCA.
Standard and slow mode: Distance: 12.3 km / Elevation gain +: 1,100 m / Elevation -: 1,100 m / Hours: 6h + stops.
When climbing the Pedraforca, in addition to climbing a beautiful mountain, we become part of a small but important portion of the Catalan culture, as Catalans have always been attracted to this magical mountain of spectacular shapes.
Although the ascent to Pedraforca can be done in a self-guided way, we recommend doing it with a mountain guide.
Option 2. CIRCULAR 360º AROUND PEDRAFORCA.
Standard and slow mode: Distance: 17 km / Elevation gain +: 421 m / Elevation -: 421 m / Hours: 6h + stops.
Circular route that allows us to know the lower part of this mountain while walking through its forests and following a simple and very pleasant to the senses path.
Fourth stage. SCENT OF TURPENTINE
From Gósol to Molí de Fórnols.
Standard and slow mode: Distance: 17.5 km / Elevation +: 300 m / Elevation -: 520 m / Hours: 4h 30'+ stops.
The journey goes through the old paths which communicated the different villages in the Vansa valley. The stage allows us to explore a traditional valley of the Lower Catalan Pyrenees where it is possible to sense its history and contemplate its well-preserved stone villages, as well as its humanized and wild nature.
Optional visit: botanical garden and turpentines museum in Tuixent.
Accommodation: Rural house in Molí de Fórnols.
Fifth stage. PATHS WITH A HISTORY.
From Molí de Fórnols to La Seu d'Urgell.
Standard mode: Distance: 21 km / Elevation gain +: 800 m / Elevation gain:: 1,090 m / Hours: 6h + stops.
Slow mode: Distance: 17 km / Elevation gain +: 800 m / Elevation gain:: 800 m / Hours: 4h 40 '+ stops.
Transfer from La Bastida d'Hortons to La Seu d'Urgell.
The last day goes along a historical path full of both vegetative and geological contrasts that takes us away from the Vansa Valley untl the plain of Urgellet. A day to return to La Seu d’Urgell, the final milestone of our journey.
Accommodation: Hotel in *** in La Seu d'Urgell.
