During the activity, we visit the two most emblematic areas of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park: the Croscat volcano and the Jordà beech forest. The Croscat volcano is one of the youngest in the peninsula, and as a result of the human activity of extracting material, we can see what a volcano is like inside; and the Jordà beech forest is a beech forest that grows on a level plain at only 550 meters above sea level, an idyllic and bucolic landscape. . 10Km, +130m elevation gain. . Duration 4 hours (with explanations and stops). . Difficulty Easy/Family, +7
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The three oaks of the Rei
On the north of the Garrotxa county, in an amazing abrupt landscape, there are three old monumental oak trees that have a legend to tell us. We discover the little town of Oix and we walk to the Vall d’Hortmoier, crossing cliffs and some creek, and enjoying a spectacular landscape of great beauty.
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Landscapes and gastronomy in the volcanic area of La Garrotxa
A guided visit to La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, and a cooking workshop. We visited the Croscat volcano (one of the youngest on the peninsula, which today allows us to see how looks the interior of a volcano) and La Fageda d’en Jordà (a beech forest on a idyllic and bucolic landscape). In the afternoon, we do a cooking workshop with seasonal local products while we prepare the lunch. We recommend you stay in a rural tourism house in the area.
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Landscape and gastronomy in the volcanic area of La Garrotxa
A guided tour of the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa, and a cooking workshop. We visit the Croscat volcano (one of the youngest on the peninsula, which today allows us to see what a volcano is like inside) and the Fageda d’en Jordà (a beech forest in the middle of an idyllic and bucolic landscape). In the afternoon we do a cooking workshop with local seasonal products while we all make lunch. We recommend staying in a rural tourism house in the area. From 63 € per person (VAT included). Consult prices for groups. OPTIONAL: without
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RIVERS OF LAVA FLOWS, The Croscat volcano and the beech forest of Fageda d’en Jordà
If you don’t know Garrotxa county, you must to do this guided tour. On this hiking excursion you will visit the most emblematic spaces of the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of Garrotxa: the Croscat volcano and the beech forest of Fageda d’en Jordà.
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