La Vall d'Hostoles by motorhome (Garrotxa, Girona): the Carrilet greenway, refreshing gorges and more
Spring is coming and the warmth. With this, the desire to escape from home increases. Is anyone else up for a bike getaway and refreshing gorgas?
With 5 things to know for a great weekend in the Vall d'Hostoles in a motorhome:
1 Overnight at the foot of the greenway
The starting point of this route of the Vall d'Hostoles by motorhome or camper that we propose is the old Sant Feliu de Pallarols train station.
There you can park and spend the night at the foot of the greenway Carrilet with your camper or motorhome. There are 24-hour bathrooms, a very nice bar where there is also the tourist information point and behind you will find the river, with the odd area to soak in.
2 Visit Sant Feliu de Pallarols.
Its old town will surprise you. It is a beautiful town! Stroll along the riverbank enjoying its landscape and do your geocoaching circuit if you go as a family. Next to it, in an affordable excursion you have the Sant Marc volcano to visit the entire volcanic area of Santa Pau in 15-20 minutes with which to finish completing a great weekend (see the post on Santa Pau, medieval, magical and lunar getaway).
3 Route from Sant Feliu de Pallarols to Les Planes d'Hostoles
We suggest you do the route from Sant Feliu de Pallarols to Les Planes d'Hostoles by bike or walking along the greenway of the Carrilet. It is a route with little unevenness and a round trip of just under 12 km. You will find a beautiful landscape of rivers, mountains, tunnels, wooden bridges and stone walls. It is a tour suitable for all types of physical conditions and very suitable for children. When you arrive at Les Planes d'Hostoles there are several restaurants with menus at a good price (€ 12-16 weekend). In the middle of town there is a good playground and a small supermarket. Above all, carry chains to tie the bikes, water, food and stop for excursions and enjoy the area. By the way, the bike cart for kids is the best option for those difficult ages, proven!
4 Take a swimsuit
Take a swimsuit and booties. If it is good, chances of bathing you will have many in the multiple water pools of Les Planes d'Hostoles.
In the river that runs along the Via del Carrilet or in the Gorga del Poetí (where you will be able to see otters with luck), you will not have to leave the path of the Carrilet.The Gorga del Poetí is right at the entrance of Les Planes d'Hostoles , before reaching the old train station. You just have to go down some stairs and you can take a good bath.
The Gorga del Molí d'en Murris is a 25-minute walk from the greenway. La de las Planas 15 min away (you can also access this from the cemetery parking lot, at the entrance to Les Planes d'Hostoles). They are spectacular and are all very well signposted. Enjoy them and a good refreshing bath!
5 Visit the Castle d'Hostoles
On foot from the greenway and 15 min walk, there is also a cool excursion: the Castle d 'Hostoles. You will find it well signposted.
This getaway is well worth it. It will be a great discovery if you have never been! It is a little crowded area in spring and of a beastly tranquility and peace. We are already thinking about when to return!
Finally in this post you will find the diary of the entire weekend by the Garrotxa in motorhome, with all the details so that you can plan this getaway perfectly:
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