Whether you are a hiker, hiker, mountaineer, practicing trekking, fan of the trail running, snowshoes or just consider yourself a nature lover, there are a series of peaks in the counties of Girona that you can’t miss. The fact that the province of Girona contains part of the Axial Pyrenees, the Sub-Pyrenees, the Pre-Pyrenees, the Catalan Transversal Range, the Coastal Range and the Prelitoral Range, means that the territory has a portfolio of pics very extensive where you can fully enjoy nature.
The peaks of the counties of Girona that at least once in a lifetime every person who likes the mountain should culminate, are:
Puigpedrós (2,915 m)
Baixa Cerdanya, Moderate
The roof of the province of Girona is the summit of Puigpedrós. The peak, located between the municipalities of Ger, Guils de Cerdanya, Meranges and Porta -Northern Catalonia-, is called Puig because of the abundant rocks that are concentrated at the top of the summit. The itinerary chosen for the ascent begins at the Malniu Refuge. The circular route, downhill, allows you to approach the lake of Malniu, where you can do a very fresh soak.
Route of: 10.44 km
Maximum altitude: 2,915 m
Minimum altitude: 2,120 m
Ascent: 801 m
Descent: 801 m
Accumulated difference in level: 1,602 m
Puigmal (2,913 m)
Ripollès, Moderate
One of the most emblematic peaks, not only in the counties of Girona, but also in Catalonia, is the Puigmal. The peak belongs to the municipality of Queralbs and Er -Northern Catalonia-. On this occasion, the ascent from the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Núria to the Vall de Núria is proposed. The only means of transport to access the valley is the Cremallera train, which can be taken from both Ribes de Freser and Queralbs.
Route of: 9.07 km
Maximum altitude: 2,913 m
Minimum altitude: 1,976 m
Ascent: 906 m
Descent: 906 m
Accumulated difference in level: 1,812 m
Pic de Bastiments (2,881 m)
Ripollès, Moderate
Between Ripollès and Conflent, separating the Ulldeter Circus and the Bacivers Circus, there is the Pic de Bastiments. The summit belongs to the territorial entity of Setcases, Queralbs and Fontpedrosa -Northern Catalonia-. The selected route climbs the summit on the left side, previously passing through the Coll de la Coma de l’Orri and the Coll de la Marrana.
Route of: 14.39 km
Maximum altitude: 2,881 m
Minimum altitude: 1,572 m
Ascent: 1,401 m
Descent: 1,401 m
Accumulated difference in level: 2,802 m
Peak of Hell (2,869 m)
Ripollès, Moderate
Next to the Pic de Bastiments is the Pic de l’Infern. Between Queralbs and Fontpedrosa -Northern Catalonia-, to reach the summit you usually start from the Ulldeter refuge, as our proposal does:
Route of: 9.8 km
Maximum altitude: 2,869 m
Minimum altitude: 2,077 m
Ascent: 750 m
Descent: 800 m
Accumulated difference in level: 1,550 m
The Taga (2,040 m)
Ripollès, Easy
Known for its cross, the top of the Taga -of administrative territorial entity of Ribes de Freser, Ogassa and Pardines-, is one of the points of reference of the region of Ripollès. The peak is in the Serra de Conivella, next to the Serra Cavallera. One of the usual routes is the ascent from Sant Martí d’Ogassa:
Route of: 7.55 km
Maximum altitude: 2,040 m
Minimum altitude: 1,378 m
Ascent: 677 m
Descent: 677 m
Accumulated difference in level: 1,354 m
Les Agudes (1,703 m)
La Selva, Moderate
In the Montseny massif, between Arbúcies and Fogars de Montclús -Vallès Oriental- is the summit of Les Agudes. The upper terrain is notable for the abundant rocks. Its location, next to the Turó de l’Home -Vallès Oriental- makes it irresistible for many to complete the two peaks.
Route of: 9.27 km
Maximum altitude: 1,705 m – in the Hill of the Man
Minimum altitude: 1,201 m
Ascent: 594 m
Descent: 594 m
Accumulated difference in level: 1,188 m
Matagalls (1,698 m)
Osona, Easy
At the crossroads of the municipalities of Viladrau, El Brull and Montseny -Vallès Oriental-, at the top of the Matagalls, the cross commemorating the Catalan poet Jacint Verdaguer spends an urgent night. The route chosen to make the ascent begins at the Coll de Bordoriol, that is, from the slope of the summit belonging to the municipality of Viladrau.
Route of: 10.88 km
Maximum altitude: 1,698 m
Minimum altitude: 1,092 m
Ascent: 615 m
Descent: 615 m
Accumulated difference in level: 1,230 m
Comanegre (1,557 m)
Garrotxa, Easy
Between the Municipalities of Montagut and Oix is the Comanegre, which stands out for being the highest peak in the region of La Garrotxa. A good option to ascend it is by making its ridge, which will allow you to enjoy impeccable views.
Route of: 6.24 km
Maximum altitude: 1,557 m
Minimum altitude: 1,208 m
Ascent: 401 m
Descent: 401 m
Accumulated difference in level: 802 m
Puigsacalm (1,514 m)
Garrotxa, Easy
In the municipality of Vall d’en Bas there is the highest point of the Transversal Range, the Puigsacalm. One of the most common routes is the ascent from the Coll de Bracons, which allows you to make the journey with a positive slope accessible to many and crossing the characteristic beeches of the Garrotxa region:
Route of: 9.62 km
Maximum altitude: 1,514 m
Minimum altitude: 1,042 m
Ascent: 468 m
Descent: 468 m
Accumulated difference in level: 936 m
Puigsou (991 m)
Gironès, Easy
The Puigsou is the highest point of the Rocacorba Mountain, popularly known for the emblematic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Rocacorba. The route we suggest to reach the top of one of the most iconic mountains in Girona is the classic one, which reaches the sanctuary:
Route of: 7.01 km
Maximum altitude: 929 m
Minimum altitude: 421 m
Ascent: 508 m
Descent: 508 m
Accumulated difference in level: 1,016 m
There are hundreds of peaks in the counties of Girona, many of which are essential for anyone who likes the mountains. From Diari de Girona we have chosen ten, however, the list could be increased considerably with other peaks such as, for example, the Noufonts (2,869 m), the Tosa d’Alp (2,537 m), the Penyes Altes de Moixeró (2,276 m), the Bassegoda (1,373 m), the Puig Neulós (1,257 m) or El Mont (1,117 m).
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