Cathars' Trail, Catalan Section Trekking

Cathars’ Trail, Catalan section

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Duration

5 days and 4 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

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Overview

The Cathar’s Trail is one of the most amazing trekking routes in Catalunya a unique route crossing the Pyrenees, which was used by the mythical Catharian community on their flight from the Inquisition. The trail leaves from Foix (France) and ends in Berga, although we give you the option to do it in the opposite direction as well.

During this journey, you will be combining long and hard stages with lighter ones, while enjoying spectacular views and culture all along your way. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a few days of pure nature and adventure!

With this pack, we propose you do the Catalan part of trail, from Porta to Berga.

Highlights

Cathars, history, Gósol, Bagà, Medieval Centre, Pedraforca

Itinerary

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Arrival in Porta by your own means. We leave Porta towards the Campcardós Cabin and therefrom the trail takes us to the Coll de la Portella mountain pass, the highest point of the route. Once we've crossed the pass, we will descend to the Esparvers Cabin and then continue to a country house named Cal Jan de la Llosa. We will keep following the path, passing through Coborriu de la Llosa, until we reach Prullans de Cerdanya. (Transfer service from El Vilar to Prullans, to avoid some km on pavement).

Breakfast at the lodging. Departure towards Collet del Cap del Ras. We will pass through the Cortals de l'Ingla shelter and the Sant Jordi shelter. Therefrom, we will strat the descent towards Gréixer and, then, we'll continue to Bagà. We recommend you visit the Medieval and Cathars' Centre. Dinner and accomodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. We start this stage heading to Cal Cerdanyola. During this stage, we'll enjoy fantastic views upon the northern wall of the Pedraforca, and the Gresolet valley. We'll go on until Gósol. Dinner and accomodation.

After breakfast, outing towards Peguera. This one is a technical stage with breathtaking views, and it passes through Ferrús. Arrival in Peguera. Dinner and accomodation.

Breakfast at the lodging. Departure towards Berga to face this short but intense stage. First, we will pass through Queralt, to descend later towards Berga. End of the journey!