The first stop on your getaway will be Llanars, a small medieval village located between Camprodon and Vilallonga. Its historic centre is structured around the Romanesque church of Sant Esteve, a 12th-century construction that stands out above all for its impressive entrance and the ironwork on its door. Very close to Llanars, you’ll find Camprodon, an ancient village that offers spectacular panoramic mountain views, Romanesque temples and modernist summer houses. However, the emblem of Camprodon is undoubtedly the Nou bridge. Built in the late 12th century, it has become the most popular and photographed image of the village. A visit to the monastery of Sant Pere is also a must, a Romanesque temple dating from the mid-12th century. And if you have time, we strongly recommend going to Beget, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Catalonia, with cobbled streets, medieval bridges and the majestic Romanesque church of Sant Cristòfol.
The next stop on your trip will be Sant Joan de les Abadesses, a historic village closely linked to its monastery. It’s one of the most important monuments of the Catalan Romanesque and the first female monastery in Catalonia. Afterwards, you can continue your tour by visiting the Abbatial Palace, built in the 14th century, which now houses the Interpretation Centre of the Myth of Count Arnau. We also recommend taking a walk around the old town of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, where you’ll find the remains of the wall that once surrounded the municipality, and cross the emblematic Vell bridge.
Finally, go to Ripoll, the capital of Ripollès. There, you simply must visit the monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll, one of the most beautiful and evocative monuments in Catalonia. The doorway, basilica and cloister make up a unique ensemble. This municipality is also home to the first ethnographic museum in Catalonia, which invites you to take a tour and learn about the history, traditions and culture of Ripoll.
Autumn is also a great time to enjoy some of the hiking trails on offer in the region, such as the itinerary that leads from Beget to Rocabruna along the old smugglers' paths.
And if you’re a fan of biking, you can’t leave without cycling a section of the Iron and Coal Route, which connects the county capital with Sant Joan de les Abadesses.
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