The Osona area, with it's municipal capital being the town of Vic, is full of magical places of spectacular natural beauty. One of my favorites is the the Fageda de la Grevolosa, known as Bosque de la Grevolosa, an old forest with beeches that exceed 30 meters in height and some specimens over 200 years old.
This is a circular 15km route from Collada de Bracons. Take the ridge line footpath going up via several peeks: El Tosell Xic, Puig Tosell Gros, Puig de les Civaderes and a mountain plain to Puigsacalm with spectacular views over the valleys below. This section of the route follows a cliff top path to Puig dels Llops a rocky headland with spectacular panoramic views. Wind depending, this is a good place to stop for a snack.
Once finished enjoying the views the route crosses back via the Puigsacalm mountain plain and enters woodland via a descending path through beautiful forests until reaching a cross in the path called Collada de Sant Bartomeu. Look here for a narrow path that goes straight on into dense forest towards Coll de Gallina, Collet de la Foradada and Coll de Joan. These are mini summits along the path.
Eventually this path gets to a style and gate. look around to the left for a path that goes down into a forested rocky cutting. Follow this path all the way down through the forest passing cattle in a field and reaching a U bend on a paved road. follow the road a short way down to the right looking out for a farm track on the left leading back into the forest.
Along this farm trail there will be a footpath on the right that takes us to Capella de Sant Nazari. This chapel is normally closed but is a good place to stop and have a snack outside on the picnic benches. From here there is a gradual uphill path in the forest back to the parking at Collada de Bracons.
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This is a spectacular autumn hike that I have done twice, once in March and once in November. However, The best month to visit Forest Fageda De La Grevolosa is November to experience the amazing colours of the diverse variety of trees.
Allow 5-7 hours to complete the route depending on personal fitness.
The route is predominantly in beach and oak forests but if you see any pines they may contain poisonous Pine Processionary Caterpillars in spring and summer. Doing this as an autumn hike is a very low probability of coming across Pine Processionary Caterpillars but be vigilant. The route is viable for a dog with no difficulties and your fury friend will love this one with plenty of rabbits and boar animal scents. Note that there may be poisonous mushrooms in Autumn.
This is an medium-hard walking route in the Forest of Grevolosa. I always do it with a small rucksack of the essentials and first aid kit. Emergency waterproof jacket is recommended.
Take 2 to 3 litres of water.
Take a head torch for autumn hiking.
Address: Collada de Bracons BV-5224, Sant Pere de Torelló. 08572
This route is in the middle of nowhere not near any towns and only practical via car. Parking is free on a small lay-by on a mountain road.
Take the C17 from Barcelona to Vic then continue on till the C17 merges into the C37 toward Olot. Take the Sant Andreu de la Vola exit and the GIV-5273 till Collada de Bracons.
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Circular 14km car accessible hiking route following a ridgeline ascent and going down via one of the most beautiful forests in Catalunya
Distance: 14.50 Km
Difficulty: Medium
Return Travel Fare: €20.00
Transport Network: 1 to 2 hours by Car
Mountain Forecast weather for Puigsacalm summit
