Pedraforca is a mountain summit within the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park in the Bergadá region of the Pyrenees.
The mountain has a peculiar, forked shape composed of two parallel peaks (the pollegons) joined by a neck (the enforcadura). The taller peak, called Pollego superior (2,506 metres) has a a secondary peak, el Calderer (2,496 metres). The lower peak, Pollego inferior (2,444 metres) with the Enforcadura's highest point at 2,356 metres. On both faces of the mountain there is a scree field (tartera in Catalan).
The closest villages to Pedraforca are Gósol and Saldes with Pedraforca being on the boundary of the provinces of Barcelona and Lleida.
Pedraforca and Montserrat are emblematic mountains of Spanish Catalonia. This fame has made Pedraforca a popular destination for hikers and rock climbers, as well as being used by the county of Bergadá in its coat of arms.
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This 14Km circular hiking route is from the village of Gósol to the west of the Pedraforca summit and includes the 10th Century Gósol castle ruins overlooking the Gósol village.
Gósol is a village that the famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso spent a summer in 1906 painting the mountains, village and his then girlfriend Fernande Olivier. At that time Gósol could only be reached by mule along a perilous mountain path.
I have visited Pedraforca in summer and in winter when it was snow covered. Both times were a fantastic and challenging hike.
Pedraforca summit involves clambering up some steep rocks to reach Pollego superior and Pollego inferior starting at coll de Verdet. This route is circular up to coll de Verdet with an additional linear section to the summits which may be impassable in heavy snow.
Pine forests are on the lower slopes so in Summer and spring there will most likely be poisonous Pine Processionary Caterpillars. however, if your dog likes snow this will be a fun one for winter but take care that your fury friend does not get cold or frozen feet.
The route is an enjoyable one for a dog because it has a mix of mountain plains with wild rabbit and forest trails with boar scents as well as nice mountain paths. There is also a mountain stream for your dog to drink from on the ascending part in the pine forest. The summit section involves scrambling up rocks and boulders so you may need to help your dog but this section is optional so you can just omit it because of weather or difficulty.
Restaurant Cal Paraire and Hostal Cal Franciscó have outside tables for dog friendly dining.
I pack for wind and rain when doing this hike because it is in the pre-Pyrenees mountains.
I recommend 2-3 litres of water.
If doing this as a winter snow hike, I recommend crampons and snow shoes.
Hike to the top of Pedraforca's Gallina Pelada at 2400 metres above sea level from the Font Freda. 6h hike to ones of most visited mountains in the Pyrenees.
Address: 400 Km 1 Gosol, Gosol. 25716
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Second most famous mountain in Catalunya. Pre-Pyrenees twin peaked summit medium circular 14km hiking route for summer or winter
Distance: 13.90 Km
Difficulty: Moderate
Return Travel Fare: €20.00
Transport Network: Car
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