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Leave Barcelona behind for a full-day small-group tour that visits Besalú, Rupit and Tavertet. Walk Romanesque bridges, cross Rupit’s wooden footbridge and stand on sandstone cliffs above Pantà de Sau—all in one well-paced day.
Leave Barcelona behind for a full-day small-group tour that visits Besalú, Rupit and Tavertet. Walk Romanesque bridges, cross Rupit’s wooden footbridge and stand on sandstone cliffs above Pantà de Sau—all in one well-paced day.
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Operated by Explore Catalunya · Barcelona, Catalonia
A cool Catalan morning dissolves the Barcelona skyline as your small-group vehicle slips onto country roads, the city’s glass and stone giving way to oak-studded hills.
easy.
10–11 hours.
Suitable for most travelers who can walk up to 2–3 miles with short hills; not strenuous but requires steady footing.
No; lunch in Rupit is at your own expense. Guides can recommend or reserve local restaurants.
The meeting point is near Palau de la Música in central Barcelona; the tour returns to the same area around early evening.
Infants and small children can join; many streets are stroller-accessible but cobbles and steps may make a carrier more practical.
No technical hikes are required—most walking is on cobblestones and short village paths, suitable for average fitness.
These villages grew in the medieval period as defensive and agricultural centers; Besalú was an important 10th–12th century market town with a notable Jewish community.
Rural Catalonia relies on low-impact tourism; support local businesses, stick to marked paths, and minimize single-use plastics to reduce strain on small village resources.
Explore Catalunya operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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