Can Jou - Besalú (English text)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.17 mi
- Elevation gain
- 568 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,506 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,719 ft
- TrailRank
- 42
- Min elevation
- 435 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 442
- Uploaded
- August 25, 2021
near La Miana, Catalunya (España)
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Itinerary description
Pleasant forest walk from Can Jou to Besalú, with some great views along the way. The path mostly follows the ridge of the Serra el Mor until Font de Planells, and then descends into the Fluviá valley passing the sanctuary of Sant Ferriol. The path downhill from Sant Ferriol is quite steep and rocky. For the rest, the route consists of easy unpaved paths and forest roads. Arriving at Besalú over the bridge is very rewarding!
The route is mostly waymarked with yellow paint markers, and signposts can be found at various points, but still pay attention to where you go.
This is a one-way downhill route; going back the same way means going uphill, and is therefore more difficult, but since Can Jou has no public transport connections, there is no alternative unless you organize your own transport.
Starting point: parking at Can Jou (approx. 15 minutes drive from Sant Jaume de Llierca)
End point: Prat de Sant Pere, the central square in Besalú.
There are no opportunities for refreshment along the route, so bring enough water, especially on warm days. In Besalú, there are lots of bars and restaurants; however, be aware that these may be full during lunchtime, especially in the holiday period.
The route is mostly waymarked with yellow paint markers, and signposts can be found at various points, but still pay attention to where you go.
This is a one-way downhill route; going back the same way means going uphill, and is therefore more difficult, but since Can Jou has no public transport connections, there is no alternative unless you organize your own transport.
Starting point: parking at Can Jou (approx. 15 minutes drive from Sant Jaume de Llierca)
End point: Prat de Sant Pere, the central square in Besalú.
There are no opportunities for refreshment along the route, so bring enough water, especially on warm days. In Besalú, there are lots of bars and restaurants; however, be aware that these may be full during lunchtime, especially in the holiday period.
Waypoints
Car park
Religious site
1,369 ft
La Miana
The Rectoría can be visited, it is a small Romanesque chapel originally built by the lords of La Miana; the ruins of the castle can still be seen
Monument
1,634 ft
Font de Planells
Here you find a small plaque commemorating three Catalan resistance fighters who were killed on this spot
Bridge
435 ft
Pont de Besalú
The famous medieval bridge of Besalú is a very popular tourist attraction - very pretty!
Waypoint
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