Matagalls
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.26 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,847 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,847 ft
- Max elevation
- 5,451 ft
- TrailRank
- 39
- Min elevation
- 3,594 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 3 hours 3 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2379
- Uploaded
- May 4, 2018
- Recorded
- April 2018
near El Brull, Catalunya (España)
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Itinerary description
This hike starts at the parking of the restaurant Collformic and you just need to follow the white and red marks. In the beginning, the track goes through a pretty forest of Mediterranean vegetation, which makes the first part of the track more enjoyable. As you climb the mountain, the vegetation disappears, and wide-open spaces start appearing. Pause to enjoy the views and take a moment to realise how small you are compared to all the mountains that surround you. It’s a scary but great feeling at the same time!
The summit is visible from halfway up, and it’s easy to recognise thanks to the big cross on it. This cross has a huge symbolic meaning, both historical and religious. It’s dedicated to Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer, one of the greatest poets of Catalan literature. He wrote a poem called “La Creu de Catalunya” (The cross of Catalonia) in honour of this place.
Once at the top, you have a 360º view of Catalonia. Just imagine infinite horizons and immense landscapes. On one side, you can observe the Mediterranean Sea, but if you turn your head to the other side, you spot the snowed mountains of the Pyrenees. The contrast is marvellous.
This mountain is en excellent viewpoint of Catalonia due to its location, close to the sea and also to the Pyrenees. You can also spot Montserrat, Barcelona, and, if the day is clear enough, you can even see the Balearic Islands.
Check out the full details of this route and much more at this post: https://unexpectedcatalonia.com/matagalls
The summit is visible from halfway up, and it’s easy to recognise thanks to the big cross on it. This cross has a huge symbolic meaning, both historical and religious. It’s dedicated to Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer, one of the greatest poets of Catalan literature. He wrote a poem called “La Creu de Catalunya” (The cross of Catalonia) in honour of this place.
Once at the top, you have a 360º view of Catalonia. Just imagine infinite horizons and immense landscapes. On one side, you can observe the Mediterranean Sea, but if you turn your head to the other side, you spot the snowed mountains of the Pyrenees. The contrast is marvellous.
This mountain is en excellent viewpoint of Catalonia due to its location, close to the sea and also to the Pyrenees. You can also spot Montserrat, Barcelona, and, if the day is clear enough, you can even see the Balearic Islands.
Check out the full details of this route and much more at this post: https://unexpectedcatalonia.com/matagalls
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