Walking paths - Oficina de Turisme de Tossa de Mar

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OFICINA DE TURISME
LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE
Avinguda del Pelegrí, 25 - Edifici La Nau · 17320 Tossa de Mar · Costa Brava · Girona · Spain
Tel. +34 972 340 108· email: [email protected]
www.infotossa.com
ROUTES AND ITINERARIES
TOSSA DE MAR
A Caldes de Malavella
A St. Feliu de Guíxols
LOCAL ROUTES
Coll de
Terra
Negra
4 Sant Grau
Puig de ses Cadiretes
5
5
Es Federal
Pla de ses Pinyaques
4
1
Es Codolar
2
Cala Pola
3
Ruixons
4
Sant Grau
5
Puig de ses
Cadiretes
Creu de Fusta
Vall de Roc
Serra
de Montllor
3
Ruixons
3
4
3
Can Garriga
PLACES OF INTEREST
Mare de
Déu de Gràcia
Cala Futadera
Pins del Bisbe
Coll del Sastre
Sant Benet
Farmhouse
2
Cala Giverola
Cal Rull
Hermitage
Can Samada
Coll de sa
Palomera
Mas d’en Ferro
Cove/beach
5
Can Coure
2 Cala Pola
Parc de sa Riera
S’Arrupit
Lookout/views
Tossa
de Mar
Oficina de turisme
Mas Carbotí
OTHER ROUTES
2
Platja Mar Menuda
1
GR 92,
Mediterranean trail
Platja Gran
N
Xalet Vermell
1
A Lloret
Punta d’es Cars
1
Terra Negra
path
Es Codolar
0
500 m
1000 m
• Decide whether you are fit enough to complete your chosen route, be
aware of your own limitations, and use common sense in all situations.
• Wear appropriate walking shoes.
• Mountain bikers should wear a helmet and carry a spare inner tube.
• Look at the weather forecast before you set out.
• Wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions.
• Bring plenty of water with you, especially in summer.
• Use sun block.
• It is advisable not to walk alone.
• Tell somebody which route you intend to take, especially if you decide to
go alone.
• Recharge your mobile battery before you set out.
• Extreme caution is advisable on the stretches of coastal path running near
the cliffs. Never leave the path.
• Fires are not permitted.
• Please show respect for the environment, and enjoy your walk.
Natural spring
Picnic area
Cala Bona
TIPS
Old path to Lloret
de Mar
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
• Police Station: (+34) 972 34 01 35
• Tourist Office: (+34) 972 34 01 08
• Emergencies: (+34) 112
ROUTES AND ITINERARIES AROUND
THE “BLUE PARADISE”
The GR 92 trail runs down the Mediterranean coast, and crosses Tossa de
Mar municipality from north to south. The GR 92 is the backbone for each of
these five suggested routes, which follow it for part of the way but branch off
along other marked footpaths that will enable you to discover the landscape
and the natural beauty of Tossa de Mar.
Our guided routes are designed to complement and extend your knowledge
of the local surroundings, with an expert local guide who will help you to
understand and appreciate the most treasured features of the area. Our
guided routes programme can be requested from [email protected].
1
ES CODOLAR
Departure point: Tourist Office.
Difficulty: Low.
Most of the itinerary is along a track in
a perfect state of repair, until you reach
the stretch of coastal path. This path
runs close to the cliffs at some points,
so extreme caution should be taken.
Maximum altitude: 117 m.
Duration: 1 h
Distance: 3 km.
Best time of year: All year round.
Description: Circular itinerary along the sea-facing side of the Ardenya
Cadiretes Massif until reaching Es Codolar cove, located at the foot of the
impressive walled enclosure of the Old Town (Vila Vella) in Tossa de Mar. The
route runs along a stretch of coastal path, affording spectacular views of one of
the most emblematic Costa Brava landscapes.
COASTAL PATH
Oficina de turisme
Xalet Vermell
Punta d’es Cars
Es Codolar
117 m
100 m
75 m
50 m
25 m
7m
0m
0m
0.5 km
1 km
1.5 km
2 km
2.5 km
3.06 km
2
CALA POLA
Departure point: Tourist Office.
Difficulty: Low.
Part of the itinerary is along a track in a
perfect state of repair, until you reach
the stretch of coastal path. This path
runs close to the cliffs at some points,
so extreme caution should be taken.
The itinerary goes along the road for
about 200 metres.
Maximum altitude: 123 m.
Duration: 2 h
Distance: 6.6 km.
Best time of year: All year round. In the summer season, a boat runs between
Platja Gran (main beach) in Tossa and Pola cove.
Description: Circular itinerary affording spectacular views of the sea-facing
side of the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif. The mountains sweep dramatically down
to the sea, along a coastline of large cliffs alternating with small coves in a
natural setting of exceptional landscape beauty.
COASTAL PATH
Oficina de turisme Parc de sa Riera
Coll del Sastre
Cala Pola
Cala Bona
Platja Mar Menuda
123 m
100 m
75 m
50 m
25 m
2m
0m
0m
0.75 km
1.5 km
2.25 km
3 km
3.75 km
4.5 km
5.25 km
6 km
6.62 km
3
RUIXONS
Departure point: Tourist Office.
Difficulty: Low.
The whole itinerary is along tracks in a
perfect state of repair.
Maximum altitude: 303 m.
Duration: 3 h
Distance: 11 km.
Best time of year: All year round.
Description: Itinerary leading to
Ruixons torrents, among the many
typically Mediterranean torrents
carving through the depressions of the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif. Natural
sources abound in this territory, giving rise to springs of untreated natural water
flowing practically throughout the year. The route also affords magnificent views
of the coastline to the north of Tossa.
RUIXONS
Oficina de turisme
Coll del Sastre
Parc de sa Riera
Font de la Mina
Mare de Déu de Gràcia Font de Xifre
Parc de sa Riera
Coll del Sastre
Oficina de
turisme
303 m
225 m
150 m
75 m
4m
0m
0m
2.5 km
5 km
7.5 km
10 km
11 km
4
SANT GRAU
Departure point: Tourist Office.
Difficulty: Low.
The whole itinerary is along tracks in a
perfect state of repair, although the
gradient is steep.
Maximum altitude: 400 m.
Duration: 4 h (2 h 15 min going and
1 h 45 min. coming back).
Distance: 15.2 km.
Best time of year: All year round.
Please bear in mind that lack of shade
makes this route more arduous in the
summer heat.
Description: The itinerary goes through Mediterranean-type woods with
dense, compact vegetation (mainly cork oak groves but also some pines and
holm oaks), passes by the ruined hermitage of Mare de Déu de Gràcia, and on
to the sanctuary of Sant Grau in the heart of the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif. The
sanctuary has a major historical legacy of legends and tradition.
Oficina de turisme
Coll del Sastre
Parc de
sa Riera
Creu de Fusta Sant Grau Creu de Fusta
Mare de Déu
de Gràcia
Es
Federal
Es
Federal
Coll del Sastre
Mare de Déu
de Gràcia
Oficina de turisme
Parc de
sa Riera
397 m
300 m
200 m
100 m
3m
0m
0m
2.5 km
5 km
7.5 km
10 km
12.5 km
15 km
5
PUIG DE SES
CADIRETES
Departure point: Tourist Office.
Difficulty: Easy.
The whole itinerary is along tracks in a
perfect state of repair, except for a
short stretch of path leading to the
summit, including a final rocky stretch
where extreme caution is advised. The
gradient is considerable.
Maximum altitude: 519 m.
Duration: 4h 10 min
Distance: 15.1 km.
Best time of year: All year round.
Please bear in mind that lack of shade makes this route more arduous in the
summer heat.
Description: Circular itinerary going around Montllor Mountains and up to
Puig de ses Cadiretes (519 m), the highest peak in the Ardenya Cadiretes
Massif. From the summit there is an impressive panoramic view of the area,
including the large Mediterranean-type forest.
Oficina de turisme
Coll del Sastre
Parc de
sa Riera
Pla de ses Pinyaques
Mare de Déu
de Gràcia
Vall de Roc
Parc de sa Riera
Puig de ses
Cadiretes
Oficina de
turisme
509 m
250 m
4m
0m
0m
2.5 km
5 km
7.5 km
10 km
12.5 km
15 km
OTHER ROUTES
GR 92 (Mediterranean trail)
This trail runs down the Catalan coastline with its diversity
of coves, beaches, Mediterranean landscapes and coastal
mountain ranges. In Tossa de Mar municipal area, the GR
goes through the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif, partially
coinciding with the 98-km circular Ardenya route around
the spaces and villages of the massif. The GR trail is
indicated with its characteristic red and white markings.
TERRA NEGRA PATH
This path links Tossa with Caldes de Malavella. At Tossa, it
follows the course of the stream, passing through a
riverside area of great beauty, until it reaches Terra Negra
mountain pass. This is an easy stroll starting from Sa Riera
park, and accessible to all walkers. The route crosses the
riverbed at several different places, so please bear in mind
that some stretches may be unfeasible after heavy rain.
The route is indicated with blue and white markings.
OLD PATH TO LLORET DE MAR
This route runs along the old path from Tossa to Lloret by
Sa Palomera mountain pass. It starts at the turnoff for Can
Samada from the Terra Negra path, and is indicated with
light purple markings.
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