October in the Garrotxa
mushrooms, beech woods and volcanoes
A masia with five rooms and a local breakfast, between Olot and the Fageda. This is what is on these days.
How the paths are today
Dry through the Fageda, with plenty of leaves on the ground; muddy on the Croscat stretch after Thursday's rain. Mist until ten in the morning, and it's already 4 °C before dawn.
This month in the Garrotxa
- Mon26Oct
Monday market in Olot
Stalls of vegetables, the day's mushrooms and cured sausages all through the centre of Olot. We go there to shop for breakfast: if you like, we'll take you at 9.
- Wed28Oct
The Fageda d'en Jordà at its best
The beeches are somewhere between yellow and copper. You leave from our door and in twenty minutes you're inside the beech wood; back via the Santa Margarida volcano. We'll give you the track and a sandwich.
- Sat31Oct
Castanyada at the masia
Chestnuts roasted on the fire, sweet potatoes and panellets, the Catalan almond sweets, for everyone staying with us. No booking and no charge.
- Sun1Nov
The village autumn fair (Fira de tardor)
The village autumn fair, a ten-minute walk away: livestock, cheeses, ratafia and a mushroom competition. You can leave your bike in our garage.
- Mon2Nov
Olot market and the Croscat volcano
After the market: the Croscat is a twenty-minute walk from the masia. It's the youngest volcano on the peninsula, and the cut of the old quarry lets you see inside it.
- Mon9–12Nov
Closed for a rest
The masia is closed for these four days. We'll be back on Friday 13 with the fires lit.
Questions about a route or the weather? Ask on WhatsApp
Routes from the door
They all start and finish at the masia's door. We'll send you the track on WhatsApp and tell you what the path is like that week.
| Route | Km | Climb | On foot or by bike | Wikiloc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fageda d'en Jordà and the Santa Margarida volcanoEasy · The one for this time of year. Beech wood and a chapel inside the crater. | 11.5 km | +360 m | On foot | Wikiloc |
| Croscat volcano by the quarry faceEasy · You see the volcano from the inside. Good with kids. | 8 km | +210 m | On foot | Wikiloc |
| Olot and the MontsacopaModerate · Along farm tracks to the town and the volcano in its centre. | 14 km | +300 m | On foot | Wikiloc |
| Carrilet greenway to Les PlanesEasy · There and back along the old railway line. Compacted gravel. | 42 km | +420 m | MTB | Wikiloc |
| Volcano loop via Santa PauModerate · MTB on forest tracks. Muddy at the Croscat after rain. | 34 km | +780 m | MTB | Wikiloc |
| Collada de BraconsHard · Road. The local cyclists' favourite climb. | 38 km | +920 m | Road bike | Wikiloc |
Five rooms and a Garrotxa breakfast
Rooms
La Fageda
160 cm bed Views: over the beech wood Private terrace
€128per night for two, breakfast and VAT included
Croscat
160 cm bed Views: of the volcano The largest
€138per night for two, breakfast and VAT included
Santa Margarida
135 cm bed Views: over the meadow Ground floor, no stairs
€112per night for two, breakfast and VAT included
Montsacopa
150 cm bed Views: towards Olot Attic
€105per night for two, breakfast and VAT included
Puigsacalm
160 cm bed Views: of the mountains Balcony
€122per night for two, breakfast and VAT included
+ €0.90 per person per night, on top of the price: it is Catalonia's tax on stays in tourist accommodation. Guests over 16 pay it, on arrival.
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Breakfast
From 8:00 to 10:30 in the masia's kitchen, by the fire. If you're heading out early on your bike, we'll leave it ready for you from 7:00: just tell us the night before.
- Wood-fired country bread
- Forn Can Rovira, the village, 2 km away
- Butifarra de perol and llonganissa sausages
- Embotits Ca l'Agustí, Les Preses
- Fresh and aged goat cheese
- Formatges La Feixa, Sant Feliu de Pallerols
- Yoghurt and cow's milk
- Granja Les Tries, Olot
- Eggs
- our hens, the masia's henhouse
- Quince and chestnut jam
- we make it ourselves, with fruit from the garden
- Forest honey
- Mel del Collsacabra, Rupit
- Fesols beans with butifarra (Sundays)
- Cal Fesoler, Santa Pau
Getting here and contact
Open in Google MapsMas l'Oreneta Coixa · Veïnat de les Orenetes, s/n, 17800 Olot, la Garrotxa (Girona) (example address)
- By bus
There's no train to Olot. Direct buses run from Barcelona (about 2 hours) and from Girona (just over 1 hour) to Olot bus station.
- From Olot to the masia
It's 6 km. A taxi from the station, or we'll pick you up if you arrive before 20:00.
- By car
From Barcelona, via Vic and the Bracons tunnel (1 h 30). From France, on the AP-7 to Figueres and the A-26 to Olot.
- From France by train
Train to Figueres or Girona, then bus to Olot.
Booking conditions
- Deposit
- 30 % by bank transfer when you book by phone. If you book on Booking, their terms apply.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 7 days before. After that, the deposit isn't refunded.
- Check-in and check-out
- Check-in from 16:00 to 20:00 (if you arrive later, let us know). Check-out by 11:00.
- Breakfast
- Included. From 8:00 to 10:30, or from 7:00 if you're heading out on your bike.
- Bikes
- Locked garage, workbench with tools, pump and a hose to wash them.
- Guest register
- By law (Royal Decree 933/2021) we ask for your ID card or passport on arrival. We don't ask for your details on the website.
- Pets
- Not allowed, except assistance dogs.