Verge de Montserrat, 4
17406 Viladrau
+34 674554441
www.casalsagratcor.cat
reserves@casalsagratcor.cat
Youth Facility registered with the number AJ000737
Capacitat 50 places
The Casal Sagrat Cor de Viladrau hostel is a privileged place, ideal for meetings, gatherings and excursions. It is adapted for people with reduced mobility.
It is an old stately home belonging to the Pere Relats Foundation in Barcelona.
During the route you will be able to smell the vegetation, discover local products, hear the fauna of the park and listen to the explanations of the people who will take you to unexpected places; you will be offered different gastronomic proposals and be able to experience the flora and handmade products personally while at the same time improving and protecting the region and its economy so that people can continue to live and work in a more sustainable manner.
It is a circular route, therefore, although the departure point is marked at El Brull, it can start at any point on the overnight stay.
As it is a sustainable route, the proposal is to arrive by train and walk from the station to the Brull lodging on the first day.
Optional stage arriving at Brull by public transport. You will get off at the Balenyà-Tona-Seva (R3) train station where your route will begin.
Technical data: Distance: 13km
Today we will go from the fields of La Plana and its restored farmhouses to L’alzinar which is closed to the west side of Montseny. We will walk through the plains and the pine forest path and continue from Albareda torrent to the farmhouse of La Casanova de Figueroles. We will then go along the Masset path to El Brull and follow the path of l’alzina bonica to Mas de la Castanyera and La Morera
El Brull – Coll font Pomereta – Torrent de Rentadors – La Sala – Viladrau
Technical data: Distance: 11Km | Positive gap: 435m | Negative gap: 520m
Today’s stage will take us to the Pomareta spring, an emblematic point between the two municipalities of Brull and Seva. From the mountain of Sala we will have a spectacular view of the Vall del Ter and the Pyrenees, passing over the wild Rentadors stream, an ancient path used by charcoal burners who used to walk in the most extreme solitude. Today it is full of stories and legends that will accompany us along the way, such as the legend of the Paitides in the gorges. In addition, we will pass in front of the farmhouse of La Sala, birthplace of the bandit Joan Sala i Ferren “Serrallonga”.
Viladrau – L’Erola – Sant Segimon-Matagalls – Sant Marçal
Technical data: Distance: 15km | Positive gap: 860m | Negative gap: 595m
Today we will do the Matagalls from the West to the East. We will start the stage on the way to the hermitage of l’Erola, where the image of the Virgen Mary and patron saint of Viladrau and the Monastery of Sant Segimon were found, both rich in history and fruit of the devotion and effort of the villagers. We will walk along the Matagalls face, the third highest peak of the Montseny, with spectacular views of Osona and Ripollès to the north and Vallès and Barcelona to the south.
Sant Marçal – Les Agudes – Santa Fe
Technical data: Distance: 10km | Positive gap: 610m | Negative gap: 580m
From the Taula dels tres bisbes, where La Tordera is born, we will go through beech trees and land covered with large stones to the crest of Les Agudes (second summit of the Montseny). At this point, the Arbúcies and Santa Fe valleys open imposingly, where up to 40 varieties of apples can be found.
Santa Fe del Montseny – Turó de l’Home – Montseny
Technical data: Distance: 11km | Positive gap: 585m | Negative gap: 1.180m
Today we have to gather strength because we will climb to the highest peak of Montseny, El Turó de l’Home, through the Vall de Santa fe, through a steep path. We will continue descending through paths of beech trees, old pastures, hundred-year-old chestnut trees and peri-urban orchards, until we reach the town of Montseny.
Poble de Montseny – El Cafè – Pla de la Calma – Collformic – El Brull
Technical data: Distance: 18km. Route can be shortened | Positive gap: 740m | Negative gap: 270m
From Montseny to Sant Martí and Sant Cristòfol de la Castanya up to the pla Del cafè, symbolic space of shepherds’ meeting and high plateau oriented towards the gorge. An imposing and solitary forest leads us to Brull and the end of our adventure.
With the hiring of this package, 3% of the total cost will go to some entity in the territory that works for its conservation or preservation. This year, the three proposals will be:
Arremangades, association of Women of the Montseny as part of the days of recognition of the wisdom of older women of the Biosphere Reserve.
Programs for the preservation and conservation of wildlife species of the Natural Science Museum of Granollers
Voluntariat Ambiental Volunteer Program “Participate in the park”
This action has the financing of actions in the Biosphere Reserves in Catalonia in the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, funded by Next Generation Fund.
Durant la ruta podreu olorar la vegetació, descobrir els productes locals, escoltar la fauna del parc i també les explicacions de les persones que us portaran a racons insospitats; tastareu propostes gastronòmiques molt diverses; i podreu tocar la flora i els productes artesans. I mentre feu tot això, estareu participant de la millora i protecció d’aquest territori, la seva economia, fent que les persones hi puguin continuar vivint i treballant de manera més sostenible.
Es tracta d’una ruta circular, per tant, tot i que la sortida està marcada al Brull, es pot iniciar en qualsevol punt de pernoctació.
Atès que és una ruta sostenible, la proposta és arribar amb tren i caminar el primer dia de l’estació fins a l’allotjament del Brull.
Etapa opcional amb arribada al Brull amb transport públic. Heu de baixar a la parada de tren de Balenyà-Tona-Seva (R3) i a partir d’aquí comença la vostra ruta.
Dades tècniques: Distància: 13km
Avui anirem dels camps de la Plana i les masies restaurades a l’alzinar tancat del ponent Montsenyec. Trepitgem les lloses i el camí de pins, el torrent de l’Albareda fins a la masia de La Casanova de Figueroles, per després endinsar-nos pel camí del Masset fins El Brull i camí de l’alzina bonica fins al Mas de la Castanyera i La Morera
El Brull – Coll font Pomereta – Torrent de Rentadors – La Sala – Viladrau
Dades tècniques: Distància: 11Km | Desnivell positiu: 435m | Desnivell negatiu: 520m
L’etapa d’avui ens portarà al sot de la font Pomareta, punt emblemàtic entre els dos termes del Brull i Seva. Des de la muntanya d’en Sala tindrem una vista espectacular a la Vall del Ter i els Pirineus, passant pel sot feréstec del torrent de Rentadors, un antic camí de carboners que feinejaven en la solitud més extrema. El dia d’avui està plegat d’històries i llegendes que ens acompanyaran al llarg del camí, com la llegenda de les Paitides als gorgs. A més, passarem per davant de la masia de La Sala casa nadiua del Bandoler Joan Sala i Ferrer, conegut popularment com a “Serrallonga”.
Viladrau – L’Erola – Sant Segimon-Matagalls – Sant Marçal
Dades tècniques: Distància: 15km | Desnivell positiu: 860m | Desnivell negatiu: 595m
Avui farem el Matagalls d’oest a est. Iniciarem l’etapa pel camí de l’ermita de l’Erola, imatge trobada i patrona de Viladrau i el Monestir de Sant Segimon, ambdues manifestacions amb molta història i fruit de la devoció i esforç de veïnes. Caminarem per la carena del Matagalls, el tercer cim més alt del Montseny, amb vistes espectaculars a Osona i Ripollès al nord i Vallès i Barcelona al sud; per arribar, ja de baixada passarem pel monestir benedictí de Sant Marçal.
Sant Marçal – Les Agudes – Santa Fe
Dades tècniques: Distància: 10km | Desnivell positiu: 610m | Desnivell negatiu: 580m
Des del coll de Sant Marçal, on neix La Tordera, pujarem per fagedes i tarteres a la cresta de Les Agudes (segon cim del Montseny). En aquest punt s’obre imponent la Vall d’Arbúcies i la de Santa Fe indrets emblemàtics on s’hi collien fins a 40 varietats de pomes.
Santa Fe del Montseny – Turó de l’Home – Montseny
Dades tècniques: Distància: 11km | Desnivell positiu: 585m | Desnivell negatiu: 1.180m
Avui hem d’agafar forces perquè pujarem al cim més alt del Montseny, el Turó de l’Home, a través de la Vall de Santa Fe del Montseny, per una avetosa. I continuarem baixant per camins de falgueres i antigues pastures, castanyers centenaris i alzinars, fins arribar al municipi de Montseny.
Poble de Montseny – El Cafè – Pla de la Calma – Collformic – El Brull
Dades tècniques: Distància: 18km. Possibilitat d’escurçar la ruta | Desnivell positiu: 740m | Desnivell negatiu: 270m
De Montseny fins a Sant Martí i Sant Cristòfol de la Castanya per pujar en una forta marrada al Pla del Cafè, espai simbòlic de trobada de pastores i altiplà orientat al congost. Una fageda imponent i solitària ens porta fins al Brull, final de la nostra aventura.
Amb la contractació d’aquest paquet, un 3% del cost total anirà destinat a alguna entitat del territori que treballa per la conservació o la preservació d’aquest. Enguany, les tres propostes seran:
Arremangades, associació de dones del Montseny en el marc de les Jornades de reconeixement de la saviesa de les dones grans de la Reserva de la Biosfera.
Programes de preservació i conservació d’espècies de fauna del Museu Ciències Natural de Granollers
Programa de Voluntariat Ambiental “Participa al parc”
Aquesta acció compta amb el finançament d’actuacions a les reserves de la biosfera a Catalunya en el marc del Pla de Recuperació, Transformació i Resiliència, finançat amb fons Next Generation.
Do you want to spend a few days in Montseny discovering its history, tasting its cuisine or enjoying its landscapes?
Consult our catalog of experiences. Up to 35 proposals of different duration and theme so that you can immerse yourself in the most unique and indigenous life that takes place in this wonderful Montseny Biosphere Reserve.
Connect with yourself in nature. Enjoy a forest bath and a pleasant ride on a mountain bike or electric bike.
Enjoy the tastes and aromas of the Montseny mountains at Can Marc.
Gastronomy rooted in the land, in a unique rural environment
Enjoy a very relaxing getaway with your partner.
Break from the daily routine and let yourself be taken care of at the gates of the Montseny Natural Park
Organize your meetings in spaces in spaces in the middle of nature
Enjoy this summer experience at Can Barrina, a unique accommodation in the heart of Montseny.
Enjoy a 5-day route through the Montseny Natural Park, following the Tordera River.
We will connect with nature, observe the landscape and work with wool.
This is a weekend dedicated to diving into ‘the deep end of Nature’ and finding out about the fascinating world of mushrooms.
Nature weekends to fully enjoy and learn about the herbs and plants and their traditional uses.
Mas Romeu and Castanya de Viladrau are two places that will give you a glimpse of the hidden corners of the Montseny!
Colours, smells and tastes are part of this fun experience that takes place in the middle of the ParcNatural del Montseny
Guided route through the heart of the Montseny Natural Park to discover its color
Enjoy a day at the circus with the family in the middle of nature.
A detective game to discover the church of La Doma in a different way.
Enjoy an DIgital Escape Room in the fresh air. Discover the enchanting aspects of this area transported by one of the most mysterious, long-lasting and most fantastic legends of the Montseny mountains, The Lady of the Water.
Program Tastes of nature and culture in Montseny
Discover the legacy of one of the most powerful lineages of medieval Catalonia while walking through Montseny
Discover the Iberian past in the Montseny Natural Park, full of flavors
Fireside stories from Santa Fe del Montseny, told by its local people.
A quiet walk around the Brull.
Stories of banditry in the Montseny Natural Park
Discover the world of chocolate by Lluís Costa, master pastry chef
Enjoy a gastronomic experience at Mas Romeu! This is a collaborative proposal that means cooking with the owners of Mas Romeu
Enjoy a different day with family or friends, pedaling among nature and discovering the secrets of life on the Farm.
Become the master or mistress of the medieval town of Hostalric with the visit with a key!
Participate in a pleasant and fun theatrical visit to solve the mess.
Trekking route.From the Col of Sant Marçal and the Table of Three Bishops to the Valley of Santa Fe del Montseny
Ruta circular de senderism
The territory of pilgrimage. Hermitage, sanctuary and monastery.
Circular trekking route
Springs, torrents, gorges and farms full of stories and legends
Circular trekking route.
From the Plana de Vic to the foothills of the Massís
Circular trekking route
From the Tordera valley to the cattle plateau of Calma
Circular trekking route
The Park’s neuralgic center, path through the spruce and raspberry trees
This action counts on the financing of actions in the biosphere reserves in Catalonia within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, financed with Next Generation funds.
Carretera de Masvidal s/n
17406Viladrau
Tel. 938 848 395/ 608131199
info@castanyadeviladrau.cat
www.castanyadeviladrau.cat
https://www.instagram.com/castanyadeviladrau/
Opening times From Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm.
Chestnut of Viladrau is a store specializing in chestnuts and chestnut-based products.
We have chestnuts all year round and a variety of chestnut-derived products!
Most of our products are gluten-free and healthy.
You can find sweets, cheeses, drinks, and everything made with chestnuts!
We are also chestnut wood artisans, crafting furniture and structures upon request (tables, beams, chairs).
We have a website for online shopping:
Check it out at: https://castanyadeviladrau.cat/es/alimentacion
We are unique! Don’t miss out!
Have you ever visited Viladrau?
What to do in Viladrau
For further information, visit the tourist office in Viladrau, situated in Espai Montseny!
Migdia, 1 | 17406 Viladrau | +34 93 884 80 35 | turisme@viladrau.cat | www.viladrau.cat
Routes for a whole day.
Through Tordera Valley
Sta. Mª de Palautordera – St. Esteve de Palautordera – Montseny – Coll Formic – El Brull – Seva
A route of some 30 kilometres; discover the heart of the Montseny.
Places of Interest:
Arboretum to Santa Maria de Palautordera, Castell de Montclús to St. Esteve de Palautordera, the town of Montseny with a monumental box tree, the Iberian town of Montgròs to El Brull, the Church of Santa Maria at Seva.
Walking routes:
The route of the spring of La Font Ferrussa to the town of Montseny: an easy route of one hour following the GR-5. The route of the Iberian town of Montgròs;. A route which begins at El Brull combines a visit to the Iberian town. Possibility of a guided visit.
Through the west of MontsenySant Celoni – Campins – Santa Fe del Montseny – Sant Marçal – Viladrau
Sant Celoni – Campins – Santa Fe del Montseny – Sant Marçal – Viladrau
A 38 kilometre route with different views of a variety of landscapes in the Montseny area.
Places of Interest:
Can Casades (audiovisual display and information point) and the reservoir of the Pantà to Santa Fe, the hermitage and Font Bona to Sant Marçal, Espai Montseny in Viladrau.
Walking routes:
The Empedrat de Morou route, a two hour sign-posted route along the valley of La Vall de Santa Fe through the beech forest.
Through the humit areas of Montseny
Seva – Viladrau – Arbúcies – Breda – Gualba
A 57 kilometre route along municipalities which surround the Natural Park of Montseny.
Places of Interest: The Church of Santa Maria de Seva, The European Nature Centre at Vila-drau, The Ethnological Museum of the Montseny-La Gabella at Arbúcies, the monastery at Breda, The Church of Sant Vicenç.
Walking routes:
A route along the River of Arbúcies: a pleasant, easy walk along the banks of the River of Arbúcies to the town’s centre.
Six itineraries, with different difficulty, to discover Montseny and its surroundings.
Montseny Walking through the heart of the Massíf
This walk begins in the square of the town of Montseny and continues towards the Tordera River before arriving at the Romanesque church of Sant Martí.
The route passes along country paths and trails and a small stretch of road. The walk runs through oak and river woods on the banks of the Tordera and follows a path to the Romanesque church of Sant Martí; the first church built in the Montseny area.
Further information
Facilities close to the route
Sant Esteve de Palautordera Views over the Turó de l’Home
This walk begins on the town’s main street and leads to an area of the municipal area which is still used for farming. The route passes close by the Castell de Fluvià, crossing the road and continues to the banks of the Tordera River. You need to cross the river, and you may have to go barefoot to get to the other side – which is always fun.
The path leads towards the Castell de Montclús which is currently being excavated. We continue towards the path which leads on to the church of Santa Magdalena before following the path which takes you back to the Tordera River and the town of Sant Esteve de Palautordera.ordera.
Further information
Facilities close to the route
Cànoves i Samalús A walk around Vallforners reservoir
From the church in the town of Cànoves, drive to the car park near the Vallforners reservoir. The path follows the banks of the dam along a path (cars are prohibited), until the “tail” of the dam, before continuing along the course of the stream until the Casa de Vallforners, an impressive fortified structure whisch is currently under restoration. On the outward bound path, follow the Vallforners signs. while on the way back, follow the Meridià Vers sign.
Further information
Facilities close to the route
Arbúcies Walking along the bed of Riera d’Arbúcies
Leave the town square (the Plaça de la Vila) and follow the sign for “El Camí” which leads you down several steps and on to the tunnel of Can Cornet, which also meets up with the Route of the Painter Santiago Rusiñol.
You can end the walk at the sign for the apple orchard ( the pomarium) which is at a junction and where you can either walk up to the Parc de la Glorieta or follow the signs for one of the longer routes. This is a flat walk which follows the course of the river bed which is flanked by trees. The apple orchard is open for visits (to see with the different varieties of apples in the Montseny area). It is a route for relaxing and is filled with the sound of water and birdsong.
Further information
Facilites close to the route
Viladrau The chesnut trees of Viladrau
This route starts at the town square and continue to the children’s play area in the Plaça Dr. Carulla, follow the Passeig Ramon Bofill, and continue until you see the symbols for the local C-81 path, where you take the old path from Viladrau to Sant Marçal to enjoy magnificent views of Sant Segimon and Matagalls. The route continues into a wood of ancient chestnut trees, one of which is known as the Chestnut of Nine Branches – which is one of the largest in the Montseny area, with a height of 23 metres.
Further information
Facilitites close to the route
Sant Antoni i Sant Pere de Vilamajor A route for enthusiastic hikers
Start at the church square in the town of Sant Antoni de Vilamajor and continue, following the signs for the PR-C 139 route, passing by different farm houses in the municipalites of Sant Antoni and Sant Pere.Continue walking upwards until reaching the hermitage of Sant Elies, which gives you a good view over the landscape. You can choose to continue up the hillside patch which leads on to the Pla de la Calma anb which links up with the GR-5 walking route.
carrer Dr. Ariet, 6
17400 Viladrau
Tel. 938 849 131
santamarta@viladraueducacio.com
www.viladraueducacio.com
Schedules
of 9h to 14h and of 15h to 19h
Capacity
60 people
Type of cuisine (optional): included or self-catering
Options and/or ideas of interest:
Centre established in 1985. Multidisciplinary professional team of four; Graduates in education and environmental science.
– We produce teaching materials.
– Outings and guided tours.
– We organise school stays with educational projects.
– “Montseny Gift Box”. A gift box comprising a special guided tour and tasting for groups of up to 20 people.
– Talks and courses for teachers. We advise educational institutions (green schools).
– Environmental education workshops delivered on-site at schools, organisations and local councils.
– Exhibition texts.
– Summer schools/camps and working camps for children and young people.
Also:
– We rent the house out for events.
– We have an organic kitchen garden, open to participation.
Carretera de Masvidal s/n
17406Viladrau
Tel. 938 848 395/ 608131199
info@castanyadeviladrau.cat
www.castanyadeviladrau.cat
https://www.instagram.com/castanyadeviladrau/
Schedules
From Monday to Sunday, from 9am to 6pm. During the week visit concerted.You must book an appointment in advance
Capacity
80 people.
The only center in all of Catalonia dedicated to the world of chestnut trees.
We specialize in chestnut production, processed products, estate management, chestnut tree restoration, wood craftsmanship, and much more.
Join us for a guided tour where you can enjoy nature, tranquility, and learn everything about chestnuts and chestnut trees.
Discover how the forest works, the benefits of chestnuts, and their history.
At the end of the tour, you’ll get to taste a selection of chestnut-based products.
To top it off, we have a small shop dedicated to the world of chestnuts!
We look forward to seeing you!
