Day 380 - 26/09/2014 : Beget houses and bridge

Starting at Camprodon and leaving it by C-38 road you will find a crossroad before Molló advising for Beget and Rocabruna, definitely, follow away !!!

In 10 minutes you will reach one of the most stunning towns in Catalan Pyrenees, we are talking about Beget, a village that belongs to Camprodon domain but undoubtedly with a own personality.

The medieval bridges are the most relevant sights besides the magnificent church, but be lost in the stoned streets aligned across the river will give you a peaceful sensation.

Enjoy your visit !

Day 379 - 25/09/2014 : a princess in Beget

Look at these beautiful creatures !!!

We were walking quietly in Beget, a stunning town in Ripollés, when we saw a lovely cat following us. It wasn't an street cat at all, all he looked for was caresses.

We got him from the ground and started playing with such a lovely animal, it was black as our lovely Pisto and fast as the shark Gloriky put him on his shoulders and it was the moment to take a special picture to be shared with all of you.

Now, 3 cats share our space too ;-)

Day 378 - 24/09/2014 : Prats de Molló paintings

Walking on the narrow Prats de Molló streets is a delightful experience. You will be surrounded by a medieval atmosphere filled up with stunning paintings in some houses.

Thousand years of history flood the streets with a glamorous charm between the Vauban walls and Catalan baroque.

The houses appearing today are just behind the Chapelle Saintes Justine and Ruffine, another place to not forget.


You can find additional information about this stunning village on the town website

http://www.pratsdemollolapreste.com/en

Enjoy !

Day 377 - 23/09/2014 : Prats de Molló panorama

Prats de Molló is a maze of narrow cobbled streets and mediaeval architecture. With only 1,100 inhabitants, it boasts numerous hotels, restaurants and cafes, the narrow streets forming terraces linked together by stairways and passages.

A covered walkway leads directly from the town to Fort Lagarde, an impressive fort built by Marshall Vauban in 1683 to strengthen the town's defenses and keep the population under control after the Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659) after the revolts of the Angelets de la Terra (1667 to 1675).

Its position also makes it ideal as a starting point for walking and climbing itineraries. Only a few kilometers away lies La Preste, a spa town known for its waters and treatment of urinary infections and related diseases.

It's advisable to visit, don't forget it !

Day 376 - 22/09/2014 : Prats de Molló entrance, three flags

Three flags at the entrance of Prats, three flags to establish the mark.

Prats de Molló- La Preste is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France, near the border with  Catalonia.

The name Prats-de-Mollo comes from Catalan "meadows of Molló". Molló is a town just across the border and the Col d'Ares. La Preste is a spa resort town that was a separate village but is now included as part of the municipality.

Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is the capital of the eponymous canton. It forms part of the historical shire of Vallespir and is part of Northern Catalonia.

Being only 30 km from Camprodon is a must if you're visiting high Ripollés.

Definitely, try it !

Day 375 - 21/09/2014 : Coll d'Ares

Coll d'Ares (1513 asl) is a mountain pass in the Pyrenees on the border between France and Catalonia connecting Prats-de-Mollo in France with Molló in Catalonia, linking Ripollés and Vallespir shires and splitting Ter and Tec valleys.

Few years ago it was a custom point at the top but it was removed with the creation of European community. As a relevant reference, it's located 18 km from Camprodon where you will be able to start an enjoyable journey inside high Ripollés.

Enjoy !

Day 374 - 20/09/2014 : C-38 to Coll d'Ares

The road between Molló in high Ripollés and Prats de Molló in our French neighbor is a sight to consider to discover magnificent landscape. Leaving Molló you start a soft climb giving you fantastic views from the town, definitely you will stop the car.

After that the road becomes steeped until reach Coll d'Ares having to put in wheel chains in winter when it's plenty of snow. If you are lucky you would be able to see Canigó, the holy Catalan mountain.

Set up early for this journey !