Day 615 - 20/06/2015 : Alp, Masella and Molina

Suddenly the wind changed direction and our balloon began to fly to Alp and ski resorts above : Masella and Molina.

The view was breathtaking : Alp's town below, road GI-400 breaking the mountain, green trees climbing up and the distinct ski ways cutting the top of the mountains.

The snowed range is known as Tossa d'Alp and not only is it advisable in winter for the amusement of fool skiers but also in summer for trekking and biking.

Willing to try ballooning?

Day 614 - 19/06/2015 : Puigcerdà from the air

As we told two days ago, our balloon took North way and soon we were above Puigcerdà, which is Cerdanya's capital.

Lake were perfectly distinguished on the left town area, however, looking it from the air Puigcerdà seems tinier than it is.

Behind, French Pyrenees and the blue sky governing all the journey, it was so fantastic. We guessed if going to the South might have been better, but we weren't disappointed at all.

The flight continued, you can't get out now !

Day 613 - 18/06/2015 : Cerdanya's West panorama

While our balloon was leading us to Puigcerdà we took a view to the West getting an unforgettable spot : Cerdanya's shire and Cadí-Moixeró range were governing that clear morning.

The balloons are exceptional balconies where only the sound of our voice breaks the silence of dusk in the valley. The key question is where the best time to fly, the answer is every time.

In this picture, from Alp-Masella range on the left and Cadí-Moixeró in the middle to French Pyrenees on the right, Cerdanya's beauty is fully caught and no one of us were telling any word, only taking pictures !

Amazing !

Day 612 - 17/06/2015 : Greixer from the air

Definitely, air ballooning is an experience you should taste at least one time in your life (probably you will be repeating later !).

In a very cold winter morning in Cerdanya, we were able to surf a bright blue sky admiring such a beautiful panorama. We had North wind therefore our balloon was pushed to Puigcerdà range and we were able to see the tiny tows located in High Cerdanya, as Greixer and Ger.

In fact, Greixer is belonging to Ger, and the tiny town has no more than 40 inhabitants. Located at 1345 above sea level, the most remarkable sight is Sant Climent de Greixer church, which we weren't able to see from the balloon.

We continue flying !

Day 611 - 16/06/2015 : Cerdanya's Alp aerodrome

La Cerdanya Aerodrome welcomes you, whether you fly in or drive to our airfield. If you come flying, we are pleased to offer our refueling service, hangars, and restaurant. If you come by car, you'll enjoy the great variety of aeronautical activities we provide: anything from gliding to hot air ballooning, private pilot courses, ultralight flights, and much more.

In our case, we tasted hot air ballooning !!!

Sited between Das and Fontanals, very close to Alp, La Cerdanya Aerodrome's location is perfectly suited for both the practice of aerial sports and to act as the best destination for fly-ins.


On the other hand, La Cerdanya has a particular micro-climate which makes the aerodrome the flying spot with the most sunny days in Europe.

Fly and drive !

Day 610 - 15/06/2015 : Olius Modernism cemetery

Just beside St.Esteve Church in Olius, we can find a Modernism Cemetery designed in 1916 by the architect Bernadi Martorell, who was disciple of Gaudí as we can see with evidence elements as the needle with the upper cross.

The cemetery in endorsed in natural environment with a unstable sole due to the ground and it's taking advantage of natural resources, for instance the stones to make graves.

 The symbolism is shown in the building between the fallen stones, the death's symbol, and the oaks, the life's symbol. Its creativeness and condition made this cemetery an unique place in Catalonia.

Mystic !

Day 609 - 14/06/2015 : St Esteve d'Olius church

St.Esteve d'Olius is a remarkable example of XI Century's Catalan Romanesque, being its crypt the most relevant element.

Just beside we can find the Modernism Cemetery of Bernadí Martorell where the integration between nature and architecture is an unique fact in Catalonia.


The whole are is located 4km from the main road between Solsona and Berga, known as C-26. The church consist in one alone nave and the bell tower has four window in arch shape.

Above the altar it's important to highlight the crypt built in honor of Santa Maria, created from three tiny naves stand out by six different columns.

Enjoy your visit !