Autumn in Montseny: ascent to Turó de l’Home and route through the Santa Fe reservoir

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DATE: October 25, 2020

CLIMB TO TURÓ DE L’HOME -the highest mountain in Montseny- and NICE CIRCULAR WALK THROUGH THE SANTA FE RESERVOIR (MAXIMUM 20 PEOPLE)

Santa Fe is one of the most beautiful (and crowded) places in the Montseny Natural Park and the beginning of many walks. One of them is the ascent to Turó de l’Home (1,712 metres), the highest mountain in Montseny, passing through spectacular beech forests and the southernmost quill in Europe. In Santa Fe we can also enjoy the impressive Californian redwoods and the Santa Fe swamp, which acts as a mirror of the splendid landscape.

A complete and affordable walk through one of the most beautiful corners of Catalonia (especially in autumn) and that will allow us to enjoy spectacular views (the Turó de l’Home offers a magnificent panoramic view) and beautiful beech and chestnut forests.

It is a very pleasant excursion without too much difficulty (the total distance traveled is 5 km up and another 5 km down with a cumulative drop of about 500 meters), but it is essential to have a minimum of physical condition.

THE PLAN

8h: Departure by coach -maximum 25 people in a 40-seater coach- from Plaza Catalunya (Hard Rock Cafe)

9-9.45h: Breakfast in Campins

10.30h: Arrival in Santa Fe del Montseny

10.30-13h: Ascent to the Turó de l’Home

13-14h: Free time to eat and enjoy the views

14-15.30h: Descent to Santa Fe del Montseny

15.30-17.30h: Circular walk (3.2km) through the Santa Fe reservoir

17.30h: Return bus, arriving in Barcelona around 7:00 p.m.

Technical description:

– Level: Easy to medium. The two walks are easy, but it is essential to have a minimum of physical condition (the ascent to Turó de l’Home, along a wide path, presents a certain unevenness).

– Total distance: 8km (the Santa Fe-Turó de l’Home-Santa Fe route) + 3.2km (the Santa Fe swamp circular route)

– Accumulated elevation gain: 500m.

– Maximum height: 1712 meters

IMPORTANT: although the walk is quite easy, it is essential to have a minimum of physical condition. And due to the exceptional circumstances that we are experiencing generated by Covid19, to do the walk we will divide into small groups to keep our distance and avoid grouping together.

We are going to have a picnic at Turó de l’Home, so you have to bring food and drinks from home.

To have more space during the journey, we go by coach with 40 seats for a maximum of 25 people.

If someone does not want to climb Turó de l’Home, they can stay in Santa Fe del Montseny

What to bring: a bottle of water, a snack, sunscreen, sunglasses, good shoes, a good jacket, and a raincoat just in case.

SECURITY MEASURES COVID 19:
✔︎ The use of an approved mask is mandatory on the bus and during walks
✔︎ Small groups (maximum 25 people)
✔︎ Transportation in a 40-seater coach for a maximum of 25 people
✔︎ Disinfectant gel at your disposal
✔︎ Outdoor activities and on your own
✔︎ If you feel bad or have been in contact with someone affected, stay home

. Do not forget to wear good walking shoes, sunglasses, a good jacket and a raincoat just in case.

. If the weather forecast is bad or the situation caused by Covid19 gets much worse, the excursion will be postponed.

DATES: October 25, 2020

ACCOMPANYING GUIDE: TONI BELLIDO

MINIMUM GROUP 15 PEOPLE AND MAXIMUM 20