Pujarnol lies on the ascent to Serra de Sant Patllari. The church of Sant Cebrià de Pujarnol is a clear landmark for finding your way and also the starting point of a route to the Ermita de Sant Patllari. Another route, designated the BTT Ruta, begins in Pujarnol and heads towards Puig de Sant Patllari. If you are comparing different destinations when looking for a holiday rental, the routes, views, and architectural and cultural history described here offer different points of interest.

Getting to the Church of Sant Cebrià

You can reach the church of Sant Cebrià de Pujarnol via the road to Pujarnol and Rocacorba. This road branches off at the start of the road from Banyoles to Olot via Mieres and Santa Pau; from the junction, it is five kilometres to the foot of the church. Check local driving conditions before you set out, as they may change. The church also serves as the starting point of the route from Pujarnol to Sant Patllari, linking the directions with a specific walking suggestion.

On Foot or by Bike

The route from Pujarnol to Sant Patllari leads from the Església de Sant Cebrià de Pujarnol to the Ermita de Sant Patllari and back again. It is therefore described as a return route between two named churches. Trail conditions may change, so check them before setting out. The route details provided do not include a walking time or difficulty rating.

BTT Ruta 4: Pujada a Sant Patllari offers a different focus. It begins in Pujarnol and heads towards Puig de Sant Patllari. It initially follows a paved road before the climb begins. These details help you distinguish between the two routes by mode of travel and course: one focuses on the church, the hermitage and the return journey, while the other starts on a paved road and then climbs. They do not specify the bike route’s duration or difficulty.

Tower and Dolmen

The Torre de Pujarnol was once a castle or fortified house. Two towers at opposite corners remain. Further architectural details can be seen on the southeast tower: it has three storeys, and there is a loophole at its base. The Torre therefore offers both a glimpse of its former role as a fortified building and specific features of its surviving architecture.

The Dolmen de Pujarnol is also known as the Dolmen de les Closes. It is considered the only dolmen currently known in the municipality of Porqueres and lies in the woods beside the road leading to the Puig Surís housing development. The burial mound that originally covered the dolmen is still visible. All of the stone slabs are made of local sandstone. Its name, location and material give the site a cultural and historical focus distinct from the Torre’s former role as a fortification.

Chapel and Viewpoint

The Ermita de Sant Patllari is a small chapel with a single rectangular nave and a semicircular apse. Its simple, clearly described layout sets it apart from the Torre, with its two towers, and makes the chapel a distinct architectural point of interest along the named route.

The Mirador de Sant Patllari is on a 646-metre-high mountain in the municipality of Porqueres and offers views across the comarca. How far you can see depends on the weather. If the views are important to your travel plans, bear in mind that visibility varies. Its elevation and views across the comarca complement the specific route and building descriptions with a landscape perspective.

For the broader travel overview: Porqueres.