Sant Miquel De Campmajor combines striking natural features with Romanesque architecture and trails throughout the municipality. The Castanyer de Sant Nicolau is a sweet chestnut tree protected by the Generalitat de Catalunya. Its trunk has a circumference of 9.65 metres, and its crown is up to 17 metres high. These measurements make the tree a special point of interest for anyone who wants to visit individual natural landmarks during their stay.
Landscape of Trees, Springs and Ponds
The valley of Sant Miquel de Campmajor has pools, springs and small ponds formed over centuries. Around thirty of these ponds lie in two larger areas near the Riera de Sant Miquel. The landscape therefore includes both a distinctive natural landmark and several water features spread across a wider area. Visitors who choose their excursions by landscape theme will find a variety of sights here, rather than having to focus their stay on a single place.
Another specific natural attraction is the Font de la Borada: the spring emerges from the rocks, forms a small pond and marks the beginning of a stream. On a walk to the Gorga del Diable, the path leads to the Ser River, to a spot near a large cliff. The two descriptions offer different excursion destinations: a spring, pond and stream source in one case, and a river and cliff in the other.
Romanesque Churches and Medieval Buildings
The Església de Sant Miquel de Campmajor has Romanesque origins and was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. It has three naves and three apses; the original apses with Lombard blind arcades have been preserved. This invites visitors to consider both the church’s layout and a specific feature of its original architecture.
The Església de Sant Martà de Campmajor, also known as Santa Quitèria, dates from much earlier: it was built in 844 on the orders of Abbot Elies of the Monastery of Sant Esteve de Banyoles. The medieval complex of Sant Esteve de Briolf includes a small Romanesque church dating from the 11th to 13th centuries. Briolf is also home to the Romanesque Torre de Briolf. The defensive tower is known as a “mas-torre”, meaning a fortified tower farmhouse, and served to control the Vall de Campmajor. The church, complex and defensive tower thus offer different perspectives on the area’s architectural history.
Distinguishing Hiking Trails and Stages
La Volta a la Vall is a stage route of more than 48 kilometres, divided into six stages. It goes around the entire municipality of Sant Miquel de Campmajor. An important point for planning: the stages are not circular routes. For each one, a vehicle is needed at the finish and another at the start. If you include this route in your trip, take this logistical requirement into account when choosing a stage.
The Ruta de la serra de Campmajor is laid out differently: it is a circular route that connects the farmhouses of the Serra de Campmajor with the Vall de Campmajor via trails. El Pont de Can Prat is part of several hiking trails that cross the municipality. These options can be distinguished by their described format: La Volta a la Vall consists of non-circular stages, while the Ruta de la serra de Campmajor is a circular route. The Gorga del Diable, meanwhile, is described as a walk to a specific river and cliff location.
Use Your Travel Interests to Guide Your Hotel Search
When searching for hotels in Sant Miquel De Campmajor, it also helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: Romanesque churches and medieval buildings, landscapes and water features, or trails for walking and cycling. Then compare specific options when planning your excursions: a circular route or a stage route, architecture or natural attractions. The municipal visitor portal lists the BTT Route 5 “De Briolf i Guixeres” as a cycling itinerary. This lets you shape your stay around your interests and distinguish between the different route formats when planning.
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For the overview of the wider region: Girona.
