The Gorgs de la Cabana

A spectacular hike in Southern Catalonia, along the Cabana stream, where seven magnificent waterfalls follow one another, forming seven natural pools of crystal-clear water… an irresistible invitation to take a dip.

Paid parking (€10)

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.98 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 656 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 676 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,028 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,503 ft

Description of the walk

(S) From the car park, take the gently sloping track to the left and, at the junction (signposted), turn right towards the Gorges route.

Walk past the campsite on the left and, at the next junction, turn left onto the concrete track.

Follow it all the way to the sign for the Gorges junction. (sign showing details of each gorge)

(1) Leave the track and head down to the left.

A few metres further on, a sign indicates the first gorge, which requires a short descent to reach.

(2) A magnificent waterfall with a pool that invites you to take a dip (but if you really want to enjoy each waterfall and avoid the crowds, carry on along the route...).

Head back up and continue along the route; the second waterfall (Gorg de la Tosca) is less than 5 minutes from the first.

The route plays with the terrain, alternating descents and ascents in a real yo-yo effect, until it leads you to the final waterfall, the Gran Colomer, which opens out onto a vast expanse.

(3) Make the most of being alone in the world (if you set off early) to consider a swim before heading north-east up the concrete track.

Follow it until you reach the junction marked by the Gorges sign.

(1) Follow the outward route in the opposite direction to return to the car park and bring this spectacular hike to a close (E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,523 ft - Del Querol car park (paid parking)
  2. 1 : mi 1.27 - alt. 2,782 ft - End of route
  3. 2 : mi 1.5 - alt. 2,746 ft - First Waterfall (Cabana)
  4. 3 : mi 2.5 - alt. 2,966 ft - Last waterfall (Gran Colomer)
  5. S/E : mi 4.98 - alt. 2,513 ft - Del Querol car park (paid parking)

Notes

Watch the hike on video via this link

Parking is subject to a charge (€10). Furthermore, during busy periods, an eco-tax of €6 will be charged and it is also advisable to book your visit in advance (full details on the Campdevanol Town Hall website)

Best avoided the day after rain.

Set off very early in the morning to make the most of it and avoid the crowds

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