Massís del Pedraforca

Saldes and Gósol.

In 1982 this area was declared a Nature Spot of National Interest for the purpose of conserving its vegetation and unique beauty, whilst at the same time guaranteeing the rehabilitation of the open-cast coal mines.

This massif is one of the most emblematic nature areas of Catalonia and is noted for its wealth of biological and geological diversity. It is a mountain which rises from 1,300 m to 2,497 m at its highest peak on a base with an extension of just three kilometres.

The mountainside is the home of wallcreepers, red-billed and yellow-billed choughs, and it is not difficult to spot izards close up. The Valley of Gresolet opens out at the base of Pedraforca, with its impressive forests of beech, firs, Scots pine and Swiss mountain pine which are of great interest to botany enthusiasts.

The zone is very popular with climbers and walkers, but it must be borne in mind that one must be used to walking, have some basic knowledge of mountain conditions and be in good shape in order to climb this peak. Its strange shape has given rise to many legends and tales.

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