Manaslu Adventures offers you a unique experience, a Trekking & Yoga & Meditation in the Natural Park of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, the best example of volcanic landscape on the Iberian Peninsula. It has about forty volcanic cones and more than 20 lava flows. We will enjoy beautiful views of the Eastern Pyrenees, the mountains of the Alta Garrotxa and the surrounding towns and valleys, as well as the entire Volcanic Zone. All this combined with Yoga & Meditation and very healthy food in a unique environment to relax and disconnect.
A spectacle of nature that will never cease to surprise you!
TREKKING/HIKING
We will do Trekking/Hiking every day. Trekking is already a constant meditation. You have to know how to find a rhythm between your steps and your breathing. Knowing how to listen to your heart, your breathing, the wind, the trees, the rain, the birds and when you are attentive and present, everything becomes magical and you become one with nature. During the outings there will be moments to refresh, relax and connect your body through conscious meditation exercises in privileged places. Conscious walks, with mild and medium difficulty, in privileged places in our Eastern Pre-Pyrenees (between 5-6 hours long) Always accompanied by our expert Mid-Mountain Guide who knows the area with who you will learn a lot. The pace will be gentle to be able to enjoy the spectacular landscapes that the wonderful Garrotxa National Park offers us.
YOGA & MEDITATION
The Yoga practice will be led by Lina Cuccarese, Pilates and Yoga teacher, with many years of training in different styles, Hatha, Vinyasa, Esoteric, Restorative, Oncological and Trauma Sensitive. Lina considers Yoga as a true tool for the harmonious and healthy development of the human being.
Specialized in “Yoga for holistic and comprehensive health and well-being”, it combines different styles in its practices, adapting to the needs of each group, each participant and the moment in which it is practiced, offering more dynamic and energetic sequences from Hatha and Vinyasa and other more relaxing and meditative ones from Yinn e Restorative Yoga.
This farmhouse from the s. XIV has a privileged location in the “Vall d’en Bas”, offering attractions of tranquility, nature and the enjoyment of a unique landscape, within the La Garrotxa Natural Park. It is an ideal environment to disconnect, rest, eat healthy, get to know and enjoy life in the countryside and the tranquility that surrounds them. It is a sustainable farmhouse, committed to the environment and, therefore, runs on renewable energy.
Comfortable and charming rural accommodation, where all the rooms have been renovated, preserving the memory of the passage of time. Adaptable according to your needs, the house has simple yet comfortable and cozy rooms, each with a full bathroom, window or balcony. It has a cozy living room, two dining rooms, the old kitchen with a magnificent fireplace, a playroom and the gallery, a true architectural gem with views of Puigsacalm. The exteriors maintain the charm of life in the countryside, with its own garden where you can practice horticulture, the chicken coop where you can go look for the chickens’ eggs and a swimming pool where you can cool off and take some fresh air under a tree. Another space is the Forest Cabin, 200m from the house, it is a 140m2 wooden room, located in the middle of nature, quiet and isolated, perfect for practicing yoga and meditation.
FEED
Healthy Food The healthiest food to accompany the retreat. The food in the house is vegetarian, conscious and with ecological values. 3 meals are offered daily: breakfast, picnic and dinner. You can also drink fruit and infusions at any time of the day. The cuisine is local and seasonal, typical of the territory, with top quality products from the home garden or local fields.
These are a few days to take care of our body with conscious food, meditation, yoga, hiking, laughter, walks in the forest and many more surprises, so that when you return home your face shows a smile and a new attitude towards the events that arise.
If you want another type of diet, vegan or any other, or have any allergies, just tell us!
Comfortable and charming rural accommodation, where all the rooms have been renovated, preserving the memory of the passage of time. Adaptable according to your needs, the house has simple yet comfortable and cozy rooms, each with a full bathroom, window or balcony. It has a cozy living room, two dining rooms, the old kitchen with a magnificent fireplace, a playroom and the gallery, a true architectural jewel with views of Puigsacalm. The exteriors maintain the charm of life in the countryside, with its own garden where you can practice horticulture, the chicken coop where you can go look for the chickens’ eggs and a swimming pool where you can cool off and take some fresh air under a tree. Another space is the Forest Cabin, 200m from the house, it is a 140m2 wooden room, located in the middle of nature, quiet and isolated, perfect for practicing yoga and meditation. Healthy Food: The healthiest food to accompany this retreat. The food in the house is vegetarian, conscious and with ecological values. **Consult us for any other type of vegan diet, or any type of allergy, special diet**
Easy level. No experience is required in Yoga or Trekking. Yes, we require normal physical condition and no injuries.
To wear on each trekking:
Day trip to accommodation in the town.
Trekking Mirador d’en Bas: This is a route of about 13.5 km and 850m of accumulated elevation gain. We will park in Sant Privat d’en Bas, 12 minutes from the rural house, to begin the route. We will see an impressive waterfall, the Salt del Sallent. We will also pass by Santa Magdalena del Mont, a Romanesque hermitage documented in the year 998 accompanied by a mountain refuge enabled later. Behind the hermitage we can enjoy beautiful views of the Eastern Pyrenees, the mountains of the Alta Garrotxa and the surrounding towns and valleys, as well as the Zona Volcanic. Approx. time 5h35 min
Trekking route in the Garrotxa volcanic zone: We will enjoy an adventure in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. We will pass by one of the best-known volcanoes in the area: the Santa Margarida Volcano (682m), where there is a Romanesque hermitage that gives the volcano its name. We will enter the Fageda d’en Jordà, an exceptional beech forest because it is located on the lava flow of the Croscat volcano. We will also surround the Croscat< volcano /strong>, whose cone is the largest in the Iberian Peninsula: 160m high. Here we can pick up and observe volcanic rocks, which are very porous and not very dense compared to other types of rocks. Finally, we will see the Colltort Castle, currently in ruins, from where we will see a large part of the 42 volcanic cones of La Garrotxa. A spectacle of nature that will never cease to surprise you!
Total: 15.1 km and 550m of accumulated elevation gain. Approx. time (5h 40min)
Trekking route through the Altiplano de Collsacabra: This last day we will do a route of about 14 km and 650m of accumulated elevation gain. We will park at Hostalets de Bas and begin our journey. We will pass by the Molí Vell and walk along an important communication route between Olot and Vic: the Camí Ral. We can also go to see the Mina dels Bandolers, the favorite hiding place of the bandits who attacked the users of the Camí Ral; It’s a 10-minute walk from there to there and back. We climb a little to reach the plateau of Collsacabra and we will pass through the Hostalot, where we can read its history. Then we will go up to Puigvoltors to enjoy impressive views of the valleys and mountains of Garrotxa and part of the Pyrenees. Finally, we will pass through a small town, Falgars d’en Bas, located near the cliff that overlooks part of the Bas Valley. From there we will go down to the starting point of our route. aporx time 5h 15min
In this retreat we follow certain schedules but if at any time you need to connect with nature in another way, rest, read, you will be able to flow with the wonderful environment according to your inner self.
This retreat is suitable for people who have never practiced yoga or meditation, as well as for those who have. Both our Yoga teacher and our Trekking Guide adapt to the level of each group.
3 full board nights in a double room in a cozy Rural House. Possibility of a single room if you wish with a supplement.
3 guided trekking routes. Trekking with a Medium Mountain Guide specialized in the area with whom you will learn a lot.
Yoga Teacher & Meditation throughout the Retreat: 6 Yoga and Meditation practices
Mountain Insurance and Travel Assistance Insurance.
Travel to the destination point and return and start of activities.
Any other service not included in the previous description
Payment of 40% of the total amount as payment and deposit. The rest of the amount, 30 days before the first day of the trip.
Transfer: Santander Bank
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You can find out our reservation and cancellation conditions through this LINK.
Manaslu Adventures offers you this fabulous combination of trekking & yoga to enjoy the spectacular landscapes offered by the wonderful Alta Garrotxa Natural Park. An exceptional retreat for all lovers of the mountains, Trekking and Yoga in a unique place surrounded by nature.
If you want to live unique experiences in the mountain and enjoy our advantages
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