Environment

Paleontological zone

Fossil beds

Within the property there are a Camps Can fossil beds of Carboniferous important and internationally recognized. The collections found in these places are in major museums. Disclosure and respect for those you will avoid extracting their own sites, which can be accessed to conduct paleontological surveys only.

Mining past

Industrial Archaeology

Can the present house was part of the housing fields of mining coal Surroca-Ogassa. Opposite the house you will find remains of inclined planes, mines, turrets and brake multitude of elements that help to understand the importance of the miner. Also found in the same population Ripoll and museums dedicated to the mining industry and Catalan forge.

The coal industry

Ogassa Mines

The Surroca coal mines, which began to be exploited in the late 18th century, were a decisive factor in bringing the railway to the Ripollès region in 1880, facilitating the rapid transport of the mineral to Barcelona. The operations reached their peak between the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. The 1,578 inhabitants recorded in the municipality of Ogassa in 1900 serve as clear evidence of this economic prosperity. Although the tonnage of coal extracted gradually declined, the mines remained active until their closure in 1967. Today, some of them can be visited.

Ancient architecture

Monumental itineraries

The Ripollès is rich in monuments, milestones Romanesque (Monastery of St. John of the Abbesses, Ripoll Camprodon Baget, Mollo …) and very small churches near the house (St. Martin Surroca St. Martin Ogassa, Vidabona …) all the twelfth century. Also is very close to San Juan modernist routes of the Abbesses, Ripoll Camprodon …

Essence of Autumn

Mushroom Season

Autumn transforms the valley’s forests into a true paradise for mushroom lovers. The vast pine, beech and oak forests surrounding Ogassa, Sant Joan de les Abadesses and the villages of the Ripollès region offer ideal spots to discover saffron milk caps, porcini, slippery jacks and many other species. Walking along the area’s paths and trails becomes a unique experience that combines nature, tranquillity and the excitement of finding the forest’s hidden treasures. It’s the perfect activity to enjoy with the family, breathe in the fresh air and discover the magic of mountain landscapes at their most spectacular time of year.

Greenways

Ruta del Ferro i del Carbó

It is one of Girona’s greenways, connecting Ogassa with Ripoll via Sant Joan de les Abadesses. Its name comes from the former railway line that transported coal from the mines of Ogassa to Ripoll and Sant Joan de les Abadesses.

This is an easy route surrounded by nature, with plenty of interesting places to explore along the way. You can visit the Cal Gat Reservoir, stop at the Malatosca waterfall pool near the old Sant Joan de les Abadesses railway station, and discover the area’s remarkable Romanesque heritage, including the Monastery of Sant Joan de les Abadesses and the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll.

Enjoy nature

Walking and Hiking

Due to the excellent location of the property, the excursions Taga, St. Amand and Estela Puig is a must for lovers of the mountain. The proximity of several GR, climbing areas …… make this area a great destination for outdoor activities

The water that shapes the landscape

Natural pools of the Ripollès

Near the Malatosca Mill, in Sant Joan de les Abadesses, there is a natural pool known as the Witches’ Pool, named after the witches who were said to have stayed there. According to legend, this gathering place for witches and refuge for magical beings was once the setting for a curious tale. One day, a midwife from the village was summoned because one of the witches was about to give birth. As payment for her services, they gave her an apronful of lentils. Furious with this reward, the midwife threw them into the River Ter. The following day, as she put on her apron, she noticed that one lentil had remained stuck to the fabric and had turned into gold.

You may not find gold at the pool, but you can certainly enjoy a refreshing and pleasant swim in the cool waters of the Malatosca stream, which rises in the Serra Cavallera mountains, near Can Camps.

According to Campdevànol, forming a small rosari, the set of gorgs run along the torrent of Estiula and model a narrow valley that combines dense forests with tree pastures that have been deprived of profits since the decline in extensive farming. It is a great example of how the home has been able to profit from a territory, donate a valuable value, and now safeguard it.

It is a natural space of high ecological, geological and landscape value in private ownership, the owners of which allow the gaudi always that it is easy to follow the regulations and the use of good practices that do not ensure its preservation.

Snowy winters

Skiing

Vallter2000 find stations, Núria La Molina and Masella a few kilometers from the house.

Cycling in El Ripollès

Mountain Bike

The entire region has mountain bike routes of varying difficulty and hardship. In Ogassa and St. John of the Abbesses find the ferry route that allows you to walk or bike rides for all ages because its route is a conversion of a railway with gentle slopes. The old station of Saint John of the Abbesses rent bicycles.