What to do · Rupit
The en Rupes game, a treasure hunt on your phone
Information
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Who it's for
- Families with children
What it is
Descobreix Rupit amb en Rupes is a treasure hunt for families to do on a phone, organised by the Rupit i Pruit Town Council. En Rupes is a 6-year-old boy from the village, curious and brave, who explores the village with his dog and loves the legends of the mountains. One day he found an old map in the cave behind the Salt de Sallent, which shows how to cross Rupit to the Soler viewpoint, where the secret of the legend of l'Agullola is revealed. The children go with him, completing challenges and earning points, and at the end they enter the ranking of the "amics d'en Rupes" (friends of en Rupes).
There are two versions: a daytime one, the Joc d'en Rupes, and a night-time one, the Camí dels Estels.
By day: the Joc d'en Rupes
- Approximate duration: 1 h 30.
- Start: the tourist office, on camí de Sant Joan de Fàbregues.
- Finish: the Soler viewpoint.
How to play:
- Download the app with the QR code at the tourist office and on the Town Council website, and choose the language.
- Write your name.
- Get ready for the adventure and bring a bottle of water.
- Complete the challenges and earn points to the end.
- Share your photos on social media with #Rupit-Pruit and #JugaAmbEnRupes.
The route goes along the village streets and the surrounding countryside to the Soler viewpoint, which is also part of the Town Council's itinerary 3, the one for Santa Magdalena and the Soler viewpoint.
By night: the Camí dels Estels
En Rupes and his friend the firefly invite you to find nine fireflies hidden along the path, while you discover the night sky of Rupit i Pruit, recognised for its quality.
- Approximate duration: 1 hour.
- Start: the tourist office.
- Finish: the Santa Magdalena viewpoint.
Scan the QR code outside the tourist office or download the PDF leaflet from the Town Council website, in Catalan, Spanish or English. Find the nine fireflies, complete the challenges and enjoy the sky.
Price
The Town Council does not publish a price for either version. Ask at the tourist office (610 24 24 42 or 938 522 003, [email protected]).
What to bring
- Your phone with battery and data, and the app already downloaded before you set out.
- Water, as the game itself recommends.
- Comfortable shoes: the route goes along cobbled streets and countryside paths.
- For the night version, a torch with a red or dim light and something warm, as the Collsacabra gets cool at night.
Getting there
Leave the car in the municipal car park, at the entrance to the village: it is free for the first 45 minutes and costs €6 for 4 to 24 hours. From there, continue on foot to the tourist office, on camí de Sant Joan de Fàbregues. Rupit is about 45 minutes from Vic and from Olot along the C-153.
Who it is for
For families with children who enjoy challenges and characters; the protagonist, en Rupes, is 6. With a pushchair, the cobbles of the old town and the paths make it harder: a baby carrier is better for the youngest.
Tips
- Download the app before you leave That way you do not depend on coverage during the route.
- Do the night one on a clear night The stars show best without a moon and without clouds.
- Finish at the bell tower At the weekend, climb Rupit 360 to see the route from above.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the en Rupes game last?
The daytime version, about 1 h 30 to the Soler viewpoint; the night-time one, about an hour to the Santa Magdalena viewpoint.
Where does it start?
Both versions start at the Rupit tourist office, on camí de Sant Joan de Fàbregues.
Do I need to download anything?
Yes. The daytime one is played with an app downloaded via a QR code; the night-time one, with the office's QR code or the PDF leaflet.
With young childrenAs a family
