From Rupit to Tavertet along the Cinglera de l'Avenc

What it is

It is route 6 of the Rupit i Pruit Town Council's walking routes: from Rupit to Tavertet along the edge of the Collsacabra cliffs, passing Mas Rajols and the Cinglera de l'Avenc. It is 15 km with 350 m of ascent and 350 m of descent, and the Town Council estimates 4 hours. It crosses the landscape that defines this plateau: cliffs, woods, farmhouses and meadows, within the protected natural area of the Collsacabra (PEIN). It is free and independent.

The route

1. Rupit tourist office, on camí de Sant Joan de Fàbregues, start.
2. Mas Rajols, one of the farmhouses of the plateau.
3. The Cinglera de l'Avenc, the central stretch, along the edge of the cliffs, with the drop over the valley.
4. Tavertet, the village hanging above the cliffs, where the route ends.

The Town Council publishes the route on its website and in the Camins del Collsacabra leaflet, which you can ask for at the tourist office.

Out, back and logistics

The municipal website presents it as linear, but the paper leaflet describes it as starting and finishing at the tourist office. Plan it as linear and decide beforehand how you will get back:

• With two cars: leave one in Tavertet and the other in Rupit.
• Out and back on foot: double the distance and time; only for those who are very fit and set out early.
• With someone to pick you up in Tavertet.

Ask at the tourist office about the day's options. Park in the municipal car park in Rupit, which costs €6 for 4 to 24 hours.

When to go

Spring and autumn are the best times to walk the cliffs. In summer, set out very early to avoid the midday heat. In winter the days are short: start in the morning so as not to reach Tavertet at night. In fog, finding your way along the cliff edge gets harder.

Water and what to bring

Bring at least a litre and a half of water per person, food, a cap and mountain footwear. Download the route to your phone before you set out.

Who it is for

For teenagers and adults who walk regularly. Four hours and 15 km are too much for small children; for them, the Salt de Sallent, 1 h 15 there and back. With a dog it can be done, on a lead, especially near the cliffs and livestock.

Collsacabra rules

The Town Council asks you not to make noise, not to pick protected flora or fauna, to take extreme care with fire, to take your rubbish away and to respect private property and livestock. Wild camping is not allowed.