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Rupit had its heyday in the 17 th century ,

hence its splendid Baroque heritage.

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Where to sleep? Fonda Marsal www.fondamarsal.cat Hostal Estrella ** www.hostalestrella.com/en La Devesa www.ladevesarupit.com Mas la Serra www.en.maslaserra.com Where to eat? Hostal Estrella www.hostalestrella.com/en Fonda Marsal www.fondamarsal.cat Ca l’Estragués (+34) 938 522 006 El Coll

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Rupit

How much time

do you have? HALF A DAY

u Buy a gastronomical souvenir of bread and coques (traditional cakes). TWO DAYS u Admire the view of Collsacabra from one of the viewpoints around Rupit. u Go exploring the surrounding area to really get to know the landscape. u Taste some local cured meats at one of the picnic spots. u Follow the GR2 pathway to Tavertet, a 7.5 km circular walk through impressive scenery. u Sleep in one of the town’s accommodations. u Enjoy a ride on a mountain bike or a horse around the outskirts of the village. u Eat in one of the restaurants with views of the village. u Bid farewell to Rupit with a visit to a craft workshop.

Two must-sees: The church of Sant Joan de Fàbregues, the most spectacular Romanesque building in the area, and the nearby Sallent waterfall, the tallest falls in Catalonia.

Shall we go out? Living Nativity Scene (end of December) Annual festival (29th of September)

Distance from Rupit to Barcelona 106 km Lleida 189 km Girona 97 Km Tarragona 193 km Manresa 82 km

u Take a calm stroll through its very well-preserved streets, and admire the Baroque altarpiece in Sant Miquel church. u If you go with children, enjoy a fun game for exploring the historic district with treasures and surprises (from the tourist office). u Go across the original Pont Penjat , a wooden suspension bridge. A WHOLE DAY u Head into the countryside and explore the Collsacabra massif. u Visit the Santa Magdalena hermitage . u Enjoy traditional Catalan cuisine in Rupit. u Go on one of the guided tours of the historic area.

www.maselcoll.cat L’Hort d’en Roca (+34) 938 522 029

Shall we go shopping? In Rupit you can buy a variety of locally-made gourmet food products (bread, cakes, cured meats, wafers...) and also hand-crafted fabrics. Some local craftspeople offer you the chance to visit their workshops to watch them making their products in real life.

Olot 26 km Vic 28 km

How to get there By public transport: Buses from Barcelona via Vic www.sagales.com/en By road: http://google.com/maps

1. Steep Collsacabra landscape. 2. Picturesque streets of Rupit. 3. The wooden suspension bridge. 4. Baroque façade of the church of Sant Miquel.

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