Pardines – Nature Park, Mountain Views and Historic Sites

Pardines is located in the Parc Natural de les Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser. L’estany del Tarter, a small pond, lies within the municipality of Pardines. It is situated at an altitude of 1,595 metres on the northern slope of the Serra Cavallera. Its surface area is approximately 1,250 m², while the associated wetland covers a total of 0.19 hectares.

The nature park, pond and wetland connect named landscape features within the municipality with a specific elevation. L’estany del Tarter is described unambiguously not only by its name, but also by its location on the northern slope of the Serra Cavallera and the approximate measurements.

Hiking

The official route “13.De coll de Meianell a Puig Cerverís” begins at the boundary between Pardines and Vilallonga de Ter. Its viewpoint offers views over the Vall de Ribes, the Vall de Camprodon and the mountain landscape along the upper reaches of the Ter and Freser rivers. The “Pujada al Taga” route begins at Santa Magdalena de Puigsac and, with an elevation gain of almost 900 metres, leads to a distinctive peak and viewpoint in Ripollès. The “Ruta pels veïnats de Pardines sota l’ombra de Serra Cavallera” hiking route offers views of Pardines, its hamlets and large parts of the Vall de Ribes.

The three route names refer to different starting and destination points: the first trail starts at the boundary with Vilallonga de Ter, the Taga route at Santa Magdalena de Puigsac, while the third route explicitly focuses on the hamlets of Pardines and the shadow of the Serra Cavallera. On the Taga route, the elevation gain of almost 900 metres is also part of the route description.

Peaks

The Puig Cerverís peak is located in the vicinity of Pardines. The Puig de Mont-Roig peak is also located in this vicinity. The el Taga peak is likewise located near Pardines. The Turó de la Portella d'Ogassa peak is also located in the vicinity of Pardines.

Puig Cerverís, Puig de Mont-Roig, el Taga and Turó de la Portella d'Ogassa name four peaks in the vicinity of Pardines. The names complement the routes, in which Puig Cerverís and el Taga already appear as destinations or viewpoints.

Culture

The Ermita de Santa Magdalena de Pardines, also known as Ermita de Puigsac, dates from the 12th century and is located two kilometres from Pardines in the hamlet of Puigsac. The Pedra Dreta archaeological site is located near Pardines. The Santuari de Núria is located near Pardines. Sant Esteve de Pardines preserves the central apse of an earlier three-nave Romanesque church. The medieval defensive tower above this apse now serves as the church tower and clock tower.

The historic sites thus range from the Ermita de Santa Magdalena de Pardines in the hamlet of Puigsac, via Pedra Dreta and the Santuari de Núria, to Sant Esteve de Pardines. At Sant Esteve, the former three-nave Romanesque church, its central apse and the preserved medieval defensive tower above it form a shared architectural context.

Regional surroundings

The ruins of Castell de Milany are located in the wider regional surroundings of Pardines. Castell de Montesquiu is also located in the wider regional surroundings.

The wider regional surroundings therefore include both the ruins of Castell de Milany and Castell de Montesquiu. Both place references are classified as regional additions to the nearby destinations and buildings in the vicinity of Pardines.

Autumn

The “Fira de la Cervesa Artesana i del Rebost de Pardines” has been held in the municipality of Pardines in autumn for several years. It offers beer tastings as well as suggested pairings.

The Fira de la Cervesa Artesana i del Rebost de Pardines also represents a recurring event in the municipality’s annual calendar. Its focus is on beer tastings and the suggested pairings served with them.

More destinations

More places in the same local association: Lladó, Ripoll, Llanars, Pals, Montagut, Isòvol, Can Jordi, Madremanya.

To the higher-level travel overview: Girona.