Family route to Vallfogona de Ripollès: natural spectacle with waterfalls
Discover an easy and family-friendly route in Vallfogona de Ripollès with waterfalls and magical landscapes just 2 and a half hours from Tarragona.
There are days when the need to escape urban noise becomes irresistible, but you don’t always have to go far. A weekend getaway can offer pleasantly refreshing surprises without complications.
The hidden waterfalls of Vallfogona de Ripollès are a secret that still holds the calm of an almost untouched nature, and this less than two hours from Tarragona, right in the heart of the Ripollès region.
A family route among unexpected waterfalls
✈️ How to get there: Car from Tarragona via C-17 and local road (1h40 min)
📅 Best time: April to June for waterfalls full of water
The path and the secret of the Font de la Tosca
The starting point is the medieval nucleus of Vallfogona de Ripollès. This town not only offers a walk through cobbled streets and stone houses, but also serves as the entrance to a circular route just over 4 km, perfect for the whole family.
The main attraction is the Font de la Tosca, a travertine spring where water sculpts the rock with centuries of patience. Around it, nature opens up with humid forests and small waterfalls that look like they came out of a fairy tale.
Walkways, waterfalls, and pools to discover
The route continues along wooden walkways that cross the Torrent de la Masica, a forest that hides pools as photogenic as the Upper Pool and the Lower Pool. The waterfalls of the Costa de Llastanosa are another attraction point where you can stop to enjoy the sound of water and fresh air.
The trail is accessible, with gentle slopes and well signposted, ideal for children and people who want an easy walk. You can follow this circular route we recommend, from Vallfogona de Ripollès to the Font.
How to prepare the outing and what to see nearby
Basic recommendations
Before leaving, it is advisable to bring comfortable footwear and water. Free parking is located at the sports area of Vallfogona, where you can also stay overnight with a campervan or tent.
Respecting nature is key: do not leave marked paths and do not leave any waste. You can also visit the old Solà i Cortal refuge, with rural charm and forestry history.
Other visits and local cuisine
Nearby, the municipality of Ripoll offers outstanding Romanesque heritage with its monastery and local markets. To eat, the farmhouses and restaurants in the area serve traditional dishes like trinxat or botifarra with beans (sausage with beans, as known by the people of Camp de Tarragona), ideal after the walk.
Regarding accommodation, there are rural houses and small hotels that maintain the essence of Ripollès, with a family atmosphere and a peaceful environment.
How to get there from Tarragona
By car route
From Tarragona, take the C-17 road towards Vic and Ripoll. Upon arriving in Ripoll, follow the signs for the local road to Vallfogona de Ripollès. The journey lasts approximately 2 and a half hours, depending on traffic.
Public transport
Although the best option is by car, you can also combine train to Ripoll and taxi or local bus to Vallfogona. But be careful: schedules are not very frequent and planning in advance is necessary.
Enjoying this getaway means having at hand a place where nature and history meet without complicating life or making unnecessary kilometers. And, as always, whoever finds the Font de la Tosca will want to return.
