Autumn turns Catalonia into a true spectacle of colors. The forests are painted in shades of red and gold, the air becomes cooler, and the landscapes invite you to get lost among mountains and trails.
And what better way to experience it than with the freedom of a campervan.
From Girona, you can plan a weekend getaway to pick mushrooms, go hiking, or visit waterfalls that are truly impressive. These are short trips, with no long drives, perfect for making the most of the low season and disconnecting from routine.
Route 1: La Garrotxa – Magical forests and mushrooms in Fageda d’en Jordà
Just one hour from Girona is one of Catalonia’s best-known natural gems: La Fageda d’en Jordà, inside the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park.
In autumn, this beech forest becomes a display of ochre, orange, and red tones.
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Walk the forest trails, which are easy and well marked.
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Pick mushrooms (carefully and respecting park regulations).
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Visit the volcanoes of Croscat and Santa Margarida.
Tip:
Leave early from Girona and make the most of the day between Olot and Santa Pau.
The area has several large parking areas where you can comfortably park the campervan during the day.
Route 2: Salt de Sallent (Tavertet) – The highest waterfall in Catalonia
About two hours from Girona, Salt de Sallent is an impressive waterfall over 100 meters high, in the heart of Collsacabra.
The drive there is already an experience: roads with panoramic views, rural villages, and humid forests typical of autumn.
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Take the hiking route from Rupit to Salt de Sallent (about 6 km round trip).
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Enjoy the views from the village viewpoints.
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Stroll through Rupit, one of the most beautiful villages in Catalonia.
Perfect for:
A peaceful weekend, combining nature, fresh air, and unique landscapes.
Route 3: Collserola and Montseny – Mushrooms and views near Barcelona
If you are looking for a shorter getaway, the Montseny Natural Park is an ideal option.
Less than two hours from Girona, this massif declared a Biosphere Reserve is one of the best places in Catalonia to look for mushrooms and enjoy the most photogenic autumn.
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Route through Santa Fe del Montseny, surrounded by beech forests.
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Trail to the Turó de l’Home, the highest peak in the park.
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Taste local products at rural markets (chestnuts, honey, cured meats).
It is a perfect area for photography lovers, with fog-covered forests and golden leaves that look straight out of a storybook.
Route 4: The Eastern Pyrenees – Vall de Núria and Queralbs
If you feel like a more mountainous plan, from Girona you can reach the Vall de Núria in just over two hours, one of the most beautiful places in the Catalan Pyrenees.
The campervan trip to Ribes de Freser is already part of the adventure: mountain roads, tunnels, and spectacular views.
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Take the rack railway from Ribes to Núria.
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Go on a hiking route around the lake or up to the viewpoints.
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On cold days, you may even find the first snowfall of the year.
If you travel in November or December, it is one of the most magical destinations to enjoy the mountains before winter.
Conclusion: experience autumn on wheels
Autumn is one of the most special times to travel by campervan through Catalonia: less traffic, dreamlike landscapes, and a calm atmosphere only found in the low season.
Whether it is to look for mushrooms, go hiking, or simply enjoy the change of season, a weekend getaway from Girona may be exactly what you need to disconnect.
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Experience the freedom of autumn on wheels. Girona awaits.