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Mascanada valley and las comas stream route

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08/07/2014
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Introduction

Landscapes by the sea.

This short, pleasant route takes us to the Mascanada area where the Les Comes stream passes through. In these fertile valleys farmers lived in numerous farmhouses. Leaving the valley, we climb up towards the Portes hill, and thus see the difference between the fresh environment of the stream and the drier environment of the mountain range's various forests.

 

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  • Typology
    Anti-clockwise circular
  • Difficulty
    Easy
  • Duration
    1 hour 40 minutes
  • Slope
    135.00 meters
  • Distance
    5.60 km
  • Theme
    Flora and fauna
    Environment
  • Activity
    By foot
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Description

Landscapes by the sea.

The Les Comes or Mascanada (name of the largest farmhouse in the area) valley, demolished by the extreme North of the Ardenya massif. It enters the town of Sant Feliu between Calle Pecher and Calle Enamorats in the direction of Plaza del Monasterio.

We will start the walk between massifs that still have part of their vegetable allotments and the odd fruit tree. On reaching the Can Pugnau farmhouse, we cross the stream and start to gain altitude amongst mixed pine forests (white, stone and maritime pines). The stream we leave behind gains biological interest in its highest part, towards the Pico de les Cols. 

We climb up in the direction of the Pico Gros and turn around above the Parrota (currently an adventure centre) to reach the Collado de Portes. We will have passed through pretty little maritime pine and cork oak forests. We will find a couple of points where we can enjoy pretty views over Les Gavarres and Sant Feliu. From the Portes hill (if we look behind us), we'll see the rocks of the Costa d'en Cirera and the foot of the Pico Gros.

Coming down, a fun, entertaining path amongst pine trees and heather brings us close to the Les Comes stream, with the coolness provided by the holm oaks and the undergrowth of Viburnum Tinus and strawberry trees. We also find some laurel shrubs (Laurus Nobilis).

Now we just have to follow the stream, along the right-hand side, between uncultivated, grassy fields which are still occasionally used for grazing. On summer evenings, if there are any pools of water left, we can hear toads and other types of frog.

 

Tips

TRAÇAT

  • Transitem per pista i camí còmode.
  • Algun tram de corriol de baixada una mica malmès.
  • Trobarem un parell de curtes però, fortes pujades.
  • Veurem senyals de GR amb Senders Locals (NO les agafeu de referència). Seguim el Track.

AIGUA

  • No hi ha fonts.
  • Tot i ser una volta curta, porteu aigua suficient.

PRECAUCIONS

  • Preneu cura de no relliscar a les baixades fortes.

METEO

  • Havent plogut, quedarem xops pel contacte amb la vegetació.

TERRENY

  • El sauló, característic de la zona, fa relliscar a les baixades.

MATERIAL

  • Calçat còmode.
  • Protecció solar als dies d’estiu. Gorra. Crema protectora.
  • Els pals de tresc us poden ajudar a fer més còmode la passejada.

ALTRES EQUIPAMENTS

  • Visitar la Col·lecció privada Ratpenat.

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What to see in: Mascanada valley and las comas stream route

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Mascanada valley

Point of interest
Environment
08/07/2014

We are now in the Mascanada area, where the Las Comas stream crosses through. The abundant groundwater would emerge at various fountains, mines, wells and windmills. The numerous farmhouses and...

Farms and vegetable garden

Point of interest
Environment
08/07/2014

We are now in the Mascanada area, where the Les Comes stream crosses through. The abundant groundwater would emerge at various fountains, mines, wells and windmills. The deeper, more fertile soil...

Les Comes stream

Point of interest
Flora
08/07/2014

A fresh, humid environment that contrasts with all that we've seen so far on the walk in the massif. The vegetation with wide, deciduous leaves like oaks, hazelnut trees and the odd willow demonstrate...

Pools of water

Point of interest
Wildlife
08/07/2014

The characteristics of the land make it unusual to find water on the surface. You can imagine the importance of water in the Ardenya-Cadiretes massif. This pool is a refuge for all types of fauna...

Stone pines

Point of interest
Flora
08/07/2014

The white pines start to disappear and we now pass through a section of the forest where pine trees and heather undergrowth prevail. The pine trees, planted due to the quality of their wood, were used...

Maritime pine grove

Point of interest
Flora
08/07/2014

This is the maritime or "resinero" pine. It is a tree with a straight, red-coloured trunk. Pyramid-shaped when it is young. It can grow up to 30m tall. The leaves are very thick and the large, conical...

Granite formations

Point of interest
Geology
08/07/2014

The Shepherd's fountain, prepared by Albert Gironès, only flows during rainy periods, as its source pool tends to dry up. It is also surrounded by residual blocks of stone that have become rounder...

Cork oak grove

Point of interest
Flora
08/07/2014

We pass through a cork oak grove. Small trees, often with various bases, new growths from the recovery of a burnt or over-exploited forest which have to grow in fine, rocky, dry soil. Cork oaks are...

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