Sant Medir pel pantà de Can Borrell

Sant Medir pel pantà de Can Borrell

Shaded slopes, crests and valleys This route can be started at the roundabout at Forat d'en Bocàs, at the entrance to the Parc Rural de Torre Negra, following the path as far as Can Borrell, via the historic pine tree known as the Pi d'en Xandri. You could otherwise drive as far as Can Borrell via Cerdanyola. If you are leaving from Sant Cugat, you should add another hour to your journey time. One of the most traditional outings leading into the Parc de Collserola is to follow the watercourse of the Riera de Sant Medir along the Vall de Gausac, as far as the hermitage of the same name. This also offers the added benefit of crossing through the Parc Rural de Torre Negra, with glimpses of the agricultural landscapes bordering the town and the massif, while also taking in such local landmarks as the Pi d'en Xandri and the old fortress of Torre Negra. From Can Borrell, though, we suggest heading to the Hermitage of Sant Medir along pathways that plunge through the undergrowth of holm oaks which are now beginning to make their mark. Surrounded by viburnum, heather and shrubs, clumped together in the shaded and damp corners, but more thinly spread along the crests and sunny slopes. The route passes by a distinctive small lake, before climbing up and over the crest of the Rabassada hills, creating the impression of having clambered over the very heart of the massif. Here the route then heads back down along a path in rather poor condition, dropping steeply towards the Hermitage of Sant Medir, where you can take a breather at the fountain alongside. The track then continues gently downhill along the popular Camí de Sant Medir as far as Sant Cugat, on the banks of the watercourse, taking in the holm oaks and the colours of the plane trees in autumn along some sections, as well as the oak trees which dot the woodland. One final and unmissable stop is the Hermitage of Sant Adjutori (5 min) and the Ancient Iberian Oven alongside, linked by a pretty track lined with hazelnut trees.