Ripollès

Ripollès is a comarca in northeastern Catalonia that spreads across two river valleys and contains nineteen municipalities with Ripoll as its main town. The area features mountain landscapes with traditional villages connected by a road network.

The region experienced major growth in medieval times when the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll became an important center for learning and culture. This monastery shaped the area's history and importance for centuries afterward.

Local communities keep traditional Catalan customs alive through regional festivals and food specialties that you can experience in villages and markets throughout the area. These traditions shape how people gather and celebrate together in daily life.

The best time to visit is spring through fall when weather is mild and mountain passes are accessible. Allow plenty of time to explore the different villages and valleys, as roads wind through mountainous terrain.

Two rivers, the Ter and the Freser, meet in the region and form natural corridors that have shaped human pathways through the mountains for centuries. This river meeting point historically created important routes for trade and travel.

Location: Comarques Gironines

Location: Province of Girona

Capital city: Ripoll

Shares border with: Garrotxa, Osona, Berguedà, Cerdanya, Vallespir, Conflent, French Cerdagne, Lluçanès

Website: http://ripolles.cat

GPS coordinates: 42.27111,2.25528

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40