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<\/span>During the trek we will cross two Natural Parks and three Nature Reserves on both the south and north sides<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ background_color=”#ff3333″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||90px||false|false” custom_padding=”15px||15px||true|false” global_module=”8867″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Gallery” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”1254px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|true” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|true” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_menu menu_id=”117″ menu_style=”centered” active_link_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.42)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” menu_text_color=”#FFFFFF” menu_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ff3333″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_menu][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||90px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”52px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Refugis del Torb crossing runs through places of great naturalistic interest, some of which have various environmental protection figures. The biogeographic characteristics are quite homogeneous with the altitudinal variants and the differences between the south and north sides:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.apasdisard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fotoaeria.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”52px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ripoll\u00e8s, Conflent and Vallespir are mountain regions located in the Eastern Pyrenees, the oldest Pyrenees. In the axial zone you can see the imprint of the old glaciers: the cirques, the U-shaped valleys and the moraines.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”52px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.apasdisard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foto-118.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The chamois<\/strong> (Rupricapra pirenaica<\/em>) is the large mammal capable of withstanding the climatic conditions of the high mountains. It moves on snow or ice thanks to the special design of the hooves. It moves and jumps without difficulty by the great slopes and screes.<\/p>\n The groundhog<\/strong>(Marmota marmota<\/em>) is a species that has recolonized the area and is currently expanding. It lives in alpine landscapes and is one of the foods of the golden eagle.<\/p>\n The ermine<\/strong> (Mustela erminea<\/em>) is a small carnivore. In summer it has light brown hair and the tail ends in a black brush, and in winter it turns white to go unnoticed in the snow.<\/p>\n We can also find other large ungulates such as fallow deer<\/strong> (Dama dama<\/em>), els deer<\/strong> (Cervus elaphus<\/em>) and roe deer<\/strong>(Capreolus capreolus<\/em>).<\/p>\n The Pyrenean newt<\/strong> (Euproctus asper)<\/em> is an amphibian with a tail, endemic to the Pyrenees and nearby areas. It can be seen in many rivers and streams in the area.<\/p>\n The red frog<\/strong> (Rana temporaria<\/em>) shows a distribution similar to that of the Pyrenean newt. It is a Euro-Siberian species. Refuse polluted water.<\/p>\n The Pyrenean lizard<\/strong> (Lacerta agilis<\/em>) is only found, if we are talking about the Iberian Peninsula, in the Pyrenees. Ripoll\u00e8s represents the easternmost area of its Iberian distribution. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.apasdisard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foto-119.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The golden eagle<\/strong>(Aquila chrysaetos<\/em>) is one of the most spectacular birds of prey. Plan for large areas looking for food.<\/p>\n The bearded vulture<\/strong> (Gypaetus barbatus<\/em>) is a highly specialized bird of prey, which is seen relatively often in the high mountains.<\/p>\n Taking advantage of the thermals, groups of vultures<\/strong> often visit us. Although their nesting has not been verified in the area, they are very easy to observe.<\/p>\n The white partridge<\/strong>(Lagopus mutus<\/em>) is a representative species of the alpine habitat. It is a bird that changes its color when it replaces its feathers. During the winter it shows white plumage to go unnoticed in the snow. During the summer, the coloration shows brown patches that confuse it with the surrounding rocks. It even has feathers on its legs to withstand low temperatures.<\/p>\n The wild rooster or black grouse<\/strong> (Tetrao urogallus<\/em>) is a species that lives in quiet forests. He sings in the clearings of the old forests.<\/p>\n The black woodpecker<\/strong> (Dryocopus martius<\/em>) is the largest woodpecker species in Europe and is distinguished from other woodpeckers by its black plumage with its red head and neck.<\/p>\n The river courses allow the life of the trout called “of the country<\/strong>” (Salmo trutta fario<\/em>), a native species.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.apasdisard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foto-120.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”52px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Eastern Pyrenees, due to its contrasting topography and the considerable rainfall, allows the organization of a great diversity of plant communities.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.apasdisard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foto-121.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The alpine habitat<\/strong> (2.300-2.900 m) is mainly made up of meadows, with the presence of a large number of flowers, most of them very colorful. Plants such as the blue panicle (Eryngium bourgatii<\/em>) or the mountain licorice (Trifolium alpinum<\/em>) are typical of this area. Basically, the peaks form the screes formed by the cracked and mobile rock where a good number of plants have adapted to these places. by the cracked and mobile rock where a good number of plants have adapted to these places. The white grass (Senecio leucophyllus<\/em>) shows a tight hair, it is endemic to the Eastern Pyrenees, such as the Isard Parsley (Xatardia Scabra<\/em>) or the alpine pansy (Viola cenisia<\/em>), which has fragrant flowers. The blue torus (Aconitum napellus<\/em>) is a plant that produces intense lilac flowers and grows in places frequented by livestock. It accumulates alkaloids that make it toxic and medicinal at the same time. The yellow lily of the valley (Lilium pyrenaicum<\/em>) is a very beautiful flower, with yellow petals and reddish spots from which obvious red stamens protrude. <\/p>\n The subalpine habitat<\/strong>( (1.600 \u2013 2.300 m) is potentially dominated by communities of black pine (Pinus uncinata<\/em>), which is able to survive where the weather conditions are more adverse, few nutrients, wind, cold, snow, so it is often seen twisted and strangely shaped. The blackberry (Rhododendron ferrugineum<\/em>) forms the undergrowth of these pine forests. The gentian yellow (Gentiana lutea<\/em>) grows in natural meadows at the foot of the mountain and alpine habitat. It is a renowned species as a result of its use for snacks. Fir forms forests that end up mixing with beeches. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.apasdisard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foto-122.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The mountain range (700 \u2013 1,600 m) is made up of forests of deciduous trees and Scots pine. The beech forest is a forest that grows in humid places, abysses and some streams. It can present a great floristic richness. Knotted geranium (Geranium nodosum<\/em>), laurel (Daphne laureola<\/em>), liverwort (Anemone hepatica<\/em>), helleborus (Heleborus foetidus<\/em>), strawberry (Fragaria vesca<\/em>) are other plants you can find in this stage We also find the Scots pine pine forest (Pinus sylvestris<\/em>), the oak grove (Quercus robur<\/em>), the large-leaved oak grove (Quercus petraea<\/em>) or the holm oak grove (Quercus pubescens<\/em>), which represents a transition between the forest. Mediterranean and Central European.<\/p>\n In the riparian forest, the plants that make it up are adapted to withstand the rush of water and the mechanical impacts of the rocks during the avenues. It is a grove that follows the rivers and serves as a shelter for the fauna. It is made up of alder (Alnus glutinosa<\/em>), white willow (Salix alba<\/em>), brambles (Typha angustifolia<\/em>), etc. Regarding mushrooms, we can mention among the most appreciated culinary ones; the moixernons and cama-secos of the meadows. Others are more forest-like, such as ceps (Boletus edulis<\/em>), nightingales, nightingales (Lactarius sanguifluus<\/em>), pinetails (Lactarius deliciosus<\/em>), mistletoe, or morels.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”52px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.apasdisard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/trekkingscatalansrefugis.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the territory of the nature reserves of Prats de Moll\u00f3, Pi and Mentet, the shepherds’ huts, small dry stone shelters, form a remarkable architectural heritage. All these constructions are the testimony of the intense past activity. The Usatges de Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe uses and customs that served as the basis for Catalan law, specify, in a document from the year 1068, the grazing rights of the herds in the dry areas of the area. This transhumance between the coastal areas of Rossell\u00f3, Southern Catalonia and the high mountain pastures played an essential role for the local economy for centuries and favored the cattle and wool trade. The climb towards summer is still valid today. Cattle raised for meat, now the majority, remain half-way. The passage of the animals is organized following a precise order in order to achieve an optimal use of the grass: first by cattle, then by horses and sheep. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.apasdisard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foto-123.bmp” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.79)” divider_style=”dotted” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”52px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All these biogeographical features of high naturalistic interest have, over the years, led to several environmental protection figures being declared on both sides of the border: <\/p>\n Area of \u200b\u200bNatural Interest of the Cap\u00e7aleres del Ter and del Freser:<\/strong> It is a protected natural area in Ripoll\u00e8s (12,262 ha) that represents the alpine biogeographical region where the glacial and periglacial geomorphology of the Eastern Pyrenees is well represented.<\/p>\n Natura 2000 network:<\/strong> The great beauty of this territory and the diversity of species found there has meant that almost 35% of the territory of Ripoll\u00e8s is protected with this European-wide protection figure. <\/p>\n Pi<\/a><\/span>, Mentet<\/a><\/span> and Prats de Moll\u00f3<\/a><\/span>Natural Reserves: Located on the edge of the Canig\u00f3, Caran\u00e7a and Costabona massifs, these three reserves protect a rich biodiversity and numerous cases of endemism. Py 3930 ha, Mentet: 3.028 ha, Prats de Moll\u00f3 \u2013 La Preste: 2 185.91 <\/p>\n Canig\u00f3 Grand Site: As a site of great notoriety, the Canig\u00f3 massif has been part of the French National Grand Sites since 1989. Actions are taken to rehabilitate areas of degraded landscapes, improve and create reception facilities and parking areas, control of motorized traffic and support for sustainable mobility, maintenance of access to the classified site, dissemination of practical information, raising awareness of mountain ecology… It is a daily mobilization so that “the sacred mountain of the Catalans” is a living and accessible massif. Since 2011, it has also been considered a Grand Site of France, just like the other more well-known ones, Mont Saint-Michel, Pont du Gard, Rocamadour, Mount Sainte-Victoire, Pointe du Raz, Puy de D\u00f4me… <\/p>\n We remind hikers to stay on the signposted trails. Camps, harvesting and mineral collection are prohibited by regulation.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Natural environment During the trek we will cross two Natural Parks and three Nature Reserves on both the south and north sidesThe Refugis del Torb crossing runs through places of great naturalistic interest, some of which have various environmental protection figures. The biogeographic characteristics are quite homogeneous with the altitudinal variants and the differences between […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":8474,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8558","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nOrography<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The fauna<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The flora and vegetation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Orchids are one of the most spectacular plant families during the flowering season and perhaps the most evolved. In Ripoll\u00e8s, 43 species have been found out of a total of 58 mentioned in Catalonia.<\/p>\nAncestral traditions: shepherds and flocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Environmental protection figures<\/strong><\/h3>\n