Bolvir: much more than a mountain town

Surrounded by an incredible natural landscape, Bolvir is another of the small towns in La Cerdanya that you should visit. Located at an altitude of 1,145 meters, it has an area of 10.3 km2 and a total of 395 inhabitants. The territory of the municipal area is divided into two parts. The one closest to the border with France is known as Solana, and the one furthest to the south is known as Talltorta.

The town of Bolvir de Cerdanya is very old and there is evidence of an Iberian settlement called Castellot, where Roman and medieval presence has been recorded. However, if this municipal term is known for something, it is for its natural environment. Bolvir enjoys a privileged location, which makes it an enclave perfect to enjoy nature and the mountains. 

In fact, many know the territory for its healthy itineraries. These are 3 routes that run through the urban center and also through its surroundings. They are permanently signposted and facilitate the practice of physical activity. The three itineraries start at Parc de la Salut, located in the Font de la Vall, where the operation of the routes is also explained and recommendations are offered for carrying them out.

For all this and other details that we will tell you below, Bolvir has become a privileged residential area in which high-quality urbanizations have been built. In fact, some well-known and well-known personalities from Barcelona have established their second homes in this municipality. Besides, his golf course It attracts athletes from all over the world, who travel there to enjoy the championships that are held. 

And that's not all, since Bolvir also has a privileged natural environment and an interesting architectural heritage, in which the church of Santa Cecilia, the Remei Sanctuary or the town's own historical complex stand out.

Bolvir may seem like just another mountain town, but it is much more than that. As small as it may seem, it offers a large number of attractions that range from the historic center of the town to its beautiful mountain trails. 

Historic center and church of Santa Cecilia 

To begin with, strolling through its alleys is already a great way to discover this fantastic municipality. Its mountain houses and its historical Center they will take you to the Romanesque church of Santa Cecília, the current parish church. It is a building from the 12th and 13th centuries, where side chapels and a modern bell tower can be seen. Inside it, you can discover an altar front where the life of Santa Cecilia is represented with scenes arranged in two rows. 

Shrine of Remei 

known as Sanctuary of the Mare de Déu del Remei, it is a medieval temple that was restored a few years ago. It stands out for its beautiful polygonal dome that serves as a crown and replaces an old chapel where pilgrims used to stop on their way to Santiago. It stands out for its Florentine-influenced historicist-style church, and for its large polygonal dome crowned by a pyramidal roof. 

Itineraries in Bolvir de Cerdanya

It is no secret that Bolvir is an ideal place to enjoy nature and go hiking, but there are some tips that can help you if you are thinking of organizing your itineraries from Bolvir. 

The one known as Camí de l'agua It is a route that surrounds the north of the municipality, and that runs parallel to the Bolvir irrigation channel, with indications that inform of the most interesting points of this itinerary. This route is about 3 km long and can be done on foot or by mountain bike, beginning at the intersection of the Solana de Ger canal with the Guils path. There is also the possibility of leaving the car at the Remei hermitage and continue on foot along the Guils road until you find the irrigation channel and follow the path. In this case, the path would take three hours on foot, instead of two. 

In addition, you can also choose any of the routes from the network of healthy itineraries that the Diputació de Girona has set up in the municipality of Bolvir. As we have explained, in the Parc de la Salut you will find information about all the routes you can take and their difficulty, and start your excursion from that same point.

Bolvir golf course

It is impossible to talk about Bolvir without mentioning its golf course, the Real Club de Golf Cerdanya. It was founded in 1929 and became the first golf club in the province of Girona. It is a sporting area of spectacular beauty, with very varied areas and routes that make it one of the best golf courses in the Catalan territory. If you like to play golf, you cannot miss this experience. 

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