Ger: a piece of the Pyrenees that you should know

With 461 inhabitants and an area of 33.4 square kilometres, the village of Ger is located between Bellver de Cerdanya and Puigcerdà, and includes the villages of Ger, La Devesa de Saga, El Molí de Ger, La Pleta de Bolví-Ger, La Pleta de Saga and Saga. 

The limits of the municipal term of Ger are adjoining in the north with the French Alta Cerdanya, Guils de Cerdanya, Bolvir and Fontanals; and in the south with Das and Isòvol. It is a municipality of medieval origin, and was mentioned for the first time in the year 839 in the act of consecration of La Seu d'Urgell, under the name of Geri. 

Both the natural heritage and the cultural and architectural heritage of the municipality are very interesting. For this reason, if you stay in our apartments in Bellver de Cerdanya, we recommend that you go to the beautiful town of Ger. In this post, you will discover everything you can do in Ger both in the coldest and hottest months. Pay attention and discover La Cerdanya!

If you stay in our apartments in Bellver de Cerdanya and want to take advantage of travelling to Puigcerdà to make a stop in Ger and discover this beautiful medieval town, you should know that there are multiple attractions that you will like about it.

In addition to its architectural gems and its cult buildings, Ger stands out for organizing different events related to gastronomy. 

Among them, the most important event is the Gastronomic Show with turnips of La Cerdanya, a consolidated exhibition that is held at the end of November and that claims the recovery of the turnip that is grown in the area. Gastronomically, it is a very precious product that is used for multiple recipes and that provides an incredible flavour. 

During the weekend of the exhibition, all kinds of activities are held in which both local producers and housewives who cook the most traditional recipes with this ingredient. In addition, a pairing of wines and cheeses from the area is also celebrated on the occasion of this gastronomic fair. 

The visits to local producers are also a fantastic excuse to get to know Ger. Organic products and dairy products are undoubtedly the kings of the municipality's offer. By previously arranging your visit with them, you will be able to discover and taste the ecological products of Cal Grauet, or delight your palate with the wonderful Molí de Ger cheeses, popular even far beyond the region.

El Molí de Ger is an aggregate nucleus within the municipality, at an altitude of 1,135 metres, located on the sunny side of La Cerdanya, about 200 meters from the banks of the River Segre. El Molí de Ger is a farmhouse that, like the place name, indicates that historically the activity of grinding wheat with stone moles was developed there, taking advantage of the hydraulic power of a bypass of the Segre River. At the beginning of the 20th century, the introduction of electrical networks made most of the mills disappear. 

This activity was always combined with agriculture and livestock, and it is the latter that has survived to this day generation after generation. Currently, it is a family business that produces bovine milk of the Friesian breed to obtain dairy products, being able to control first-hand the quality of raw milk in an optimal environment for the development of the cheese activity. 

The extension of the municipality of Ger is wide and stands out for the existence of forests, pastures and a rich landscape marked by agricultural and livestock land. The good thing about all this is that you can enjoy nature and get to know the surroundings of Ger through multiple itineraries for all levels and preferences. Here are some of the most popular hiking trails from Ger:

• La Plana

  125 m metre vertical drop and 7.5 km of route

• El Coforn

  350 metre vertical drop and 9 km of route

• La Feixa

  Only practicable in summer and 32 km of route

In addition, you can do other longer trekking routes if what you want is to enjoy a full day of hiking . One of the most outstanding is the one that leaves Ger and passes through All and Montmalús to end up again in the municipality of Ger.

It is a 16-kilometre route that passes through places of interest such as the church of Santa Coloma de Ger, Santa Maria d'All and Sant Climent de Gréixer. It is of medium-high difficulty and is one of the favourites for cyclists who love mountain biking.

If you are wondering what to see in Ger to enjoy the Romanesque architecture that characterizes this area so much, we have the solution. These are some points of interest that you can visit in the municipality of Ger: 

• Sant Climent de Gréixer:

  A Romanesque church located in the center of Gréixer.
  

• Church of Santa Eugènia de Saga:

  A parish located between Bolvir and Ger.
  

• Church of Santa Coloma de Ger:

  The Romanesque church in the urban center of Ger.

• Chapel of Sant Pere de Ger:

  The remains of an old county chapel.

Now that you know what to visit in Ger and everything you can do in Ger during winter and summer, you just have to book your accommodation in a nearby municipality that allows you to have everything you need at your fingertips.

In Cerdanya Mountain Residences, apartments located in Bellver de Cerdanya, you can enjoy the comforts of a hotel while staying in a house for family or friends. In our accommodation, you will find everything you need for a relaxed and luxurious stay, and you will discover endless proposals around you. We are waiting for you!