Frequently asked questions

Where is Castellfollit de la Roca?

In the Garrotxa area of the province of Girona, in Catalonia, on the road between Besalú and Olot. According to the town council, it's about 7.5 km from Olot, 47 km from Girona and between 119 and 147 km from Barcelona, depending on the route. All the details are in getting there.

How long do I need to see it?

For the old town, the viewpoint and the old church, about an hour. If you also walk down to the river on the Natural Park's circular route, allow two or three hours: the official leaflet gives 1 h 15 min for the walk, not counting stops. More in plan your visit.

Where can I park?

Turisme Garrotxa says there's a free public car park on Plaça de Catalunya, in the newer part of the village. The old town has narrow streets: it's better to walk in. See getting there.

Can I get there without a car?

Yes. Castellfollit has a TEISA bus stop on the road through the village, with lines to Olot, Girona, Barcelona and Figueres. There are also organised day trips from Barcelona and Girona. We compare the options in day trips and getting there without a car.

Where is the famous photo taken from?

From below: from the wooden footbridge over the Fluvià and from around the road bridge, north of the village. You can't see the cliff from inside the village. Spots and times in photography.

How big is the cliff?

Almost a kilometre long. Sources disagree on its height: Turisme Garrotxa says about 50 metres, and the Natural Park and the town council about 40. We explain this on the basalt cliff page.

Can I visit the old church?

Yes, during opening hours. According to the town council (checked in October 2026), entry is free and climbing the bell tower costs 1 euro for anyone aged 12 or over. In 2026 it opens every day except Tuesdays from 22 June to 11 September, and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in spring and autumn. Full opening hours on the old church page.

Is the cliff dangerous?

The basalt wall is still eroding and is monitored: according to NacióDigital, in 2023 the Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya installed movement sensors on the north face. For visitors, the sensible thing is to stay on the waymarked paths, not to go near the foot of the wall away from them, and to respect any warnings you find on the ground.

Is it accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair?

Up top, between Plaça de Catalunya and the viewpoint, there's little height difference, though the streets are narrow and cobbled. The way down to the river has steps and slopes, so you can't do the whole circular route in a wheelchair. Turisme Garrotxa notes that the route through the old town to the viewpoints has signs in Braille. More in plan your visit.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, but inside the Natural Park dogs must be kept on a lead, according to its leaflet. If you're looking for somewhere to stay that accepts dogs, where to stay lists two that say so: Mas Violella, a farmhouse between Sant Joan les Fonts and Castellfollit with an enclosed garden also designed with dogs in mind, and Els Jardins de la Martana in Besalú, which accepts pets according to Turisme Garrotxa.

Can I fly a drone?

No. According to the Natural Park leaflet, flying drones or other devices is banned throughout the Park. Professional photo shoots need special permission.

Can I cycle the cliff route?

No. The route 13 sheet says mountain bikes and horses are not allowed on that route.

Where can I eat?

On its On menjar? ("Where to eat?") page, the town council lists the Fonda Ca la Paula, the Can Roc restaurant, the Basàltica pizzeria and the El Pub bar. We don't give opening hours or recommendations because we haven't been able to check them.

Does the sausage museum still exist?

Not any more. Many guides still mention the Museu de l'Embotit, linked to a local family of charcuterie makers, but in April 2025 the town council announced that its building, on the Girona road, would be demolished from 5 May that year. On the site, the town council plans a new street that will link the Girona road with the camí de ronda, the walkway that runs along the cliff on the old-town side. More details in what to see.

Where should I stay?

In the village itself there's an inn and some apartments, and a few kilometres away Sant Joan les Fonts, Olot, Santa Pau, Besalú and the Vall d'en Bas have hotels, farmhouses, rural holiday houses and hostels. We group them by type of trip in where to stay.