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Refugi de Pla d'Erola

A mountain forest refuge in Ribes de Freser, Catalonia, offering bar and dining services in a natural setting.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Refugi de Pla d'Erola is a mountain forest refuge located in the Ribesaltes neighbourhood of Ribes de Freser, in the Ripollès comarca of Catalonia, Spain. It sits at an altitude of 1,522 metres beside the Ribes Altes forest track. The refuge serves as a hospitality and rest point for hikers and visitors to the area, offering bar service, breakfasts, and lunches. It is open every weekend and during school holidays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. In 2011, a series of renovations were carried out to enhance the visitor experience, allowing guests to enjoy an excellent natural environment with improved bar and kitchen facilities. The refuge is also a gateway to the 'Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser' natural area of interest, with a natural path from Ribes de Freser that provides information on local flora and fauna, as well as viewpoints and picnic tables. The establishment is a small, locally focused mountain hostelry rather than a large commercial chain, and it operates under the name Refugi de Pla d'Erola.

History

The Refugi de Pla d'Erola is a mountain forest refuge situated in the Ribesaltes neighbourhood of Ribes de Freser, in the Ripollès comarca of Catalonia, Spain. It lies at an altitude of 1,522 metres next to the Ribes Altes forest track. The refuge has served as a resting and refreshment point for hikers and visitors exploring the surrounding natural area. In 2011, a series of renovations were undertaken to improve its facilities, enabling guests to enjoy the natural environment with enhanced bar and kitchen services. The refuge is open every weekend and during school holidays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering bar service, breakfasts, and lunches. It is also a starting point for a natural path from Ribes de Freser that provides information about the local flora and fauna of the 'Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser' natural area of interest, with viewpoints and picnic tables along the way.

  • 2011

    Renovations carried out to improve bar and kitchen services.

Products and positioning

A rustic mountain refuge providing essential hospitality and dining services to hikers and nature visitors in the Ripollès region.

  • Bar service

    Offers drinks and light refreshments.

  • Breakfasts

    Serves breakfast to visitors.

  • Lunches

    Serves lunch to visitors.

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