Roc de la Cauba

Route: A linear path that travels along marked communal paths with yellow dots, and at Roc de la Cauba we will have some of the best views of the Massana valley. Notes: We won't find any water sources along the route. Ascent: 150 meters before reaching the Erts roundabout, we will find an entrance to an apartment building where we will leave the car; there we will see one of the new information totems next to the path that will mark the start of the route to Roc de la Cauba. We will find a cool trail full of zigzags, with new signs that will enrich the path with photos of wildlife, flora, and curiosities we will find along the route. After the first indicator, we will find a small viewpoint that shows us the village of Massana, giving us a small idea of the wonderful views that await at the top. We will enter the Jou forest, a red pine forest with a captivating scent and shade, where we will find the ruins of an old borda, and a dry stone wall further on. We will climb up the forest on an easy, but quite steep ascent until we reach the top, we will be at Coll de Jou. We will continue moving to the right along the mountain ridge until we reach another junction and here we will change direction and head towards the final stretch of the ascent. At this moment, we will already have excellent views of Massana; in the last stretch, we will pay extra attention, as it is an area with little difficulty but a bit airy. Finally, we will reach Roc de la Cauba, one of the best spots to rest, have a meal, meditate, or take excellent photos. Descent: We will descend via the same path we took during the ascent.