DAY 1 Relais & Châteaux luxury each night, starting at the incomparable Mas de Torrent Following a rocky trail, ascend through an arid Mediterranean landscape on the sprawling Montgrí Massif to medieval Montgrí Castle for spectacular views of the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean Sea and charming towns below.

DAY 2 Walk the Costa Brava’s ancient footpaths from cliffs to secluded coves Half-moons of white sand and crystal clear water cupped by forested hillsides – these beaches are simply sublime Linger over a seafood lunch in a sleepy fishing village Explore Cap Roig Botanical Garden, where multicolored flowers bloom on terraces descending from a hilltop castle to the sea.

DAYS 3-4 Gaze in awe at the rugged peaks and shimmering lakes of the high Pyrenees Visit Montgrony sanctuary, set on a dramatic cliff Cross the border into France for a hike that leads over stone bridges to the scenic Bouillouses Lake Savor acclaimed sun-kissed Catalan wines – dry white varietals and robust reds, all nurtured by the mild Mediterranean climate.

DAYS 5-6 Trek through Cadí-Moixeró Nature Park along pine-clad slopes and enjoy far-reaching vistas of the Cadí Valley Relax over a gourmet Backroads picnic in the Bastanist Valley Up for one last hike? Set out early for a ramble across the rolling terrain of the Segre River Valley to a pair of atmospheric villages.

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