Autumn stay in Bergueda: colours and mushrooms at La Tor de Montclar

Autumn in the Bergueda is a spectacle of colours, aromas and flavours. The beech forests turn crimson and gold, mushrooms sprout in the damp undergrowth and seasonal cuisine dresses for the occasion. La Tor de Montclar, with its fireplace and indoor pool, is the perfect base from which to enjoy this magical season.

Autumn in the Bergueda: a natural spectacle

Between October and November, the Bergueda transforms into an impressionist painting. The beech forests of the area -- such as the Fageda de Gresolet near Saldes -- offer one of the most impressive displays of colour in Catalonia. Oaks, birches and maples complete a palette ranging from the brightest yellow to the deepest red.

The mild autumn temperatures (10-18 degrees Celsius during the day) make it the ideal season for walking without the summer heat or the winter cold. And when you return from your excursion, the farmhouse fireplace awaits with its comforting warmth.

Mushroom season: the treasure of the forest

The Bergueda is one of the best areas in Catalonia for mushroom foraging:

Ceps (Boletus edulis): The king of Catalan mushrooms, found in pine forests between September and November.
Rovellons (Lactarius sanguifluus): The most popular mushroom in Catalonia, abundant in the Bergueda's pine woods.
Chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius): Bright yellow in colour, they grow in damp beech and oak forests.
Fredolics (Tricholoma terreum): They appear with the first frosts of late autumn.

The farmhouse kitchen is perfect for preparing the day's finds: ceps grilled with garlic and parsley, or rovellons with fried eggs.

Autumn gastronomy in the Bergueda

Autumn is the gastronomic season par excellence in the region:

Berga Mushroom Fair: Every October, with mushroom stalls, live cooking and expert mycologists.
Game cuisine: Wild boar stew and venison civet at local restaurants.
Castanyades: For All Saints' Day, roasted chestnuts, panellets (marzipan sweets) and baked sweet potatoes.
Seasonal produce: Pumpkins, turnips, quinces and Bergueda apples at the Berga market.

Recommended autumn routes

Make the most of autumn with these excursions from the farmhouse:

Fageda de Gresolet: A 2-hour circular route through the most spectacular beech forest in the Bergueda, near Saldes.
Carrilet Route from Berga to Guardiola: A flat path along a former railway line, perfect for an autumn stroll.
Gosol via the forest track: A walk through pines and oaks with views of the Pedraforca.
Rasos de Peguera: At 1,900 m, the beech forests and alpine meadows offer a unique display of colour.