Camí de Ronda

The circular Cami de Ronda journey starts and ends in Girona, heading east toward the coast. On stage one, you leave Girona’s city center and head toward the nearest coastal point on what will be the longest stage of 28 kilometers. From here, the trail gets easier and follows the coast, moving through small towns and fishing harbors.

Following the official route, you’ll pass through coves like Cala Canyers and come to landmarks like the Sant Sebastià lighthouse near Palafrugell. Along the coast, you move from one cove to another: some are well-known, others hidden. Mid-route, you will reach Palamós, where you can visit the Fishing Museum to learn about maritime life in the area.

Next, the path swings north into the Baix Empordà comarca. You’ll cross villages like Begur, with its tiny coves such as Sa Tuna, and reach Calella de Palafrugell. Continuing, you move on to Llafranc and up to the medieval town of Pals or Peratallada. In this area, inland side trips on rest days are common.

In the northern stretch, you’ll arrive at the Alt Empordà comarca. Here, the path nears Cadaqués and the Cap de Creus natural park before bending back toward Girona. Each day starts with breakfast in a coastal village and heads into the next, with accommodations arranged accordingly.

The trail is well-marked and supported by local infrastructure if you want to utilize luggage transports, official guides, and pre-arranged accommodation options. Each day’s section ends near services or transport links, so even though it’s a loop, you can adjust the days without needing to backtrack.

The ideal hiking season is from late spring (May) through early autumn (September–October). During these months, you’ll find good weather and open services in coastal towns. Outside this period, some accommodations may close, and weather can be more uncertain, though winter walking is still possible if you’re prepared.

Preparing to hike the Camí de Ronda doesn’t need to be difficult. While it is a multi-day hike, it’s possible to stay at accommodations each night. This means you won’t need to pack overnight camping gear or extra food. However, you will still want to bring a first aid kit, proper clothing layers, and comfortable shoes.

Taking a backpack with ergonomic support will also be key to a successful trip. Walking for 5+ hours a day will have an impact on your body no matter what, so it’s best to make it as comfortable as possible! We have a full packing list for long-distance hikes here.

The Camí de Ronda circular route is a moderate trail. This is because the days can be long, usually averaging 17km and sometimes getting up to 28km, but the elevation gain isn’t too extreme. You climb about 3000 meters over 8 days, which is very gentle. You will still want to prepare for the trail, as it’s 8 days of hiking along the coast, but you won’t need to go on a long training plan before attempting it.