Holiday cottages in Orís

What can you do in Orís and its rural houses?

Agriculture and livestock are some of the most relevant economic activities in Orís. This makes its landscape completely rural. One of the main crops in this town is buffet potatoes. In fact, it is one of the star products of their restaurants and the basis of many of the dishes you will find on their menu. Another of the attractions of Orís is the church of Sant Genís. Its origins date back to 943, although in 1791 a new building was built very close to the old one. It is located at a height of 700 meters, so it offers very good views of its surroundings

Visit the castle of Orís

Orís Castle is located on a hill. The first written references are from the year 914. During the first Carlist war it was attacked by the troops of the Baron of Meer. Once its surrender was achieved, it was destroyed and today some walls or the floor plan of the Romanesque chapel of Sant Pere are preserved. Several reforms have been made to try to recover some of its heritage.

Do the trail of Orís

One of the main attractions of Orís is that you can do many hiking routes around it. One of the best known is the trail of Orís. This route passes by the foot of the Munts massif and crosses the Ter River. During its route you will see villages such as the Masies de Voltregà or Vinyoles and you will also be able to enjoy a rural landscape with a large presence of old farmhouses.