Tot Garrotxa guida (english)

Historyc route
The revolt of the Remences – a peasant uprising
against their lords and the abusive mals usos
(feudal obligations) - took place in La Garrotxa
during the second half of the 15th century.
One of the most outstanding reminders of this
period is the castle of Hostoles that, according to
the historian Vicenç Vives, is “the most notable
mountain fortress of the Remença resistance”.
Today, this castle is the focal point for understanding
this revolt, led by Francesc de Verntallat from the
village of El Mallol in LaVall d’en Bas. This route
takes you through the Hostoles and Bas valleys and on
to Santa Pau, following in the footsteps of the
Remença peasants as they fought for their freedom.
This route begins in La Vall d’en Bas in the village of
El Mallol, sat astride one of the most notable rocky
outcrops in this otherwise flat valley. The house of
the Veguer, the prison or Notari house, as well as
the farmhouse where Francesc de Verntallat was
born, are some of the most significant buildings
preserved in this village. A plaque reminds visitors
of the connection between El Mallol and Francesc
de Verntallat and at the entrance to the village of
Hostalets a further monument to this peasant
leader can be seen.
The next stop on this route is Sant Feliu de Pallerols,
where in the old centre of this town (the old sagrera)
you can see the house in which Francesc de Verntallat
died. Also of interest in this town is the mill Molí de la
Conqueta, where the peasants who decided to rebel
House of Francesc de Verntallat (La Vall d'en Bas)
On the trail
of the Remences