CABANES ALS ARBRES: SLEEP PERCHED IN A TREE
At the heart of the Sierra del Montseny,
84 km (52 miles) from Barcelona, you can rediscover your childhood dreams and
live in a cabin in the treetops: the Cabanes
als arbres are cabins hanging 10
m above the ground attached to the trunks of robust Douglas firs. Dutchman
Karin van Veen and Frenchman Manu Grymonpré are the originators of this new
type of accommodation in Spain. The masterminds behind other nature adventure
parks, they have a clear idea of the site’s philosophy: “Our goal is to offer
the pleasure of spending a night with a tree and its ecosystem, while teaching
people about the importance of the environment.” The first two treehouses were
inaugurated in July 2009, and today there are ten: six 2-person cabins and four
4-person cabins. Once checked in, you’re overcome by the feeling of living a
childhood adventure. The cabins built in the trees of Montseny have no ground
supports. “They are attached to the tree by several cables to divide the
weight.” Entrance is by a suspended bridge or a ladder. All the cabins are made
from wood (even the handles on the windows) and are built around the trunk.
They are each 30 m2
with a terrace of 10
m2. The interior,
through which the trunk passes vertically, is furnished with a double bed,
sofa, table and
chairs; there’s a “bathroom” area with
jugs of water and a dry toilet. The real life of a twenty-first-century Robinson
Crusoe comes with its own challenges. The treehouses have no electricity (Karin
and Manu provide candles and torches) and no running water, but a short
distance away at Mas La Vileta (which also offers rooms for €57 to €67,
depending on the season), is the reception area where
all amenities are located, including
showers, toi let s, a magnificent swimming pool and a restaurant.
Cabanes als Arbres
Carretera de Vallclara s/n
17403 Sant Hilari Sacalm,
Spain
+34 625 411 409
info@cabanesalsarbres.com
Roo ms and rates
From €97 to €117 per
night
Ten treehouses
Directions
From Barcelona,
heading towards Vic, take the C25 in the direction of Girona. At exit 202, take
the road Plà de les Arenes towards Sant Hilari Sacalm. At the crossroads before
you reach the village, head towards Sant Sandurní d’Osomort. The Vallclara road
(or lane) that leads directly to the treehouses is 3 km (about 2 miles) ahead on the right.
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