In the heart of the Vall de Camprodon, Molló is a Pyrenean village that deserves more than a quick stop. Its Romanesque heritage, small mountain settlements and surrounding landscapes make it an excellent base for a getaway combining culture, scenery and outdoor activities.
Staying in Molló also makes it easy to explore this part of the Ripollès without spending your whole trip on the road: some of the municipality’s main sights are in the village itself, while others are scattered around the surrounding area.
If you are looking for what to see and do in Molló, these are some of the places and activities worth adding to your trip.
| Place or activity | What you’ll find | Ideal for |
| Santa Cecília de Molló | Romanesque architecture and heritage | Discovering the village’s history |
| Font Vella | Historic fountain and washhouse | A walk around Molló |
| Espinavell | Mountain village and heritage | Exploring another part of the municipality |
| Coll d’Ares | Pyrenean scenery and views | A scenic excursion |
| Molló Parc | Pyrenean wildlife | Families and animal lovers |
1. Visit Santa Cecília de Molló, a Romanesque gem
One of the essential sights in Molló is the church of Santa Cecília, one of the municipality’s most important heritage landmarks.
Built in the Lombard Romanesque style, it was declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest in 1979. Its bell tower and doorway are among its most distinctive features.
The church was damaged by fire during the Spanish Civil War and was later restored in the 1950s.
Its location in the village makes it easy to include in a walk around Molló while also discovering its streets and traditional architecture.
Ideal for: starting your visit to Molló and discovering its historic heritage.
2. Walk around Molló and visit the Font Vella
You do not need to plan a long excursion to discover some of the municipality’s most historic corners.
On a walk through Molló, you can stop at the Font Vella and its old washhouse. Before the village’s drinking-water system was built in the 1970s, this fountain supplied Molló with water, while the washhouse was traditionally used for washing clothes.
Other points of interest in the village include the chapel of Sant Sebastià, the Town Hall building and the façades around Plaça Major, which are protected for their architectural interest.
It is a simple plan, but a good way to discover the more everyday side of Molló’s history and get a sense of what village life was once like.
Ideal for: a relaxed walk and discovering local heritage.
3. Discover Espinavell, one of the municipality’s mountain villages
Just a few kilometres from Molló lies Espinavell, another place well worth visiting during a stay in the area.
Set at an altitude of 1,250 metres, the village grew around the church of Mare de Déu de les Neus. Its layout is particularly interesting: four streets —d’Amunt, d’Avall, d’Ençà and d’Enllà— are arranged around the church according to the four cardinal directions.
The chapel of Mare de Déu de les Neus was built between the 17th and 18th centuries and remains one of Espinavell’s most recognisable landmarks.
Espinavell is also traditionally home to the Tria de Mulats on 13 October, a livestock fair associated with horses that spend the summer grazing in the mountains. If you plan to attend, check the latest information from the local council beforehand, as the event may occasionally be affected by health or organisational circumstances.
At any other time of year, Espinavell is still well worth visiting for its steep cobbled streets and mountain-village atmosphere.
Ideal for: combining scenery, heritage and mountain villages.
4. Head up to Coll d’Ares for views of the Pyrenees
Another interesting place within the municipality is Coll d’Ares, on the French border at an altitude of 1,513 metres.
Rather than necessarily treating it as a hiking destination —there are plenty of dedicated trails in the area— it can simply be a scenic stop for enjoying the mountain landscape and views of the Pyrenees.
Coll d’Ares is a historic border crossing and a natural viewpoint over a large part of the Eastern Pyrenees. It can be reached from Molló via the C-38 road, making it easy to include in a drive around the area.
Ideal for: panoramic views and a scenic mountain stop.
5. Spend a few hours at Molló Parc
If you are travelling as a family or simply enjoy wildlife, one of Molló’s best-known attractions is Molló Parc.
This Pyrenean wildlife park is located within the municipality of Molló in a landscape of woodland and meadows. A visit offers the chance to discover different mountain species and provides an alternative to hiking and cultural sightseeing.
Before visiting, it is worth checking the park’s current opening hours, access conditions and visitor information.
Ideal for: families, animal lovers and a different outdoor activity.
What can you do in Molló in one day?
If you only have one day, it is easy to combine several of these places.
In the morning, you could explore the village of Molló, visit Santa Cecília and walk to the Font Vella. Afterwards, continue to Espinavell or Coll d’Ares to discover another part of the municipality.
If you are travelling with children and want to visit Molló Parc, make the park one of the main activities of the day and combine it with a walk around the village.
If you have several days, Molló is also a convenient base for extending your trip and exploring other places in the Vall de Camprodon.
Hotel Calitxó: stay in Molló itself
One of the advantages of Hotel Calitxó is its location in Molló itself. This makes it easy to explore several of the places featured in this guide while also using the hotel as a base for discovering the rest of the Vall de Camprodon.
After a day out, the hotel offers spaces where you can relax and enjoy your stay. It has a saltwater swimming pool with a sun terrace, as well as outdoor areas for unwinding.
Food is another important part of the experience. Hotel Calitxó’s restaurant serves home-style cooking, so lunch or dinner at the hotel can be part of the experience of a stay in Molló.
For guests who prefer more independence, Calitxó also has self-contained apartments where dogs are welcome, while hotel guests have access to private parking.
This makes it easy to combine days exploring Molló and the Vall de Camprodon with time to relax back at the hotel.
Frequently asked questions about what to see and do in Molló
What are the must-see places in Molló?
Some of the main sights include the Romanesque church of Santa Cecília, the Font Vella and its old washhouse, the village of Espinavell and the scenery around Coll d’Ares.
What can you do in Molló with children?
Molló Parc is one of the municipality’s main family attractions and offers the chance to discover different mountain species in a setting of woodland and meadows.
Is Espinavell worth visiting?
Yes. Espinavell forms part of the municipality of Molló and retains the character of a small mountain village built around the church of Mare de Déu de les Neus, with steep cobbled streets and traditional architecture.
Can you visit Molló in one day?
Yes. In one day, you can explore Molló itself and combine it with Espinavell, Coll d’Ares or Molló Parc. If you also want to go hiking or visit other villages in the Vall de Camprodon, it is worth staying for several days.
Where can you stay in Molló?
Hotel Calitxó is located in Molló itself, making it easy to combine a visit to the municipality with other places in the Vall de Camprodon. Its facilities include a restaurant, saltwater swimming pool, self-contained apartments and private parking for guests.
Molló, much more than a place to pass through
Molló may be a starting point for many excursions around the Vall de Camprodon, but it is also a destination worth exploring in its own right.
Its Romanesque heritage, Espinavell, the landscapes of Coll d’Ares and attractions such as Molló Parc make it possible to enjoy a varied getaway without always falling back on the same mountain activities.
Staying at Hotel Calitxó means you can do all of this from Molló itself, combining days exploring the Pyrenees with the hotel’s restaurant and facilities.