Autumn is one of the best times to come to Girona as a group: mushrooms in the woods, chestnuts and panellets, a fair in every village and the colours of the Montseny half an hour away. These are our 10 autumn things to do in Girona from Can Micos.
We are Carmen and Dani and we have been welcoming groups for over 26 years at this 18th-century farmhouse in Riudarenes, between the Montseny and the Costa Brava. Here is what we recommend and what you should not miss between September and November.
| When | September to November |
| Seasonal favourites | Mushrooms, chestnuts and panellets, autumn fairs and colourful forests |
| At the house | Fireplace in the lounge, with a bundle of firewood included |
| Pool | Open all year round |
| Groups | 16 to 25 people, whole house |
The 10 autumn plans at a glance
| # | Plan | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mushroom hunting | Montseny, Les Guilleries, Les Gavarres and Montnegre |
| 2 | Castanyada and panellets | At the house, by the fireplace |
| 3 | Ratafia Fair | Santa Coloma de Farners, 10 min away |
| 4 | Chestnut Fair | Viladrau (Montseny) |
| 5 | Sant Narcís Fairs | Girona |
| 6 | Montseny Autumn Fair | Arbúcies |
| 7 | Les Guilleries Fair | Sant Hilari Sacalm |
| 8 | Autumn colours in the Montseny | From about 30 min |
| 9 | Santa Coloma stream and Font Picant | Santa Coloma de Farners, 10 min away |
| 10 | Argimon chapel and Estany de Sils | On foot from the house and 5–10 min |
What we recommend
If you only have a weekend, these are the three things we would not miss.
Mushroom hunting
- October and November
- Montseny and Guilleries
The forests of the Montseny, Les Guilleries, Les Gavarres and the Montnegre fill up with mushroom hunters. Take a basket, cut the mushroom at the stem, only pick the ones you know well and check the rules of each natural area.
Photo: AS Photography from Poland, CC BY 4.0
Castanyada and panellets
- All Saints’ Day
- At the house
The castanyada is the Catalan autumn festival: roasted chestnuts, sweet potatoes and panellets, small almond sweets. With the fire lit in the lounge, it is the best plan for Saturday night.
Photo: Thingstodoinbarcelona, CC BY-SA 4.0
Autumn fairs
- October and November
- Every weekend
Every autumn weekend there is a fair nearby: the Ratafia Fair in Santa Coloma, Sant Narcís in Girona or the Chestnut Fair in Viladrau.
Autumn fairs near Can Micos
The dates change every year, but the calendar repeats more or less like this:
| Fair | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Les Guilleries Fair | Sant Hilari Sacalm | October |
| Montseny Autumn Fair | Arbúcies | October |
| Sant Narcís Fairs | Girona | Late October and early November |
| Chestnut Fair | Viladrau | Around All Saints’ Day |
| Ratafia Fair | Santa Coloma de Farners | November (in 2026, 5 to 8 November) |
Forests with autumn colours
From late October to mid November the beech and chestnut woods turn yellow and red. These are the three walks we recommend most.
Montseny
- From about 30 min
- Beech and chestnut woods
The nearest natural park, with beech woods, chestnut groves and tracks for all levels. Autumn is when it is at its most colourful.
Photo: Toni Pérez Padilla, CC BY-SA 4.0
Santa Coloma stream
- 10 min
- Easy
Beside the stream, the Parc de Sant Salvador is a shady walk under the trees that fills with fallen leaves in autumn. An easy path leads from there to the Font Picant spring. Free parking.
Photo: Josep Maria Viñolas Esteva, CC BY-SA 4.0
Argimon and Estany de Sils
- From the house
- 5–10 min
Without taking the car, the climb to the Argimon chapel starts at the door. And 5 minutes away, the Estany de Sils wetland is a good place to watch birds in autumn.
Photo: Pere López Brosa, CC BY-SA 4.0
Autumn at the house
In autumn life moves into the lounge: the fire lit (we leave you a bundle of firewood), chestnuts, board games and long meals in the dining room for 30. The pool is open all year round and we keep the pH and chlorine right at all times; in autumn the water is cool and there may be a few leaves. The 4,000 m² garden is perfect for mild sunny afternoons. If you would rather not cook, we offer a catering option.
Photo: Francesc Fort, CC BY-SA 4.0
For more ideas, see our board games for large groups and our guide to the rural house in winter.
Can Micos: a group rural house for autumn
Can Micos is an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona) rented in full to groups of 16 to 25 people, between the Montseny and the Costa Brava.
- 9 bedrooms: 8 with private bathroom
- Dining room for up to 30 people
- Lounge of 60 m² with fireplace
- Enclosed garden of 4,000 m²
- Pool 9×4 m (all year round)
- Covered barbecue area of 115 m²
4.8 out of 5 on Google, with more than 220 reviews from groups who have stayed.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in autumn in Girona?
Go mushroom hunting in the Montseny or Les Guilleries, celebrate the castanyada with roasted chestnuts and panellets, visit the autumn fairs (Ratafia, Sant Narcís, Viladrau Chestnut Fair) and walk through autumn-coloured forests like the Montseny or the Santa Coloma stream.
Where can you go mushroom hunting near Can Micos?
In the woodlands of the Montseny, Les Guilleries, Les Gavarres and the Montnegre. Take a basket, cut the mushroom at the stem, only pick the ones you know well and check the rules of each natural area.
When are the autumn fairs?
Most of them between October and November: Guilleries and Arbúcies in October, Sant Narcís and the Viladrau Chestnut Fair at the end of October, and the Ratafia Fair in Santa Coloma in November. Dates change every year.
Can we use the fireplace?
Yes. The lounge has a fireplace and we leave you a bundle of firewood, included.
Is the pool open in autumn?
Yes, the pool is open all year round and we keep the pH and chlorine right at all times. We cannot, however, be responsible for the water temperature or for a few leaves in autumn.
Coming this autumn?
Tell us your dates and how many you are and we will help you plan the weekend: rooms, meals and things to do for the whole group.
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