Municipality of Ger in Cerdanya

Attractions of the municipality of Ger in Cerdanya

Ger is a municipality in Cerdanya that combines nature and tranquillity with all the attractions of the best tourist destinations. It is a magical place where the forests, the rivers, the romanesque churches and craft markets offer visitors a wide range of leisure and entertainment options.

Location of Ger

This municipality covers an area of 33 square kilometres and is situated at an altitude of 1,034 metres. It is bordered to the north by the Alta Cerdanya to the east with Guils, Bolvir and Fontanals to the south with Das and Isòvol and to the west by Meranges. The aggregated nuclei of Ger include the Molí de Ger, Greixer, La Devesa de Saga, La Pleta de Saga, Niula and Saga. Ger has a unique medieval charm. Its churches, landscapes and customs make this place a little jewel of the Cerdanya that has nothing to envy to the best Swiss valleys.

A different place to enjoy and disconnect

This area of Cerdanya is ideal for disconnecting and enjoying pleasant moments in nature. Cerdanya is a place of contrasts, with a cultural mix that gives it part of its unmistakable personality. Half of the region belongs to Gerona while the other half is part of Lérida. Moreover, due to its proximity to France, the essence of the neighbouring country is also present in some parts of this place.

Ger is a typical Pyrenean village with a unique charm. It offers marvellous views, where the green of nature combines with the blue of the sky, creating landscapes that seem to be taken from the best postcards. It is the ideal destination for those who enjoy the fresh mountain air, outdoor activities and rural surroundings all year round.

Ger's cultural heritage

The cultural heritage of Ger is made up of various constructions, such as its romanesque churches, which maintain their original charm. The Church of Santa Eugenia de Saga is one of the most outstanding, with walls formed by rows of arches, a pointed vault and a semicircular apse. Its door was built in the 12th century and is beautifully decorated with religious figures depicted in its archivolts.

The Church of Santa Coloma is also an example of the heritage of Ger, although only the romanesque period the ornamental ironwork on the doors. In the village of Greixer is the church of Sant Climent which maintains the typical geometry of the churches in the area and whose doorway has small sculpted reliefs with heads with features similar to those of Adam and Eve.

The nature of Ger: Ideal setting for hiking and peace and quiet

The nature of Ger offers an unbeatable setting for all kinds of excursions and hiking routes, which will delight all members of the family. There are routes of different lengths that cross unique landscapes and allow you to enjoy an activity suitable for everyone. In addition, its proximity to the ski slopes of Cerdanya makes Ger an ideal place for those looking to enjoy the snow in winter.

Property in Ger: La Pleta de Saga

Among the buildings that can be found in Ger, you can find from beautiful rural houses to modern chalets with slate roofs, such as the ones you can see in the urbanisation of La Pleta de Bolvir and Ger. This area is ideal to spend unique seasons or to live a quiet life, surrounded by all that nature has to offer.

It is possible to make your dream of living in a place like this come true. Contact the real estate agency Engel & Völkers Cerdanya the available options and start enjoying a new life, with a new house, in a natural and unique environment.