Building for sale in Ribes de Freser (Girona, Catalan Pyrenees) | 7 apartments + 6 commercial units

A unique building is offered for sale with strong development potential and multiple operational possibilities, located at Carretera de Puigcerdà, 14, Ribes de Freser (Girona), in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees.

Built in 1900, the property retains original architectural features that add character and authenticity, offering excellent opportunities for transformation and repositioning.

The asset comprises:

- 7 residential units of approximately 65 m² each

- 6 commercial units

I- nternal courtyard

Property features:

- Two-storey building

- Possibility to add an additional floor (subject to planning regulations and permits)

- Access to the residential units via an internal gallery overlooking the courtyard

- High ceilings: approx. 4 m in commercial units and 3 m in residential units

- Original wooden beams

- Catalan vaulted ceilings

- Flexible layout and redistribution potential

Current condition:

- Currently vacant, no tenants

- Ready for immediate intervention

- No lift

- Building for full renovation

- No favourable building inspection (ITE)

- Requires complete refurbishment

Internal courtyard with history and character:

- The courtyard was historically used as a traditional space for a vegetable garden and poultry, preserving the charm and essence of traditional mountain architecture.

Economic information:

- Approximate annual property tax (IBI): €2,000

POTENTIAL USES AND DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS:

- Boutique hotel

- Tourist apartments

- Residential rental units

- Restaurant and gastronomy spaces

- Retail and experiential concepts

- Mixed-use residential/commercial project

- Co-living or mountain accommodation

- Wellness or retreat concept

SURROUNDINGS, NATURE, MOUNTAINS & TOURISM ACTIVITY

Ribes de Freser is one of the main tourist hubs in the Girona Pyrenees, located in the Ripollès region, at the gateway to Vall de Núria and surrounded by some of the most valued high-mountain landscapes in Catalonia.

Nearby key destinations include:

- Vall de Núria (direct access via rack railway, approx. 10 min)

- Vall de Camprodon (approx. 40 min)

- Cerdanya region and Puigcerdà (approx. 40 min)

- La Molina and Masella ski resorts (approx. 45 min)

- Vallter 2000 ski resort (approx. 50 min)

- Andorra (approx. 1h 45 min)

- Barcelona (approx. 1h 45 min)

- Girona (approx. 1h 30 min)

The area offers extensive hiking and outdoor networks within the Natural Park of the Headwaters of the Ter and Freser rivers, including routes to Vall de Núria, Queralbs, Mount Taga and multiple long-distance trails (GR routes).

It is a highly sought-after area for trekking, trail running, cycling and nature-based tourism all year round.

WELLNESS & THERMAL TOURISM

Nearby wellness options include:

Resguard dels Vents Hotel & Spa (Ribes de Freser)

Thermal spas in Camprodon and Cerdanya

Growing wellness and relaxation tourism in the Pyrenees

GASTRONOMY

The area offers a strong culinary scene based on local mountain cuisine, with restaurants in Ribes de Freser and surrounding villages such as Queralbs, Campelles, Planoles and Camprodon.

TRANSPORT & ACCESS

By car:

- Barcelona: 1h 45 min

- Girona: 1h 30 min

- Vic: 50 min

- Ripoll: 20 min

- Puigcerdà / Cerdanya: 40 min

- Andorra: 1h 45 min

Public transport:

- Ribes de Freser train station (R3 line Barcelona – Vic – Ripoll – Puigcerdà)

- Direct connection to Vall de Núria rack railway

- Regular bus connections to Barcelona and Pyrenean towns

TARGET PROFILE

Investors

Family offices

Investment funds

Hotel and tourism operators

Real estate developers

Restaurant and leisure operators

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the Retail Division of Max Ricart Luxury Properties.