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WALKING & CYCLING HOLIDAYS IN CATALONIA
Associació Catalana d’Empreses de Senderisme
www.walking-catalonia.com
WALKING & CYCLING HOLIDAYS IN CATALONIAwww.walking-catalonia.com
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WHAT IS IN THIS CATALOGUE?
37 shortbreaks, 41 walking and
5 cycling holidays to enjoy in Catalonia
9 hotels, 2 huts, 1 camping, 2
apartments and 16 houses of
rural tourism, accommodation
with comfort and character
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9 walking & cycling companies
and 8 tourist organisations, great
specialists in the area
31 accommodation centres, 9 companies
and 8 tourist organisations are the professionals who offer these walking holidays
Choose your holidays with us!
Are you ready to come?
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3 What is in this catalogue?
4 Map - Contents
5 Pyrenees of Lleida
6 Natur Pyrene
7 La Peguera apartments
8 Casa Pernalle d'Erill
9 La Petjada
10 Alpinart
11 Alta Muntanya apartments
12 Walking without luggage
13 Refugi Honeria
14 Hotel Mauberme
15 Hotel Pessets
16 Casa Leonardo
17 Marques de Pastor
18 Route of the Cathars -GR 107
19 Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park
20 Hotel Muntanya & Spa
21 Cal Trisca
22 Cal Calsot
23 Monestir de les Avellanes
24 The south of Catalonia
25 Cal Maginet
26 El Brogit Guiatges
27 Mas de Caret
28 Mas Fullat
29 The Cistersian Route
30 Wine routes
31 el Perxe
32 Ebiketours
33 Hostal Sport
34 Hotel Siuranella
35 Mas den Gregori
36 Mas Figueres
37 Estació de Benifallet
38 Mas la Guineu
39 Landscapes of Catalonia
40 Central Catalonia
41 Gaia-Guies
42 Les Umbertes
43 Mas Vilarrasa
44 Pyrenees of Girona and Costa Brava
45 Natural Parks
46 Camping Les Medes
48 Els Masos d'en Coll
47 Hotel Porto Cristo
49 Cal Carreter
50 A Peu
51 Agència de Turisme Medi-ambiental.
52 Mas can Batlle
53 Can Pei
54 El Ferres
55 Itinerànnia
56 La Perla
57 Escaladuix
58 Refugis del Torb
59 Associació de Turisme Rural la Selva
60 IDAPA
61 Productes i productors Agroalimentaris
62 Do you need more resons for coming to Catalonia?
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THE PYRENEES OF LLEIDA & VALL D’ARAN
The great mountain chain which
unites the Mediterranean and the
Atlantic is in reality a collection of
sierras, some of them with peaks
over 200 metres high.
Of very different geological
composition, each sierra has it’s
own appearance. A central axis
exists, formed by great granite
peaks modelled by ancient glaciers,
escorted by a margin of limestone
relief of small valleys cut off between
cliff-faces.
Unlike the rest of the Pyrenees, in
the Vall d’Aran the Garona rises,
a river which reaches the Atlantic.
This orientation meant for a long
time, isolation during the long
winter months of the Pyrenees, to
the extent that this area speaks
the aranès, a language of the
Gascoigne group
Following this same distribution,
the alpine parts covered in snow for
the best part of the year, follow a
path through the woods of conifers,
beeches and birch as we descend
and in the limestone parts, the
oaks and holm oaks, these now
in� uenced by the Mediterranean.
All these mountains still conserve
ancient names, among which we
highlight Basque and Celt, but in
contrast the names of the villages
scattered around are modern, well
into the � rst millenium. Among
the rooftops of these villages and
hamlets, a Romanesque bell tower
always stands out which speaks
to us of a fundamental era for
understanding the history of the so-
called Old Catalonia.
This extensive history and the
distance has made for an important
cultural font and traditions, many
of which are still maintained and
which we can live in the � estas and
popular celebrations.
Walking through the Pyrenees
allows us to enjoy the spectacle
which can be seen from its peaks,
but also allows us to relive our
ancient history and live � rst hand
some of these thousand-year old
traditions.
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NATUR PYRENE
Trekking around Aigüestortes National Park: Aran Valley, Boí Valley, Àneu Valleys, Estany de Sant Maurici
Go trekking without a backpack
to fully enjoy The Pyrenees.
We will walk along traditional
paths that connected valleys,
the ones that surround
Aigüestortes National Park nowadays. Medieval villages, World Heritage Romanesque churches, forests, rivers, lakes and high mountain fauna. A local interpreter guide specialized in history, culture and the nature of the region will be with you. We will be assisted by a car that will carry the luggage from one place to another.
Itinerary:Day 1: Welcome in Vielha. Hotel Accommodation. Do the introductions. Day 2: Vielha – Salardú Day 3: Salardú –Gerdar RefugeDay 4: Gerdar Refuge – EspotDay 5: Espot – Boí 4x4 taxis to The National Park.Day 6: Have a rest in Boí Valley. Optional excursion to visit Sant Climent de Taül (World Heritage Romanesque church)Day 7: Boí – Conangles RefugeDay 8: Conangles Refuge – Vielha
The price includes: - 8 nights in hotels or mountain refuges on a half-board basis
- 8 picnic - certi� ed guide (7 dies) - luggage transfers - 4x4 taxis - Insurance (public liability and accidents)
Hiking, gastronomy and nature in the Ribagorça
This proposal allows you to discover the Pyrenees across all its stands while hiking. We will have lunch at the best restaurants and you will visit small agri-food producers of the area. Moreover, you will see: the Boí Valley (declared a World Heritage Site); the Aigüestortes National Park and Estany de Sant Maurici; a Wildlife Centre, abandoned villages, places to observe and know the native fauna and much more. History, culture, gastronomy and nature mixed to take home the most complete experience of this magical corner of the Pyrenees. Accompanied by a local guide.
Itinerary:Day 1: Welcome in El Pont de Suert. Transfer to a hotel in Barruera. Day 2: All-day excursion through the Boí Valley villages. Visit
to jam and honey artisans. Restaurant lunch.Day 3: All-day excursion to the Aigüestortes National Park. Shepherd picnic with local products. Day 4: Transfer to a hotel in El Pont de Suert. Day 5: All-day excursion to the Boí Valley. Day 6: Morning excursion to bird watching: vulture, lammergier, etc.
The price includes: 5 nights in hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- taxi transfers - certi� ed guide (5 days) - 1 shepherd picnic - visits to the manufacturers - Insurance (public liability and accidents)
Price 892,00 €Per person in apartmentMinimum 4 participants
Price 450,00€per person sharing double room
Minimum 4 participants
Natour Pyrene is a nature tourism company devoted to routes, excursions and thematic activities linked to the nature and culture of the Pyrenees. Accompanied by our guides, you will discover the fl ora and fauna of the Pyrenees, local traditions and customs, legends, paths, the history and more, always in an entertain-ing, enjoyable and environmentally friendly way. Our activities are mainly carried out in Aigüestortes National Park and Estany de Sant Maurici, Boí Valley, Aran Valley, the Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta or the Montsec mountain range.
Natour Pyrene
Nature and photography guides of PyreneesC/ Únic, núm 17, porta 2425529 Gotarta, El Pont de Suert (Lleida)Tel +34 600 025 [email protected]/NatourPyrene
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
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LA PEGUERA APARTMENTS
Apartaments la Peguera
Ctra Parc Nacional d’Aigüestortes s/n25528 Bohí, (Lleida)tel/fax: +34 973 696 713 / +34 629 968 [email protected]://www.lapeguera.com/
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Rural accommodation at the gates of the National Park of Aigüestortes and the lake San Mauricio, in the Boí Valley, Pyrenees of Lleida. An ideal enclave for walking, for nature routes and for visiting the Romanesque of the Boí Valley. The Apartments La Peguera are comfortable, the atmosphere is calm and cosy and it is an incomparable spot. Large garden with children’s playground area, solarium and gazebo. Private parking area.For those who wish to be in the village, we also have cosy apartments in the little village of Barruera capital of the Boí Valley. If you fancy relaxing alter an excursion in the Park, the Boí Valley has a natural thermal water spa centre.
Trekking in the Boí Valley and the Aigüestortes National Park and Lake of Sant Maurici
For 5 days you will get to know the Boí Valley and its’
most universal elements:
the Romanesque churches,
UNESCO heritage, and the
Aigüestortes National Park
and Lake of Sant Maurici. In
addition you will discover a local
gastronomy very rooted in the
Pyrenees tradition.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Travel from the airport to
the Boí Valley
Day 2: Crossing the Boí Valley
to Vilaller (Vall de Barravés)
Day 3: Walk in Aigüestortes
National Park and Lake of Sant
Maurici
Day 4: discover on foot the
villagesof the Boí Valley
Day 5: morning of relaxation
at the spa of Caldes de Boí +
return to the airport
Day 6 Departure Day
Dates:
- from 01/05/2013 to 31/07/2013
- from 01/09/2013 to 30/09/2013.
- excluded: from 01/08/2013 to
30/8/2013
The price includes:
- 5 overnight stays in apartment
+ 5 breakfasts + 5 restaurant
dinners
- Mountain guide for the 5 days
- 1 Spa Circuit
- Taxis there and back to the
Park, Transfer Senet/ Peguera)
- Accident insurance and � rst
aid
Trekking through ! owers, stars and lakes to the National Park of Aigüestortes and the lake of Sant Maurici
You will live a unique experience
together with a guide for 5 days
in the Boi Valley.
Discover the national park, its
! ora and fauna and its unique
paissatjes.
Enjoy the whole nine
Romanesque churches and
Heritage’ll � nd an your palate
with cuisine of the Valley.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival at La Peguera by
own transport
Day 2 Trekking between Spires
and Lakes
Day 3 Trekking along the
Mountain Pass
Day 4 Treking between a
mountain pass and a dark lake in
Aigüestortes National Park.
Day 5: Treking between
churches, villages and stars of
the Boi Valley.
Day 6: Starry Starry Night at La
Peguera
Day 7 Check out
Dates:
- from 01/05/2013 to 31/07/2013
- from 01/09/2013 to 30/09/2013.
The price includes:
- 6 overnight stays in apartment
- 6 restaurant dinners
- Mountain guide for the 5 days
- Accident insurance and � rst
aid
Price 600,00 €Per person in apartment
Minimum 4 participants
Price 562,00€Per person in apartment
Minimum 4 participants
The transfer from the airport to the
apartments is optional (cost of 150
€ /pp)
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CASA PERNALLE
National Park of Aigüestortes and the Boí Valley
Trekking connecting lakes and spectacular landscapes of the Nacional Park of Aigüestortes. Excursions of a day with a mountain guide where one can get to know the fascinating nature and culture of the Pyrenees.
Itinerary:Day 1: Travel to Erill la Vall (Boí
Valley)
Day 2: National Park of
Aigüestortes and Lake Redó
Day 3: Life of the villages of the
Boí Valley
Day 4: Gelada Pass, the lookout
onto the great mountains
Day 5: Black Lake and the Route
of the Marmot
Day 6: return
The price includes:
- accommodation half board
- 4 pic-nics
- the taxi transfers of day 2
- Mountain guide (4 days).
- Accident insurance
Boí Valley - Trekking and romanesque
For 5 days come to Catalonia
to discover how the medieval
monks lived, where they walked,
in which temples they prayed,
how they built their churches,…
We invite you to walk and
discover the Romanesque
churches, Patrimony of Humanity
of UNESCO found in the Boí
Valley. At the same time we will
visit the National Art Museum of
Catalonia in Barcelona, where
there are many of the original
Romanesque paintings
Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel to: arrival in
Barcelona and visit the historic
centre of the city
Day 2: Walk to discover 4 of the
Romanesque churches of the
Boí: Santa Eulàlia d’Erill la Vall,
Sant Joan de Boí, Santa Maria
and Sant Climent de Taüll
Day 3: Trekking around the
villages of Erill la Vall- Barruera -
Cardet - Còll
Day 4: Trekking through the
villages of Erill la Vall-Boí-Durro
Day 5: return to Barcelona
The price includes:
- 5 nights accommodation half
board
- The transfers within the
programme
- Mountain guide (5 days).
- Accident insurance
Price 497,25 €Per person in apartment
Minimum 4 participants
Price 570,00€Per person sharing double room
Minimum 4 participants
Family house situated in the village of Erill la Vall, at the foot of a little hill, from where one can see the whole valley.The hostal is made up of 7 rooms, all with bath, tv, music cable and good views of the Boí Valley and the church of Santa Eulàlia.Living room with fi replace and terrace.
Surrounded on all side by greenbelt.
Possibility of half board with native produce of the land and
organically reared beef from the family farm 1km from the
hostal.
This church of Santa Eulàlia is one of the new churches
which form part of the Romanesque enclave declared
Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in the year 2000. In
the village of Erilll La Vall there is the Romanesque Interpre-
tation Centre.
Casa Pernalle
Cami del barri, 16
25528 Erill La Vall (Lleida)
Tel +34 973 696 049
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Optionally a night in Barcelona can be
reserved with an extra of 60 €/pp
Optionally a night in Barcelona can
be reserved with an extra of 60 €/pp
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LA PETJADA
La Petjada
Apartat de Correus nº 51El Pont de Suert 25525 (Lleida)Tel +34 [email protected]
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
The hiking company LA PETJADA was born in 2003 in the Pyrenees to initiate an extraordinary adventure: accompany our clients in the enjoyment of walking between the most fascinating corners of the Pyrenees.We organise themed itineraries guided by specialists in landscape interpretation and fl ora and fauna.La Petjada is the organising company of the Shepherds’ Route (Ruta del Pastor), a guided travel product which follows the ancient cattle ways or ‘cabaneres’ of the valleys of Ribagorça i Pallars Jussà via ridged paths, wide and with grand views, which are still used for pasturing (transhu-mance) of large fl ocks of sheep.
Rocky Landscapes
of the limestone pre-
Pyrenees
During the 7 days stay in the Pre
Pyrenees of Lleida a variety of
walks in the sierras of Sis, Sant
Gervàs i Montsec take place, of great richness of Mediterranean biodiversity. We will visit the gorge of Montrebei, we will see some protected birds of prey like the bearded vulture, as well as some castles and medieval fortresses from the old counties of Pallars and Ribagorça.
Itinerary: Day 1: Travel from Barcelona to Pont de MontañanaDay 2: guided visita to Congost de MontrebeiDay 3: Visit to the village of Serraduy and the Serra of SisDay 4: Visit to the National Park of Aigüestortes (sector Vall d’ Àssua)Day 5: Birdwatching in the Serra de Sant Gervàs
Day 6: Hiking in the Serra de MontsecDay 7: Return to Barcelona + guided visit of the Lleida plains
Dates: - 01/03/2013 to 30/06/2013
The price includes: - Accommodation and full board of Hotel Condes de Ribagorza
- transfers from Barcelona to Pont de Montañana
- Transport within the programme
- Mountain guide 7 days - Accident insurance
The Route of the
Shepherd and Pasturing
The Route of the Shepherd and Pasturing follows the paths and tracks which the shepherds from time immemorial used
with their travelling ! ocks of sheep from the plain of Lleida to the Pyrenees. The starting point of the route is Pont de Suert and the maximum length at the moment is 5 stages with an average of 5 hours daily of actual walking.
Itinerary:Day 1: Travel to Pont de Suert with a stop off at MontañanaDay 2: 1st stage of the Shepherds’ Route and Transhumance: from Pont de Suert to CastellarsDay 3: 2nd stage of the Shepherds’ Route and Transhumance: from Castellars to Adons
Day 4: 3rd stage of the Shepherds’ Route and Transhumance: from Adons to Torre de Tamúrcia and SopeiraDay 5: 4a stage of the Shepherds’ Route and Transhumance: from Betesa to El Pont de SuertDay 6: return journey to Barcelona
Dates: - 01/02/2013 to 30/10/2013
The price includes: - 5 overnight stays - 5 breakfasts - 5 dinners at restaurant - 4 shepherd’s picnics - lunch at the Restaurant Condes de Ribagorza (day 1)
- mountain guide (5 days) - The transfers within the programme
- Accidents insurance
Price 800,00 €per person
Price 725,00€Group minimum of 6 people sharing
double rooms
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ALPINART
AlpinArt is a small mountain activities company found at the foot of the National Park of Aigüestortes – Sant Maurici,
which attracts lovers of nature routes, through very person-alised attention, to some of the most select and photogenic itineraries of the Pyrenees. We are certifi ed guides with a
lot of experience and knowledge of the area, for whom in-
dividual and careful treatment of participants is as important
as security or the satisfaction to be had.
Alpinart
tel +34 609 777 033
www.sergiricart.blogspot.com
Tour of the Aigüestortes - Sant
Maurici National Park
Incomparable high mountain traverse through some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Pyrenees, which allows us to connect the refuges of the National Park and get to know in depth this privileged land. It is possible to do this in summer as well as Winter (with snow shoes), You will have the attention and assessment of a High Mountain Guide UIAGM and professional photographer, who will carry out and hand in a photographic report of the route.
Itinerary:Day 1: Meet at Pont de Suert Day 2: Romanesque churches of the Vall de Boí (UNESCO). Start trekking: Llac de
Cavallers – Estany Negre - refuge.
Day 3: Estanys de Travessani – Port de
Caldes – Circ de Colomers – refuge.
Day 4: Circuit of the lakes of Colomers –
lakes of Saboredo – refuge.
Day 5: Ice lake – Coll d’Amitges – Agulles
and Lakes of Amitges – refuge.
Day 6: Estany de Ratera – Portarró d’Espot
– Valls de Gavatxos and Coma d’Amitges –
Estany Llong – refuge.
Day 7: Vall de Corticelles (lakes) – Vall de
Delluí (lakes) – Vall de Morrano – planell
d’Aigüestortes - taxi to Pont de Suert.
The price includes:
- High Mountain Guide UIAGM &
photographer
- accommodation FB in refuges
- allotjament hotel ** half board
- transfers Pont de Suert – Cavallers and
Aigüestortes – Pont de Suert
- photographic report (50 digital images)
- insurance RC, accidents insurance of the
participants
- technical equipment only Winter
Photographic route - lakes of the
Aigüestortes National Park
Beautiful route of 2 days which traverse
the heart of the National Park and allow
us to see some if its’most beautiful lakes.
Summer or Winter itinerary (with ski shoes),
accompanied by a High Mountain Guide
UIAGM and photographer.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Pont de Suert – Llac de Cavallers
– Estanys de Travessani – Refuge Estany
Negre.
Day 2: Estanys de Colieto – Coll de
Contraix – Refuge Estany Llong – Planell
d’Aigüestortes – Pont de Suert.
The price includes:
- High Mountain Guide UIAGM &
photographe
- accommodation FB in refuges
- transfers Pont de Suert - routes
- photographic report (50 digital images)
- insurance RC, accidents insurance of the
participants
- technical equipment only Winter
Price from 700,00 €Per person
Groups of 5 - 6 persons
Price from 170,00 €Per person
Groups of 5 - 6 persons
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Different prices per season and number of
participants
Different prices per season and number of
participants
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Apartaments Alta Muntanya
Carretera de Durro, 5, 25527 Barruera (Lleida)Tel 676 884 [email protected]/aaltamuntanyatwitter.com/#!/@apartamentsinfo
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
ALTA MUNTANYA APARTMENTS
Descobreix l’Edat Mitjana dins la
vall de Boí
Durant cinc dies et convidem a descobrir a peu els secrets que amaga la Vall de Boí, les seves ermites, les seves esglésies romàniques, el santuari de Caldes, les antigues cabanes de pastors, i de forma mot especial la seva extensa xarxa de senders empedrats que ens aproparan als bonics nuclis rurals de la Vall.La Vall de Boí té 8 esglésies i uan ermita declarades l’any 2000 com a Patrimoni de la Humanitat per la UNESCO. Les seves pintures romàniques originals avui dia es troben al Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya a Barcelona, i també les visitarem durant el primer dia.
Itinerari: Dia 1: trobada a Barcelona i descoberta del barri antic de Barcelona i visita al Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) amb un guia especialitzat de LA PETJADAViatge � ns la Vall de Boí i visita de cortesia a les esglésies romàniques de Taüll i Boí (declarades com a Patrimoni de la Humanitat per la UNESCO)Dia 2: Senderisme interpretatiu pel nucli medieval de DurroCircuït a peu de 4 hores pel sender
empedrat de Barruera a Durro i descoberta del nucli rural de Duroo i l’ermita de Sant Quirc.Dia 3: senderisme i visita als pobles d’ Iran i SaraísMatí Itinerari guiat de 4 hores de durada pel sender empedrat d’iran a Saraís, antiga ruta dels comtes de la Ribagorça d’entrada a la Vall de Boí. Saraís és avui dia un poble abandonat.Dia 4: descoberta pels voltants del Parc Nacional d’Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant MauriciItinerari guiat de 3 hores de durada per la riba de l’Estany de cavallers (dins del PN d’Aigüestortes) + visita al santuari de Caldes de BoíDia 5: retorn a Barcelona amb visita al poble medieval de Montañana.
Temporada: de l’1 de març al 30 de juliol
Serveis inclosos: - 4 nits als apartaments Alta Muntanya amb esmorzar inclòs
- 4 sopar a restaurants (La Taverneta de Boí, Llebreta de Barruera, El Caliu de Taüll)
- 3 dinars de picnics - 1 dinar al restaurant (dia 5) Condes de Ribagorza
- Els transfers dins el programa, en furgonetas i/o taxis locals
- El guia de muntanya, durant cinc dies. - Assegurança d´accidents i primers auxilis
No inclou: - Transport des de Barcelona (100€ persona)
Opcional: - Nit a Barcelona (des de 60€ per persona)
Preu des de 500,00 €per persona
Grups de 5 - 6 persones
Els apartaments d’Alta Muntanya de Barruera, disposa
de 8 apartaments de 1, 2 i 3 habitacions, que disposen
de cuina amb microones, fogons i cafetera així com
balcó privat. Els apartaments tenen wifi i l’edifi ci disposa
d’un jardí amb piscina de temporada a l’aire lliure, spa a
l’aire lliure i zona de barbacoa
Els apartaments Alta Muntanya disposa d’una zona
d’estar comuna amb llar de foc, Servei de guardaesquís
i aparcament gratuït al mateix establiment. Al taulell
d’informació turística es poden organitzar visites guiades
i altres activitats a la zona com senderisme, pesca i
excursions d’un dia.
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WALKING WITHOUT LUGGAGE
ANDANDO SIN EQUIPAJE (WALKING WITHOUT LUGGAGE) is about on foot new way of exploring, touring freely on foot, whichever area, valley or mountain via it’s paths. In Camins we have been pioneers in establishing this system in the circular crossings on
the Pyrenees by designing self-guided routes with luggage transport.A map and a topographic guide of the area, the best ac-commodation, daily control on how the crossing is develop-ing....are some of the factors we look for, trying to give you total satisfaction. You only have to decide the dates, we will look after everything else.
ANDANDO SIN EQUIPAJE
Avda. Pas d’Arrò, 5 bajos25530 VIELHA (Val d’Aran)Tel. + 34 973 64 24 44 / + 34 616 33 56 91info@andandosinequipaje.comwww.andandosinequipaje.comwww.facebook.com/andandosinequipaje
GRAN BUCLE, Setau Sagèth & Encantats
Circular route around the Val d’Aran and the NP Aigüestortes and Lake of St. Maurici
which starts and � nishes in Vielha, with a
tour of 140 kms.
Itinerary:
Day 1: From Vielha to Bossòst,
Day 2: From Bossòst al Refugio Honeria,
Day 3: Froml Refugio Honeria to Bagergue,
Day 4: From Bagergue to St. Maurici,
Espot,
Day 5: From St. Maurici to Boí,
Day 6: From Boí al Refugio Conangles, 19
km.
Day 7: From Refugio Conangles to Vielha,
The price includes:
- the accommodation for 6 nights half
board
- Route Book and map for each room
- transpor of luggage & taxi service the 4th
and 5th stage
- insurance
SETAU SAGÈTH, tour of the Val d’Aran
A circular crossing which begins and ends in
Vielha, with 103 Km. Of route and 9.480 m of
total inclination and covering a large part of
the Long Route path of the GR211 and which
has been split into 5 stages.
Itinerary:
Day 1: From Vielha to Bossòst.
Day 2: From Bossòst to Refugio Honeria,
Day 3 From Refugio Honeria to Bagergue,
Day 4: From Bagergue to Refugio
Day 5: From Refugio Conangles to Vielha,
The price includes:
- the accommodation for 6 nights half board
- Route Book and map for each room
- transpor of luggage
- a memento from the crossing
- a free entry into the Palai de Gèu de Vielha
- insurance
Price from 425,00 €Per person sharing double room
VIA CALDA, the tour of the thermal springs
Trekking itinerary which explores the best
thermal spring area of the Pyrenees; Boí,
Tredós, Arties, Vielha and Les. A straight line
tour of 80 Km which you can do in the stages
you see � t, enjoying and savoring your
surroundings at your own speed.
Itinerary:
Day 1: From Pont de Suert to Erill La Vall,
Day 2: From Erill La Vall to Caldes de Boí
Day 3: From Caldes de Boí to Banhs de
Tredòs
Day 4: From Banhs de Tredòs to Vielha
Day 5: Frome Vielha to Les.
The price includes:
- the accommodation for 6 nights half board
- Route Book and map for each room
- transpor of luggage & Taxi service
- a memento from the crossing
- a free entry into the Palai de Gèu de Vielha
- insurance
- thermal springs circuit of Caldes de Boí,
Banhs de Tredòs and Las Termas de la
Baronia de Les.
Price from 450,00 €Per person sharing double room
Price from 320,00 €Per person sharing double room
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Lleida
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ERA HONERIA REFUGE
El Refugi d’ Era Honeria es troba al sector més septentrional de la comarca de la Vall d’Aran, a pocs quilòmetres de la frontera amb França, concretament a la petita vall de Toran, dins del terme municipal de Canejan.Aquest sector denominat Baix Aran presenta un conjunt de boscos i cims pirinencs que ens proporcionen un molt bon escenari per practicar esports de muntanya i hikings pels antics senders empedrats.L’allotjament, ubicat a uns 1.100 metres d’altitud sobre el nivell del mar i de fácil accés en cotxe, ens permetrà dormir i menjar enmig de paisatges d’elevat interès naturalístics amb la presencia de fauna salvatge i boscos amb arbres de gran tamany.
Refugi dera Honeria
Apt correus 15825530 Vielha (Lleida)Tel +34 660 777 835www.refugiohoneria.com/[email protected]
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
5 Days in the snow
Spend � ve days enjoying the snow and
snow sports, using the refuge Honeria
as your base camp, situated in the Toran
Valley, one of the prettiest and wildest sites
of the Aran Valley.
This part of the Pyrenees is an area with
the best snow levels of the Pyrenees due to
its’ situation and orientation.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Excursion with snowshoes in the
Toran valley. Day 2: Cross country skiing en
Beret. Day 3: Excursion with snowshoes in
the Toran valley. Day 4: Cross country skiing.
Day 5: Excursion with snowshoes or Cross
country skiing
Dates: from December to May
The price includes:
- 6 nights in the refuge half board.
- 5 days of guide-teacher.
- Snowshoes and/or cross country skis for
the 5 days.
- Forfeits for cross country skiing
Not included:
- Transport for the whole week.
- Meals during the day
Five days walking the Toran valley
Enjoy the magni� cent Toran Valley for 5 days,
going on excursions around the refuge of
Honeria and visiting the prettiest corners of
the valley.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Guided excursion to the mines of liat
and tuc d’Ermer.
Day 2: Guided excursion to the villages of the
Toran Valley.
Day 3: Guided excursion to the forest of
carlac (Bausen).
Day 4: Excursion to the refuse “Jaques
Husson” (Estanh d’Aranh) and sleeping.
Day 5: Guided excursion from the refuge
“Jaques Husson” back to the refuge Honeria.
Dates: May to October
The price includes:
- 6 nights in refuge half board + picnic
- 5 days Certi� ed guide.
Not included:
- Transport for the whole week.
Price 549,00 € per person
minimum 2 maximum 6 people
Price 520,00€ per person
minimum 2 maximum 6 people
In search of bears in the Pyrenees
For more than 100,000 years humans and
bears have lived all over Europe, particularly
in the Haute Garonne, the Ariège and Lower
Aran, grizzly bear for many is still a myth,
a threat a sense, an icon of environmental
quality ....
We walk for 7 days to try to discover the
essence of their habitat in practicing walking.
Also take the opportunity to visit some iconic
points in its reintroduction in 1996 and 2006
successively as stocks Melles, Elyne Arba
and also some of interpretation centers
recently opened.
Itinerary:
Dia 1: la Vall de Caneján ValleyDia 2: L’ake CauilhaDia 3: Visit the villages of Montgarri i BagergueDia 4: L’Arièja: Castillon i ElyneDia 5: around the Elyne valleyDia 6: Hikking to the valley of MellesDia 7: the interpretation center of the gizzly bear at Esterri d’Àneu and return
The price includes: - 6 nights in refuge half board - The mountain guide, (7 days) - internal transfers - Accident insurance
Price 700,00 €per person
minimum 2 maximum 6 people
This programme may be changed depending
on the physical condition of the group
These routes may be adapted to � tness level of
participants
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Hotel Mauberme is a three star hotel opened in February 2003. Part of an old existing chalet was preserved and the new building was perfectly integrated. It has ten double rooms (4 with double beds and 6 with twin beds) and a suite.All rooms have wooden ceilings, full WC, hairdryer, compli-mentary tea and coffee making facilities, phone and colour TV. Comfort is completed with fl oor heating, lift and private free parking. We have free internet (WiFi) throughout the hotel. Games room with table football and a WII.
Hotel Mauberme
Carretera de Bagergue 3, 25598 SalardúTel +34 973 64 55 [email protected]/
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
HOTEL MAUBERME
Flower’s tour in Val d’Aran and
the National Park of Aigüestortes
and the Lake of Sant Maurici
During the four day stay in the Vall d’Aran we propose various itineraries called hiking � owers, which consist of following
an itinerary on foot of a maximum of four
hours, taking digital photographs of alpine
� ora with the help of the guide specialised
in botany from the company LA PETJADA,
Ms Judith Mira.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Visit to the city of Barcelona
Day 2: Arrival at Salardú + visit to the Pla
de Beret and Montgarri
Arrival at Pla de Beret by taxi and follow a
circular itinerary of four hours to Montgarri .
Discovery of high mountain � ora
(Hiking Flowers).picnic lunch.
Dinner at Salardú.
Day 3: Camins Vius, historic path through
the Bonaigua Pass
Guided outing from Salardú to the Port de
la Bonaigua. Descovery of alpine � ora and
geological elements of historic interest.
Picnic lunch. Visit to the museum dera Nhèu
and typical dinner with Aranese pot in a
restaurant of Unha.
Day 4: Visit to the National Park
Aigüestortes ( sector Colomers)
Guided nature visit to the lakes of the circ
de Colomers. Discovery of alpine � ora of
lake systems.
picnic lunch.
Day 5 : return from Salardú to Barcelona
Itinerary of three hours around Arties and
Garós with picnic lunch included. Pick up
luggage and return to airport of Barcelona
around 4pm.
Season: From 1st March to 25th July
Services included:
- Accommodation and mentioned meals in
the itinerary.
- Transfers within the programme, by
7-seater taxi.
- The mountain guide, included during the
4 days of activity + 1 specialist guide for
the visit to the medieval city of Barcelona
- Administration fees,
- accident insurance and � rst aid included,
responsibility of LA PETJADA
Price 580,00 €Per person sharing double room
Groups of 5 - 6 people
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HOTEL PESSETS
The Hotel Pessets is situ-ated in the centre of the town of Sort, in a building constructed in 1966, with constant renovation and bringing up-to-date of its facilities, with all the commodities and facilities of a great hotel.It has 49 standard rooms, with bathroom and hairdrier, telephone and satellite tv, 13 superior bedrooms in the attic with llucanes de fusta and informal avantguard decoration, relaxing shower and air conditioning, 10 superior rooms with Terrace, elegant décor, relaxing shower and bathtub and 3 Family Junior Suites in the attic with bathroom and relaxing shower, minibar, and 1 Special Suite with all the commodities and design.
Hotel Pessets ***
Diputació, 3 - 25560 SORT (Pallars Sobirà)Tel. +34 973 620 000Fax +34 973 620 [email protected]/pessets.sorttwitter.com/HotelPessets
El Pallars Sobirà on foot
The Pallars Sobirà is a mountain region which is covered by a large number of routes and paths which can be done on foot and which go from high mountain to the peaceful paths of the valleys. Many of these excursions can be done from the doo of the hotel itself. Routes on the GR-11, in the National Park of Aiguestortes and the lake of Sant Maurici, in the Natural Park of the High Pyrenees, trans-frontier routes and walks and excursions for all levelsThe Hotel Pessets in collaboration with specialized guides from the company PiriTrek have prepared a programme of excursions through Pallars Sobirà, which can be adapted for level and physical � tness of
the pariticpants.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Hotel Pessets
Day 2: Camí Ral de Vall Farrera.Day 3: National Park of AiguestortesDay 4: Salt route and Bandits.Day 5: The Bailiwick of SortDay 6: Two ascents for the price of oneDay 7: A different view of the National ParkDay 8: Farewell
The price includes: - 7 night Hotel*** Pessets, in standard room half board.
- 6 picnic lunches - buffet breakfast with typical local produce - Lunch and Dinner with menu, table service with 4 starters, 4 mains and 4 desserts to choose from (drinks and extras to the menu not included)
- Interpretive guide to the National Park (6 days)
- Accident insurance - Day 2: taxi service, going and return
Price from 580,00 €Per person sharing double room
Minimum 4 participants
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
National Park of Aiguestortes and el Batliu de Sort
Itinerary:Day 1. Arrival at Hotel PessetsDay2. Excursion to the National Park of Aiguestortes or Lakes of Sant MauriciA 4x4 taxi takes us to Estany de Sant Maurici, starting point of the excursion to the Circ d´Amitges, ascending via la Coma de l´ Abeller and coming back by Obagues de Ratera.Day 3: circular itinerary on old rough paths which link the villages of the bailiwick of Sort. Day 4: farewell
The price includes: - 3 nights Hotel*** Pessets, standard room Stays from Sunday to Friday, superior room without supplement.
- 1 half board and 2 Full board - 1 picnic - Interpretive guide to the National Park (2 days)
- Accident insurance
Price from 220,00 €Per person sharing double room
Minimum 2 participants
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CASA LEONARDO
Casa Leonardo is a fi ne country house,
brimming with charm
and hospitality,
guarded by the Bòssia
and Flamisell rivers, at the heart of the Lleida Pyrenees
and at the gateway to Vall Fosca.The house is strategically
located for visiting the Aigüestortes i Sant Maurici National
Park and the Romanesque architecture of the Vall de Boí.
We offer the possibility of dinner and breakfast with fresh
high-quality organic produce made from handcrafted and
local ingredients
Leonardo rural house has focus in ecotourism and special-
ized in hiking products. Offers you, some circular walks
around the house. With 10 km distance on average and
different subjects
Casa Leonardo
C/La Bedoga, 2
25514 Senterada (Lleida)
tel +34 973 661 787
www.casaleonardo.net
www.facebook.com/CasaLeonardo
twitter.com/casaleonardo
Green holidays in the Catalan
Pyrenees
From Casa Leonardo, the second week of July, we walk with Evarist March, Naturalwalks guide specialized in botany, to discover the different plants depending on their use medicinal, gastronomic, to make drinks or other uses as dry cleaners and soaps. Each day will end with a workshop related to the collected herbs.
Dates: 9-14 of July
Mushroom holidays
We suggest to walk through the Pre-Pyrenees mountains to explore the mysterious and fascinating world of mushrooms.From Casa Leonardo, the ! rst week of
October, accompanied by Evarist March,
Naturalwalks guide specialized in botany,
we will discover the different types of
mushrooms and their habitats. Each day will
end with a workshop related to the collected
fungi.
Dates: 13-18 of October
The price includes:
- 5 naturalist guided walks around the Vall
Fosca region
- 5 Nights with room and half board
- 4 afternoon workshops
The level of difficulty of the walks: Medium
(maximum slope 400m and 6 hours of a
quiet walk)
Casa Leonardo with Naturalwalks – Natural
Guide company specialist in botany walks- ,
have created two interesting thematic routes
that combine exceptional places to walk and
the opportunity to discover medicinal and
edible plants, or mushrooms and fungi.
Naturalwalks: We provide guided tours,
training courses and consultancy in botany,
ecotourism and sustainability. Our aim is to
raise awareness about the natural world,
in order to protect it and foster sustainable
development.
If you like a different vacation, you found what
you’re looking for!
Price from 555,00 €Per person sharing double room
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Minimum 8 participants
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MARQUES DE PASTOR
The Fifth Lake, which gives its name to the route it is the one which we fi nd making this circular hiking trail
mid-mountain, it is accessible to all
kinds of mountain lovers.
This route is signposted and divided
into 5 stages of between 4 and
6 hours of low technical diffi culty.
Along the 105 km. we will overcome the changing orog-
raphy that the nature offers to us.
We will enjoy one of the most amazing parts of the Pyr-
enees, and we will end up discovering the mysterious and
poetic Lake Moncortés. An enchanted lake which is the
setting for beautiful legends.
El cinquè Llac
Pirineu Emoció
Sant Miquel del Pui, 43
25500 La Pobla de Segur (Lleida)
tel +34 973 681 518
www.elcinquellac.com
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
The Fifth Lake - “El Cinquè Llac”
Discover the magical Lake Montcortés going hiking at the “door of the Pyrenees”
Travel with the exceptional Lake TrainWalk without luggage and without a guide, but not completely alone...Enjoy spectacular sceneries of great natural beauty.Learn about the history, the culture and landmarks of the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees.Not only play sports and enjoy the good local gastronomy but relax in selected tourist country houses with special charm as well.
The Pre-Pyrenees is a very little known territory of Catalonia but it is ideal for enjoying walking around the nature, the tranquility and the nostalgia.We invite you to get on the panoramic Lake Train and enjoy an exceptional trip from the Lleida plain to the foothills of the Pyrenees. There are four lakes located along the route. Sant Llorenç de Mongai, Camarasa, Cellers and Sant Antoni.The rest in the country houses will be a unique experience: they will offer quality meals based in our delicious fresh food products, in this way the route will be slighter because we organize the moving luggage from house to house while you are walking without any weight. We´ll provide you the meals in a lunch box and a napkin cloth like the shepherds used while they were walking through these paths.
Day 1: La Pobla de Segur-Peramea “La Geganta Adormida” 19,5 kmDay 2: Peramea-Beranui “L’Aquelarre de Serraspina” 14,6 kmDay 3: Beranui- Les Eglésies “El pont del Diable” 23 kmDay 4: Les Esglésies-Senterada “La Casa Encantada” 25,2 kmDay 5: Senterada – La Pobla de Segur “L’estany de Montcortès”
The package includes: - Return ticket on the Lakes Train (Lleida – la Pobla de Segur – Lleida)
- 6 nights of accommodation in charming Rural Houses.
- Half board - 6 packed lunches, with lunch box and cloth napkin to minimise waste.
- Transport of luggage from place to place - Insurance cover - Documentation and 1:25,000 scale route maps with all kinds of information about the local area and its nature and culture
- 24 hour contact telephone number for information and emergencies.
- Final gift that can only be obtained by completing all of the stages of the FIFTH LAKE route.
Price 500,00€Per person sharing double room
Group of 4 people
2 People: 535 ,- € Price per person
3 People: 515 ,- € Price per person
1 person: 580 ,- € Price per person
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ROUTE OF THE CATHARS - GR 107
The Camí dels Bons Homes (Route of the Cathars) is a touristic trail between the sanctuary of Queralt in Berga (Catalonia, Spain) and the castle of Montsegur (Ariège, France) allowing you to follow the migration routes used by the cathars or “good men”
during the 12th and 14th centuries when they fl ed persecu-tion by the crusaders and the Inquisition, promoted by the catholic church of Rome with the aid of the King of France.The Regulating Board of the Route of the Cathars, this is the organization body that promotes this itinerary and provides all services along the route from specialized information for planning the route, accommodation, restaurants, mountain guides, transport luggage, equestrian centers, taxis, etc..
The route of the Cathars
C/ Pujada a Palau, 708695 Bagà (Barcelon)Tel. +34 938 244 861info@camidelsbonshomes.comwww.camidelsbonshomes.comwww.facebook.com/camidelsbonshomestwitter.com/CamiBonsHomes
The Camí dels Bons Homes is a Long
Distance Trail (GR 107) can be travelled on
foot, by horse or by mountain bike, following
in the footsteps of the cathars over the
Pyrenees.
There is a variation of the trail that goes
from Gósol to the sanctuary of Miracle which
follows mainly the GR7.
You can also discover by car the villages
where the good men and good women lived
in the counties of El Berguedà, La Cerdanya, l’Alt Urgell, El Solsonès and L’Ariège.
Main itinerary (GR 107)
Day 1: Queralt - Gósol
9h 58 min / 36,493 km (per Bonner)
9h 10 min / 33,538 km (per Ferrús)
Day 2: Gósol - Bagà.5h 50 min / 24,024 km
Day 3: Bagà - Bellver de Cerdanya.6 h 26 min / 22,708 km (per pista)5h 40 min / 22,648 km (per GR 107-4)
Day 4: Bellver de Cerdanya - Porta8 h 26 min / 35,523 km
Day 5: Porta - Mérens-les-Vals4 h 50 min / 21,520 km (per l’Arieja) 8 h 31 min / 30,354 km (per Besines)
Day 6: Mérens-les-Vals - Orgeix4 h 5 min / 17,974 km
Day 7: Orgeix - Comús5 h 35 min / 22,656 km
Day 8: Comús - Montsegur3 h 50 min / 16,103 km
Solsonès branch (GR 7)Day 1: Miracle - Solsona
2 h 20 min / 9,3 kmDay 2: Solsona - Sant Llorenç de Morunys
11 h 15 min / 42,540 kmDay 3: Sant Llorenç de Morunys - Tuixén
4 h 57 min / 16,675 kmDay 4: Tuixén - Gósol
3h 45min / 12,304 km
Walking companiesA PEU tel 972 68 05 23 • www.apeu.com.esATLAS NATURA Tel. 610 32 08 67 www.atlasnatura.comBON VIURE Tel. 626 88 72 43 • www.bonviure.comCINGLES Tel. 938 25 70 16 www.guiescingles.catGUIES DEL PIRINEU Tel. 637 72 96 12 • [email protected] companyCINGLES • Tel. 938 25 70 16 www.guiescingles.catRiding companiesEL COBERT DE VILAFORMIU • Tel. 938 21 21 21 676 94 94 45 • www.vilaformiu.comNATUREQÜESTRE • Tel. 619 55 08 58 622 68 61 85 • www.naturecuestre.com
Barcelona
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Tarragona
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NATURAL PARK OF THE CADI-MOIXERO
The Natural Park of the Cadí-Moixeró is a mountain park of great interest because of its’ great geological diversity, fl ora and fauna and it’s very accessible to the public. There are more than 40.000 hectares situated between 800m in the valleys and 2.648m at the top of Vulturó.Of mainly limestone, the park includes the sierras of Cadí and Moixeró which form an extensive mountainous bar-rier of more than 30km in length, the strange and magical Pedraforca and the massifs of Tosa and Puigllançada.If you come to the Natural Park of Cadi-Moixeró, you can discover the place through the historic paths, enjoy the installations and activities which are orga-nized. Don’t miss it!
Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró
Centre del ParcC/ la vinya, 108695 BagàTel. +34 938 244 [email protected]/parcs/cadiwww.facebook.com/PNCadiMoixero
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In the Natural Park of the Cadi-Moixero there are various signposted paths with very different characteristics be it their difficulty, length, landscape type, facilities or type of sign. These signed routes are the best way to discover each corner of the park in a peaceful, safe and relaxed way
You can choose from a large variety of paths thought out for all groups of the public:
Nature Routes
Themed routes centred on nature, short distance and easy, appropriate for everyone and where we ! nd interpretation panels to
get to know the fauna and " ora or the area we pass through.
Excursionists Paths
Paths of Gran Recorregut (GR), of more than 50 km, paths of Petit Recorregut (PR), of less than 50km, as well as Senders Locals (SL), of less than 10km, all signposted by the Federació d’Entitats Excursionistes de Catalunya (FEEC) and aimed at excursionists who want to do a traverse or route of one or various days in the Natural Park of the Cadi-Moixero.
Organised Traverses
Long routes of various days, which can be done,depending on the route, on foot, by bike or on horseback, some of them remembering historic facts like the Camí dels Bons Homes or the Camí Picasso, others of more sporting character like the els Cavalls del Vent or the Pedals de Ferro, but all of them of great landscape interest.
Network of Paths
The regions of Berguedà, la Cerdanya and the l’Alt Urgell where the Natural Park of the Cadi-Moixero is found have also a large network of paths which allow for maximum " exibility for the user to choose a desired route for getting from one place to another
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HOTEL MUNTANYA
Family hotel with all the amenities of a large hotel.The family Isern-Casanovas runfor over 50 years this hotel with mag-nifi cent views of the Park Moixeró.
We are a hotel in harmony with nature. A family-friendly
place with many amenities for the whole family from kids to
outdoor games, nightly entertainment, guided easy level to
mountain lakes, waterfalls, caves and more.
Enjoy our Cerdanya Wellness Center with spa area, Jacuzzi,
saunas, steam bath, massage, swimming .......
Hotel Muntanya & Spa
25727 Prullans de Cerdanya (Lleida)
Tel +34 973 51 02 60
www.prullans.net/hotel
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Descripció All Inclusive
Enjoy your holiday in comfort and tranquility. Choose from a wide range of activities, allow yourself to be pampered in the Spa and enjoy your vacation in the unique environment of Cerdanya. Take ‘All Inclusive’ with no need to worry about anything!
Includes: Excursions/ hikes according to the program, Sports activities, Spa circuit included every day, Gym, swimming pool, petanque, climbing wall, Half hour of paddle from 9h00 till 15h30, Mountainbikes, sleds (1 per accomodation), babycarrier Meals (breakfast , lunch, snack from 16h30 till 17h30, dinner: all buffet) You can choose from different dining options. Includes the following drinkes: house wine, mineral water, beer and soft drinks. Excluded: coffee and tea, beverages outside of meals, spirits, licors, combined drinks and some speci� c activities that would be subject tot a surcharge
Cerdanya is much more than a single valley in Europe with a great diversity of ecosystems and protected areas, offers a rang of possibilities for lovers of hiking and nature, so we want to offer you several options so that you can approximate the best in this land of wellcome and full of history. Is the sunniest valley of Europe and well known for its biodiversity.We are a family Wellness and Walking hotel placed in the village with charm and breath-taking views of the Nature Park Cadí-Moixeró.
With more than 65 years of experience but
with all the services of a great resort.
Price from 425,00 €Per person sharing double room
Tourist tax not included € 0.50 / person / night
Price from 45,00 €per person (adult)
Histories of the Cadi
A walking route that joins Prullans and Gosol
and reveals all the hidden secrets of the Cadi
mountains.
Discover a splendid itinerary full of history.
Along the route, we will learn some of the
legends of the Cerdanya and Pedraforca,
fascinating histories of the Cathars, the
smugglers and the adventures of music
bands when they used to cross the Cadi
mountains. And we can also know the old
reapers path and follow the Pablo Picasso
steps when he left Gosol in order to go to
Paris.
Duration of the package: 5 Days
Included services:
- 2 nights at Muntanya Hotel in Prullans
- 2 nights at Cal Francisco Hostal in Gosol
- 2 half day self-guided tours Prulla-Gòsol
and Gòsol-Prullans
- 2 Self-guided tours by the Cathars path
- 4 days full board
- 1 free ticket for the Spa Circuit of Spa Hotel
Muntanya
- Transfer of baggages
Accommodation not included
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CAL TRISCA
Cal Trisca
c/ Major, núm. 14 25720 Nas, Bellver de Cerdanya (Lleida)Tel +34 628 568 477www.caltrisca,[email protected]
Barcelona
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Tarragona
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Cal Trisca is a guest-house situated in Catalonian Pyrenees, bordering the Natural Park Cadí-Moixeró. The house is situated in Nas, a sunny hamlet with a panoramic view over the valley of La Cerdanya, the Cadí-Mountains and all the northern summits that surround the county.The House has six rooms and a total capacity of fi fteen. All
the rooms have wooden fl oors and are well equipped with
a private bathroom. In the guest house there is a dinning
room, a living room and a garden. Besides accommodation,
we offer half board and picnic.
There is a tarmacked access road from Bellver de Cerdanya
to Nas. It only takes10 minutes to get to the hamlet, Nas is
about 15 minutes drive from Cadí Tunnel, and 30 minutes
from France and Andorra.
We speak french and english.
Walking across la Cerdanya
Day 1: Arrival at the guest house Cal Trisca.Day 2: Circular route to the Pi Valley.Day 3: Climb to the top of Comabona. Reapers’ Path.Day 4: Vall de la Llosa. Camí dels
Bons Homes (Cathar route).
Day 5: Climb to the top of the
Penyes Altes of Moixeró.Day 6: Leave Cal Trisca.
The price includes: - 5 nights of accommodation in the guest house, half-board and 4 picnics
- transport within the programe - official High Mountain Guide
El Parc Natural del Cadí - Moixeró
The Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park is a mountain park. In the Cadí,
heights vary between 800m at
the bottom of the valleys and
2,648m at the highest point and
the mountain sides form sharp
cliffs with almost vertical walls,
deep valleys and abrupt canals.
The Moixeró sierra ends in the High Peaks of the Moixeró and extensive forest areas stand out with places like the Pi (Pine) Valley or the Font Llebrera. Among the fauna, the chamois, roe deer, deer, wood grouse, golden eagle or the bearded vulture stand out. In Spring, the ! ora (gentiana, alpenrose, autumn crocus etc) covers the " elds and in the Autumn the river bank trees (alder, poplar, rowan etc) make a symphony of colours.
To be able to enjoy this privileged environment, we have prepared 4 spectacular and diverse itineraries:
- Excursion to the Pi Valley, circular route from Cal Trisca to discover the sub-alpine dwellings formed from thick woods of red and black pine, as well as the Roca Foradada (rock with a hole in it), the emblem of the omnipresent limestone formation of the sierra.
- Ascend to the top of Comabona (2.547m), the most easterly peak of the sierra, from Prat d’Aguiló (Eagle Field) (2.037 m). We suggest going down following the Camí dels
Segadors (Reapers’ path)
which takes us to the village
of Nas.
- Excursion to the valley of Llosa
following the Camí dels Bons
Homes (Cathar route).
- This valley allows us to enjoy
a full frontal view of the whole
sierra.
- Climb to the top of the
Penyes Altes (2.276 m), the
highest point of the Moixeró, with fantastic views of the Pyrenees.
Preu 640,00 €Per person sharing double room
Groups of 6 people
Price 325,00€Per person sharing double room
Groups of 6 people
ATTCycling break in la Cerdanya
Day 1: Arrival at the guest house Cal Trisca.Day 2: Discover on an all terrain cycle, the area surroundingsDia 3: all terrain cycling to the valley of Ridolaina or Pi, depending on the " tness of participants
Leave Cal TriscaThe price includes:
- 2 nights of accommodation in the guest house, half-board
- 2 picnics - BTT hiring and helmet - Guide
Bigger or smaller groups, ask for our
special price
Bigger or smaller groups, ask the
special price
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CAL CALSOT
Cal Calsot
25725 Montellà de Cadí (Lleida)tel +34 973 515 [email protected]
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Catalan family house from the beginning of the 19th century recently renovated Situated in Montellà de Cadí, region of Cerdanya, at the foot of the Natural Park Cadí-Moixeró.With a capacity for twelve people. There are 5 rooms, all with spacious shower and toilet. The accommodation has free wifi .
We offer breakfasts, dinners and picnics. We cook using lo-
cal produce, artisan and organic, with emphasis on organic
meat from our own property.
Walking across la Cerdanya
On the different routes we propose following old paths and livestock tracks, villages, Romanesque churches, walking through meadows, forests and streams, landscapes with their history and their legends.
Itinerary: Day 1: visit Montellà and the farm Cal CalsotDay 2 excursion to Bestanist / Estana / Bèixec (GR-150) + picnic
Day 3: excursion to Prats de Cadí / Canal del
Crestall (PR-C 121) + picnic
Day 4: excursion to Músser / Lles / Arànser /
Músser (local path) + picnic
Day 5: visit to the Bunkers Park Museum and
Check out
The price includes:
- accommodation on half board
- picnics
- interactive routebook with GPS
- entrance fee of museum of Bunkers Park
Natural Park of Cadí - Moixeró
We can be found in an incomparable area, as
much because it is a Catalan protected area
with a high number of habitats and species
of ! ora and fauna of European interest, as for
the agricultural-pasturing culture which has
moulded the landscape for centuries. This
environment allows us to offer a great variety
of activities to get back to nature: walks in
the forest, following different itineraries and
long and short paths, routes and crossings by
bicycle, on foot or on horseback…
Price 365,00 €Per person sharing double room
Price 230,00€Per person sharing double room
Routes with electric bikes +
GPS interactive with cultural
information
More informaction:
www.burricleta.com
Imatge: Anna Alejo
Shortbreak Burricleta
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and visit Montellà and the
farm Cal Calsot
Day 2: Route with Burricleta: Territory
Moctezuma & picnicc
Day 3 : Route with Burricleta: Vall del
Ridolaina
Check out
The price includes:
- accommodation on half board
- picnics
- bicycle hire
- interactive routebook with GPSOur meals include:
Breakfast: fruit, jams and local cheeses,
cold meats, homemade cake, juices, teas,
coffee, cow’s milk and soya
Picnic: consists of fruit, a sandwich, dried
fruits or nuts and juice
Dinner: includes dish of the day, bread, wine
and dessert
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Walking & history around Gallifa´s brother Route
Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Lleida and visit the Old Cathedral of Lleida and the MedievalDay 2: Hiking & Ager environments by visiting the collegiate church of St. PeterDay 3: Hiking the Mont-rebei MontsecDay 4: discovery of medieval castles PallarsDay 5 Check out and return to Lleida Closing lunch in Lleida and / or Barcelona Alternatively you can book a night in Lleida and Barcelona with an extra 60 € / pax
The price includes:
- 4 nights half board
- 2 picnics restaurants
- 1 lunch at Puente de Montañana
restaurant
- Transfers within the program
- Guide(5 days)
- accident insurance
Located in the region of La Noguera, just 150 kms west from Barcelona airport, surrounded by lakes and mountains of Serra del Montsec. We offer 37 cozy bedrooms with precious mountain views. In our restaurant “ El Claustre “ you will fi nd diverse kind of
traditional and typical cuisine of the area. Possibility to make
different outdoor activities as kayak, paragliding, BTT, wine
cellars, cultural visits and geocaching routes.
Monestir de Les Avellanes
Institut Germans Maristes
Ctra C-12, punt quilomètric 181
25612 Os de Balaguer (Lleida)
tel +34 973 43 80 06
www.monestirdelesavellanes.com
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
MONESTIR DE LES AVELLANES
Price from 520,00 €Per person sharing double room
Minimum 4 participants
Gallifa´s brother Route - Mountain biking at the Monestry
Our center is part of BTT Centres Network
Catalunya, which is a brand of Tourism of
Catalonia, and it is approved by the Catalan
Cycling Federation. This ensures the quality
of the circuits and facilities available.
Into our facilities, there is a reception point
where we ! nd all the necessary facilities for
mountain biking. from here, depart and arrive
several ciruits.
The Mountain Bike Centre Montsec-la
Noguera offers 490 km. marked circuits
spread over 19 routes (4 very easy, easy 4, 6
difficult and 5 very difficult), 4 route variants
(2 2 difficult and very difficult) and 3 links (1
and 2 easy to difficult).
Dates: All year except 21 June to 15
Setember 2012 (supplement high season)
The price includes:
- accommodation on half board
- Route book with Gallifa´s Brother Route
(120 kms)
Price from 50,00 €Per person sharing double room
Minimum 2 nights
0,50€ per person per night tourist tax no included0,50€ per person per night tourist tax no included
Extra nights in Barcelona, from 60€/pp
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THE SOUTH OF CATALONIA
New Catalonia, historically, is the land south of the river Llobregat which was for nearly 4 centuries under Arab domination, until well into the 13th century. The river Ebro, one of the main rivers of the Iberian peninsula, is a primordial element within this space, and crosses the group of coastal sierras of middling height which accompany the sea, along its whole length.
Southern Catalonia is so varied, with diverse and fascinating landscape in such a small territory, which make it unique and different to the north. Highly diverse nature reserves, stunning unknown spots, amazing cultural heritage, thousand-year old traditions, delicious locally grown and handcrafted products, warm and welcoming accommodations,...
The mountains of Prades, the Sierra of Montsant, the Sierra of Llabería, Cardó and els Ports, are also the name of the natural parks which testify to the good state of conservation and also the fragility of these areas.
They are many, the names and events which talk to us of the past and which we � nd among us. The main one,
the Ebro, with reference to the Ibers,
villages which came into contact with
the Phoenician, Greek and then Roman
voyages, but also we can � nd villages
with names of Arab peoples and of
Christians arrived from afar and who
established themselves in the south of
Catalonia.
During the 12th and 13th centuries
the military orders like the Hospitallers
and Templars defended this frontier.
Later, deforestation of the interior of
the Ebro valley in the 15th and 16th
centuries favoured the formation of
a Delta at the mouth of the Ebro and
which we � nd today. The wars of the
Spanish succession revolutionised
these mountains which argued between
Carlist and liberal parties. Finally the
Ebro became the backdrop for one of
the most cruel battles of the Spanish
civil war, or as those
who know say, the � rst
battle� eld of the Second
World War.
To get close to the
South of Catalonia a
special sensitivity is
needed, which will be
recompensed in writing,
once steeped in the
history, the landscape
and the gentility of the
people we � nd while
enjoying our excursions
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CAL MAGINET
Cal Maginet
Plaça Catalunya43490 Vilaverd (Tarragona)tel +34 646 60 20 [email protected]://www.calmaginet.cat
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Cal Maginet is a 15th century house in the medieval hamlet of Vilaverd which stands out for its’ charm and its friendli-ness. At the foot of the Prades Moun-tains and 30 minutes to the beaches of the Costa Daurada. On the Cistercian Route, 15 minutes from the Poblet Monastery and a stone’s throw from the medieval town of Montblanc.Excellent point of departure to discover the wine areas of Catalonia of Priorat, Montsant, Penedès and Conca de Barberà.This Hotel *** offers 8 comfortable rooms with spacious liv-ing rooms, WI-FI connection and homely cooking accompa-nied by good DO Conca de Barberà wines.
Enotourism and culture in the land of the Cistercian
Discover this land with its’ monasteries, modernism and Gaudi in Reus, its mountains, Roman Tarragona and the beaches of the Costa Daurada.
Day 1: Visit the celler Mas Foraster, monastery of Poblet and cultural visit to the historic centre of MontblancDay 2: half-day walking excursion or day-long to the Prades MountainsDay 3: monastery Vallbona, celler Oliveda, and optional visit to RocallauraDay 4: Clos Montblanc, monastery of Santes CreusDay 5: modernist route Reus and time for shoppingDay 6: Roman Tarragona and beachesDay 7: leave
Services included: - 7 Nights hotel in shared double room and buffet breakfast included
- 3 Visits to wineries with tasting of their wines
- 1 self-guided walking excursion in the Prades Mountains
- 3 Cistercian Monasteries, Santa Maria de Poblet, Vallbona de les Monges and Santes Creus
- 1Guided visit to the medieval city of Montblanc
- 1Visit to the modernist centre Gaudi in Reus
- 1Guided visit to Roman Tarragona
- Transport is organised by the client.
Enotourism getaway in Conca de Barberà
Discover the wines and cavas of D.O. Conca de Barbera walking through its’ vineyards and the history of this sensational land
Day 1: Visit and wine tasting at the Mas Foraster winery. Visit and wine tasting at Celler Carles AndreuVisit the Monastery of Poblet or the Museum of rural life at Espluga de FrancolíDay 2: Visit and wine tasting at Celler Clos Montblanc Visit the Cooperatiu de Barberà de la
Conca winery. Guided visit to
Comanda Castle
Services included:
- 2 Nights accommodation in
shared double room with buffet
breakfast
- 1 Bottle of wine as a welcome
gift per room
- 2 Dinners accompanied by
wine or cava from the area
- 3 Visits to wineries and wine
tasting
- 1 Visit to the Monastery of
Santa Maria de Poblet
- 1 Visit to the medieval city of
Montblanc.
- Transport is organised by the
client.
Price 160€ per person sharing a
double room
Price 325,00 €per person sharing a double room
Price 160,00€per person sharing a double room
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EL BROGIT GUIATGES, WALKING AND ECOTOURISM
El Brogit Guiatges, situated in the region of Tarragona, offers guided and self-guided excursions combined with tasting of wine, beer, honey, nocturnal nature activities,….in the mountains of southern Catalonia. A small but
highly diverse territory, spectacular unknown corners, an impressive cultural heritage, age-old traditions, delicious artisan local produce and family run cosy accommodation. Here we make 3 suggestions to enjoy, experience and taste our territory, but do not hesitate to contact us to tailor your personal holidays.
El Brogit Guiatges
Walking & Ecotourism
tel +34 689 006 [email protected]/brogit.guiatges@elbrogit
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Trekking holidays to enjoy and savour Mediterranean cuisine
Feel the Mediterranean essence with spectacular walks along historic paths of the natural area of the Prades mountains, a nature reserve which is home to a large biological diversity in an area of approximately 260km2. Savour the local Mediterranean cuisine in the hotels and rural houses where the local healthy produce of the season transforms into delicious meals
The price includes: - 3 nights accommodation in agro-tourism rural house (half board + picnic)
- 3 nights accommodation in rural hotel (half board + picnic)
- Internal transfer - 5 guided excursions - Welcome by the guide on arrival
Trek&Wine. Wine tourism in Priorat. Savour it...
Walk the paths of wine of Priorat and relive the passing of the old wagoners who transported the most valued good – wine. Enjoy the unexpected corners of great beauty and a changing landscape through the seasons, full of colours and intense smells, all rounded off with guided visits and wine tasting in the winemakers of the region, who explain the secrets of this world famous wine.
The price includes: - 5 days guided excursions with a local guide - 5 overnight stays in hotels and casa rurals half board
- 1 overnight stay in 4 star hotel (the last night, buffet breakfast included)
- 4 wine tasting - Guided excursion to the Cartoixa d’Scala Dei
- Transfer of luggage and to Falset
Price 540,00 €per person
Group minimum 8 people
Price 560,00€ per person
Group minimum 8 people
Enjoy, experience and savour the south of Catalonia
A small but highly diverse territory, spectacular unknown corners, an impressive cultural heritage, age-old traditions, delicious artisan local produce and family run cosy accommodation.
We propose excursions of half or full day in our area (also getaways and holidays), which we can design to suit and are easily combined with your holidays in the south of Catalonia. From a walk combined with wine tasting to cultural excursions with or without a guide, by car or local bus. Do not hesitate to contact us to enjoy a made-to-measure proposal for your stay in the south of Catalonia!
Price from 15,00 €per persona
Price for group minimum 8 people, (also possible
smaller groups, contact us).
Price for group minimum 8 people, (also possible
smaller groups, contact us).
The included services depend very much of the
excursion and complementary activities you want
to combine as well as the number of people in the
group
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MAS DE CARET
Mas de Caret (1786) is one of the farmhouses of Bartra, a hamlet of Montblanc situated in the valley of the river Brugent. It has been reformed respecting the original ar-chitecture and materials, following bio-construction criteria. It is a property in the middle of forest, with crops, play areas, farm, organic kitchen garden, pond-pool, children’s area, bee hives and Perfume Park. We have 8 rooms with a capacity for 13 to 15 adults, centrally-heated, terrace, bathroom, They are large and have an ottoman for children. We combine Mediterranean cooking with innovative and/or vegetarian cooking.
Mas del Caret
Crta. La Riba-Farena Km.11 43459 Farena (Tarragona)tel +34 977 264 003 +34 679 955 [email protected]
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Natura stay to enjoy the Mountains of Prades
Our accommodation is to be found in the middle of a protected area of a richly diverse countryside, � ora, fauna, historical and
cultural heritage, gastronomy... We are in
a valley which has been inhabited since
ancient times, as demonstrated by the
numerous prehistoric paintings which have
been found, backdrop to historic moments,
of legends and guerrillas with unexpected
corners of great beauty, wide vistas from
their peaks and permanent refreshing rivers.
A land we suggest you enjoy for 5 days,
where we combine excursions of different
levels of difficulty with cultural discovery of
the surroundings of Mas de Caret and the
experience for the senses which a visit to
our Perfume Park entails, savouring our
fresh produce in our meals
In this stay we propose:
- 6 nights half board with meals made from
local produce, mostly organic and wine from
the area
- 2 very different guided excursions through
protected natural areas of varied length
and difficulty depending on the wishes of
the group. With the possibility of a picnic on
demand.
- 1 visit to the Perfume Park and small
workshop depending on the season
- 1 lunch with produce picked during the visit
to the Park
- Recommendations for the cultural visit to
the Valley of the river Brugent.
Culinary getaway to enjoy the aromas of the Mediterranean
Our accommodation has an organic kitchen
garden, eggs from our chickens, ingredients
which together with organic produce and
market products, give the food we offer the
best quality possible.
In addition, for a few years now we have had
the Perfume Park, an area with culinary and
medicinal herbs at the disposal of our guests.
Programme of the culinary getaway
- Arrival and dinner
- Sweet and savory breakfast
- Free day to visit the different hamlets of the
Prades mountains, like the nearby medieval
village of, Capafonts or the well-known
Prades, and enjoy the local gastronomy. We
give you recommendations
- Dinner
- Sweet and savory breakfast
- Guided visit of the Perfume Park and small
workshop
- Lunch with fresh produce collected from the
Park during the visit
Price 390,00 €per person
Group minimum 6 people
Price: 130,00€per person
Group minimum 6 people
Smaller groups, to consult Smaller groups, to consult
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MAS FULLAT
Former farm-house, recently rebuilt as a guest house in a fenced property where hazels, olives and almonds are culti-vated. Garden with outdoors furniture, barbacue, and private swimmingpool. 4 double bedrooms with private bathroom (shower). Full equipped kitchen, Stove, air conditioning, central heating, free internet access.The great location allow us to do a lot of outdoors activi-ties. At 10 km there is the Montsant Natural Park and The Prades Mountains, area with small medieval villages well-known for the wine, olive oil and gastronomical offer.Even though we are located at a countryside atmosphere Mas Fullat is only 20 minutes by car from Costa Dorada. Interesting towns: Cambrils: culinary capital; Reus: Shop-ping and Modernist Architectural Patrimony; Tarragona: World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.Reus airport: 12 km away; Barcelona airport: 95 km away.
Mas Fullat
Polígon 10 - Parcel·la 117(Urbanització Barqueres)43365 Alforja (Tarragona)tel +34 687 567 500 / 676 841 849http://www.masfullat.com/[email protected] http://www.facebook.com/mas.fullat
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Espectacular week between see and mountains
The little village of Alforja, situated only 20 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the mountain, offers us a whole heap of possibilities to enjoy a splendid week in the south of Catalonia. A small land but highly diverse, with numerous much differentiated natural areas, from leafy mountain to the most Mediterranean, from the highest peaks to the sand of the sea. Week-long
Programme:Day 1. Arrival at the accommodation. Overnight stay.Day 2. Buffet breakfast. Guided excursion in the Prades Mountains, which can be seen from the accommodation.Day 3. Buffet breakfast. Guided excursion in the Priorat, combined with wine tasting of the DO Montsant, and which takes us to Siurana, the pearl of the Priorat.Day 4. Buffet breakfast. Guided excursion to the Herat of the Priorat, to the top of the Natural Park of Montsant, the mystical mountain , combined with wine tasting of the DOQ Priorat and a cultural visit to the historic monastery Cartoixa d’Scala Dei.Day 5. Buffet breakfast. Guided excursion to the Mediterranean mountain of the Sierra of Llaberia, with splendid views over the Mediterranean sea.Day 6. Buffet breakfast. Simple excursion along the coastline, a sea of legends and history of pirates…Day 7. Free Day. Day 8. Return home
Nature and enogastronomy getaway
The privileged situation of Mas Fullat allows us to provide this delicious and spectacular getaway, which surely will not leave you indifferent. We propose combining an excursion to the unknown Prades Mountains, the backdrop and shelter of the accommodation Mas Fullat, with a simple afternoon walk in the Priorat, where we combine a stroll along historic paths of Priorat wine with a visit to a winery and wine tasting.
Getaway programme: Day 1. Arrival at the accommodation. Overnight stay.Day 2. Buffet breakfast. Whole day guided excursion in the Prades Mountains. Overnight stay.Day 3. Buffet breakfast. Guided half-day excursion of Priorat, with visit to a winery and wine tasting.
Price 265,00 €per person sharing double room
Group minimum 8 people
Price 120,00€per person sharing double room
Group minimum 8 people
Contact us for smaller groups and tailored offers.
Service option for breakfast.
Contact us for smaller groups and tailored
offers. Service option for breakfast.
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GR175 - THE CISTERCIAN ROUTE
The GR 175, the Cistercian Route, forms part of the large European network of signposted footpaths and it is the only trail linking the three most outstanding Cistercian Order monasteries in Catalonia. The monasteries of Santes Creus, Poblet and Vallbona de les Monges are located in the inland regions of Alt Camp, Conca de Barberà and Urgell respectively.
La Ruta del Cister
C. Sant Josep, 1843400 Montblanc (Tarragona)tel +34 977 861 232 info@larutadelcister.infowww.larutadelcister.infowww.facebook.com/larutadelcistertwitter.com/larutadelcister
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
The route is circular with a total of 105 km and 108 km for cyclists. There are 4 variants in the most difficult for transit riders. It is all well-signposted with the usual red and white GR blazes and waymarked posts showing additional information on each site and its height. The path is also well-conditioned with railings, handrails and steps where necessary to ensure a safe and comfortable hike.
The Cistercian Route is suitable for anyone who is used to hiking, since it does not entail anything harder than some moderate slopes
and the distance itself. You can do it in as many stages as you like, always taking into account how long you can spend on it, what you are aiming at and how � t you are.There are some striking experiences to be enjoyed along the way, such as evening prayers at Poblet accompanied by the monks’ canticles following a superb walk over the wooded hills of Prades - Paratge de Poblet; the idyllic approach to Vallbona de les Monges through the vineyards of La Conca and the � elds of L’Urgell, which complements perfectly the nuns’ contemplative Vespers; or a hike along the rugged ridge of El Cogulló and the contrasting � atlands of L’Alt Camp to
get to the impressive monastery of Santes
Creus.
There is still much to see, ably brought
alive by a multi-lingual dramatic audiovisual
installation, and English-speaking guides
who will relate the medieval legends of the
monastery. You are bound to enjoy all of
these experiences, which you will only � nd
along the Cistercian Route.
The GR 175, the Cistercian Route, is more
than just a footpath, it is the link between the
three most outstanding monasteries of the
Cistercian Order in Catalonia, a walk through
the history of its towns, the close-up to some
man-modelled lands and some pristine
natural features, the taste of an original local
cuisine, rooted as � rmly to the landscape as
the people who live and love the area. This
route is all you are willing to come across. It
is the GR 175, the Cistercian Route.
Estages:
Estage 1: Santes Creus to Poblet. 32,27 km
Estage 2: Poblet to Vallbona. 23,86
Estage 3: Vallbona to Santes Creus. 43.70
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WINE ROUTES
Between Camp de Tarragona and the lands of the Ebro, hidden behind the pre-littoral sierra at only 40 km. from the beach, we fi nd
the region of the Priorat. Touring the Priorat is to immerse
yourself in a land of character. Villages and landscapes form
an inseparable whole which captivates the visitor.
The Priorat is a land of contrasts, infused with peace,
with typical countryside of dry agriculture and a very hilly
geography which hides its’ charm in vineyards, olive groves,
verges and dry stone of the mountains.
Camins del Vi:
Vi, Natura i cultura
Plaça de la Quartera, 1
43730 Falset (Tarragona)
tel +34 977 831 023
www.turismepriorat.org
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
From north to south and from east to west, under the omnipresent eye of the Sierra of Montsant, today the Natural Park, we � nd
areas of great beauty and natural interest:
the area of Siurana, the sierras of Pradell–
l’Argentera or the Sierra of Llaberia with the
majestic Mola.Very well-conserved places.
Ideal for trekking and in some cases climbing
which can be found all around the Priorat
geography.
The Consell Comarcal (regional council) of
Priorat has created a network of paths made
up of old livestock routes, rail tracks, paths
and also carriage lanes and more recent
agricultural trails. A network which permits
us to discover the region from north to south,
from east to west, linking each and every
one of our villages. Paths which in many
cases had been abandoned and engulfed by
vegetation and now recovering their original
use.
They say that the paths are the sons of
memory, which keep the secrets of history.
The paths of the wine of Priorat are the
paths where the life, work and desires of
this region travelled for centuries. They talk
of a prosperous region, converted into a
sea of vineyards, but also of the tragedy of
the � l•loxera, of the hard and difficult years
too.. They are paths which talk after a time,
of the reemergence of the hand of quality,
character and passion.
As well as reliving the past, the old paths
invite us to live a more vital present, more
immediate. This is about offering a taste, on
foot, slowly, the air which the vines breathe
from this so special land. The region gives
as a present to everyone, its paths which
grant the privilege of capturing the invisible,
intangible essence. And those who have tried
it assure us that after their return, they have
re-found this essence in every glass of wine
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PERXE
The house, with more than a century of history, can be found at one end of the village, is very peaceful and with views of the fi elds from
the rooms and the courtyard
It has 6 double bedrooms with bathroom and various com-
munal areas like the library with novels and books on wine
which occupy the old cellar of the house and is the centre
of the literary and cultural activities which take place, related
to the association “Centre Quim Soler, la literatura i el vi”.
(“Quim Soler Centre, Literature and Wine”)
We offer meals with local produce, preferably organic.
We are members of Slow Food. We have a wifi connection.
Perxe
c/de la Font s/n
43736 el Molar (Tarragona)
tel. +34 977 825 504
mob +34 670 544 420
www.perxe.com
Barcelona
Girona
Tarragona
Lleida
Night walk - from earth to sky
Excursion from Lloar to Damunt Roca via the Coll de les Bassetes path. A walk through vineyards and lands of colour, changing textures and wide vistas. A path, long in existence and restored recently, which climbs and then descends, while the changing light of sunset and nighttime offers us far and near sights o fan impressive horizon. As the light fades we arrive at the Agnès de Cervera cellar
where we can taste some of their
wines while enjoying the clear
night sky of the gentle nights of
the Priorat.
We will end the day with a cold
supper in the courtyard of el
Perxe, where we will sleep, until
the next morning starts with a
hearty breakfast.
Includes:
- night
- dinners
- wine tasting
- guiding service
- breakfasts with local prodcuts
A Weekend with...
Literary and cultural stays at
el Perxe, an opportunity to
compare experiences ! rst hand
with writers, artists, musicians...
who will talk to us about their
activities and creative process,
with which we can exchange
opinions and tastes about the
fact of creating and transmitting
art, the written word, music and
the emotions in a meeting of
complicity and cordiality.
We combine knowledge and
enjoyment of the land and its
best produce: wine, olive oil,
landscape, nature etc and the
sessions in small groups with
talks, workshops, lectures and
themed conversations are
expressly designed and tailored
for each occasion and each
person invited.
Includes:
- 2 nights,
- 2 dinners (Friday, Saturday)
- 2 breakfasts (Saturday,
Sunday) 1 lunch (Saturday).
- A guided visit to a cellar and
some vineyards
- wine tasting.
- Two or three sessions,
depending. Auditory, workshop,
etc.
See the calendar on the web
www.perxe.com
Price 70,00 €per person sharing double room
Group minimum 6 people
Price 190,00€per person sharing double room
Maximum group 10 people
70 € person/night (with dinner)
55 € person/night (without dinner)
Optional possibility of accommodation
from Friday (bed and Breakfast)
with a visit to the mines on Saturday
morning: 110 € person // 95 € person