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Enjoy the Mountains
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Val d'Aran
Alt Urgell
Pallars Sobirà
Pallars Jussà
AltaRibagorça
SolsonèsNoguera
Segarra
Urgell
Garrigues
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Pantà de Santa Anna
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Pantà de Baserca
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Sant Ramon
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La Granjad'Escarp
La Granadella
Lles deCerdanya
Tírvia
Baquèira
Soses
Vinaixa
Arbeca
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Juneda Ciutadilla
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Túnel de Vielha
Túnel del Cadí
Agramunt
Almacelles
Alòs d’Isil
Alfarràs
Vilaller
Esterri d'Àneu
Llavorsí
La Pobla de Segur
Bellpuig
Maials
Artesade Segre
Ponts
Bellver deCerdanya
Bossòst
Bellcaired'Urgell
Guissona
Sant Llorençde Morunys
Almenar
Biosca
Organyà
Valènciad'Àneu
Llívia
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Salardú
Arties
Ivarsd’Urgell
Llessui
Gerride la Sal
Alguaire
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La Pobletade Bellveí
Barbens
Castellnoude Seana
Vila-sana
Bagergue
Caldes de Boí
BarrueraCapdella
Senterada
Isona iConca Dellà
Tarrojade Segarra
MaldàBelianes
Josai Tuixent
Espot
Tavascan
Gósol
Castelldans
Alcarràs
Vall del riu Llobregós
Alins
Alpicat
Torre deCapdella
Riberade Cardós
Vallbona deles Monges
Verdú
Menàrguens
La Baroniade Rialb
Gavet dela Conca
Esterride Cardós
Lladorre
Alt Àneu
Els Omellsde na GaiaPantà
d’Utxesa
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N-240
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C-13
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C-25
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Ripoll
Perpinyà
Toulousse
Berga
Osca
SaragossaMadrid
Flix / Tortosa
Tarragona
Montblanc
Barcelona
Barcelona
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Manresa
Berga
Andorra
França / Saint Gaudens
FrançaBagnères-de-Luchon
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Binéfar
C-451 /
C-75
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C-75
La Guinguetad'Àneu
Parc Nacionald'Aigüestortes
i Estany de Sant Maurici
Parc Naturalde l'Alt Pirineu
Parc Natural delCadí-Moixeró
Vall d’Àneu
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Vall deLord
Vall d’Ora
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Les Vallsd’Aguilar
Vall Ferre
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Vall d’Àger
Congost deTerradets
Torrebesses
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Fontanalsde Cerdanya
Meranges
Prullans IsòvolGer
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Arsèguel
CavaAlàs iCerc
Riberad’Urgellet
La Vansai Fórnols
Fígols iAlinyà
Cabó
PeramolaOliana
Bassella
Sarrocade Bellera
Concade Dalt
Abella dela Conca
Talarn
Salàs dePallars
Castellde Mur
Sant Estevede la Sarga
Llimiana
Naut Aran
Es Bordes
Vilamós
Arres
CanejanBausen
Baix Pallars
Soriguera
Rialp
Farrera
Olius
Navés
Clariana deCardener
El Miracle(Riner)
Llobera
Pinell deSolsonès
Castellar dela Ribera
Lladurs
Odèn
La Coma ila Pedra
Tiurana
Vilanovade l’Aguda
Oliola
Cabanabona
ForadadaCubells
Vilanovade Meià
Alòs deBalaguer
Camarasa
Les Avellanesi Sta. Linya
Os deBalaguer
Ivars de Noguera
Algerri Castelló deFarfanya
Torrelameu Térmens
Vallfogonade Balaguer
Penelles
La Sentiude Sió
Bellmuntd’Urgell
Preixens Torà
Sanaüja
Torrefeta iFlorejacs
Massoteres
Ivorra
St. Guim dela Plana
Les Oluges
Els Plansde Sió
Estaràs
St. Guim deFreixenet
Granyanella
Riberad’OndaraGranyena
de Segarra
Montornèsde Segarra
Montoliude Segarra Talavera
Puigverdd’Agramunt
Ossó de SióCastellserà
La FuliolaTornabous
AnglesolaVilagrassa
Preixana
Sant Martíde Riucorb NalecPuiggròs
La Floresta
Els OmellonsL’Espluga Calba
Fulleda
Tarrés
El Cogul
L’Albagés
Granyena deles Garrigues
El Soleràs
Els Torms
Juncosa
Bovera
Bellaguarda
Cervià de lesGarrigues
L’Albi
El VilosellLa Pobla de Cérvoles
Artesade Lleida
Puigverdde Lleida
Alcanó
Aspa
Albatàrrec
Sudanell
Aitona
Massalcoreig
Almatret
GimenellsRaimat
Alfés
Torrefarrera
Rosselló
Torre-serona
Vilanovade Segrià
Benaventde Segrià
La Portella
Vilanova dela Barca
Corbins
Alcoletge
Els AlamusSidamon
Torregrossa
Fondarella
El Palaud’Anglesola
Bell-llocd’Urgell
BellvísEl Poal
Linyola
GolmésVilanova
de BellpuigMiralcamp
Coll de Nargó
Sarrocade Lleida
MontgaiPinós
La Molsosa
Montferrer iCastellbó
Llardecans
Riu deCerdanya
Port de laBonaigua
Su
Guixers
Montoliude Lleida
Tàrrega
Balaguer
Les BorgesBlanques
Solsona
Tremp
La Seud'Urgell
Sort
El Pontde Suert
Vielha
Cervera
Lleida
Puigcerdà
Mollerussa
On foot or by bicycleThe Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant MauriciNational Park offers many and variedpossibilities throughout the year. Privatevehicles are only allowed to go as far asthe car parks which are located at theentrances to the park. There is, however,an authorised public transport servicewhich can take visitors into the park fromthe villages of Boí and Espot. This naturalspace offers a series of walking routesthat are adapted for ramblers of all agesand levels. At the Cases del Parc, whichare offices located in Boí and Espot, it ispossible to find information aboutsignposted routes and the many activitiesthat are organised throughout the year.Using the interpreter guide service is agood way of combining a little hiking withdiscovering the tremendous natural wealthof this protected space. The route calledCarros de Foc (Chariots of Fire) hasbecome one of the park’s main attractions.The various stages of the 55 km route
take in nine guarded mountain sheltersand there is an accumulated variation inaltitude of 9,200 m (www.carrosdefoc.com).As well as the GRs (long distancewalking routes) that run through thepark, there is also a signposted routefor lovers of MTB called Pedals de Foc(Pedals of Fire). This is a 220 km circuit,with a net climb of 5,800 m, which runsaround the outside of the National Park(www.pedalsdefoc.com). Camins Vius(Living Paths) offers another interestingroute and is an initiative that recovers230 km of historic paths that run throughthe area of influence of this natural space.This ring-shaped route passes throughthe comarques of L’Alta Ribagorça, ElPallars Jussà, El Pallars Sobirà and theVal d’Aran.
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Tourist Information OfficesRegional Councils
Catalan Meteorological ServiceTel. 34 93 567 60 90
Spanish Meteorological ServiceTel. 34 91 581 98 10
Road conditions:• Teleruta Catalunya:Tel. 012 (from within Catalonia)Tel. 34 902 400 012 (from outside Catalonia)• Reial Automòbil Club de Catalunya (RACC):Central office Tel. 34 902 30 73 07Lleida office Tel. 34 973 24 12 45• Information Túnel del CadíTel. 34 972 89 06 63 / 34 901 11 69 09
Catalan Tourist Information CentreTel. 34 93 238 40 00www.gencat.net/probert
Mossos dʼEsquadra (Catalan Police)Tel. 112 (from within Catalonia)Tel. 34 973 70 00 50 (from outside Catalonia)
Fire BrigadeTel. 112 (from within Catalunya)Tel. 34 973 70 60 80 (from outside Catalonia)
PoliceTel. 112 (from within Catalonia)Tel. 34 973 27 95 35 (from outside Catalonia)
Tourist Information
How to get to Lleida
· By roadAP-2: Motorway crossing North-East Spain:Saragossa - Lleida - Vendrell,which connects with the motorway AP-7- BarcelonaA-2: Madrid - Saragossa - Lleida - BarcelonaN-240: Osca - Lleida - TarragonaN-230: Lleida - la Val d’Aran - FrançaN-260: Pont de Suert - PuigcerdàEix Transversal from Girona to Cervera· By railRenfe Madrid - Saragossa - Lleida - Barcelona*Renfe Lleida - Reus - Tarragona*(*Also High Speed Train)Renfe Lleida-ManresaRenfe Lleida - Pobla de SegurRenfe Lleida-Pirineus Railway StationTel. 34 902 24 02 02 - www.renfe.es
· By coach, coach stationLleida - Tel. 34 973 26 85 00Tàrrega - Tel. 34 973 31 11 71La Seu d’Urgell - Tel. 34 973 35 00 20Solsona - Tel. 34 973 48 15 71
· By plane, airportsLleida-Alguaire airport - www.aeroportlleida.catBarcelona airport - Tel. 34 93 298 38 38Girona Costa Brava airport - Tel. 34 972 18 66 00Reus airport - Tel. 34 977 77 98 00Saragossa airport - Tel. 34 976 71 23 00
· By light AircaftAlt Urgell - Pirineus aerodrome - Tel. 34 665 03 23 70Cerdanya aerodrome - 34 972 14 40 66Alfés aerodrome - Tel. 34 973 26 71 92
The eleven ski resorts of the Lleida Pyre-nees offer the largest skiing surface inthe whole of Spain and have become amajor reference within the skiing world.Grouped together under the brand LleidaSnow, they offer a total of 436 km of skislopes. To this large surface, we mustalso add the quality of the installationswhose infrastructure has been extendedand improved every year.Of the eleven winter sports centres loca-ted in the Lleida Pyrenees, six offer alpineskiing (Baqueira Beret, Boí Taüll Resort,Gran Pallars Espot Esquí, Gran Pallars
Port-Ainé, Port del Comte and Tavascan)and seven offer Nordic skiing (BaqueiraBeret, Aransa, Lles de Cerdanya, Tavas-can, Sant Joan de l’Erm, Tuixent-la Vansaand Bosc Virós), with the Baqueira Beretand Tavascan resorts offering both moda-lities.As well as skiing, in winter, it is alsopossible to enjoy a series of other snow-related activities at these resorts, whilein summer, the majority of these centresoffer a wide range of outdoor adventureactivities.
THE LLEIDA PYRENEES,A WORLD OF SNOW
The Lleida Pyrenees offer the idealplace for those who wish to includeadventure sports in their holidayprogramme. In spring and summer, aswell as white water sports, it is possibleto: row on the calm waters of the localreservoirs; learn to climb on thenumerous marked climbing routes; gocanyoning; learn to paraglide; or enjoy
splendid high mountain crossings withthe family, either on foot, mountainb ike o r horseback . Numerouscompanies specialise in offering theseactivities and also provide material forhire and well-prepared monitors foreach modality; everything needed toensure that visitors enjoy their favouriteactivities.
ADVENTURE TOURISM
Comarquesof the LleidaPyrenees
VAL D'ARAN
ALT URGELL
PALLARSSOBIRÀ
PALLARS JUSSÀ
ALTARIBAGORÇA
CERDANYA
SOLSONÈS
NOGUERA
SEGARRA
URGELL
GARRIGUES
SEGRIÀ
PLAD'URGELL
© Edition: Patronat de Turisme, Diputació de Lleida© Images: llurs autors i Patronat de TurismeTexts: J. Bastart (Turismo Verde S.L.)Cover image: J. Bastart; presa de la Restanca (Val d’Aran)
Covering an area of around 40,000 ha,this natural space contains around 200high mountain lakes and a multitude ofrivers and waterfalls, all of which liebetween peaks that rise to an altitude ofover three thousand metres. The Parkhas two main entry points. One is in themunicipal district of Espot, from whereit is possible to reach the Escrita andPeguera river valleys, the Estany de SantMaurici and the Pic dels Encantats (2,747m) - one of the most emblematic imagesof the Park - and the Ratera and Amitgeslakes, which are surrounded by the Sa-boredo, Amitges and Bassiero peaks. Theother entrance is in the Vall de Boí, fromwhere it is possible to visit the Ribera deSant Nicolau, the Aigüestortes plain, andLlebreta, Llong and Redó lakes. This en-trance also provides access to the upper
basin of the Ribera de Caldes and theNegre, Travessani and Monges lakes.They are surrounded by lofty peaks inclu-ding the 3,032 metre high Comaloformo,which is the highest point in the Park.
Flora and faunaAbove 1,700 m, the landscape is coveredby woods of pine and fir, with the Spanishpine being the variety best adapted tothe most extreme climatic conditions.As far as fauna is concerned, it is currentlypossible to find over 200 vertebrate spe-cies inside the park, almost two-thirdsof which are birds. Amongst the mammalpopulation, the most significant speciesare the Pyrenean chamois, roe deer, wildboar, pine marten and marmot. The largebirds of prey include the griffon vulture,bearded vulture and golden eagle.
AIGÜESTORTES AND ESTANY DE SANTMAURICI NATIONAL PARK
Information Centres: www.parcsdecatalunya.netBoí Tel. 34 973 696 189 Espot Tel. 34 973 624 036Llessui Tel. 34 973 621 798 Senet Tel. 34 973 698 232
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The Lleida Pyrenees offer visitors surprising landscapes andvillages where Romanesque architecture and medievalcastles form monumental groups of unquestionable value.Adventure sports, winter skiing, trekking between highmountain lakes, and a rich and varied traditional gastronomyare just some of the treasures waiting to be discovered.
Comarques of the Lleida Pyrenees
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El Segre Olympic Park
The creation of this space for the 1992 Olympic Games
gave a great boost to water sports in the local area.
Rafting and canoeing are just two of the sports that
can be enjoyed at the centre. Its main attraction is the
500 m long white water channel with its 6.5 m descent.
This closed circuit is powered by pumps and simulates
all the hazards of a real river. The complex also boasts
another 800 metre channel of calm water where visitors
can enjoy some canoeing. The centre has an information
point where material can be hired, a gymnasium,
changing facilities, a restaurant and monitors. It is also
possible to hire bicycles and trekking poles as there is
also a MTB Centre and a Nordic Walking centre at La
Seu in L’Alt Urgell.
The Cathedral of La Cerdanya
This is the nickname given to the church of Santa Mariade Talló, which is located in a small settlement nearBellver de Cerdanya. This Romanesque style building,which dates from the 12th century, has a single navewith pointed side arches and an apse decorated withLombard style blind arcades. The belfry was a lateraddition in the 16th century, while the main entrancestill conserves its original ironwork, which dates fromthe Romanesque period. Inside the building, there isa 13th century polychrome carving of the Virgin Mary,which is one of the few original carvings conserved inLa Cerdanya. On Easter Monday there is an interestinggathering at which traditional folk dances are performedby people in period costume.
www.pallarssobira.catThis is a comarca of many valleys whichis crossed by the River Noguera Palla-resa. The likes of the Vall d’Àneu, Valld’Àssua, Vall de Cardós, Vall Ferrera andVall de Siarb have produced a land richin natural resources.In terms of architectonic heritage,there are Visigoth and Romanesquechurches. The most important of theseare: the monastery of Santa Maria atGerri de la Sal (12th century); the churchof Sant Joan d’Isil (9th century), whosesculptures predate the earlier pre-Romanesque temple; the church of SantPere de Burgal (9th to 12th centuries), inEscaló, a former Visigoth monasterythat was later converted into a Benedic-tine abbey; the church of Santa Mariad’Àneu (9th century), in Unarre; and thechurch of Sant Just i Pastor, at Son.
Museums for discovering the local territoryThe capital of this comarca is Sort. TheMuseu del Pastor at Llessui introducesvisitors to some of the curiosities of theage-old profession of being a shepherd,while a visit to the Museu de les Papallones(butterflies) of Pujalt is also recommended.
TrekkingTrekking is one of the great attractions ofEl Pallars Sobirà. There are over 450 kmof signposted routes, with Espot alsobeing one of the entrances to theAigüestortes i Estany de Sant MauriciNational Park. From the valleys of Cardósand the Vall Ferrera, it is possible to reachthe Pica d’Estats, which at 3,143 metresis the highest mountain in Catalonia. ThePorta del Cel (Heaven’s Gate) is a circuit
that takes in the mountains and lakes ofthe municipal territory of Tavascan, whilethe Alt Pirineu Natural Park, which stret-ches across the north of the comarca,offers landscapes of great natural beauty.
The skiing and white water paradiseThe three alpine ski resorts of Port-Ainé,Espot Esquí and Tavascan are promotedunder the name of Gran Pallars, while Boscde Virós is an ideal venue for Nordic skiing.One of the most outstanding traditionalcustoms is that of the falles of Isil. OnMidsummer’s Eve, the local people ca-rrying burning torches down to the villagefrom the surrounding mountains.The River Noguera Pallaresa has alwaysbeen the main source of activity in thisterritory. In times past, it was the mainline of communication, while today it offersthe possibility to enjoy adventure sportsand was one of the first important raftingcentres in Spain.
EL PALLARS SOBIRÀ
www.pallarsjussa.netThis is a land of contrasts. In the south ofthe comarca, the Terradets and Mont-rebeipasses cross the Serra del Montsec. Inthe north, the Vall Fosca and Vall de Man-yanet present a most Pyrenean landscape.Between them, Mediterranean crops andthe highest vineyards in Catalonia can befound in the depression corresponding tothe Temp water basin.
Pollution-free skies and birdmenThe Serra del Montsec offers astrono-mers one of the best skies in Cataloniafor observing the universe from the Cen-tre d’Observació de l’Univers of El Mont-sec, while those who like paragliding,the crest of this sierra offers an excellentpoint from which to take to the skies.Another possible activity is bird watchingand ornithologists can follow variousroutes accompanied by guides.Water is the main protagonist in the VallFosca, where Spain’s first hydroelectricpower station was built in 1914.Nowadays, the Sallente cable car takesvisitors up to the shores of Estany Gentoand to one of the most impressive lakeareas in the Lleida Pyrenees. At anotherinteresting natural space: the Serra deBoumort, in autumn, it is possible to hearthe sound of male deer fighting for theright to mate with the does. Tremp, whichis the capital of this comarca, conserves
remains of a defensive wall, while Isonaalso maintains signs of its Iber-Romanorigins. Isona is also near the dinosaurremains of Basturs, which – along withthe Museu de La Conca Dellà – providean insight into the world of these enor-mous creatures.
Castles and churches full of historyThe castle route includes the fortressesof nobles that once formed the defensiveline against the Saracens. It includes theCastell de Mur, the place-castle of Llordàand the castles of Orcau and Sant Gervàs.It is also possible to visit the Romanesquechurches of Santa Maria de Covet, SantAndreu de Llimiana and Sant Esteve inAbella de la Conca, and the religiouscommunity of Santa Maria del Castell deMur.This is also the land of the river rafterswho used to use the force of the RiverNoguera Ribagorçana to carry logs do-wnstream. This activity is now remembe-red at the museum in El Pont de Claveroland at the festival held on the first Sundayin July.On the reservoirs of Sant Antoni andTerradets it is possible to enjoy calm watersports, while for those who love trekkingand 4x4 routes, the Camins del Jussà isa project that has recovered old, traditionalroutes.
EL PALLARS JUSSÀwww.visitvaldaran.comThis area lies in the westernmost part ofthe Catalan Pyrenees, in the upper basin ofthe River Garonne. The Val d’Aran is a valleywith its own unique identity and a geographiclocation that has conditioned its historysince time immemorial. The high mountainsthat surround this valley, with peaks risingto over 3,000 m, have contributed to therelative isolation of the people of this small,but culturally rich, comarca.
A different realityThe history of the Val d’Aran cannot beseparated from its culture or from the wealthof its artistic legacy. These people have theirown language, Aranese, and the local cul-tural heritage includes numerous Roma-nesque style churches, including amongstothers: Era Assumpcion de Maria (12th cen-tury) in Bossost, Santa Maria de Cap d’Aran(12th century) in Tredós, Santa Maria (12th
century) in Arties, Sant Père (11th-12th century)in Escunhau, Sant Andreu (12th -13th century)in Salardú and Santa Eulària (12th century)in Unha. In fact, the church of San Miquèu(12th -15th -18th centuries), which is locatedin Vielha, the capital of the comarca, housesthe Crist de Mitjaran 12th century), a magni-ficent l ife-sized wood engraving.The valley is crossed by the River Garonneand the mountains that surround it hide analmost endless number of lakes of glacialorigin. These include those of Colomers,Tòrt, Mar, Restanca and Rosari, which canbe reached following different signpostedwalking and MTB routes. The GR 10 andGR 11 long distance walking routes, whichconnect the Mediterranean and Atlanticcoasts via the Pyrenees, pass through the
LA VAL D'ARAN
www.cerdanya.orgThis comarca, which is divided betweenthe provinces of Lleida and Girona, containssome of the most attractive scenery inthe Pyrenees. The River Segre, which runsthrough the centre of the territory, has cuta wide valley between the Pyrenees tothe north and the Serra del Cadí-Moixeró,which has been declared a national park,to the south.This is a high mountain territory containingpeaks that rise to between 2,500 and3,000 metres and which are covered withluxuriant forests of Spanish pine and fir.Numerous walking and mountain bikeroutes pass through this area, the mostsignificant of which is the Camí dels BonsHomes (The Cathars’ Route). This route,which is signposted as GR-107, recoversthe path followed by the Cathars whenthey fled to escape the repression of theFrench king in the 12th and 13th centuries.Trekkers following it will discover fantastic
scenery as they cross the Serra del Cadíand the Vall de la Llosa on their way toAndorra.
Nordic and alpine skiingFans of Nordic skiing can enjoy two centreswhose circuits are almost connected: theresorts of Lles de Cerdanya and Aransa.Together, they offer a total of 68 km of skiroutes running through the forest, whilethe alpine ski resorts of Massella-Alp 2500and La Molina-Alp 2500 offer a further 100km of skiable slopes.One of the most important settlementsin this territory is Bellver de Cerdanya. Ithas a small, but carefully conserved, his-toric centre which contains the remainsof walls dating from the 13th century andalso a porched square. On the outskirtsof the town, visitors will find the Parc deMonterròs, which is an ideal place forobserving the local fauna in a state ofsemi-freedom. Martinet, a former summeractivities centre next to the River Segre,is a beautiful group of houses next to theriver, while Lles de Cerdanya and Aranseralso provide access to the ski slopes andto the routes leading to the Estanys de laPera, which are like hanging balconies thatlook out over the valley.
Traditional mountain foodThe gastronomy of this comarca is anunusual protagonist. Typical dishes include:cured sausages such as bull blanc, bullnegre and bull de fetge; pa de fetge, whichis made from pig liver and belly meat;trinxat, a chopped vegetable dish madewith winter potatoes and cabbage; andtiró amb naps, which is duck cooked withlocally produced parsnips.
LA CERDANYAhttp://solsones.ddl.netThis comarca extends from L’Alt Urgell tothe plains of Lleida. It is a territory of con-trasts, with tourist attractions that includenature-related activities, cultural visits andan exquisite gastronomy. Travelling fromnorth to south, visitors will first find highmountain scenery with extensive forestsand then crop fields growing cereals.
Trekking and cycling routesIn the north, some of the best-knownlandscapes include: the Serra de Busa;the mountains and ski resort of Port delComte; the Canalda rock; the Llosa delCavall reservoir; the Santuari de Lord andthe headwaters of the River Cardener. TheSerra de Busa is a perfect natural spacefor trekking, while the Pla de Busa is ahigh plain, which stands at an altitude of1400 m, and includes the natural islandof Capolatell, which served as a militaryprison during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). The Vall de Lord, which is thirtyminutes from Solsona, includes the mu-nicipalities of Sant Llorenç de Morunys,Guixers and La Coma i la Pedra. The firstof these settlements includes a medievalcentre, the baroque style altar of Els Collsin the parish church, and a MTB Centre;nine MTB routes start from the TouristInformation Office.
Historic stones and traditional CarnivalSolsona, the capital of the comarca, stillconserves part of its medieval defencesand also several small palaces, includingthe Palau Llobera (16th century), whichnow houses the Tourist Information Officeof El Solsonès, and the neoclassical PalauEpiscopal, which contains the MuseuDiocesà i Comarcal. The gothic style ca-
thedral has three apses, a Romanesquestyle belfry, a baroque style altarpiece anda stone carving dating from the 12th cen-tury dedicated to the Verge del Claustre,the patron saint of the town. The Carnival,which is held in mid February, has a longtradition and has been declared a festivalof national tourist interest.About 5 km from Solsona, headingtowards Berga (C-26), stands the monu-mental ensemble of Olius. There is acrypt under the main altar of the churchof Sant Esteve and a truly unique ArtNouveau style cemetery by Bernadí Mar-torell (1916), a disciple of Gaudí. Headingin the opposite direction, and 12 km fromSolsona, visitors will find the Santuari delMiracle, a shrine devoted to the worshipof the Virgin Mary which contains one ofthe most important baroque style altarpie-ces in Catalonia. Further to the south liesthe Serra de Pinós and the Santuari deSanta María.
EL SOLSONÈSwww.alturgell.catThis comarca extends across the centralsector of the Pyrenees and the River Segreis its main axis. It contains natural spacesof great value, including the Cadí-Moixeróand Alt Pirineu natural parks. This area wasa pioneer in developing sports such as Nordicskiing. It contains the ski resorts of SantJoan de l’Erm, whose slopes run though aleafy forest of Spanish pine, and Tuixent-LaVansa, which is located in the middle of theSerra de Cadí. The Nordic Walking guide toLa Seu-Alt Urgell includes nine itinerariesthat combine sports, health and nature.
The best of Romanesque art and architectureLa Seu d’Urgell, the capital of the comarca,is located at the confluence of the riversSegre and Valira. Its outstanding attractionsinclude the cathedral of Santa Maria, whichis a masterpiece of 12th century CatalanRomanesque architecture, and the MuseuDiocesà d’Urgell, whose valuable works
include the Beatus: an illustrated Mozarabicmanuscript dating from the end of the 10th
century.L’Alt Urgell has an important cultural heritagewhose maximum expression is found in itsRomanesque architecture, examples of whi-ch include the church of Sant Serni de Tavèr-noles, at Anserall, and Sant Climent at Collde Nargó. The “Via Romànica” (RomanesqueWay) is a route through the Pyrenees thatoffers an excellent opportunity to discoverand enjoy over fifty similar monuments.
Trades and traditions of yesteryearThe history of the comarca is explainedthrough a series of thematic spaces whichinclude: the Museu dels Raiers of Coll deNargó, which is dedicated to transportingwood down the river; the Museu de lesTrementinaires of Tuixén, which explainstraditional remedies made from aromaticplants; the Vine and Wine Museum of Pontde Bar; the Flour Mill of Montferrer; theWool Factory of Arsèguel; the Ice Well ofOliana; the Accordion Museum of Arsèguel;and the Museu del Pagès of Calbinyà. Otherinteresting places to visit include the Museude la Moto, at Bassella, and the exhibitiondedicated to dinosaurs at Coll de Nargó,which is known as Limit K-T.
GastronomyThe most outstanding examples of localgastronomy include the meat of the Pyre-nean Brown cow, the tremendous varietyof cheeses produced in the area, whichhave received the prestigious Q for Qualitydistinction, and the butter of El Cadí. It ispossible to taste these and other productsat the festival dedicated to Sant Ermengol,which takes place on the third weekendin October at La Seu d’Urgell.
L’ALT URGELL
www.altaribagorca.catThis comarca is located in the western-most part of the Lleida Pyrenees and iscrossed by the River Noguera Ribagorçana,which forms a natural boundary with theneighbouring province of Huesca. To thenorth, it borders on the Val d’Aran and theBesiberri and Montardo d’Aran massifs.To the south, there is the Serra de SantGervàs and to the east, the Vall Fosca,which belongs to El Pallars Jussà. L’AltaRibagorça is one of the natural entrancesto the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Mau-rici National Park, while the Vall de Boícontains one of the most representativeexamples of Romanesque art and archi-tecture. The murals are some of the mostimportant in Europe.
Gastronomy and traditionSkiing, adventure sports, cultural heritageand gastronomy are the main attractionsof this comarca, with culinary events fo-cusing on mushrooms in October. It isalso important to highlight the descent ofthe blazing falles (resinous tree trunks seton fire and carried down from the moun-tains), which can be seen in differentvillages in this comarca in the months ofJune and July.
High altitude skiingThe Boí Taüll ski resort guarantees goodsnow throughout the winter season andwith its highest point at 2,751 metres,the resort has the highest slopes in theCatalan Pyrenees. The Boí Taüll Resorthotel complex, which is on the Pla del’Ermita, between Taüll and the ski resort,offers both winter and summer activities.
Enjoying natureAdventure sports have a notable presen-ce and particularly those associated withwater. It is possible to enjoy them on boththe River Noguera Ribagorçana and theEscales reservoir, where various compa-nies offer their services.For trekkers, there are numerous signpos-ted routes, including the Cami de l’Aigua,which is 27 km long and has a variationin altitude of 648 m. This route followstraditional footpaths and cattle drovingroutes, running parallel to the rivers No-guera Ribagorçana and Noguera de Tor,and connecting the tail of the Escalesreservoir and the monastery of Lavaix toEl Pont de Suert and the Caldes de Boíspa. This thermal station stands at thehead of the Vall de Boí, at an altitude of1,500 metres, and is the ideal place to inwhich to relax and heal your body.El Pont de Suert is the capital of thecomarca: It is a particularly interestingplace for children, who can visit the FaunaCentre, where they can see mink andotters. The latter are currently being rein-troduced throughout the Pyrenees.
LA ALTA RIBAGORÇA
Gósol, the countryside that Picasso fell in love with
One small part of this territory, which lies in the north-east of the comarca of Berguedà, administrativelycorresponds to the province of Lleida. This is themunicipality of Gòsol, which lies hidden amongst thefolds of the Serra del Cadí and stands at the foot ofthe mythical mountain known as El Pedraforca.These green landscapes, full of peace and quiet, areideal for trekking. Visitors can also recovery theirenergy with a stay at one of the local hostels orhouses dedicated to rural tourism that so enamouredPablo Picasso when he came here in 1906, accom-panied by his partner Fernade Olivier, to recover fromillness. In fact it was here that he found new inspirationfor his work. The most significant works that heproduced while at Gòsol include “El Teniente” and“Mujer de los panes”. An exhibition hall containsreproductions of some of the works of Picasso andnext to it there is a small ethnological museum. Theold village, which stands on top of a hill, presents abeautiful image. One of the variants of GR-107, theCamí dels Bons Homes, passes through this area.
Sant Feliu de Barruera
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The Mont-rebei gorge
This 500 metre-high wall of rock that was excavated
by the River Noguera Ribagorçana has a footpath cut
out of the rock face. The path is not difficult to reach
and offers breathtaking views of the local scenery.
One of the access points to the gorge is the settlement
of Pont de Montanyana. The other is the hamlet of
Alsamora, which is near the suspension bridge that
spans the Maçana gully. From here on, by following
the signs for the GR, visitors can reach the hermitage
of La Pertusa, in the comarca of La Noguera.
Historic architecture
The Vall de Boí contains eight churches and a hermitage
in the Lombard Romanesque style that were declared
a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. They were
constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries and
in some cases still conserve their original mural
paintings. In other cases, visitors can admire excellent
copies while the originals have been transferred to
the MNAC (National Art Museum of Catalonia) in
Barcelona. The Centre del Ròmanic (Romanesque Art
and Architecture Centre) of the Vall de Boí is in Erill
la Vall. www.centreromanic.com
The paths of Aran
The history, heritage and natural beauty of Aran can be
discovered by walking along various paths whose com-
mon denominator is that they were used by the people
of Aran as communication routes. There are trekking
routes for everyone, with one to two hour walks that
are an invitation to discover Aran and which offer the
possibility of visiting Romanesque churches and museums
and enjoying the traditional festivities and typical pro-
ducts of Aran. www.visitvaldaran.com
The Ecomuseum of the Valls d’Àneu
This museum seeks to visually convey the history and
ways of life of the comarca via a series of spaces set
in different parts of the territory. Casa Gassia is located
in the centre of Esterri d’Àneu and has been maintained
as it used to be. Next door, in Casa Carma, it is possible
to find traditional craft products from the local area. In
Alòs d’Isil, there is a hydraulic sawmill which shows
how wood is transformed after it is cut in the forest.
www.ecomuseu.com
Cardener and Aigua d’Ora
The small waterfalls which stand at the head of the River
Cardener, the main tributary of the River Llobregat, are
just a kilometre from the village of La Coma. This is the
starting point of a journey to Coll de Port which coincides
with the GR-7 long distance walking route and the Camí
dels Bons Homes, which allows trekkers to follow in the
footsteps of the Cathar monks who crossed the Pyrenees.
At the foot of the Serra dels Bastets i Busa, in the municipal
area of Navès, the River Aigua d’Ora forms a beautiful
valley. There, visitors will find Sant Pere de Graudescales,
an excellent example of 11th century Lombard Romanesque
architecture, with its three apses and octagonal dome.
There is also a group of water mills, a Romanesque style
bridge, a small museum and the monument in memory of
Count Guifré el Pelós.
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northern and southern parts of the comarca.The “Setau Sagèth” (Seventh Seal) route,which is signposted as GR-221, goes roundthe whole of the Val d’Aran in five separatestages (www.setausageth.com). TheCamin Reiau (Royal Path) runs for 150 kmand follows the historic paths of the valley(www.caminreiau.cat). With over 100 km ofskiable slopes, The Baqueria Beret ski resortoffers the largest skiable area in the wholeof the Pyrenees.
Ancestral festivals and gastronomyTwo festivals light up Midsummer’s Evewith their fires: the festival of the Taro atArties and of the Haro at Les. Tradition callsfor people to sing and dance around a burningtrunk in order to scare away evil spirits andbad omens.The cuisine of the Val d’Aran has beenclearly influenced by its neighbouring country.The most typical dish is the olla aranesa(Aranese hotpot), but in local restaurants andat the autumn gastronomic fairs, visitors willalso find pâtés, cured meats, stuffed potatoesand cabbage, jugged game and various typesof mushroom.
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