You can see amazing traces of the world millions of years ago: ichnites, the fossilised tracks of living organisms, at Castelltallat (mammals from 30-35 million years). The walk is around 10 km long and includes superb views from a height of 900 metres.
The special feature of Sant Pere de Vallhonesta (12th C) and its spectacular belfry preside over a circular route (7.1 km), undemanding and very interesting. With tracks and paths which open the door to the Natural Park of Sant Llorenç del Munt and Obac, you will enjoy an agricultural and forestry mosaic of great diversity
The special feature of Sant Pere de Vallhonesta (12th C) and its spectacular belfry preside over a circular route (7.1 km), undemanding and very interesting. With tracks and paths which open the door to the Natural Park of Sant Llorenç del Munt and Obac, you will enjoy an agricultural and forestry mosaic of great diversity
We suggest an easy hike to the Mura cave, a cavity 170 metres deep, used by humans 4,000 years ago as a communal burial place. There are calcareous formations and crystals of great beauty, formed during the passing of millions of years.
We will take you to meet the torrent Flequer tubs and the Bledas tubes, they are beautiful stone constructions that were used to store grapes, as well as the fabrication of wine, more than 150 years ago. Also you will visit vineyards huts, dry stone walls and a couple of other vineyards around Mura's village.
This place offers the possibility of enjoying aquatic and adventure sports such as kayaking, rafting, archery, archery from a canoe, climbing, zip-line and abseiling on the surrounding cliffs. There are bicycles for hire, or you can stay quietly in the cabin by the lake and enjoy a good lunch.
The preservation of diversity is our responsibility, and this small zoo will help to make you aware of it. Here you will find domestic and wild animals, including birds of prey and little animals which have found their shelter here. Share an educational experience for all the family, guided by monitors with great knowledge and [...]
How is your map-reading? You can choose your degree of difficulty and how you go: on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. Get the map and try the Fixed Circuit for orienteering at Navàs, around the villages of Castelladral and Sant Cugat del Racó, through a rich mosaic of woods and farmland. You will certainly [...]
An excursion which encompasses unique constructions in Catalonia, the dry stone vats where wine was made, deep in the mountains, close to the vineyards. These buildings are unique to Catalonia, they date from the 18th and 19th centuries and are evidence of the importance of the vineyards and wine in the Bages district.
From the heights on either side of the River Calders you can see the beautiful landscapes in this remarkable geography. Take the circular walk of 4.4 km on the cliffs, starting and ending at Navarcles Lake Park and with excellent views over the countryside, paths and torrents. A long walk to be enjoyed quietly, looking [...]
A centre explaining the Sèquia (irrigation channel) and its historical, heritage and environmental meaning. The Agulla Park, the central lake of which is the arrival point of this medieval channel (14th C), houses this facility which invites you to discover the whole of the Sèquia Park.
Penetrate into the story of Saint Ignatius of Loyola while you travel the last 24 km of the Ignatian Way (Loyola-Manresa, 640 km). A guide will help you to appreciate the landscape and items of great heritage interest, while explaining to you the close relationship between the saint and the city.
Manresa is encircled by a series of open spaces which the city wishes to protect, connect and strengthen. This is the “Anella Verda” or Green Belt, with various signposted routes varying from the mountain of Colbaix, the Cardener and Llobregat rivers, the Rajadell brook and a semi-urban route. Among the different routes available in the [...]
Every season, the Sèquia Park changes its garments, it dresses for the season to welcome walkers who wish to encounter its delights. Take part in the morning or evening walks around this masterpiece of medieval engineering and enjoy the landscape of the moment with a tasting of products from the Pla de Bages.
Go up to the summit of Sant Jeroni (1,236 m) and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view from the Pyrenees and as far as the Mediterranean. The most important point of the route, however, is a path surrounded by nature, with the cultural heritage, history and legends of the most symbolic mountain of Catalonia.
You walk through a sea of rock of extraordinary shapes, you can look up and see strong projecting needles making long shadows over the tracks and channels where you are walking. This is what awaits you in Montserrat, the magic mountain which we invite you to discover while you listen to some of its legends [...]
Go inside a rock-salt mountain unique in the world, exploited since the Neolithic age, which made Cardona a rich and powerful place. Children can involve themselves in an adventure through a dramatized visit. All ages can examine the installations in the Nieves mine, closed in 1990, and understand the geological formation of central Catalonia 40 [...]
Face the uphill climbs with the best guarantees of safety. Get to know the long cliff and the famous Marquès hill with an activity for real adventurers, but with three possible degrees of difficulty, from beginners to experts.
In an environment where many long distance tracks cross (GR), we suggest three little paths which allow you to meet a natural privileged environment, with Montserrat always in the background. These are the paths of Sant Cristòfol and Montserrat (5 km, circular), the Rec del Burés (1 km long) and the Borràs, El Vila and [...]
Enjoy the Romanesque following a level circular route of about 6 km with spectacular views of Montserrat. Starting and finishing at the church of Sant Cristòfol de Castellbell (12th C), you pass by Sant Jaume de Castellbell (12th C) and Sant Esteve de Marganell (12th C), close to Sant Pere de Vilamarics (10th C) and [...]
A route by the paths which crossed Caracremada, and other maquis paths where the hiding places are still preserved. You travel through thick woods with views of Montserrat and remarkable heritage items.
The Fals Towers are a monumental complex with more than 1,000 years of history. The highest tower in Bages stands between two streams, forming a natural setting of extraordinary beauty. A place to discover the history of the border castles and the life of Viscountess Engonça de Cardona i Fals. You can enjoy a guided [...]
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Burots Riot, tenant vine growers and agricultural associations and the Transgavarresa are the thematic lines of three self-guided routes (a printed guide is available) offered to you in the Artés. You will be seeing history and doing physical activity while enjoying the silence.
One of the most important surviving fragments of the optical telegraphy network which revolutionised communications during the Second Carlist War. Recently restored has an information panel that explains the operation of the tower and this particular communications system.You get there by walking: 2.5km, signposted from the Plaza Mayor. To learn more about optical telegraphy and [...]
Montserrat, Cardona Castle, Sant Benet and the Pla de Bages wine cellars are some of the interesting places to be discovered on two wheels. Penetrate into the Land of the Maquis, the Geopark or the cycling tracks and paths. You can design your trip to measure with all the information for using GPS and with [...]
Català: Els avantpassats dels actuals viticultors van aixecar robustes construccions a peu de vinya per elaborar-hi el vi. Són les tines de pedra seca, hereves del moment de major esplendor del vi a Catalunya. Fes un viatge en el temps mentre recorres la vall del Llobregat i puges al balcó de la roca Tinyosa, des [...]
Ride by aqueducts, pass Romanesque churches, irrigators’ houses and, even, a disused covered section of the medieval irrigation channel. Pedal through the La Bòbila wetlands, Roure Gros, the Iberian village of Cogolló, Balsareny Castle and see the Manresa weir. Not to be missed.
Stroll around the streets and squares of a real medieval walled town, with buildings dating from the 10th to 19th centuries and with complete explanatory signposting. You can follow the route on your own or download a guide-leaflet. Finally you can lunch in a restaurant in Santpedor.
A run through the life of this traditional hero of the War with France. With his drum, he drove away the Napoleonic troops at the battle of Bruc. With good signposting, you can follow the route on your own, download a guide-leaflet and lunch and a wine tasting in a good restaurant in Santpdor.
Medieval obstacle course: adventure in the Castle – FAMILY VISIT A dynamic and exciting activity designed for families who want to explore the castle and its surroundings while testing their skills, knowledge and teamwork. This adventure offers a unique way to learn about the history of the castle and medieval life through fun questions, tests [...]
Every weekend you can enjoy family workshops arranged so that parents and children can join together in a shared activity. The offer includes: workshops on historical cooking, for promoting good eating habits (along the lines set by the Alicia Foundation).
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Bages Turisme is the tourism management, promotion and planning body for Bages, which brings together the 30 municipalities in the region and also private agents in the tourism sector with the support of the Barcelona Provincial Council.
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