26

URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

Torresde Segre

Aitona Alcanó

Torrebesses

Almatret

Llardecans

Sarrocade Lleida

BelianesGuimerà

el CogulCastelldans

l’Albagés

la Granadella

Bovera

Juncosa

Arbeca

Fulleda

l’Espluga Calba

el Vilosell

l’AlbiTarrés

Vinaixa

els Omellons

Maldà

la Floresta

els Tormsel Soleràs

Granyena

la Poblade Cérvoles

LES BORGES

BLANQUES

Maials

Vallbona deles Monges

Cervià deles Garrigues

Alfés

Rocafortde Vallbona

Bellaguarda

Sunyer

St. Martíde Riucorb

L-201

C-233

L-241

C-23

3

C-242

LV-7046

LV-7011

A-22

AP-2

AP-2

A-22

C-45

A-1

4

PALLARSSOBIRÀ

ALTARIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

NOGUERA

SEGARRA

URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

PLAD'URGELL

PALLARSSOBIRÀ

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

GARRIGUES

SEGARRAPLAD'URGELL

URGELLSEGRIÀ

NOGUERA

ALTARIBAGORÇA

ALTARIBAGORÇA

VAL D'ARAN

ALT URGELL

SOLSONÈS

NOGUERA

SEGRIÀ

Bossòst

EL PONT DESUERT

VIELHA

Unha

Salardú

Escunhau

Arties

Cóll

Cardet

Durro

Barruera

Taüll

Erill-la-Vall

Boí

PALLARSJUSSÀ

BALAGUER

SORT

Gerri de la Sal

Vallbona de les Monges

Castell de Mur

ÀgerPonts

Tredòs

LLEIDA

URGELL

TÀRREGA

SEGARRA

la Poblade Segur

Artesa de Segre

TREMP

A-14

AP-2

Baiasca

Sant Joan d’IsilSant Pere del Burgal

Ribera de Cardós

Alins

València d’Àneu

LA SEUD'URGELL

SOLSONA

Son del Pi

Agramunt

GARRIGUES

A-22

A-22

Vinaixa

LES BORGESBLANQUES

Fulleda

Cervià deles Garrigues

PLAD’URGELL

Pelagalls

Massoteres

CERVERA

Sant Guimde Freixenet

Olius

PALLARSSOBIRÀ

C-28

A-14

A-26

N-260

C-1

3

A-2

A-2 A-2

N-IIa

A-22

C-26

A-2

N-IIa

A-1

4

C-1

4

C-26

C-1412

N-260

C-13

C-53

The Olive Oil Route

The production of Lleida’s olive oil – widely

considered one of the best in the world – is

concentrated in and around about thirty villages in

the rural districts of les Garrigues, l’Urgell and el Segrià.

These oils belong to the DO of les Garrigues and are logical

points along the Olive Oil Route. Les Garrigues is an austere area,

but one that has its own special charm. This is a perfect setting for a

trip to buy (healthy and delicious) olive oil and to visit some of the local

area’s points of interest, which include its museums and theme parks,

the castles of Espluga Calba and la Floresta, and the cave paintings

of el Cogul... It is particularly interesting to visit this area in autumn,

when it is possible to observe the process of olive oil production at

many of the local agricultural cooperatives.

DO LES GARRIGUES: Tel. 973 28 04 70 ~ www.olidoplesgarrigues.com

CC DE LES GARRIGUES: Tel. 973 14 26 58 ~ www.turismegarrigues.com

CC DEL SEGRIÀ: Tel. 973 23 06 86 ~ www.svt.es/segria

CC DE L’URGELL: Tel. 973 50 07 0 ~ www.urgell.org

ROUTES

The Romanesque Route

PATRONATO DE TURISMO DE LA ALTA RIBAGORÇA: Tel. 973 69 04 02 ~ www.ribagorca.com

CENTRO DE INTERPRETACIÓN DEL ROMÁNICO: Tel. 973 69 67 15

RUTA DEL CISTER: www.larutadelcister.info

PATRONATO DE TURISMO DE LA DIPUTACIÓN DE LLEIDA: Tel. 973 24 54 08 ~ www.lleidatur.com

This is an interesting route that takes visitors to Lleida’s main Romanesque

monuments, the most outstanding of which are to be found in the

Vall de Boí, whose nine temples: the Assumpció in Cóll; Santa Maria

in Cardet; Sant Feliu in Barruera; the church of la Nativitat and

hermitage of Sant Quirc in Durro; Santa Eulàlia in Erill-la-Vall; Sant

Joan in Boí; Santa Maria and Sant Climent in Taüll, have been

declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the Val d’Aran the

most outstanding monuments are the churches of Bossòst,

Vielha, Escunhau, Arties, Salardú, Unha and Tredòs. L’Alt Urgell

also boasts a number of spectacular buildings that include the

cathedral of Santa Maria in la Seu d'Urgell. In la Noguera, amongst others,

it is important to highlight the chapel of San Pere at Àger. In el Pallars Jussà,

the most outstanding monuments are the castle and the chapel of Santa

Maria at Mur. The most important buildings in el Pallars Sobirà include

the monastery of Santa Maria in Gerri de la Sal and the church of Son, in

València d'Àneu. La Segarra houses a range of interesting constructions,

one of the most significant of which is the church of San Esteve at Pelagalls.

The most outstanding monuments in el Segrià are the Seu Vella (old

cathedral), the church of San Martí and the Palau de la Paeria (City Hall).

In el Solsonès, the most important buildings are the cathedral of Santa Maria,

the Museu Diocesà i Comarcal (Diocesan and Local District Museum) of Solsona

and the church of San Esteve at Olius. In l’Urgell, outstanding monuments include

the monastery of Vallbona de les Monges and the church of Sta. Maria in Agramunt.

Significant monuments in les Garrigues include the church at Vinaixa.

PALLARSSOBIRÀALTA

RIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

URGELL

NOGUERA

PLAD'URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

SEGARRA

27

PALLARSSOBIRÀ

ALTARIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

PLAD'URGELL

SEGARRA

NOGUERA

URGELLSEGRIÀ

GARRIGUES

NOGUERA

PALLARSSOBIRÀALTA

RIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

URGELL

NOGUERA

PLAD'URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

SEGARRA

Espluga de Serra

Torre de Tamurcia

OrritSapeira

PLA D'URGELL

URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

MOLLERUSSA

Seròsl’Albagés

Castelldans

Juneda

BALAGUER

Ponts

Àger

Os de Balaguer

RAIMAT

VERDÚ

els Omellsde na Gaia

la Poblade Cérvoles

Algerri

VINAIXA

L’ALBI

VALLBONA DELES MONGES

Alcarràs

Torresde Segre

Sarrocade Lleida

Maials

LES BORGESBLANQUES

CASTELLDEL REMEI

LLEIDA

ARTESA DE SEGRE

VALL DE BALDOMAR

TÀRREGA

CERVIÀDE LES

GARRIGUES

Almacelles

Tremp

C-1

3

A-22

AP-2

AP-2

A-22

A-2

A-2 A-2

N-IIa

C-26

PALLARS SOBIRÀ

PALLARSJUSSÀ

TREMP

Riberade Cardós

EL PONTDECLAVEROL

la Pobla de Segur

SORT

Àreu

Guàrdiade Tremp

MurVilamitjana

Salàs de Pallars

Cabdella

Gerride la Sal

LlavorsíTírvia

Alins

ESTERRID’ÀNEU

Rialp

Escalarre

ISONA

MUSEUDE LA FUSTA

LLAGUNES

PERAMEA

C-28C

-13

C-13

N-260

N-260

N-2

60

The Time Travel Route

ROUTES

The Wine Route

CONSEJO REGULADOR DO COSTERS DEL SEGRE:

Tel. 973 27 04 94 / 973 26 45 83 ~ www.costersdelsegre.es

The Valley of the Vultures

The Terreta de Tremp is a rather special place in el Pallars Jussà, which lies on

the Valley of the Vultures Route and can be reached either from Tremp or from

the road to the Val d’Aran by following a 31 km trail: Tremp-Pont d’Orrit-Torre de

Tamúrcia-Espluga de Serra-Castellet-Sapeira-Pont d’Orrit-Tremp. This is a low

difficulty route and one that can be walked throughout the year, but particularly

in spring and summer, when it is possible to see migrating birds. It is also important

to stress the variety of both the local scenery and the geology of the region. The

area also boasts a rich variety of fauna including the griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus),

the lammergeyer (Gypaetus barbatus), the Egyptian vulture (Neophron pernocpterus)

and the peregrine falcon (falcó pregrinus).

This route takes visitors to three quite unique museums in el Pallars: the Museu

de la Conca Dellà, at Isona; the Museu dels Raiers (rafters’ museum), at el Pont

de Claverol, and the Ecomuseu de les Valls d'Àneu, in Esterri d’Àneu. The Museu

de la Conca Dellà takes visitors on a journey back to the time of the dinosaurs,

offering guided visits to remains from the Cretaceous period at la Posa, where it is

possible to see the footprints left behind by these prehistoric creatures. The Museu dels

Raiers provides an insight into the now lost profession of guiding logs down rivers and

explains the process of working with the wood and shows the tools that used to be

used. The main element in the Ecomuseu de les Valls d'Àneu is Casa Gassia, which

provides an insight into what used to constitute traditional life in the mountains. Other

interesting elements forming part of the Ecomuseu include the old sawmill at Alós and

another group of historic buildings at Son. Other places that deserve a visit include

Peramea, Llagunes and the Museu de la Fusta (Wood Museum) at Àreu.

AYUNTAMIENTO DE TREMP, Tel. 973 65 00 05

MUSEO DE LOS RAIERS : Tels. 973 68 01 32 / 973 68 14 93 ~ www.goldenweb.es/museuraiers

MUSEO DE LA CONCA DELLÀ: Tel. 973 66 50 62 ~ www.parc-cretaci.com

ECOMUSEO DE LES VALLS D’ÀNEU: Tel. 973 62 64 36 ~ www.ecomuseu.com

This route can be divided into four separate itineraries. The route

allows visitors to combine viewing attractive landscapes with visiting

interesting monuments and also takes them to some of the leading

wineries in western Catalonia. The first of the proposed routes

runs from Artesa de Segre to Castell del Remei, including a visit

to the cellars of Vall de Baldomar – famous for excellent white,

rosé and red wines – and to the Castell del Remei, though without

forgetting to visit Tremp too. The second route follows the valleys

of the river Corb; starting from Tàrrega and finishing in Montblanc.

Other places that must be visited on this route are Verdú, a village

with a long winemaking tradition, Vallbona de les Monges and els Omells de na

Gaia, which offers high quality white wines. The third itinerary passes through les

Garrigues, starting from Vinaixa and running as far as les Borges Blanques. As well as

fine wines, Vinaixa, l'Albi, Cervià de les Garrigues and les Borges Blanques also produce

very good quality olive oil. The final route starts from the city of Lleida and takes visitors

to Raimat and the extensive plantations of cabernet, merlot, chardonnay and pinot noir

that provide excellent quality wines for the cellars founded by Manel Raventós in 1914.

PALLARSSOBIRÀ

ALTARIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

URGELL

NOGUERA

PLAD'URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

SEGARRA

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

CERDANYA

LA SEUD’URGELL

Alinyà

Ossera

la Farga de Moles

el Pontde Bar

Arsèguel

Ferrús Cercs

BERGA

BAGÀ

PUIGCERDÀ

QUERALT

Peguera

EspinalbetVilaformiu

CASTELL DEMONTSEGUR

direcció

Gréixer

Gisclareny

Feners

Saldes

la PortellaBlanca

Castellbò

Parc Natural del CADÍ-MOIXERÓCOLL DE PENDÍS

Refugi SANT JORDI

BELLVER DECERDANYA

Noves de Segre

Montferrer

Josa de Cadí

GÓSOL l’EspàTuixent

Sorribes

BERGUEDÀ

BonnerLa Coma

Sant Llorençde Morunys

Coll de Jou

ALT URGELL

Odèn

Timoneda

Lladurs

SOLSONA

SantuariDEL MIRACLE

SOLSONÈS

N-1

45

N-260

N-260

N-260

L-401

C-14

PALLARSSOBIRÀ

ALTARIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

SEGRIÀ

PLAD'URGELL

URGELL

NOGUERA

SEGARRA

GARRIGUES

28

NOGUERA

URGELL

SEGARRA

BALAGUER

CERVERA

Guissona

Sant Guimde Freixenet

Bellpuig

Ponts

Àger

Os de Balaguer

MONTCLAR

LESPALLARGUES

Agramunt

FLOREJACS

Artesade Segre

VICFRED

VERDÚ

MONTSONÍS

TÀRREGA

CIUTADILLA

GARRIGUES

PALLARS JUSSÀ

LA FLORESTA

L’ALBI

MUR

L’ESPLUGACALBA

LES BORGESBLANQUES

C-1

3

C-26

C-14

A-2 A-2

C-53

C-14

C-14

A-22

The Good Men’s Route

This Cathar route, which is popularly known as the

Good Men’s Route, is a 189 km tourist trail that runs

from the sanctuary of Queralt to the castle of Montsegur

(in France). It is a route that can be travelled by mountain

bike, on foot, or on horseback. The Good Men’s route,

which is now officially recognised as long distance footpath

GR-107, offers visitors the chance to retrace the migration

routes used by Cathar monks between the 12th and 14th centuries,

when they had to flee from the persecution of the crusaders and the

Spanish Inquisition. The itinerary allows visitors to discover medieval

villages, Romanesque churches and castles. As well as its historical

interest, the route also passes through the protected area of the Cadi-

Moixeró Natural Park. This offers visitors the possibility to contemplate

beautiful scenery and to visit villages like Gósol that are simply full of

beauty and tradition. Beyond Gósol, there is an alternative part to the

Good Men’s Route that heads towards Josa de Cadí, Tuixent, la Coma,

Sant Llorenç de Morunys, Coll de Jou, Odèn, Timoneda, Lladurs and

Solsona, before f inal ly reaching the Miracle sanctuary.

CONSEJO REGULADOR DEL CAMINO DE LOS HOMBRES BUENOS: Tel. 93 824 41 51

www.camidelsbonshomes.com

CASTILLOS DE LLEIDA: Tel. 973 40 20 45 www.castellsdelleida.comCASTILLO DE VERDÚ: Tel. 973 34 70 07 www.viladeverdu.comCASTILLO DE CIUTADILLA: Tel. 973 30 30 10 http://ciutadilla.ddl.net

CASTILLO DE L’ESPLUGA CALBA: Tel. 973 15 60 05 http://esplugacalba.ddl.netCASTILLO DE L’ALBI: Tel. 973 17 50 04 http://albi.ddl.net

The Castle Route

One of the most interesting itineraries for those

visiting the Lands of Lleida is the Castle Route.

The castles in question are not immense

fortresses, but they are well conserved buildings

that offer visitors an insight into life in this area

during the medieval period, when this territory

was effectively the frontier between the Arab and

Christian worlds. The classic Lleida Castle Route

includes seven fortresses: Montsonís, in la Noguera;

Montclar, in l’Urgell; Florejacs, les Pallargues and Vicfred,

in la Segarra; Mur, in el Pallars Jussà; and la Floresta, in les Garrigues.

(Regular guided tours are organised, without the need for prior

booking, for both individuals and small groups. These take place on

Sundays at 11.00, 12.00 and 13:00. There are also visits on Saturdays at

17:00, 18:00 and 19:00 to the castles of Montsonis and Mur. It is also

possible to organise castle visits, by prior appointment, on any other day

of the week.) As well as the previously mentioned monuments, it is also

possible to visit, by previous arrangement with their respective village

authorities, the castles of Verdú and Ciutadella, in l’Urgell, and those of

Espluga Calba and Albi, in les Garrigues.

ROUTES

PALLARSSOBIRÀALTA

RIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

CERDANYA

URGELL

NOGUERA

PLAD'URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

SEGARRA

ALT URGELL

SOLSONÈS

29PALLARSSOBIRÀALTA

RIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

SOLSONÈS

URGELL

NOGUERA

PLAD'URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

SEGARRA

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

CERDANYA

ALTURGELL

BERGUEDÀ

Josa de Cadí

el Pontde Bar

Arsèguel

Tuixent

Coborriude la Llosa

Martinet

Víllec

Éller

Urús

Das

Alp

Comabona

Refugi CÈSARAUGUST TORRAS

Nas

Olià

Pi

Cortal de l’Oriol

Sorribes

Pedraforca

Serra Pedregosa

PRAT SOCARRAT

COLL DE LES BASSOTES

GÓSOL

Serra de la Muga

PAS DELS GOSOLANS

PRAT D’AGUILÓ

Font de l’Orri

COLL DEL’HOME MORT

Parc Natural del

CADÍ-MOIXERÓ

PUIGCERDÀ

BELLVER DECERDANYA

el Vilard’Urtx

Talló

Túneldel CADÍ

C-16

N-260

N-260

N-152

N-260

PABLO RUIZ PICASSO

Estany Gento

Cambra d’aigües de Capdella

VALD'ARAN

SOLSONÈS

URGELL

NOGUERA

PLAD'URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

SEGARRA

ALT URGELL

CERDANYA

PALLARSSOBIRÀ

PALLARSJUSSÀ

ALTARIBAGORÇA

SOLSONÈS

Odèn

Canalda

Pinell

Llobera

Navès

RinerClarianade Cardener

Castellarde la Ribera

Madrona

Olius

Lladurs

la Coma

la Pedra

Timoneda

Guixers

Santuaride LORD

Serra

de

Port

del C

omte

la Llena

Fonts delCARDENER

SANT LLORENÇDE MORUNYS

CAMBRILS

Mirador deSERRA SECA

el Salí deCAMBRILS

Pantà deSANT PONÇSOLSONA

Mirador del CodóCOLL DE JOU

EL PORTDEL COMTE

Su

el Miracle

RiuCARDENER

Pantà de laLLOSA DEL CAVALL

RiberaSalada

Pontdel CLOP

Pedró delsQuatre Batlles

L-401

C-26

LV-4

241

C-55

C-26

LV-3002

The Natural World Route

PATRONATO COMARCAL DE TURISMO DEL SOLSONÈS: Tel. 973 48 23 10www.elsolsonesinvita.com

This circuit invites visitors to walk around and discover

destinations with a markedly rural character, where

the farmhouses and churches that are dotted

throughout the territory form part of a landscape of

unique beautiful. Following this route, tourists first

visit Solsona, and its historic centre, and then proceed

through the narrow gorge of the river Cardener, past

the Llosa de Cavall reservoir, via the interesting

settlement of Sant Llorenç de Morunys and the village

of la Coma, to the source of the river Cardener, and then

on to Port del Comte, Coll de Jou and Cambrils, with its

salt water spring. The route then continues to the Serra

Seca vantage point, the Ribera Salada and the bridge at

Clop, before arriving back at Solsona.

The Green Route through the Vall

PATRONATO MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO DE LA VALL FOSCA Tel. 973 66 30 01 e-mail: turisme@vallfosca.netOFICINA DE TURISMO DE LA POBLA DE SEGUR Tel. 973 68 02 57

The Green Route through the Vall Fosca runs from the Estany Gento lake to the

water chamber of Capdella and is 5 km long. The route maintains the old lanes

that were used when it was constructed and passes through 4 tunnels. It is

possible to continue along the route as far as the village of Espui and also to the

neighbouring Àssua valley in el Pallars Sobirà. Access is via the L-503 highway

at Capdella, and from there it continues to the Sallente reservoir, from where a

cable railway takes visitors to Estany Gento. The cable railway is operative from

July to September. Another alternative is to go there via Espui, following the

forest track from la Collada del Triador.

The Reapers’ RouteThe Reapers’ Route, which starts at the village of Gósol is also

known as the Road to Cerdanya, as it leads to Bellver de

Cerdanya. In times past, this route was often used by reapers,

mule drivers, Catalan militias, highwaymen, musicians and

smugglers. It was also followed by the painter Pablo Ruiz Picasso

in 1906, during his stay at the village of Gósol. This historical

route, which is now signposted, crosses the Serra de Cadí (Cadi

ridge) and can be walked in seven or eight hours. Along the journey,

travellers can discover a number of unique landscapes and also see some

of the Pyrenean fauna in the Cadi-Moixeró Natural Park. In winter, it is possible to

follow the same route using skis or snowshoes. It is also possible to do the Reapers’

Route over two days, as it is possible to spend a night at the Cèsar August Torras

mountain refuge and then continue the route the following day.

ROUTES

CENTRO ORDENADOR DE ACTIVIDADES DE MONTAÑA DE GÓSOL: Tel. 973 37 00 16PATRONATO DE TURISMO DE BELLVER DE CERDANYA: Tel. 973 51 02 29AYUNTAMIENTO GÓSOL: Tel. 973 37 00 55 http://gosol.ddl.net – BELLVER DE CERDANYA: Tel. 973 51 00 16 www.bellver.org

PALLARSSOBIRÀALTA

RIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

URGELL

NOGUERA

PLAD'URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

SEGARRA

ALT URGELL

ALT URGELL

Novesde Segre

Castellbò

Cabó

Organyà

Alinyà

Josa de Cadí

Ossera

Ogern

Peramola

la Fargade Moles

OLIANA

COLL DENARGÓ

EL PONT DE BAR

ARSÈGUEL

TUIXENT

Adrall

MONTFERRER

els Castells

LA SEUD’URGELL

CALBINYÀ

N-260

C-1

4

C-1

4

L-401

N-260N-260

LV-5134

30

BaquèiraPòrt deraBONAIGUA

ERA VAL D’ARAN

A-1

4

Gausac

Tunèl deVielha

Escunhau

Gausac

Ospitaude Vielha

A-14

N-141

C-28

Torisme dera Val d'Aran: Tel. 973 64 06 88 ~ www.aran.org

The Artesans’ Route

CONSEJO COMARCAL DEL ALT URGELL: Tel. 973 35 31 12 - www.ccau.net

The main objective of this ethnographically interesting route

that runs through the district of l’Alt Urgell is to make visitors

aware of the different ways of life, customs and types of

socioeconomic activity that have had an important influence

on this region in previous times. The route has been organised

around a series of interesting sites and thematic museums.

One of these is the Museu de la Vinya i el Vi (Vine and Wine

Museum) in Pont de Bar, which makes visitors aware of the

region’s thousand year wine making tradition. The Museu de la

Llana (Wool Museum) at Arsèguel shows how a fulling mill used

to work in the 17th century. In Calbinyà, the Museu del Pagès,

introduces visitors to the traditional lifestyle of a smallholder with

a house in the mountains. At Coll de Nargó, it is possible to visit the

Museu dels Raiers (river rafters) and to learn about this traditional

occupation. At the old La Trobada flour mill, in Montferrer, visitors

can learn about the process for making flour. Other interesting

and indeed unique places to visit in l’Alt Urgell that will remind

visitors of past professions include the old Pou de Gel

(ice well) at Oliana and the Museu de les Trementinaires

(Turpentine Museum) at Tuixent. At the latter, visitors

can discover numerous herbal remedies and

learn more about this fascinating craft.

The Water Route

The Water Route - Port de Vielha

begins at the former hospital in Vielha,

at the mouth of the south side of the

tunnel and ends, 15.8 km later, in the capital

of the Val d’Arán. Along the route, hikers can discover

some of Aran’s least known landscapes and contemplate

the sight of fir, oak and beech forests, as well as enjoying

exceptional views from the Port de Vielha and discovering

why the route is called as it is. The water that surges from

the mountains is constantly present throughout the majority of

the itinerary. It is also possible to enjoy magnificent views of imposing

mountains such as el Forcanada, el Tuc de Molières and to see the

peaks of Aneto and Maladeta, amongst others. It is recommended

to take two cars when following this route: it is possible to leave

one at the beginning and the other at the end of the itinerary. It is

possible to complete the route in about 5 _ hours, with it involving

a change in altitude of 844 metres.

ROUTES

PALLARSSOBIRÀALTA

RIBAGORÇA

VALD'ARAN

PALLARSJUSSÀ

CERDANYA

SOLSONÈS

PLAD'URGELL

GARRIGUES

SEGRIÀ

SEGARRA

ALT URGELL

NOGUERA

URGELL

VALD'ARAN

CERDANYA

NOGUERA

ALT URGELL

PALLARSSOBIRÀ

ALTARIBAGORÇA

PALLARSJUSSÀ

SOLSONÈS

SEGARRA

GARRIGUES

PLAD'URGELL

SEGRIÀURGELL

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el Segre

Pont Vell

ParcMàrius Torres

Plaçade

Guifré I

JardíPompeu

Fabra

PlaçadeSant Joan

Jutjats Nous

PALAU DELA PAERIA

LA SEU VELLA

la Suda

Avinguda del Segre

d

Carrer Major

muralles del turó de la Seu Vella

Camp de Mart

Avinguda de Francesc MaciàRambla de Ferran

Església

de Sant Joan

Plaçadel

Dipòsit

Ponts

Canal principal

Tàrrega

Les Borges Blanques

Mollerussa

NOGUERA

GARRIGUES

ALT URGELL

BALAGUER

Ponts

Àger

Cervià deles Garrigues

Os de Balaguer

el Cogul

Aspa

la GranadellaJuncosa

Oliana

LA COVA DELS VILASOS

Vilanova de MeiàLA COVA DEL COGULLÓ

LA ROCA DELS MOROS

Artesade Lleida

Peramola

Sarrocade Lleida

Torresde Segre

LLEIDA

Alcarràs Juneda

VALL DE LA COMA

l’Albi

LES BORGES BLANQUES

LES ROQUES GUÀRDIES II

Alòs de BalaguerLES APARETS I, II, III i IV

Artesa de SegreLA COVA D’ANTONA I, II i III

EL ROC RUMBAU

LA COVA DEL TABAC

Camarasa

A-22

AP-2

C-233

A-1

4

AP-2

SEGRIÀ

A-22A-2

A-2N-IIa

C-14

C-1

3

A-22

C-13

LV-7

021

A-14

Routes Along the Canal d’Urgell

The Cave Art Route

The Lleida Monument Route

CC ALT URGELL: Tel. 973 35 31 12 www.ccau.net

CC GARRIGUES: Tel. 973 14 26 58 www.turismegarrigues.com

CC NOGUERA: Tel. 973 44 89 33

La rThe districts of Lleida house an important collection of cave

art which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998.

Of the 16 different sites in Lleida province at which it is possible

to see these remains, it is necessary to highlight the Roca dels

Moros, near Cogul, which is one of the most important sites in

Catalonia. This collection of naturalistic art forms, which dates from

the end of the Palaeolithic period, was discovered in 1908. It consists

of 42 human and animal figures grouped in hunting scenes and also

includes a further 250 engravings. Another site worthy of special mention

is the Cova dels Vilassos (or Cova dels Vilars), which is to be found in the

gorge of the same name, near the village of Os de Balaguer. This Bronze Age

site houses 29 schematic figures. Other collections of cave art that are open to

visitors include: la Vall de la Coma and les Roques Guàrdies, in les Garrigues;

Aparets I, II, III and IV, Antona I, II and III, the Cova del Tabac and the Cova del

Cogulló, in la Noguera, and the Roc Rumbau or Roca dels Moros, in l’Alt Urgell.

TURISMO DE LLEIDA: Tel. 902 25 00 50 - www.turismedelleida.com

One of the most spectacular monument itineraries in the city of Lleida is the one that

invites visitors to discover its most emblematic treasures: The Seu Vella (old cathedral)

and the Palau de la Paeria (City Hall). The latter, which is one of the most important

Romanesque style examples of civil architecture in Catalonia and the seat of the

Ajuntament de Lleida (Lleida City Council), houses historic remains dating from the 5th

century BC to the 18th century CE, including the Arxiu Municipal (Municipal Archive)

and the Saló del Retaule (Hall of the Altarpiece). The Plaça Sant Joan (Saint John’s

Square), which is an important meeting point for local people, is presided over by the

Neo-Gothic style church of the same name and there is an interesting conjugation of

traditional atmosphere and modern urbanism. The Seu Vella, which is the city’s best

vantage point and is surrounded by the longest perimeter wall in Europe, also houses

the ancient Moorish fort, called La Suda. The Seu Vella cathedral is a magnificent

Romanesque-Gothic architectural complex consisting of a temple, cloister and steeple.

ROUTES

The Canal d’Urgell offers 14 different routes that can be followed on

foot or by bicycle. These routes are marked according to their degree

of difficulty and duration (Route 1 - El partidor de Ponts”; route 2 - El

túnel deMontclar; route 3 - La Baronia de Bellpuig; route 4 - La Tercera

Sèquia i el Salt del Duran; route 5 - La Quarta Sèquia i els Nou Salts”;

route 6 - El Baix Segrià; route 7 - Agramunt i el Pont de Ferro; route 8

- El Subcanal d’Urgell; route 9 - Agramunt i elMolí de l'Espígol; route

10 - Artesa de Segre i el Castellot; route 11 - La Sèquia i el terraplén

de Castellserà; route 12 - La Segona Sèquia i el Castell del Remei”;

route 13 - De Tornabous a Bellpuig; and route 14 - L’Estany de Ivars.

Patronato Municipal de Iniciativas de Ponts: Tel. 973 46 00 03

O.T. de Balaguer: Tel. 973 44 66 06 www.balaguer.com

O.T. Comarcal del Urgell: Tel. 973 50 07 07 www.urgell.org

O.C. Turismo Pla d’Urgell: Tel. 973 71 13 13 www.plaurgell.org

O.C. Turismo Les Garrigues: Tel. 973 14 26 58

O.C. Turismo Segrià: Tel. 973 27 09 97 www.gencat.net/turisme www.turismedelleida.com