Hiking

It is easy to talk about sustainability, but it is sometimes harder to put it into practice. When making plans for the weekend or a longer getaway, you might not know where to start looking. With this in mind, today, we would like to tell you about some of the best options for responsible tourism in the county of Vallès Oriental.

El Camí vora el Ter és un sender de gran recorregut, el GR 210, que ressegueix el curs d'aquest riu al seu pas per la comarca d'Osona. Una proposta de 3 etapes, una mica llargues però sense cap dificultat, que permet la visita als nuclis de Montesquiu, Torelló, Roda de Ter i Manlleu. El camí passa per recursos naturals de gran interès com els meandres del Gelabert i colònies industrials que expliquen com el riu també ha marcat el desenvolupament industrial i humà de la comarca.

Easy routes to enjoy with the family on foot or by bike, a great way to explore the local landscape and the history of the people who have inhabited it. From Cal Rosal to Balsareny, passing through textile model villages. From Balsareny to Manresa, following the mediaeval canal that carried water to the capital city of the Bages region from the Llobregat River, a witness to the heritage, industry, engineering and life of the area... Choose whichever route you fancy and get walking.

There are so many things to do in the five wine and cava designations of origin in the Barcelona region: learn to distinguish between a young wine and an aged wine, participate in the daily tasks of a winery, discover the different grape varieties, spend a night on a wine estate, etc. And if you like walking, you can also follow any of the many signposted itineraries that take you among vineyards. Can you think of a better way to spend a weekend?

Did you know that the latest sporting craze is Nordic walking? That is right: Going out for a brisk walk with poles like those used in cross-country skiing is a physical activity that is becoming increasingly popular. According to experts, this is a fantastic way to get in shape, enjoy contact with nature and meet new friends. What is more, it can be done at different times of the year, on different types of terrain and with different levels of athletic ability. So, come on! It is such a unique experience, you cannot miss it!

We do not always need to climb a tall mountain or embark on a very demanding hike to find magical spots. Sometimes, the places we imagine when we think of disconnecting are closer than we think, and getting there doesn't require much effort. If you need to breathe in some fresh air but are not feeling very fit or are short on time, here are some recommendations that will leave you with no excuses. The six routes we describe below are easy, and you will need only one to three hours ahead of you to enjoy nature and some heritage sites. You will barely break a sweat!