Hiking

Si hi ha un regal que et fan les comarques de Barcelona, és la seva natura exuberant, els seus centenars de senders i els seus racons de somni, que es plasmen en els espais naturals que t'envolten. Cada pas que fas en aquests espais és un recordatori de la riquesa del nostre patrimoni natural, on la biodiversitat floreix entre cims i valls, i entre rierols i boscos màgics. Aquí, el temps s'atura i et connecta amb un món que, malgrat els avenços de la modernitat, et parla d’unes arrels profundes i de la necessitat de cuidar la terra que et cuida. Preparat per descobrir cinc rutes senyalitzades que no només són camins, sinó també lligams amb la teva història i la teva essència?

Following in the footsteps of Bishop Oliba a thousand years after his appointment as Bishop of Vic has encouraged us to explore other Romanesque gems in the area surrounding Barcelona, because there’s always some secret left to discover. If we had a protractor, the city of Vic would be at the centre of its base, just a few kilometres from places where Romanesque heritage blends into beautiful nature.

The area around the Ignatian Way in the counties of Anoia and Bages offers a wide range of activities for families. As well as the option of walking along the route of the Way itself and enjoying the beautiful nature and landscapes with every step, there are particular highlights recommended for children along the way.

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?

Skirting around the Foix Reservoir, this route is split into two stages: from Sant Sadurní d'Anoia to Sant Pere Molanta (very close to Vilafranca), and from there to Castellet i la Gornal. In addition to natural places of interest, the route also takes in jewels of cultural heritage such as the Monastery of Sant Sebastià and the Monumental Site of Olèrdola.

Let’s not beat about the bush: what we’re proposing here is reaching peaks, so there’s definitely some uphill effort involved. But hey, they’re perfectly manageable with a little effort, including for young kids of walking age. You’ll find that little mountains can also offer great panoramic views.