Located a few kilometres from the ski resort of La Molina and La Masella, Alp is one of the most important winter tourism centres of the Pyrenees. However, for some years this municipality of Baixa Cerdanya also offers a wide range of possibilities to those who prefer visiting the locality during summer time: activities of active tourism such as mo...

Bagà is located at the extreme north of the Berguedà region, at the very entrance of the Natural Park of the Cadí-Moixeró. Its exceptional landscape and the remarkable architecture of its medieval old town where fragments of the walls are still preserved have turned the village into a first rank touristic centre. In Bagà there is not only the Infor...

The biggest attraction center of Riner is found at the Miracle Sanctuary, highly known for its baroque altarpiece, from the mid-18th century, located among the masterpieces of its time in Catalonia. Also in the same Sanctuary, an interesting Renaissance altarpiece from the 16th century is preserved. Along with Freixinet, Santa Susanna and Su, the f...

The ultimate expression of Catalan Romanesque art lies in the valley Vall de Boí. Eight churches and a chapel of the same architectural style, grouped in a very small space and declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 2000, significantly preserve their initial state. A very important fact in the municipality, since the architectural structure and tradi...

Historic centre of the Pallars Sobirà, Sort is one of the least populated capital of region of Catalonia. Its municipality stretches along two shores of the Noguera Pallaresa and it spans the Barranc Valley of Montardit and a great part of the Àssua Valley. Its exceptional geographical situation turns this town into an ideal place to practice adve...

On the outskirts of Estamariu we find the Romanesque church of Sant Vicenç, an example of Lombard architecture that was found in ruins. But in the early nineties of the XX century they began church restoration. It was then when they discovered the remains of some Romanesque paintings of high artistic quality in the apse and in the side apses. Since...

La Pobla de Segur is the second largest village of the Pallars Jussà. It has a history that goes back to the mid-twelfth century, this village preserves a historical centre typical example of an old medieval town; in the streets of Major and Llorenç i Torres, one can visit the old mansions. One can also visit two museums: the Raiers Museum at the C...

Located 710 meters above sea level, very close to the French border, and crossed by the Garona river, Bossòst is a great place for tourism both in summer and winter. The beautiful landscape that embraces the village and the mild weather have made this village a hub for hiking and cycling around the Vall d'Aran (Aran valley) . Bossòst also has build...

Located at the foot of the Pre-Pyrenean mountain range, Avià is characterized by an extraordinary natural environment surrounded by small hills, streams, strings, country houses and fields. Formed in the late 9th century around the church of Sant Martí, the old town of Avià still preserves a medieval atmosphere. Along the buildings such as the chur...

The administrative centre of the Vall Fosca is La Torre de Capdella, where we find the Romanesque chapel of St Martí de la Torre (X century). This is believed to be an unfinished building, which only preserves a tower with a decorated apse. This beautiful area offers restricted fishing in the Flamisell river or other close lakes. One can also take ...

Puigcerdà is the historical county town of Cerdanya. It was founded by Alfons I of Catalonia and Aragon in 1178 on the Cerdà hill. Puigcerdà preserves architectonical gems that allow to draw the history of the town from its Romanesque origins (the belfry of Santa Maria, the church of Sant Tomàs or the church of Sant Julià), to the arrival of the to...

Encamp is an Andorran parish of 13,000 inhabitants, formed by la Vila, les Bons, la Mosquera and el Tremat. Gateway to the Grandvalira slopes, in winter the town becomes a popular tourist destination and a meeting point for skiers. But in summer, Encamp also offers a wide range of nature-related activities: hiking, fishing, climbing or excursions t...

Niu de l'Àliga is a mountain of 2,500 meters located at the boundary between La Cerdanya and the region of Berguedà. Due to the fact that the territories of 4 municipalities (Alp, Urús, Das and Baga) converge at the top of it, its peak is also known as Pedró dels Quatre Batlles (Milestone of the Four Mayors). On its hillsides there are two ski reso...

Located in the region of the Alt Urgell, Vilanova de Banat is a village that belongs to the municipality of Alàs i Cerc, along with Alàs, Torres d’Alàs, Cercs, Artedó, La Bastida d’Hortons, el Ges, Lletó (an uninhabited site), the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de les Peces and different farmhouses and hermitages found in different locations of this broa...

Located in the region of El Pallars Jussà, the municipality of Castell de Mur comprises seven villages: Cellers, Collmorter, Guàrdia, Meüll, Puigmaçana, Santa Llúcia and Vilamolat. They are geographically delimited by El Montsec and La Noguera Pallaresa. The municipality’s toponym discloses its great Romanesque jewel, the Castle and the Collegiate...

Located in La Cerdanya, it resulted from the fusion of two former municipalities: Urtx and Queixans. The villages that are now part of it are: Urtx, Queixans, Estoll, Soriguera, Les Pereres, el Vilar d’Urtx and Escadarchs. It is characterized by its great number of Romanesque style churches, such as the church of Sant Martí d’Urtx and the one of Sa...

Based in the region of El Pallars Sobirà, this municipality consists of six annexed villages (Aidí, Arestui, Baiasca, Montenartró, Romadriu and Sant Romà de Tavernoles). It is located in a very mountainous area, surrounded by la Vall d’Àneu, la Vall de Cardós and la Vallferrera. The most significant element of Llavorsí is the Noguera Pallaresa, a s...

Located in the region of El Pallars Sobirà, Lladorre fills a large part of the Valley of Cardós. It presents a great natural wealth included in the Alt Pirineu Natural Park. The municipality of Lladorre is formed by Aineto, Boldís Jussà, Boldís Sobirà, Lleret, Lladorre itself and Tavascan. Between the latter two, we can find the church of Sant Mart...

Vilaller is the capital of the valley Vall de Barravés, of glacial origin, on the border with Aragon. The ancient prison from the 17th century is considered the oldest of Lleida, and also the church of Sant Climent, the Romanesque bridge over the river Noguera Ribagorçana, the arched wall from the 11th century and the Romanesque hermitage of Sant M...