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A guidebook to 30 graded walks in Spain’s Southern Catalunya. Exploring the beautiful scenery of els Ports and the Tarragona mountains, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

Day walks range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. A 2-day, circular trek encompassing Sant Roc and Arnes is also described in 2 stages covering 47km (29 miles).

  • Sketch maps are included
  • Detailed information on planning, accommodation and local history
  • Highlights include the Cardó and Montsia massifs
  • Easy access from Barcelona, Valencia and Reus


Table of Contents
Introduction The Walking Area The Natural Parks Climate and When to Go Geology and Geography Wildlife History, Architecture and Culture Getting There Getting Around Where to Stay Emergencies Language Money Food and Drink What to Take Waymarking and Access Hunting and how to avoid it Maps Using the guide The Walks Walk 1 Punta de l'Aigua Walk 2 Montaspre ridge route Walk 3 Moleta de les Canals circuit and summit ridge Walk 4 Barranc del Camp Walk 5 Solana route Walk 6 Cova dels Adells Walk 7 Coll d'en Caubet and Vallfiguera Walk 8 Cervera and Figuera valleys Walk 9 La Moleta Walk 10 Vall d'Infern Walk 11 Pi del Perillo Walk 12 Mont Caro summit Walk 13 Mola del Moro Walk 14 La Barcina Walk 15 Cresta del Marturi Walk 16 Sources of the Matarranya Walk 17 Roca del Migdia Walk 18 Caramella gorge Walk 19 Mola Castellona Walk 20 Lloret high level route Walk 21 Barranc de Lloret Walk 22 Roca Xapada Walk 23 Font del Paradis Walk 24 Coll de Lloret Walk 25 Sant Roc to Arnes and back Walk 26 La Creu de Santos Walk 27 Seven ermitas and a ridge Walk 28 Mas de Mata-redona Walk 29 La Foradada Walk 30 Coastal path Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Finding the walks Appendix C Glossary of mountain terms Appendix D Useful contacts

Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya: Els Ports

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      Publisher: Cicerone Press
      Publication Date: 17/08/2010
      ISBN13: 9781852845827, 978-1852845827
      ISBN10: 1852845821

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A guidebook to 30 graded walks in Spain’s Southern Catalunya. Exploring the beautiful scenery of els Ports and the Tarragona mountains, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

      Day walks range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. A 2-day, circular trek encompassing Sant Roc and Arnes is also described in 2 stages covering 47km (29 miles).

      • Sketch maps are included
      • Detailed information on planning, accommodation and local history
      • Highlights include the Cardó and Montsia massifs
      • Easy access from Barcelona, Valencia and Reus


      Table of Contents
      Introduction The Walking Area The Natural Parks Climate and When to Go Geology and Geography Wildlife History, Architecture and Culture Getting There Getting Around Where to Stay Emergencies Language Money Food and Drink What to Take Waymarking and Access Hunting and how to avoid it Maps Using the guide The Walks Walk 1 Punta de l'Aigua Walk 2 Montaspre ridge route Walk 3 Moleta de les Canals circuit and summit ridge Walk 4 Barranc del Camp Walk 5 Solana route Walk 6 Cova dels Adells Walk 7 Coll d'en Caubet and Vallfiguera Walk 8 Cervera and Figuera valleys Walk 9 La Moleta Walk 10 Vall d'Infern Walk 11 Pi del Perillo Walk 12 Mont Caro summit Walk 13 Mola del Moro Walk 14 La Barcina Walk 15 Cresta del Marturi Walk 16 Sources of the Matarranya Walk 17 Roca del Migdia Walk 18 Caramella gorge Walk 19 Mola Castellona Walk 20 Lloret high level route Walk 21 Barranc de Lloret Walk 22 Roca Xapada Walk 23 Font del Paradis Walk 24 Coll de Lloret Walk 25 Sant Roc to Arnes and back Walk 26 La Creu de Santos Walk 27 Seven ermitas and a ridge Walk 28 Mas de Mata-redona Walk 29 La Foradada Walk 30 Coastal path Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Finding the walks Appendix C Glossary of mountain terms Appendix D Useful contacts

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