Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park Voyage Tips and guide

Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park is spread across three countys (Comarques) of Catalonia: Alt Urgell, Berguedà and Cerdanya.

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Map of Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park

• Park_website : Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park official English website

• 42.253551.858211 Park main office and information point (Centre del Parc), C/ La Vinya, 1 - Bagà, ☏ +34 93 824 41 51, [email protected]. Oct–May: M–Th 09:00–14:00, F 09:00–14:00 & 16:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–13:30 & 16:00–18:00, Su & holidays 09:00–13:00; Jun–Sep: M–F 09:00–14:00 & 16:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–13:30 & 16:00–18:00, Su & holidays 09:00–13:00. adapted. It has a permanent exhibition where the different areas of the park are explained with images and interactive panels. In a separate room, there is an audiovisual with impactful music and attractive images of the park that lasts about 12 minutes. According to the program of activities, you can find temporary exhibitions related to the park, nature, culture. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2287041.735052 Pedraforca information point (Centre d'Informació i Interpretació del Massís del Pedraforca), Pl. Pedraforca, s/n, Saldes, ☏ +34 93 825 80 46, [email protected]. Visitor reception centre with exhibition on the Natural Site of National Interest of the Pedraforca Massif, its formation, fauna and flora, in an adjacent room. Exhibition dedicated to mining, the main economic activity of the area for many years. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.3617821.4562673 Casa dels Parcs dels Pirineus, Av. de les Valls d'Andorra, 33 , La Seu d'Urgell (building of the old Andorran customs), ☏ +34 938 244 151. This office serves PN Alt Pirineu and PN Cadí-Moixeró. The centre has a shop with promotional material (t-shirts, bags, postcards...) and reading material (books and maps) and a temporary exhibition room. adapted for disabled. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.3628371.7797424 Cadí-Moixeró information point (Centre d’Interpretació del Parc Natural Cadí-Moixeró i el seu entorn), C/ de la font,5, Talló (Bellver de Cerdanya), ☏ +34 973 51 08 02, [email protected]. This centre promotes the rich cultural, natural and landscape heritage of Cerdanya and the Pyrenees, organizing various family activities, workshops, guided tours, exhibitions, multipurpose rooms and also has a residence for researchers and students on internships. adapted for disabled (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3571111.6844865 Centre d'Interpretació Casa del Riu, Paratge del Cabiscol, Martinet de Cerdanya, ☏ +34 648 141 070. Visitor reception centre with an exhibition dedicated to river ecosystems, riverside forest and fauna. Exhibition on the village of Martinet and its origins. In the outdoor area there is a leisure area and a fauna observatory on the banks of the confluence of the Bastanist River and the Segre River. There is also a nature trail dedicated to the otter in the village to complete the visit. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2035531.816846 Geology Centre of Vallcebre (Centre de geologia de Vallcebre), Parc dels Roures, Vallcebre, ☏ +34 93 824 41 51. This is an outdoor exhibition, located in the Parc dels Roures de Vallcebre, with information about the geology of the natural park. It includes a walk through time, with a history of life, where you can see how the passage of time has affected the rock formations in the park's territory over the last 530 million years. (updated Oct 2025)

The park, established in 1983, spans over 41,000 hectares across the regions of Alt Urgell, Berguedà, and Cerdanya in Catalonia. The park encompasses the dramatic ridges of the Cadí and Moixeró ranges, forming an imposing natural barrier in the Pre-Pyrenees and dividing the Segre and Llobregat river basins. Efforts to protect the area date back to regional planning initiatives during the Spanish Republic in 1932, with further conservation steps in the 1960s when it became a national hunting reserve. Medieval villages such as Bagà and Bellver de Cerdanya, along with castles and remnants from Cathar, smuggler, and resistance histories, add significant cultural value.

With peaks exceeding 2,500 m, including the prominent Vulturó, the park features sharp northern cliffs, gentle southern slopes, and deep valleys that create a rugged mosaic visible throughout the region. Diverse habitats range from dense forests of oak, black pine, and beech to meadows and rocky escarpments, supporting a rich variety of flora and fauna from both Central European and Mediterranean zones. Hiking, climbing, and panoramic gondola rides offer extraordinary views of iconic summits like Pedraforca, the Montserrat mountains, and far-reaching valleys. Throughout the seasons, visitors encounter breathtaking scenery shaped by glacial and tectonic forces,

The park is home to more than 1,500 plant species, with habitats ranging from Mediterranean woods at low altitudes to alpine meadows at higher elevations. Unique flora includes regional endemics such as Xatardia scabra and Delphinium montanum, alongside notable alpine plants like the gentian and saffron crocus. Forests of mountain pine, beech, and oak provide a rich undergrowth for diverse plant life. The park’s fauna is equally varied, hosting 249 vertebrate species, including emblematic mammals such as chamois, deer, marmot, and the recently reintroduced wolf. Birdlife features majestic raptors like bearded vulture and golden eagle, woodland specialists such as capercaillie and black woodpecker, and numerous butterfly varieties. Reptiles like European green lizard and amphibians including the Pyrenean brook newt reflect the park’s ecological richness, making it a biodiversity hotspot.

Weather varies by season: winters can be cold with snow, while summers are warm and ideal for hiking. Always check local forecasts, dress in layers, and bring suitable footwear. Some services may be limited in the off-season, so confirm availability before visiting.

• Barcelona El Prat Airport BCN ^IATA is around 130 km (81 mi) from the park
• Girona-Costa Brava aiport GRO ^IATA is around 130 km (81 mi) from the park
• Perpignan–Rivesaltes PGF  ^IATA, in France, is around 140 km (87 mi) from the park.

• 42.3445251.9559831 La Molina Station, Avinguda d'Alp, la Molina,Alp.  R3  L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Puigcerdà- Latour-de-Carol - Enveitg (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3768641.8967692 Urtx-Alp Station.  R3  L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Puigcerdà- Latour-de-Carol - Enveitg (updated Oct 2025)

• Alsa. 1) La Seu d'Urgell - Puigcerdà - Berga - Barcelona, 2) Castellar de n'Hug - Berga - Manresa, 3) la Seu d'Urgell - Ponts - Lleida. (updated Oct 2025)
• Sagales, toll-free: 902 13 00 14 (domestic). 788 Berga - Solsona (by Cardona). (updated Oct 2025)
• Autocares Mir. Bagà - Ripoll, Ripoll-Llivia (updated Oct 2025)
• TEISA. Puigcerdà - Girona. (updated Oct 2025)

• From Barcelona
  •  C-16  until Bagá (south-east side) or Alp, Bellver de Cerdanya, (North side).
  •  C-14  until La Seu d'Urgell (West side).

• North side
  •  N-260  runs from La Seu d'Urgell to Belver de cCerdanya to Puigcerdà.

• South side
  •  LV-4241  - BV-4241   runs west from Berga until Sant Llorenç de Morunys.

• West side
  •  C-462  from Sant Llorenç de Morunys until Tuixent following until La Seu d'Urgell.

• East side
  •  N-260  from Bellver de Cerdanya to Ripoll.
  •  BV-4031  from La pobla de l'illet until Castellar de n`Hug until Alp-La Molina

• From Girona
  •  C25  unntil  C-16 ( south and north sides) or  C-14  (west sides)

The park enforces specific rules and regulations to balance nature conservation with public enjoyment and safety. Visiting the park is encouraged, but respecting the environment and following regulations is fundamental for ensuring long-term preservation and compliance with local laws.

• Main rules and restrictions
  • Wild camping is prohibited to protect conservation efforts; overnight stays are only allowed in designated shelters.
  • Fires are only allowed in specifically marked areas to prevent forest fires.
  • Litter must be disposed of in designated containers; leaving any waste in the park is strictly forbidden.
  • Motor vehicles are restricted to marked roads and tracks; off-road driving across grasslands or forests is not allowed.
  • Disturbing wildlife, picking plants, or damaging trees is not permitted; many species are protected, and observation is encouraged instead of interaction.
  • Domestic animals must be always under control and on a leash.
  • Spring and river water sources must not be polluted—detergents and soaps are banned for environmental reasons.
  • Park infrastructure, pastures, and local property should not be damaged or disturbed.
• Permitted activities and permits
  • Recreational activities such as walking, hiking, guided tours, wildlife observation, cycling, climbing, horseback riding, and winter sports are allowed on marked paths and with respect for natural habitats.
  • Special events, research, commercial filming/photography, or activities that may have greater environmental impact could require prior permits which can be obtained via the park’s administrative office or its website.
  • Organized sporting events or large group activities typically need advance authorization to assess and minimize their environmental impact.

• 42.2583621.617063 Josa de cadí motorhome parking. no services free. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2480691.8675924 Carrer del Raval motorhome parking, Carrer del Raval, Camp de Sallent, Bagà. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.358331.6967915 Martinet motorhome parking (Àrea d'autocaravanes de Martinet). (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2800952.0236266 Castellar de n'Hug motorhome area, Cal Ros, Castellar de n'Hug. free. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.2840082.0154221 Sources of the Llobregat river (Les Fonts del Llobregat), Castellar de n'Hug. The sources are approximately 500 m west of Castellar de n'Hug. It is a place very visited by tourists and hikers. The springs where the river is born flow directly from the cliffs that border Castellar de N'Hug, and form an abundant and rapid waterfall. The source of the river is worth visiting for its spectacular nature, especially in times of abundant water. Parking at Castellar de N'Hug (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2675391.7993912 Source of Bastareny River (La Dou del Bastareny), Pista de Bagà a Monnell (access by track from Bagà to Monnell). There is parking. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.295541.6634853 Prat de Cadí (access by the Estana - Prat de Cadí - Canal del Cristall route). Prat de Cadí, an ancient lake of glacial origin filled with sediments, now converted into a majestic meadow at the foot of the north face of the Cadí mountain range. Acces by the Estana - Prat de Cadí - Canal del Cristall route: The total length of the route is 12 km, with an elevation gain of 1,100 m, and the journey requires approximately 5 hours for the ascent and descent. The excursion begins in Martinet, an area where the granite base of the axial Pyrenees is visible, and continues upwards along the road to Estana. Along this path, the route traverses the entire sequence of pre-Hercynian Devonian rocks, which have been displaced southward during the movement of the Cadí mantle. Travelers must pass through the village of Estana and park their vehicle at the Pallers pass parking area, situated at the edge of the natural park. By car, part of the significant elevation difference between the Cerdanya plain and the Cadí ridge is already overcome; this topographical transition mainly results from the subsidence of Cerdanya roughly 10 million years ago during the Miocene, which was shaped by a complex fault system. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.2856911.6357614 Cadí mountain range. The entire mountain range can only be crossed by the Pendís pass (1,820 m), which already connects with the Moixeró and is lower (there are passes that exceed 2,400 m: Pas dels Gosolans, Tancalaporta). Since 1984, the Cadí tunnel, which passes through the Moixeró, links the Baixa Cerdanya with the Llobregat valley. The Romanesque castles (such as those of Saldes, Gósol, Josa, Víllec) and the churches of the towns themselves or the sanctuaries of Gresolet, Bastanist and Boscalt testify to a medieval population density comparable to that of today. The Prat d'Aguiló Refuge and other later constructions have made the varied itineraries of this massif more accessible. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3015611.8564395 Moixeró mountain range. The Penyes Altes del Moixeró (2,260 m) is the highest point. The cliffs on the southern face and the extensive areas of forest on the northern side, with conifers and lush valleys, are places of interest. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.2399411.7029386 Pedraforca massif. is an emblematic mountain in Catalonia, located between the municipalities of Saldes and Gósol, in Berguedà. It has a very peculiar shape, formed by two parallel ridges (the pollegons) joined by a pass (the Enforcadura). The Pollegó Superior has an altitude of 2,506.4 m (with a secondary peak, the Calderer of 2,496.7 m) and the Pollegó Inferior of 2,444.8 m. The Enforcadura is located at 2,356.2 m and has a scree on each side. The singularity of its shape, together with the fact that the massif is not part of a mountain range proper, have made the mountain one of the most famous in the Catalan territory. The Pedraforca massif has been declared a natural site of national interest, and the surroundings are part of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. (updated Oct 2025)
• 41.85530.6406177 La Tosa massif. This mountain is also known as Pedró dels Quatre Batlles (Pedestal of the Four Towns) because the municipalities of Bagà, Alp, Das and Urús meet at the top. It lies in the eastern sector of the Natural Park and has an altitude of 2,536 m. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3004831.9355358 Puigllançada massif. It is a mountain of 2,409.15 m in the municipality of Bagà, in the Catalan region of Berguedà. On the north side is the Torrent Negre sector of the La Molina ski resort. It is a mountain with a rounded morphology and not at all steep, and its ascent is very easy in good weather conditions. One of the usual routes to access it is from the Coll de Pal, with an exit at 2,000 m, and the other is to do it from the Alabaus (altitude 1,905 m) of La Molina, which is known as the Pedró pass. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.2341671.6605569 Gósol Castle ruins, Tossal de Gósol. There remains a large square tower, with notable remains of walls and the old parish church. Is a fortified site with a significant medieval history in Catalonia. First mentioned in the 11th century, it belonged initially to the counts of Cerdanya before being incorporated into the county of Barcelona and later to the domain of Catalunya-Aragó. Throughout its history, the castle was held in fief by members of the Galceran de Pinós family, eventually becoming part of the Barony of Pinós in the 13th century. In 1273, Galceran de Pinós and his wife Esclamunda granted privileges to encourage settlement, freeing inhabitants from certain taxes and obligations. The castle periodically changed hands due to inheritance, marriage, and political conflict, including disputes between the Pinós family and the monarchy. Notably, in the early 14th century, an incident involving murder within the castle led to a royal investigation and heightened tensions over jurisdiction. Like many rural areas, Gósol suffered population decline in the late 14th century, and at one point the castle was pledged as security for a debt. During the Catalan Civil War, the castle played a defensive role, with its revenues allocated to military purposes rather than noble profit. Today, Gósol Castle stands as a witness to feudal dynamics, regional politics, and social change in medieval Catalonia. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2334421.73915610 Saldes castle ruins, Saldes. Saldes Castle, strategically situated in the Pyrenees, is first mentioned in historical records between 1068 and 1095, when Galceran, son of Sicardis, swore loyalty to Guillem Ramon, count of Cerdanya. The site of Saldes had already appeared in 839 in the act of consecration for the cathedral of Urgell, confirming its longstanding regional significance. In the subsequent centuries, the castle played a key role in the feudal dynamics of Catalonia. Control shifted between powerful noble families, most notably the Pinós lineage from the 12th century, and at times the counts of Barcelona. The castle was the scene of legal controversies, donations, and leases, reflecting the fluid nature of medieval land tenure. Throughout the 14th century, various administrative changes and construction activities took place, including repair work on the lord’s residence and census records of its population. By the 17th century, ownership passed to the Duke of Alba, and the castle's significance diminished. Restoration and archaeological work began in the mid-20th century, culminating in further excavations and conservation in 2001 that revealed architectural details such as the slab flooring. The Saldes castle complex is made up of a series of buildings and structures: 1) The church of Santa Maria is located in the easternmost corner of the casteller enclosure, it is a Romanesque building, documented from 1288, which initially consisted of a single nave covered with a pointed barrel vault, topped by a semicircular apse with the door to the south and crowned to the west by a one-eyed chair bell tower. In modern times the building would undergo modifications such as the opening of a new opening to the west with a linteled door and wooden beam, the apse took on an oval shape and was covered with ceramic tiles. 2) The fortified body is the most important remnant of the castle, preserved on the opposite side of the chapel. It is a rectangular body 14.25 m long and between 5.9 and 6.2 m wide, structured on two levels. The north wing outbuildings are to the north of the fortified body and there are remains of walls and natural rock carvings that indicate the use of this space as secondary outbuildings with the wall as an external wall, attached to the residential body on the south side. Two levels can be distinguished: the lower one formed by a room covered with an ogival vault, and the upper one, half ruined. The lower body consists of a room with an access door to the east that is the result of a modern renovation, and the southern wall preserves three loopholes, although it has no roof. Of the upper floor, located above this vault, only some perimeter walls remain that allow us to find out that it was divided into several rooms and in which loopholes are also preserved. 3) The courtyard is to the east of the residential body, it is a large open space delimited to the south by the walled enclosure, to the east by the chapel and to the north by a building of large proportions. 4) The walled perimeter is preserved in fairly good condition with considerable heights on the south and west sides of the sovereign enclosure. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.256871.61913911 Josa castle ruins, Josa i Tuixén (Alt Urgell) (Around the church of Sant Bernabé de Josa.). Historical records indicate several key events concerning the castle of Josa. In 1327, Pere Galceran de Pinós asserted that both the castle and the town of Josa were his property, vowing never to give them away and to keep them within the Barony of Pinós alongside other holdings, without prejudicing the interests or rights of others who might have claims. During the same century, the castle was leased for 80 Barcelona pounds. In May 1351, another member of the Pinós family, Galceran de Pinós, appointed Ferrer de Castellet to pay homage on his behalf to King Pere "el Ceremoniós" for the Barony of Josa. The earliest known reference to the castle dates back to 1107 and already involves individuals who would become part of the Pinós family. The Josa family rose to prominence in the 13th century, with Maimó de Josa ruling the area in 1307. Historical records reveal information about the castle of Josa. In 1327, Pere Galceran de Pinós stated that the castle and town of Josa were his personal property, promising they would remain part of the Barony of Pinós and not be alienated, just as he held other properties like Bagadani, Gósol, and Saldes. This commitment was made without prejudice to the interests or rights of others. Later in the same century, the castle was leased for 80 Barcelona pounds. In May 1351, a different Galceran de Pinós appointed Ferrer de Castellet to pay homage to King Pere "el Ceremoniós" for the barony of Josa. The earliest reference to the castle of Josa dates to 1107, involving individuals who would become part of the Pinós family. By the 13th century, the Josa family became prominent in the region, with Maimó de Josa ruling in 1307. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.25331.8611112 Palau de Pinós (Medieval and Cathar Centre), Carrer de la Muralla, Bagà, ☏ +34 619 74 60 99, [email protected]. guided visit at 10:30 on weekends except July and August, Tu-Su 10:30. €5. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.2735891.99202813 Sant Vicenç de Rus church, Rus, ctra. de la Pobla de Lillet, km 6. The first pre-Romanesque church is documented since 950 as one of the possessions of the monastery of Sant Llorenç near Bagà, which had its own cemetery (graves excavated in the rock). On February 6, 1006, the bishop of Urgell Ot consecrated the new Romanesque building; around 1300, side chapels were opened near the apse dedicated to St. Magdalena and St. Andrew; at that time, the presbytery was made larger and the altar was placed centered between the chapels and the buttresses were reinforced. Its walls suffered damage caused by the earthquakes of 1420 and 1430. At the beginning of the 17th century, the rectory attached to the west was built, which has been eliminated during the last restorations. At the end of the 16th century or the beginning of the 17th century, In the 17th century, the chapel lost its parish character and became a suffragan of Castellar de n'Hug. During the 18th century, it became dependent on Santa Maria de Castellar de n'Hug. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2663731.81000214 Sant Martí del Puig church. Sant Martí is a suffragan of the parish church of Gisclareny but was originally the head of the parish. In 1255 the priest Balaguer was in charge of it, after an agreement made between the prior of Sant Jaume de Frontanyà and the priest J. Pruners. The clergy who governed the church of Puig obtained as a benefit their income and also those of the church of Gavarrós. At the end of the 13th century (1289) the priest of Sant Martí del Puig was fined by the bishop of Urgell because he lived in a concubine. In 1368 the church was a suffragan of Santa Maria de Gisclareny. At the end of the 18th century it was Sant Miquel de Turbians. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.36371.7807815 Santa Maria de Talló, Plaça Major, Talló, Bellver de Cerdanya. As a canonical it already existed in the year 891, because its archdeacon and clergy were present at the consecration of the church of Sant Andreu de Baltarga. In the act of consecration of Santa Maria d'Urgell in the 9th century, it is mentioned first and mentioning the churches and villages that belonged to it. In the 10th century, Bishop Sisebut gave it to the church of La Seu d'Urgell. La Cerdanya always formed a pagus or demarcation of the bishopric of Urgell. Talló, mentioned in some documents as the "pagus Tollonensis", heads the list of parishes in Cerdanya, in the Act of Consecration of the Seu d'Urgell dated 839. The deanery organization was erected by Bishop Guillem de Montcada, a Dominican, in 1299. Each deanery had a dignitary or dean who looked after the rectors of the parishes in his territory, represented them and exercised over them a jurisdiction delegated by the bishop. The first dean of the Archdiocese of Cerdanya was Raimon de Morer, who also acted as a representative of the king of Mallorca, with the title of "ardiachonus Certanie" as his tombstone reminds us. During his term of office, the original church of Talló was expanded, turning it into the current Collegiate Church. In the place of Talló, in the last decade of the 11th century, an Augustinian canonry had been established, which remained until the 14th century. There is a donation from Count Ramon Guifré de Cerdanya in 1098. The archdeacon of Cerdanya, a canonical dignity of the Seu d'Urgell, had resided there. The sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary of Talló is a suffragan of the parish of Bellver. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3453441.82605716 Sant Joan de Riu, Plaça de l'Església, Riu de Cerdanya. This church was probably built at the beginning of the 11th century and the original building was a Romanesque church, probably with a similar plan and structure to the current one. A document from 1862 has been found in which permission is requested from the prior of the monastery of Sant Miquel de Cuixà to continue using pastures, a privilege that was ratified. This document confirms the dependence of the church of Sant Joan on the monastery of Cuixà. The church of Riu was suffragan of that of Pedra until 1904. Previously, the latter was a rectory and that of La Riu was a vicarage. The church of Sant Joan Batista is parish of Rius del Pendís and has a tendency towards that of Bellver de Cerdanya. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3148761.58641417 Mare de Déu de Boscalt, Cava (Alt Urgell), 1 km from Ansovell, next to the Cardoner road. The first information about the church of Boscalt dates back to the 13th century, based on some testamentary remains. According to a legend collected in the 17th century, the origin of the sanctuary would be given by an image of the Virgin Mary found by a shepherd under a very large box tree next to the church. According to a news report from 1558, the sanctuary was looked after by the Dominican friars. In the 18th century, in addition to the altar of the Virgin Mary, there was one dedicated to the Holy Christ and another to Saint Anthony the Abbot. In the 19th century, with the confiscation of Mendizábal, only the hermitage and the bell tower remained in the hands of the Church. In 1855, the rest of the buildings became the property of the State, which sold them at auction to three individuals in 1868. During the Civil War, the altars and objects of worship were destroyed and set on fire. The poor condition of the building led to the demolition of the choir, the first arch and two sections of the roof. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.25961.615118 Santa Maria de Josa, Josa de Cadí (on the outskirts, 1 km from the town, next to the cemetery). It is the former parish of the village of Josa de Cadí, municipality of Josa i Tuixén (Alt Urgell), protected as a cultural asset of local interest. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.2547221.86361119 Bagà Old Town. Bagà was founded in the 9th century AD when the region of Berguedà was repopulated by Wilfred the Hairy. The noble family of Pinós dominated most of Alt Berguedà throughout most of the Middle Ages and administered its domains from the town of Bagà, giving the town some importance. The town was redesigned in the 13th century by Galceran IV de Pinós, and is a rare example of medieval city planning. The town grew rapidly and by the beginning of the 14th century a new neighbourhood had to be built outside the town's walls to accommodate its growing population. Bagà was also granted a weekly market (which continues to this day) consolidating its role as a regional capital. As a curiosity, some medieval documents refer to a “Hugo of Bagà” being the founder of the Knights Templar, though this is uncertain. Sites of interest: St. Esteve de Bagà is the parish church of the town, built between the 14th and 15th centuries, Plaça Porxada, the town's central square, built in the 13th century (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.370851.7780420 Bellver de Cerdanya Old Town. Bellver de Cerdanya was founded in 1225 by Nunó Sanç on the hill of Bello Vedere, beside the Segre River, giving the town its current name. Rapidly developing, Bellver soon became the main center of the Baridà subveguery. In 1277, King Jaume II of Mallorca ordered the construction of defensive walls, marking the town’s urban beginnings. Its strategic location, on the frontier between the counties of Cerdanya and Urgell and near significant medieval trade and pilgrimage routes, brought both prosperity and frequent conflict. Medieval remains include the Gothic church honouring Sant Jaume, the old prison tower, and a picturesque historic quarter centred around a porticoed Plaça Major. The Torrelles family ruled the municipality for centuries, while border wars—especially against the French—resulted in repeated occupations and formidable military architecture, including surviving town walls. Bellver’s history is also marked by local legends, civil strife, and literary connections (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2852.01888921 Castellar de n'Hug. Places of interest: Fonts del Llobregat. These are underground water springs, fed by snow and rain water. Church of Santa Maria de Castellar de n'Hug. It is a Romanesque church that preserves the characteristic bell tower, a four-storey tower with semi-circular arch windows and a 12th-century door with Romanesque fittings. It was transformed in the neoclassical era. Church of Sant Vicenç de Rus. It is an 11th-century Romanesque building, consecrated in 1106. It consists of a single nave, barrel vault and semicircular apse that shows Lombard arches on the outside. Completely renovated, it displays paintings from the 12th and 14th centuries. Asland Cement Factory, located in Clot del Moro, a municipal district of Castellar de n'Hug. It was a modernist factory promoted in 1901 by Eusebi Güell and Bacigalupi. It was the first industrial cement factory in Catalonia, and remained operational until 1975. In 1992, it was been converted into the Asland Cement Museum, which is attached to the Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia. In 2005 it was declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest. The Shepherd's House, also known as the Shepherd's Museum, with the history of this sector. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2526781.51554222 Fórnols. Fórnols or Fórnols de Cadí, is a village in the municipality of La Vansa i Fórnols (Alt Urgell), located at 1,285 m above sea level on the right slope of the Vansa (or also Lavansa) valley. The houses have gabled roofs, wooden balconies on the facade and arched exits at the back. They are grouped around the parish church of Sant Climent. This church, rebuilt in modern times (it still preserves one of the Romanesque walls), has a tower bell tower on one corner of the facade; this has a voussoir portal and a porthole above it. A modern copy of a Romanesque image and a fragment of a Gothic altarpiece dedicated to Saint Clement are preserved. In the village there is the Baroque chapel of Roser, and not far away, remains of the old castle of Fórnols. The main festival is celebrated on the third Sunday of November for Sant Climent and in July the festival of Sant Jaume. The place was under the lordship of the chapter of La Seu d'Urgell. It was an independent municipality until 1973. The old term also included the towns of Adraén and Cornellana and the hermitage of Sant Salvador d'Adraén. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2569441.61916723 Josa de Cadí. The village of Josa de Cadí (1,431 m) is located on a small rounded hill to the right of the Josa river, between it and the Jovell stream, which drains into it. It controls the Gósol and Tuixén trail, in a particularly strategic place, between the slopes of the Cadí and Cadinell mountains. At the top of the hill rises a rocky crag, called the castle, with remains of ancient buildings. There is the parish church of Santa Maria and Sant Bernabé, which was built or rebuilt, according to Madoz, in 1846. Above the village, on the lower slopes of Cadinell there is the old parish church, today a chapel, of the Santa Maria fossar, Romanesque, with a nave with a smooth apse, without arches. It celebrates its main festival on the first Sunday in September. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3578751.52744224 Torres d'Alàs. It is located in a mountain range to the right of the Segre River, unlike the rest of the towns in the municipality. The church of Sant Pere de Torres can be found there. (updated Oct 2025),
• 42.27481.4991525 Adraén. Adraén is a village in the municipality of Vansa i Fórnols, in Alt Urgell, in the Vansa valley. At 1,434 m above sea level, it is the highest village in the Vansa river valley. In the village there was the castle of Adraén, head of a batllia of the viscounty of Castellbò, within the Castellciutat quarter. The church of Sant Martí can still be found there. The place of Adraén was part of the domains of the viscounty of Castellbò since 1113. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Castellbó enjoyed all civil and criminal jurisdiction. In the 18th century, the parish of Adraén included, in addition to the church of Sant Martí, the church of Sant Vicenç de Banyeres, in ruins, and the chapel of Sant Salvador, right at the foot of the Cadí mountain range. The church of Sant Martí d'Adraén depends on the parish of Fórnols. (updated Oct 2025),
• 42.3236891.63594226 el Querforadat. El Querforadat is a town in the municipality of Cava, in the Alt Urgell region. On the large rock that dominates the town there was a castle. According to legend, a hole connected the castle with the river and allowed to avoid sieges. In the center of the small town, the parish church, dedicated to Sant Genís, stands timidly, on the facade of which, above the modest entrance portal, we see the cross of the Eight Beatitudes, the most sacred of the Templars. It is very possible that the Knights Templar in this place protected the Cathar groups that traveled through these remote ravines and valleys to put their lives out of danger. (updated Oct 2025),
• 42.3250471.60553627 Cava. It already appears in the 11th century with the form Cava, probably coming from the Latin cava which means hollow (rock), cave. According to tradition, the ancient town of Cava was located near the castle, in the place called Cadira del Senyor; it was burned and then the population moved to the current site. Only part of the walls remain of the castle. Located in the county of Cerdanya and later in the county of Urgell, the first time the castle appears in documentation is in 1277 in the will of Galceran III de Pinós. It seems that the lordship of this castle was linked to that of the castle of Sant Cristòfol, in the same valley of Cava. In the early 17th century the place of Cava belonged to Josep Brera and in 1787, in the census of Floridablanca, it is stated that it was under royal jurisdiction. (updated Oct 2025),
• 42.32561.5836128 Ansovell. It is located on the northern slope of the Cadí mountain range, at an altitude of 1,338 m. The parish of Nonsuvelle was first mentioned in 839. The parish church of Sant Martí is Romanesque from the 12th century. It has a single nave, with a collapsed vault, and a semicircular apse of the same width. (updated Oct 2025),
• 42.2519441.787529 Gisclareny. The only village located entirely within Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, stands as a testament to rural Catalan mountain heritage. Known as the smallest municipality in Catalonia, it is famed for its scenic stone farmhouses scattered amidst alpine forests and meadows, offering sweeping views toward the Cadí range and iconic Pedraforca peak. With origins tracing back to at least the 10th century, Gisclareny showcases a tranquil, unspoiled landscape where new construction is limited to preserve its historic character. Agriculture and animal husbandry remain central to local life, while visitors can explore a network of gentle hiking trails winding through pine forests, past historic churches like Mare de Déu del Roser and Sant Martí del Puig, and past remnants of ancient castles. Gisclareny’s unique location makes it an ideal base for nature lovers, hikers, and those seeking solitude amid spectacular natural surroundings. (updated Oct 2025),
• 42.2602891.53872430 Cornellana. It is a picturesque village near the northern slopes of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, set within the municipality of La Vansa i Fórnols. Surrounded by ancient forests and crossed by clear mountain streams, it offers a tranquil setting ideal for relaxation and nature appreciation. The area is dotted with traditional stone houses and is celebrated for its natural springs, such as the Font Major, where visitors can enjoy fresh water and picnic areas beneath the trees. Cornellana serves as a gateway to scenic footpaths winding through forests of pine, maple, birch, and aspen, and is a haven for wildlife, from chamois to rare birds and reptiles. The nearby heritage includes Romanesque churches, rural paths once trodden by shepherds, and legends unique to the Pyrenean valleys. Its peaceful atmosphere makes Cornellana a delightful stop for hikers, families, and those seeking to experience Catalan mountain life. (updated Oct 2025),
• 42.41281.8244431 Gréixer. It is a remote and charming hamlet nestled on the northern slopes of the Cadí mountains within the boundaries of Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. Set above lush forests, Gréixer consists of scattered stone houses and farmsteads surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and alpine pastures. Its privileged location provides spectacular views of the rugged Cadí ridge, making it a tranquil base for hikers and nature enthusiasts to explore untouched landscapes and biodiversity. Traditional rural architecture and agricultural terraces bear witness to a long history of high-mountain farming and shepherding. Close to Gréixer are ancient footpaths winding toward wild valleys and natural springs, inviting visitors to observe local flora and fauna—from chamois and roe deer to raptors and woodland birds. The village’s isolation and authenticity offer a rare glimpse into the mountain life and cultural traditions of the Pyrenees. (updated Oct 2025).
• 42.2371281.6598332 Gósol. Nestled at an altitude of 1,423 m, it offers visitors a charming blend of historical, cultural, and natural attractions. The village serves as a gateway to the park’s stunning landscapes, including the iconic Pedraforca massif, a renowned climbing and hiking destination with its distinctive shape. Archaeological finds reveal human presence in the area since the Neolithic period, with Gósol first mentioned in historical records in 839. Key sites include the 11th-century Gósol Castle ruins, the parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, and the Picasso Center honouring the famous painter’s influential stay in 1906 when his art style evolved inspired by the village and surroundings. Hiking trails like the Camí dels Bons Homes pass through Gósol, inviting visitors to explore the natural beauty and rich heritage of the park. (updated Oct 2025)

• From Guardiola de Berguedà to Alp: Route of 81 km. This route begins in Berga, from where you leave on the C-16 road towards the Cadí Tunnel. At Guardiola de Berguedà, the route deviates to go on the B-402 road towards Pobla de Lillet. Shortly after Pobla de Lillet, you must take the BV-4031 road towards Castellar de n'Hug, which we do not leave until La Molina, where we turn off towards Puigcerdà on the N-152. The interesting points where it is worth stopping are the following:
  • Sant Llorenç near Bagà and the train station
  • 42.2515321.9220633 Riutort oil shale mine museum (Mina de petroli de Riutort). Parking. 100-m walk to the mine (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.2536111.97534 Artigas Gardens. This is a park in La Pobla de Lillet, Barcelona. Built between 1905 and 1906, they were designed by the Modernista architect Antoni Gaudí. As with many others of his works, Gaudí filled the gardens with arches and Catholic symbols. By the end of 1971, the gardens were practically abandoned. In 1992, they were restored under the supervision of the Reial Càtedra Gaudí. The current sculptures are the work of Ramon Millet i Domènech. (updated Oct 2025)
  • The Cement Train
  • 42.2608151.97796335 Cement Museum. Promoted in 1901 by the industrialist Eusebi Güell i Bacigalupi, it was the first industrial cement factory in Catalonia and the first to install rotary kilns in Spain, and remained operational until 1975. Since 1992 it has been a museum. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.2735891.99202836 Sant Vicenç de Rus. The first pre-Romanesque church is documented since 950 as one of the possessions of the monastery of Sant Llorenç near Bagà, which had its own cemetery (graves excavated in the rock). On February 6, 1006, the bishop of Urgell Ot consecrated the new Romanesque building; around 1300, side chapels were opened near the apse dedicated to Sta. Magdalena and St. Andrew; at that time, the presbytery was made larger and the altar was placed centered between the chapels and the buttresses were reinforced. Its walls suffered damage caused by the earthquakes of 1420 and 1430. During the 18th century, it became dependent on Santa Maria de Castellar de n'Hug. At the beginning of the 17th century, the rectory attached to the west was built, which has been eliminated during the last restorations. At the end of the 16th century or the beginning of the 17th century, In the 17th century, the chapel lost its parish character and became a suffragan of Castellar de n'Hug. (updated Oct 2025)
  • LLobregat sources (walking tour, 1 hour) (check #Main attractions)
  • 42.2831332.01561637 Shepherd's Museum (Museu del Pastor), castellar de n'Hug. audiovisual "The Llobregat, a friendly river (updated Oct 2025)

• From Bagà to Coll de Pal (Pal mountain pass)
  • This route starts in Berga, from where you leave on the C-16 road towards the Cadí tunnel. You cross Guardiola de Berguedà and Bagà and climb the BV-4024 road towards Gréixer, until finally reaching the Pal pass.
  • Sant Llorenç near Bagà and the train station in Guardiola de Berguedà
  • In Bagà:
    • Medieval and Cathar Center (check #Historic buildings)
    • Park Main office and exhibition (check #Visitor information)
  • 42.2867571.83585838 Fageda Clot d'en Pere, Greixer (in Greixer follow GR-107 until Clot d'en Pere). (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.2791881.87673739 Devesa viewpoint (Mirador de la Devesa), Carretera de Coll de Pal. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.2914391.88677740 Ruta del trencapinyes. There is a parking with information panels. 1-hr route (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.303891.9222241 Pal mountain pass (Coll de pal). End of route (updated Oct 2025)

• The northern slope from Alp to Ansovell
  • Route of 71 km. This route begins in Puigcerdà, from where you leave on the N-152 road, towards Barcelona, to Alp, where you turn off on the C-162 towards Alp, Das and Urús, to Riu de Cerdanya. Then it connects with the C-16, which joins the N-260, towards La Seu d’Urgell passing through Bellver de Cerdanya and Martinet. At the height of the Pont d’Arsèguel you take the turnoff towards the LV-5042 that leads to Ansovell, from where you can return along the same road to La Seu d’Urgell, continuing along the N-260.
  • 42.37261.8851842 Sant Pere d’Alp church, Pl. de la Santa Creu, Alp. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.36321.8317143 Sant Salvador de Predanies church, Prats i Sansor. It is documented the damage caused by the Cathar troops of Count Ramon Roger I of Foix and the Viscount of Castellbò in 1198, who assaulted and plundered the church of Sancti Salvatoris de Predanies. Rebuilt at the end of the 12th century with a stone vault and external lateral buttresses. In 1963, after a new restoration, the altar was consecrated by Abbot Escarré of Montserrat. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.3634891.80913944 Sant Andreu de Baltarga. Its consecration was carried out by the bishop of Urgell Ingobert on 30 October 891, its possession being a disputed domain between the abbey of Cuixà and the counts of Cerdanya. On the day of the consecration, the archdeacon Eufredario and other clergy were present. The church was endowed with vineyards and a field belonging to Count Guifré I that marked the limits of an estate. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.3707141.77507345 Nuns' Medicinal Plant Garden (Jardi de Plantes Medicinals de La les Monges), Carrer de la Muralla, Bellver de Cerdanya. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.370651.7743646 nucli antic de Bellver. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.36371.7807847 Santa Maria de Talló. As a canonry it already existed in 891, because its archdeacon and clergy were present at the consecration of the church of Sant Andreu de Baltarga. In the act of consecration of Santa Maria d'Urgell in the 9th century, it is mentioned first and mentioning the churches and villages that belonged to it. In the 10th century, Bishop Sisebut gave it to the church of La Seu d'Urgell. In the place of Talló, in the last decade of the 11th century an Augustinian canonry had been installed, which remained until the 14th century. There is a donation from Count Ramon Guifré de Cerdanya in 1098. The archdeacon of La Cerdanya, a canonical dignity of La Seu d'Urgell, had resided there. The sanctuary dedicated to the Mare de Déu de Talló is a suffragan of the parish of Bellver. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.3651071.71294148 Sant Martí dels Castells. It is located to the west of the municipality, on a cliff surrounded by the Segre. It was a strategic defence site, between Batllia and Baridà (the former border between the counties of Cerdanya and Urgell), and a place of legends and singular events. The ruins of the castle inspired Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer for his poem La cruz del diablo (1860). Five families are listed in the 1355 census. In the provincial division of 1833, it did not appear on the map and was assigned to the province of Girona, forming an enclave in the province of Lleida. During the 19th century and much of the 20th century, only one family remained. The owner of the farmhouse acted as mayor and maintained special privileges and his own cemetery based on the taxes he continued to pay to the Girona Provincial Council. It was considered the smallest municipality in the world, with five inhabitants in a manor house attached to the ruins of the castle. In 1940 it was added to Bellver de Cerdanya and the provincial enclave was eliminated. (updated Oct 2025)
  • Casa del Riu (Centre d’Interpretació d’Ecosistemes Fluvials) (Check Centre d'Interpretació Casa del Riu #North side visitor centres (Cerdanya)
    • Nature itinerary dedicated to the otter (45-minute walk). Route 74 at Hiking-local routes
  • 42.3717611.60513949 Museum of the Vineyard and Mountain Wine (Museu de la Vinya i el Vi de Muntanya), Carrer de l'Hospital, el Pont de Bar. The museum explains the history of wine growing in the region, how the attacks of phylloxera at the end of the 19th century forced local farmers to eliminate vineyards and begin to become livestock farmers, obtaining yields from cows and sheep. On the main floor, the wine-making process is explained, while on the upper floor, topics related to grape growing are explained. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.3620541.58875550 Fàbrica de llanes d'Arsèguel, Arsèguel. It is still in full operation today and has machinery dating back to the 18th century. Founded in 1902 by the great-grandparents of the current owners, it has the characteristics of a family business that has been passed down from father to son. (updated Oct 2025) i
  • 42.3498941.58325451 Accordion Museum (Museu de l’Acordió), Carrer, de la Font, s/n, Arsèguel, ☏ +34 620 610 879. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.32561.5836152 Ansovell. It is located on the northern slope of the Cadí mountain range, at an altitude of 1,338 m. The parish of Nonsuvelle was first mentioned in 839. The parish church of Sant Martí is Romanesque from the 12th century. It has a single nave, with a collapsed vault, and a semicircular apse of the same width. (updated Oct 2025)
  • Walking route Ansovell - santuai del Boscalt (1 hour walk) (check #West side leisure areas (Alt Urgell):Boscalt Leisure area and also #Religious places: Mare de Déu de Boscalt)

• Excursions through the most famous meadows, from Cerdanya to Estana and Montellà. Route of 46 km.This route begins in Puigcerdà, from where you leave on the N-260 road towards La Seu d’Urgell, which you do not leave until you reach the town of Martinet. In Martinet you can turn off on the LV-4055 that leads to Montellà, from where you can take a walking route to Prat d’Aguiló, or go to the village of Estana, to walk to Prat de Cadí.
  • 42.4197261.87872653 Santa Cecília de Bolvir. Santa Cecília is the parish church of Bolvir. In the 10th century the place had been a possession of the monastery of Cuixà. The first mention is from the 9th century and was given to the Monastery of Sant Miquel de Cuixà in 952 by Sunifred II of Cerdanya. Possession confirmed by Pope John XIII in 968 and also recognized in 1268 in the concord made with the intervention of Ramon Penyafort, between the Bishop of Urgell and the Abbot of Cuixà. This church was restored in 1928-1929. The altar front from this church is preserved in the Art Museum of Catalonia, with passages from the life and martyrdom of Santa Cecília and her husband, the patrician Valerià, from the 12th-13th centuries. It has some ancient joys dedicated to it, from the mid-18th century. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.41531.8599454 Santa Eugènia de Saga. small Romanesque church dating from the 11th century, in Saga, a small municipality in Ger. The parish of Saga is mentioned in the act of consecration of the Seu d'Urgell in 839 and in a precept of King Lothair I of France in 958, as belonging to the monastery of Sant Miquel de Cuixà. It was sold in 1372 by the knight of Saga, Berenguer d'Oms to the monastery of Sant Martí del Canigó. An attribute that characterizes this church, compared to many of the other Romanesque churches in Baixa Cerdanya, is the presence of small sculptural works from this period integrated into the portal. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.4112651.84379255 Santa Coloma de Ger. Popular imagination explains that it is a reproduction of the Legend of "La Gossada d'en Ferran". The legend says: "one Sunday in spring, a rich owner of Ger named Ferran was hunting with his magnificent dogs when suddenly a hare appeared. Chasing it, he passed by the edge of the church at the time of the elevation of the mass: They told him to stop and worship the Lord, to which he replied, "I will never stop, even if God himself asks me to." Saying this, the sky turned black and a real deluge fell. They say that on stormy nights the farmers, upon hearing the hunter and his dogs, were condemned to wander through the valleys and mountains in a fantastic race that has no end. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.39781.8386256 Santa Maria d’All. It is a church in the town of All, belonging to the municipality of Isòvol (Cerdanya). The place was already mentioned in 839 in the Act of Consecration of the Seu d'Urgell. The Church of Santa Maria corresponds to the parish of All. In a document from the year 1265 it is explained that Guillem I of Cerdanya, Count of Cerdanya (1068-1095), built a church in All. Its primitive roof had to be pulled down with some part of the wall, since, in a document from 1301, there is talk of the appointment of some procurators to be in charge of the construction of walls and a new roof. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.3863921.83683457 Santuari de Quadres. It is a church in the municipality of Isòvol. It is a church of Romanesque origin, but greatly expanded in the 18th century. "Sancta Maria de Quadris" was in the 13th-14th centuries a "domus hospitalis" (chapel of a hospital or travellers' hospital). The Romanesque carving of the Virgin Mary was burned in 1936. There is a new image. Its Joys ask the Virgin Mary of Quadres to deliver from wars and favor the harvests. Of Romanesque origin (12th century), the temple was modified at the end of the 18th century. In practice, 2 entire buildings are superimposed: the one from the 12th century (buried as a result of successive floods of the Segre River), and the one from the 18th century. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.3707141.77507358 Nuns' Medicinal Plant Garden (Jardi de Plantes Medicinals de La les Monges), Carrer de la Muralla, Bellver de Cerdanya. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.3651071.71294159 Sant Martí dels Castells. It is located to the west of the municipality, on a cliff surrounded by the Segre. It was a strategic defence site, between Batllia and Baridà (the former border between the counties of Cerdanya and Urgell), and a place of legends and singular events. The ruins of the castle inspired Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer for his poem La cruz del diablo (1860). Five families are listed in the 1355 census. In the provincial division of 1833, it did not appear on the map and was assigned to the province of Girona, forming an enclave in the province of Lleida. During the 19th century and much of the 20th century, only one family remained. The owner of the farmhouse acted as mayor and maintained special privileges and his own cemetery based on the taxes he continued to pay to the Girona Provincial Council. It was considered the smallest municipality in the world, with five inhabitants in a manor house attached to the ruins of the castle. In 1940 it was added to Bellver de Cerdanya and the provincial enclave was eliminated. (updated Oct 2025)
  • Casa del Riu (Centre d’Interpretació d’Ecosistemes Fluvials) (Check Centre d'Interpretació Casa del Riu #North side visitor centre (Cerdanya)
  • Walk the Estana–Prat de Cadí route (1-hr-30-min walk). Check #Main attractions), also
  • Walk the Montellà–Prat d'Aguiló route (4-hr walk). Demanding route of 11 km and 765 m elevation gain. Check route 73 at #Local routes.

• Valleys and hills of the south of Cadí, from La Seu d'Urgell to Guardiola de Berguedà.Route of 100 km. This route begins in La Seu d’Urgell on the LV-4008 road towards Cerc i Adraén. We take the detour towards Fórnols and continue towards Tuixent, Josa i Gósol, continuing on the B-400 towards Saldes to exit onto the C-16 towards Berga.
  • 42.3400611.49399460 Sant Just i Sant Pastor de Cerc. Sant Just i Sant Pastor de Cerc is a Romanesque church. A single-nave church with an apse and an added chapel. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.290081.490861 la Traba Viewpoint (Mirador de la Traba), C-462. (updated Oct 2025)
  • 42.2304881.56912462 Museu de les Trementinaires, Carretera de Tuixén a la Coma, Tuixent. Ethnological museum located in Tuixent, which explains the profession of turpentine. This activity, carried out almost exclusively by women, consisted of collecting plants and essential oils, making remedies such as turpentine (Trementina), from which the name comes. It explains the history of this profession and its economic and social implication in the various villages of the Vansa valley. It also collects the stories and testimonies of some of the women who developed this activity until well into the 20th century. (updated Oct 2025)
  • The town of Josa. Check #Cities around the park.

• • 42.249681.6504863 Josa Viewpoint. (updated Oct 2025)
  • Cerneres Valley (Vall de Cerneres). 500 m after Josa viewpoint, following C-563, there is an access to Font Terreres (#South-east side leisure areas (Bergueda), from there walk the GR-107 until the old hamlet of Cerneres.
  • Mallerenga petita is a 1-hr walking itinerary that also starts from Font Terreres (#South-east side leisure areas (Bergueda))
  • Gósol (see #Cities around the park): visit Sala Etnogràfica, Sala Picasso i Castell de Gósol
  • Saldes (see #Cities around the park), visit the Pedraforca information point (Centre d’Interpretació de la Mineria de Carbó) (see #South-east side visitor centres (Bergueda))
  • 42.22281.8252464 Sant Julià de Fréixens church. The church of Sant Julià de Fréixens was also known as "Sant Julià de Vallcebre", and "Vallcebre sobirà" according to a document from the year 1311. In its origin, this church was owned by the monastery of Sant Sadurní de Tavèrnoles, as indicated in some documents from the 11th century. The church is mentioned in a will from the year 1197, when Estefania Isarna left two silver coins to Sant Julià, because one of her sons, Ramon, was a cleric of Sant Julià. In 1312 it appears as a parish but in the 15th century it is already a suffragan of Santa Maria de Vallcebre, and, in the 18th century, both are suffragans of Santa Maria de Falgars. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.314251.587061 Boscalt (Cava), Camí del boscalt (go to Ansovell and follow Camí del boscalt). 4 tables, water fountain, Nostra senyora del Boscalt hermitage (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.254221.489892 Coll de Bancs (la Vansa i Fórnols), C-462 (in the side of Tuixent to Seu d'Urgell road - C-462). 3 tables, water fountain, GR-7 route crosses de area. parking (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.259151.533893 Font Major de Cornellana (la Vansa i Fórnols). 4 tables, water fountain , parking, (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.258471.617864 Josa de Cadí, C-653 (in the side of Tuixent to Gosol road - C-653). 5 tables, water fountain, information panel, motorhome parking area, near Josa de cadí village (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.290041.490835 La Traba (la Vansa i Fórnols), C-462 (in the side of Tuixent to Seu d'Urgell road - C-462). 3 tables and viewpoint (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2871621.4954666 Coll de la Trava, C-462 (in the side of Tuixent to Seu d'Urgell road - C-462). tables, parking, access to viewpoint, starts Geological Itinerary of Coll de Creus. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.222341.595557 Planells de Sastró (Josa i Tuixén), Camí de la Mola (walking access by Ruta de les plantes medicinals from Tuixent). 5 tables, 5 BBQ, water source, information panel, Arboretum, GR-150 and cadi Tour routes crosses the site, parking (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3247991.501778 Torrent de Cerc (Alàs i Cerc), C-462 (in the side of Tuixent to Seu d'Urgell road - C-462). 6 tables, Cerc creek, Bentanacs forest, Parking (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.271871.854019 Bac de Diví (Bagà) (in the C-16 (access to cadi tunel)). 5 tables and access to Bac de Diví viewpoint (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.24971.6504710 Coll de Josa (Gósol), C-653 (in the side of Tuixent to Gosol road - C-653). 4 tables and access to viewpoint (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.251181.7852311 Font de Gisclareny (Gisclareny), Carretera de Bagà a Gisclareny (in Carretera de Bagà a Gisclareny, at the entrance of Gisclareny hamlet). 4 tables, 4 BBQ, water source, access to Gisclareny hamlet, acces to Gargallosa viewpoint (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.259221.7250312 (Gresolet (Saldes)). 8 tables, 6 BBQ, water source, Gressolet-Santuari mountain refuge and Gressolet-Ajuntament mountain refuge. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.26641.8758813 Paller de Baix (Bagà), Camí del Santuari de Paller (paved access from Bagà by Camí del Santuari de Paller). 14 tables, 8 BBQ, water source, GR-150 route crosses the site, Santuari de Paller church (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.269111.8501314 Riugréixer (Bagà), BV-4024 (Carretera de Coll de Pal, BV-4024). 8 tables, 4 BBQ, Greixer river, Riugreixer camping (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.248671.848415 Clot d'en Roca (Bagà) (access by Camí de Sant Joan de l'Avellanet). 2 tables, water source. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.237621.7239416 Font Seca (Saldes), Carretera de Saldes al Mirador de Gresolet. 2 tables, water source, parking (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.237811.8654817 Font de la Vinya Vella (Bagà), Carretera de Santa Fe de Quer, Terradelles, Bagà. 5 tables, 6 BBQ, water source, (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.260061.8665918 La Font del Sofre (Bagà), Camí del Santuari de Paller, Sant Sebastià, Bagà (Starting from Plaça de Catalunya, where the Town Hall is located, head northward. Soon, you will come across Font del Sofre Street. Continue moving north until you reach the indicated road. After crossing the bridge over the C-16 road, walk about 200 m further, where you will see a sign indicating that to reach the fountain, you must take a left turn off the road. Follow this road for approximately 300 m, staying above the Paller stream, until you arrive at the fountain.). 1 table, water source (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.214031.7004919 Plana del Reig (Saldes), B-400, l'Espà, Saldes. 8 tables, 2 of them adapted (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.261061.8334720 Sant Joan de l'Avellanet (Bagà). 4 tables, 2 BBQ, parking, Sant Joan de l'Avellanet hermitage, Sant Joan de l'Avellanet Campground (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.264571.7436621 Coll de Bauma (Gisclareny), Pista del Coll de Bena al Coll de Bauma. 4 BBQ, water source, (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.248561.6642222 Font Terrers (Gósol), C-563 (access from C-563). 6 tables, 6 BBQ, water source, GR-107 crosses the site, (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.233131.7294723 La Serra (Saldes), Carretera de Saldes al Mirador de Gresolet, Saldes. 9 tables, 8 BBQ, water source, PR C-124 runs nearby (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.262671.8373224 Pont de Sant Joan (Bagà). 6 tables, 8 BBQ, parking (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2235791.6435625 Torrentsenta (Gósol). 9 tables, 6 BBQ, water source, Near camping area (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.358951.6968326 Arbreda riberes del Segre (Montellà i Martinet) (past Pont Nou bridge direction Montellà). 3 tables, water source (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.316621.6593627 Coll de Pallers (Montellà i Martinet) (access from Estana village). 2 tables,2 BBQ, parking, GR 150 passes nearby (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.317571.7973328 Font Freda (Bellver de Cerdanya) (access by Camí de Riu to Coll de Pendís). 2 tables, water source, GR-107 and cavalls del vent routes crosses the site, (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.368831.7304229 Mirador de Prullans (Prullans), Eix Pirinenc,N-260. 7 tables and viewpoint (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3119681.68645730 Bastanist (Montellà i Martinet), Camí de Bastanist, Montellà i Martinet. 4 tables, 3 BBQ, water source, Santa Maria de Bastanist hermitage, parking (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.321141.7818831 Font de l'Ingla (Bellver de Cerdanya), Pla de l'Ingla, Bellver de Cerdanya,. 4 tables, water source, (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.301871.75202232 Pradell de Pi (Bellver de Cerdanya), Pista forestal del Torrent de Pi. 3 tables, water source, (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3247911.79072633 Cap del Ras (Bellver de Cerdanya) (follow Miradors del Cap de Ras adapted itinerary from parking area). 3 tables, viewpoint cap del ras, Adapted itinerary Miradors del Cap de Ras. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3527381.88992834 Escobeiró (Alp), Camí del Bac Gran, Alp (follow Pista de Coma Oriola from Masella ski resort). 5 tables, (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.318751.75735635 L'Agre (Bellver de Cerdanya), Pista del Torrent del Pi. 3 tables, water source, (updated Oct 2025)

• GR 107 Camí dels Bons Homes, crosses the Moixeró mountain range via Coll de Pendís.
• GR 150 Circumvallation trail in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, does not cross the Moixeró mountain range and surrounds it from the outside.
• GR 7 Andorra - Fredes. The Park crosses it from north to south, from La Seu d'Urgell towards Tuixent, first perpendicular to the Cadí mountain range and, in the final stretch of arrival at Tuixent, skirting it on its south face.
• GR 4: Puigcerdà - Montserrat. Coming from a European GR, the trail begins at the international bridge of Puigcerdà and reaches the sanctuary of Montserrat. This trail crosses the Park from north to south from Alp to Falgars, passing through La Molina, Coll de Pal and Pobla de Lillet, with a variant, the GR 4-2, which from Coll de Pal to Falgars, passes through Bagà and Sant Julià de Cerdanyola.
• PR-C 125 Circular route that from Hostalet reaches the Sant Jordi refuge, at the foot of the Moixeró mountain range.

• Camí dels Bons Homes. Tourist route between the sanctuary of Queralt and the castle of Montsegur, which follows the historical places where the Cathars or good men passed when they fled the Crusade and the Inquisition. It can be done on foot, by mountain bike and on horseback.The path is signposted as GR 107
• Last Càtar trail (Camí de l’Últim Càtar). This path is a cross-border tourist route, linked to the Camí dels Bons Homes, of 189 km that can be covered in 9 or 10 days on foot, on horseback and, in most sections, by mountain bike, following the story of the life and capture of the last known and documented Cathar, Guillem Belibasta in his escape from the Inquisition at the beginning of the 14th century. The route connects areas of great beauty such as the three Natural Parks (Cadí-Moixeró, Alt Pirineu, Regional dels Pyrenees d'Arieja) and goes from Bagà (Berguedà-Catalonia) to Tarascon (Arieja-France), passing through the counties of Alt Urgell and Pallars Sobirà.
• Volta al Cadí-Moixeró Mountain bike route that goes around the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park and passes through the Pedraforca Massif, through paths and tracks. The total route is 222 km with an elevation gain of 6,744 m.
• Pedals del Pedraforca, C/ Nou, 1 - 25716 Gósol, ☏ +34 630 268 113. Circular mountain bike route to be done in 2 or 3 stages, with departure and arrival in Gósol. It covers 104 km along mountain paths and tracks in Berguedà, Solsonès and Alt Urgell, taking advantage of the rural tourism infrastructures in the area. This route belongs to the Pedales del Mundo bicycle route network.
• Pedals de Ferro. Mountain bike tour through the Berguedà region that unites the landscapes of the upper Berguedà and lower Berguedà in a single tour with scenic attractions such as the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, Pedraforca, Catllaràs, the Serra del Picancel, the textile colonies, Peguera and the Capolat cliffs. With 260 km and a positive elevation gain of 8,350 m, the route can be done in several stages. (updated Oct 2025)

• On the cliffs of Cadí, climbing of great difficulty has been practised, especially on the Green Rock (1959) and the Ordiguer Rock (1965).

• Mallerenga petita route (see #Local routes): Nature trail dedicated to the mallerenga petita, a small bird that moves through forest habitats. The route goes through a Scots pine forest (Pinus sylvestris) in front of the Font Terrers recreational area (see #South-east side leisure areas (Bergueda)). The path allows you to enjoy splendid views and discover the presence of animals that live in the forest along with the mallerenga petita (Parus ater). At the beginning of the trail there is a sign with the map of the trail and a recreation area. Along the route there are explanatory signs about the mallerenga petitaand the forest ecosystem where it lives. The trail is circular and there is a point where you can access the Tossal del Castell de Termes, an excellent viewpoint of the surrounding mountains.

• Crossbill Route (Ruta del trencapinyes): nature trail dedicated to the Crossbill , a bird characterized by its curved and crossed beak. This route runs through a pine forest of black pine (Pinus uncinata), on both sides of the path. The black pine is a characteristic tree of the high mountains, which has abundant, more or less regular fruiting, and keeps the seeds in the cones until the following year, acting as a food reserve. This fact has allowed the pine nut (Loxia curvirostra) to develop abundant populations with sedentary habits in these forests. At the beginning of the route there is a sign with the map of the route. Along the route there are explanatory signs about the pine nut and the forest ecosystem where it lives. The route is circular and at one point on the route there is a viewpoint with orientation tables to learn about the surrounding mountains. The route starts at the BV-4024.(see #Itineraries): From Bagà to Coll de Pal

• 42.3637051.7794336 Kon-Tiki ballooning, Talló, ☏ +34 93 515 60 60. Web registering required. From €190. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.2529041.8620291 Ca la Masa sausages (Embotits Ca la Masa), Plaça Catalunya nº 1 ,Bagà, ☏ +34 938244005. (updated Oct 2025)
• Tiraval Cheese Factory (Formatgeria Tiraval), C. Galceran de Pinós, 11,Terradelles (Bagà), ☏ +34 699073112, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2336351.8788662 Cal Lluïset Bakery (Forn Cal Lluïset), C. Hostal, 9-7 ,Guardiola de Berguedà, ☏ +34 938 227 330, [email protected]. production and sale of traditional artisanal bakery, pastries and pastries cooked over a wood fire: wood-fired bread: wholemeal bread with oil, walnuts or rye, dried fruit, potatoes, Pastry and pastries: giant croissant, artisanal muffins, wholemeal or with chocolate, traditional cakes. (updated Oct 2025)
• l'aranyonet Jams, Carrer Vell, 1 baixos,La Pobla de Lillet, ☏ +34 623 984 869, [email protected]. Jams, quince, quince allioli, olive and mushroom pates, herb and mushroom salt, pesto, flavored vinegars. Artisanal preserves made in the traditional way without any additives, using selected wild fruits and some from organic farming. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.3506751.4576623 Cal Majuba, Cal Majuba, Alàs, ☏ +34 622 218 042, [email protected]. Artisanal cheese factory - own herd. Dairy products made from milk from our herd of Assaf sheep. Production of: fresh cheese curds, refried, yogurts and matured soft and pressed cheeses. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.256651.6198714 Serrat Gros cheese factory (Formatgeria Serrat Gros), Cal Jepet, Josa de Cadí, ☏ +34 690 385 556, [email protected]. Their cheese is seasonal and they have it for sale from April to December. They sell directly to Josa de Cadí. You can also place your order it by email and they will send it to you. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2170511.4714625 Herboristeria Nogué, Cal Nogué, 25217 Ossera, ☏ +34 608 938 348, [email protected]. Infusions, herbal teas and herbs for seasoning, organically grown since 1989 and dried and handled by artisans. In the shop you can buy herbal teas, infusions, seasonings and other products from the area. In the botanical garden, among the aromas of the plants, you can taste an infusion or a fresh drink. Thematic courses on aromatic and medicinal herbs and their applications. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2185821.4713256 Cal Casal Jams (Melmelades Cal Casal), Cal Casal , Ossera, ☏ +34 973 298 220, [email protected]. Artisanal fruit and vegetable jams and preserved mushrooms with vinegar. Some of the raw materials are from the surrounding area. Their own shop with its products and other artisanal and food products from the area. Demonstrations of the activity, tastings and practical workshops (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.4159081.7930887 30 Cabres. cheese (30 Cabres. Formatgeria d'Éller), C/ d'Olopte, 1 ,Éller (Bellver de Cerdanya), ☏ +34 616 547 795, [email protected]. Raw milk cheeses from the goats of our own herd. Mainly two types of cheese are made: those matured in our natural cellar and the most tender, younger cheeses. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3598481.698478 Embotits Turet, C/ Segre 54 , Martinet, ☏ +34 973 515 027, [email protected]. Production of traditional Catalan pork-derived sausages made by hand: fuet or tastet, longanissa, bull blanc, pa de fetge, among many other varieties. Sale of organic beef and artisanal cheeses from the Pyrenees. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3701331.7756579 Pous Bakery (Forn Pous), Pl. del Portal, 15, Bellver de Cerdanya, ☏ +34 973 510 123, [email protected]. Diversity of products baked in a wood-fired oven, made with wheat, rye and forment flours, mostly from Cerdanya, ground at the Bellver flour mill: peasant bread, rustic bread, rye bread (or segle), IGB Catalan Pa de Pagès bread, bread cake, Viennese, shortbread, various cakes (baker's, egg, almond and/or cream, bacon and other assorted cakes) and pastries. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3688611.77656210 L'Esquella Dairy products (L'Esquella, lleteria de la Cerdanya), C/ Escoles, 11 , Bellver de Cerdanya, ☏ +34 648 143 036, [email protected]. They collect milk daily from the Molí de la Clota farm (Prullans) and take it to our workshop to make the different products. They make small batches and control the production process from start to finish. They always use ingredients from local producers and artisans, indicating their provenance in detail on the packaging. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.3849071.89920611 Pirimel - honey, C. Puigpedrós, 9, El Vilar d’Urtx (Fontanals), ☏ +34 972 890 927, [email protected]. Transhumant beekeeping in the Pre-Pyrenees and the Pyrenees, mainly in the regions of Cerdanya and Alt Urgell. Honeys from aromatic plants, such as rosemary and thyme, and from high mountains. Crop pollination services with our bees, arranged with some farmers, especially fruit trees such as apple and pear trees of mountain varieties. (updated Oct 2025)

Look for restaurants at villages around the park.

Look for bar/cpafeteries at villages around the park.

• 42.2698151.8504991 Riugréixer campground (Terreny d'acampada Riugréixer), BV-4024. from €6.45. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2602931.8342362 Sant Joan de l'Avellanet campground (Terreny d'acampada Sant Joan de l'Avellanet), Camí de Sant Joan de l'Avellanet, Bagà. from €6.45. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.2222171.6476883 La Plana campground (Terreny d'acampada La Plana). €4.20. (updated Oct 2025)

• 42.2581231.7242514 Refugi Gresolet (Ajuntament), ☏ +34 633106799. (updated Oct 2025)
• 42.25871.725255 Refugi Gressolet - Santuari. (updated Oct 2025)

• Puigcerdà
• La Seu d'Urgell
• Andorra
• Berga