Friday, March 25, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Walking and trekking tour in Catalonia: ELS 3 MONTS
Els 3 Monts is the hiking and trekking trail that connects the natural parks of Barcelona - El Montseny, Sant Llorenç del Munt and Montserrat - by means of a signposted itinerary divided in 6 stages.
Walking is not the objective, it is the means. With this thought, “Els 3 Monts” brings within your reach a route through spectacular natural landscapes, but that is not all . . .
Along the “Els 3 Monts” route, the culture of a territory inhabited since time immemorial appears not only in the shape of Romanesque hermitages or typical farmhouses but also outstanding Modernist buildings. Today some of these historically significant buildings are now home to exceptionally high-quality hotels and restaurants.
Along the way you will be surprised by many examples of curious dry stone architecture, a testimony to the rural history of inland Catalonia. The dry stone constructions were erected using materials taken from their surroundings. The stones were used without being dressed or cut and were piled on top of each other without any kind of mortar to hold them together.
Spirituality, The Els 3 Monts route ends at Montserrat - a key location in Catalan spiritual life. Its Monastery has been home to hundreds of monks living an ascetic existence, but it was also an extremely important enclave for pilgrims from all over Europe, who came to pray to the Virgin and atone for their sins.
Gastronomy is another of the route's strengths, where the savoire faire of the region's chefs has succeeded in combining the essence of the exclusive flavours of the local produce with the touch of genius that has situated Catalan cuisine amongst the world's best.
From the Els 3 Monts region's typical cuisine, various dishes stand out -mushrooms from the Montseny massif, the local varieties of beans and chick peas, known as mongetes del Ganxet and cigronets de Mura, the Pla de Bages Denominación de Origen wine and the prestigious farmhouse curd cheese made at Montserrat.
If your trip focuses on adventure, the Els 3 Monts setting offers an orology that is perfect for combining hiking with rock climbing, vias ferratas, mountain biking, potholing, horse riding etc.
There is a wide range of activities that can be practised in the open air and count on professional experts, who will get you started and will accompany you so that you can enjoy yourself in complete safety.
Walking is not the objective, it is the means. With this thought, “Els 3 Monts” brings within your reach a route through spectacular natural landscapes, but that is not all . . .
Along the “Els 3 Monts” route, the culture of a territory inhabited since time immemorial appears not only in the shape of Romanesque hermitages or typical farmhouses but also outstanding Modernist buildings. Today some of these historically significant buildings are now home to exceptionally high-quality hotels and restaurants.
Along the way you will be surprised by many examples of curious dry stone architecture, a testimony to the rural history of inland Catalonia. The dry stone constructions were erected using materials taken from their surroundings. The stones were used without being dressed or cut and were piled on top of each other without any kind of mortar to hold them together.
Spirituality, The Els 3 Monts route ends at Montserrat - a key location in Catalan spiritual life. Its Monastery has been home to hundreds of monks living an ascetic existence, but it was also an extremely important enclave for pilgrims from all over Europe, who came to pray to the Virgin and atone for their sins.
Gastronomy is another of the route's strengths, where the savoire faire of the region's chefs has succeeded in combining the essence of the exclusive flavours of the local produce with the touch of genius that has situated Catalan cuisine amongst the world's best.
From the Els 3 Monts region's typical cuisine, various dishes stand out -mushrooms from the Montseny massif, the local varieties of beans and chick peas, known as mongetes del Ganxet and cigronets de Mura, the Pla de Bages Denominación de Origen wine and the prestigious farmhouse curd cheese made at Montserrat.
If your trip focuses on adventure, the Els 3 Monts setting offers an orology that is perfect for combining hiking with rock climbing, vias ferratas, mountain biking, potholing, horse riding etc.
There is a wide range of activities that can be practised in the open air and count on professional experts, who will get you started and will accompany you so that you can enjoy yourself in complete safety.
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