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186

Dry Stone Trail. Capçanes

The municipal district of Capçanes, which belongs to the Priorat region, is located in one of the two areas which are richest in dry-stone constructions in Priorat (the other one is the area of Montsant river and the mountains surrounding it). In the area of Les Taules, situated to the East of the village centre, a wide variety of elements made of dry stone congregate in quite a limited space. 

Shelters on the “Camí Ral” or ancient bridleway from El Masroig to Falset

The dry stone shelters and little terraces tell of the farmers who have left their mark on the region’s land.
All along the ancient bridleway running from El Masroig to Falset, walkers can enjoy magnificent examples of these shelters such as the ones known as Barraca del Jaume el Xalet or Barraques del Joan de Cal Quimet, Barraca de Cal Josepó or Barraca del Coll de la Falsetana.

Olive trees on the Rocks

This is a charming shorter route, apt for all walkers and great for children. People say that the olive oil of this corner of the Montsant mountain range, that of La Bisbal, Margalef and Cabacés is of extraordinary quality and finesse.

This route is sponsored by the olive mill Cooperativa del Camp in la Bisbal de Falset


 

 

On the trail of ancient settlers

Take a step back in time in this area of Priorat, when the banks of the great Siurana River saw the settling of a people on the peak of the nearby hill. They were probably the first miners of today’s county and lived here some three thousand years ago. We suggest you went on a simple stroll to discover this fantastic spot. It is ideal for exploring with children and the walk can be extended if you leave from the village and take the paved farm track which leads to Les Pinyeres hermitage and Siurana River. 

The beauty of bare places

Recommendations:

The rocky Grau dels Tres Esglaons route is very well equipped with metal rungs, but can be rather exposed for people with vertigo. In this case, or if you have children with you, it is better to go up and down by the Grau del Tomaset, also known as the Grau de Montsant, the path traditionally used by the people of Cornudella to get up to the Serra Major, the main ridge of the Montsant massif. You should fill your tater bottles at the chapel.

Margalef Landscapes - Barranc de Sant Salvador

This route follows the Barranc de Sant Salvador (a barranc is a more or less seasonal watercourse) and shows you the way the land is used and exploited at this end of the Montsant massif. You'll see a landscape shaped by spectacular espones (the local name for drystone retaining walls) and terraces largely used in the past for olive and almond trees. Today's route takes in places that tell of how the people of Margalef lived, like the Mas del Morerar, the Ximet cave or the different structures to manage water, all adapted to the terrain.