Day 541 - 07/04/2015 : Vallter 2000

Vallter 2000 resort, which opened in 1975, is located in the heart of peaks exceeding 2,800 m above sea level. In this resort, users can combine alpine skiing in the central slopes with ski mountaineering in the area called "el Xalet".

The resort is in Ripollès region and within Setcases. Vallter 2000 is ideal to practice outdoor sports. Moreover, in Vallter 2000 users can enjoy other activities, such as snowshoeing, snow camps, nivology workshops, snowboarding, freeride, sledging or Tubbing at Playpark.

Thanks to its extraordinary situation in northern Pyrenees, visitors can enjoy a panoramic, unique and exceptional view. From 2,535 m high they can see the bay of Roses and Cap de Creus (Costa Brava). In addition, its proximity to Girona allows skiers to go to the resort in a quick and improvise trip.
Enjoy !

Day 540 - 06/04/2015 : Magnificent Poblet

We weren't able to see Poblet with a blue sky but anyway, not only is the Monastery an unique building, but also it's amazing whichever the weather was.

Autumn was taking relevance and we saw how the landscape change from one day to another. We never forget the organ concert we attended the previous night, it was amazing and it is that kind of events you should put in your agenda.

Cistercian movement in Catalonia have its most representative history inside Poblet's walls, definitely you should visit !

Day 539 - 05/04/2015 : Countryside and Riudabella Castle

Riudabella Castle belonged to Poblet Monastery before Mendizabal law in 1845, when the monks had to leave Poblet and all theirs properties were destroyed.

Afterwards the castle was acquired on public bid by Pedro Gil Babot who started the process to do it up in 1860 until reach its current appearance of a walled building.

Nowadays the building can be rented as a countryside house therefore being surrounded by Conca de Barberà vineyards along all its limits is undoubtedly a perfect way to spend a peaceful weekend with family and friends.

Day 538 - 04/04/2015 : Goodbye Prades

The day before we'd seen the same mountain plenty of snow in our way to Prades and we wanted to see again after the snow disappeared.

Color autumns were given to us in our driving rally into T-700 for a perfect end in our journey, definitely we will come sometime to Conca de Barberà and Muntanyes de Prades, above all when the nature is plenty of life.

Don't forget to note T-700 road in your route book, it deserves a journey to be enveloped in true nature anb be caught somewhere in time.

Day 537 - 03/04/2015 : T-700, serpent road

One of the best ways to enjoy Muntanyes de Prades, and probably the most comfortable, is driving into T-700 road from Poblet to Prades itself or in the opposite way.

The part from Poblet to the top of the hill where there is the crossroad with T-7005 is really amazing because driving on this serpent road becomes a funny game for those who enjoy climb with their cars the road mountains.

Are you ready for a thrilling race?

Day 536 - 02/04/2015 : Mas de l'Argany

Although the picture seems to be taken in the far west, don't be confused, we continue en Catalonia. Mas d'Argany is a rune town stretching near Siurana, specifically it's located in T-70 road before reaching Albarca.

Actually, it's consider a building belonging Cornudella de Montsant and we were captivated by the lonely place like we were in a desert.

We thought that these runes may well be witness from some romantic story, what do you think about?

Day 535 - 01/04/2015 : Siurana cliffs

If you look closely at the surrounding cliffs of Siurana, you will realise why no one was able to conquer it for three centuries, and why the ending was so tragic.
Before being overwhelmed by the Christians, the Moorish queen, Abdelazia, preferred to cast herself off the summit with her horse. The animal, terrified in its futile resistance, left the permanent imprint of its horseshoe on the rock.
It was a defensive point and impassable border with the Islamic world. Siurana was the last Moorish stronghold in Catalonia and fell at last in 1153 after the more important bastions of Lleida and Tortosa had fallen.
A historic town for a historic country !