Northern route of the Baixa Segarra

 Tour by Baix Segarra that runs by the terms of Santa Coloma de Queralt Llorac, Vallfogona of Riucorb, Savallà County and Conesa. It comes from the same C-Montblanc-241d based on the C-14-NE direction towards Igualada. Who still does not know its streets and buildings should take advantage to visit them. Anyone who has enjoyed the charm of the county town, no doubt will want to walk there. Take the C-241d to the northeast, leaving the left T-221 and accessed Aguilo. 4.5 km. Aguilo It is a beautiful village situated on a hilltop at 796 meters. This means that it can provide a magnificent panorama of Lower Segarra, with spectacular color changes according to season. You can also see the churches of San Vicente and Santa Maria. It leaves the town towards E / NE to Igualada to the C-241e. After 3 km force plans, take a narrow road on the left (NO) that leads to La Pobla de Carivenys. km 9. La Pobla de Carivenys It is a very small town where you can see the church of St. John, which was rebuilt. Crossed the village, and there in the corner exit, follow the path of the left (O). 11 km. Rocks of Aguilo After passing over the brook Clariana, is towards the rocks. It is a very small town where the house is still standing Requesens family's residence, a large house surrounded by farms. It preserves the church of St. Peter, dating from XII. Across town, come out to a good track to follow to the left. Later, there is a fork and follow to the right. We again hit the road at the junction of the C-241d with the T-221. Now we go to the south to Santa Coloma de Queralt C-241d, and there take the T-224 west toward Rauric. 19.5 km. Rauric In Rauric born Crow River. They can visit the castle ruins and the church of Santa Fe. This temple, along with church Montargull, belonged to the bishopric of Vic until 1957. We must continue along the road towards N-TV in 2241 to Talavera to the intersection with the TV-2242, to be taken to the right (NE) to Montargull. 22.3 km. Montargull This wilderness is located on the eastern side of the term Llorac at 843 m, the summit of the Sierra Montargull. One of the oldest towns in the area (X). The remains of the castle and the Romanesque church of St. James. From here, you must re Rauric, go to the OR for the T-224 and turn right (N) TV-2243 to Cherry. 28.8 km. La Cirera There are remains of its ancient castle. There is the church with small dimensions and refurbished Gothic style. Leave the village by the unpaved road that leads again to the road T-224 and continue right (NO). 31.5 km. Llorac He is the head of the township, situated very close to the shady forests of the Crow River, including in the Program Areas of Natural Interest (PEIN) of Catalonia. In the village you can visit the Romanesque church of San Juan, which was restored in the s. XVIII. T-224 is resumed in the same direction (NW) and turn right onto the TV to Albion in 2245. 35.5 km. Albion From this beautiful village, located in a high, has a magnificent view of the shady Crow River. There stands the church of San Gil (XII), Romanesque to Gothic transition, and the Albion Mill (thirteenth century). It produces artisan cheese. To leave town, take the left (O), for a small stretch, the T-243, down to the river valley again, where a speaker takes the T-224. 41.5 km. Vallfogona of Riucorb Town made famous by Vicente Garcia (1582-1623), who was rector (popularly known as the Rector of Vallfogona). There are remains of medieval castle and is also interesting to visit the church of Santa Maria, Gothic and Romanesque portal with a baroque chapel. On the outskirts, or in the village, the resort is located Vallfogona, built in the early century XX. They are highly recognized mineral waters, sulphated and chlorinated. From this point, if you wish, you can enter the county of Urgell taking the T-241 or heading towards Ciutadilla Guimerà and following the course of the River Crow. However, it should go back and resume at noon on the east by the T-243 to take the right (or) access to Segura. 49.0 km. Segura Segura is a small nucleus formed in the shelter of the castle and is added to the term Savallà County. The Church of the Assumption (eighteenth century) is baroque. It retains a stately building dating XVII: Can subi. Since the population has a beautiful view of woods Saladern. Continue to the S to the same T-243. 53.7 km. Conesa Conesa A, can be used to stroll through its streets and admire the stone. It has one of the most interesting medieval area. It preserves part of the ancient wall and two gates, the Santa Maria and Real (XVI century), unique access to the walled enclosure. The church (XIV century) is goticoneoromànic style. In the square, beneath the basement of the City Council, we can see a bakery dating from medieval XIV, very well maintained and operated until 1924, and includes a small museum of traditional folk stuff with objects that have deposited the neighbors (old balances, fees, tools, utensils mowing, etc. .) Conesa A, can also be seen in perfect house collecting delmera of the Barony of Mountain Santes Creus monastery, which belonged to the population from the s. XIII. In N village, take the TV-2244 in NE to Savallà County. 57.2 km. Savallà del comtat The remains of the castle palace of the Counts of Savall (s. XV-XVI) can imagine much of its structure. The interior retains a beautiful arch. The Baroque church of St. Peter himself was built on an ancient Roman style. From here, follow the TV to the east in 2244 to lead the T-224, which is taken to the right (E) to return to Santa Coloma de Queralt (63.3 km). End of itinerary. Counties: Conca de Barberá Distance: 63.3 miles Signage: Yes Duration: 48 hours Topics: Nature | Culture Types: Cultural Heritage   Criteria of usage of these routes   See restaurants here See hotels here Source: Government of Catalonia. Directorate General of Tourism / Data Update: 15/04/2010

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