Ravine of Fou

 Mountain Route that runs around the ravine Fou, in the Els Ports Natural Park, at the beginning of the reservoir which was built Ulldecona. The route passes through the territory in which converge the Montsià and Lower Maestro (Valencia) and to discover, with a final journey on foot, Altarpiece of the beech, the most southern of the Catalan Countries. The starting point is the town of La Senia. To get there from Amposta, take the road towards NO T-344 to Masdenverge, continue west to the T-350 and Santa Barbara, heading off towards the southwest by the TP-3311. Once you are in La Senia (km 0), follow to the NO, and the CV-105 road, passing near the source of St. Peter and reached the bridge of the reservoir Ulldecona as the Lower Maestre. Cross the bridge (7.2 miles) and turn right (N) for a track. At 9.5 miles, one is at the confluence of the ravine with the Mangraners was. After this point, begins a steep ascent. Branching at km 11.4: continue along the right (NE) to follow the ravine was, which is of great beauty. The limestone forms taken bold and capricious and dense forests of oak and pine cover every inch of usable land. A multitude of hidden and inaccessible corners allow survival of wildlife biological invaluable. The road continues to climb. Leave a detour to the right-side is a small forest house, and continues upwards. At 17.4 km, is the source of the Yew, one of the permanent springs of the river La Senia. From here, the state of the track can worsen and then do the hard drive. At km 18, reached the corner of Hazel and, at km 20.6, the passage is barred by a padlock protector. This is the end point of the journey by car. You can still walk and 2 miles later, take a deviation to the right that leads to the natural area of ​​Altarpiece, where you can see a biological curiosity of special interest: the beech (beech forest, Fagus silvatica, Central eminently tree) located further to the S of the Catalan Countries. End of itinerary. Region: Montsant Distance: 20.6 km Signage: Yes Duration: 2 hours Topics: Nature Types: Landscape 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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