ROUTE FROM SORT
MOTHER OF GOD OF ARBOLÓ AND GERRI DE LA SAL
A 15.3 km linear route (one way) that follows the course of the Noguera Pallaresa River, from Sort to the Arboló Sanctuary and Gerri de la Sal. The route begins in the regional capital, crosses the riparian forest of Les Vernedes, and enters the holm oak and Scots pine forests to Baro. It then crosses the Arboló Strait, visits the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Arboló, and finally reaches Gerri de la Sal. This is a signposted route suitable for those experienced hikers.
This excursion takes us along the middle course of the Noguera Pallaresa River as it passes through the villages of Pallars de Sort, Baro, and Gerri de la Sal. The route runs close to the river, through riparian forests, holm oak forests, and Scots pine groves. It also allows us to discover one of the architectural gems of the High Pyrenees, the Romanesque sanctuary of the Virgin of Arboló, patron saint of Pallars Sobirà.
THE BEST OF THE ROUTE
• Walk along the banks of the Noguera Pallaresa River, the backbone of the region.
• Discover the fauna and flora of the riparian forest in Pallars.
• Visit the sensational Arboló sanctuary.
• The views we see during the route of the villages of Baix Pallars.
This excursion takes us along the middle course of the Noguera Pallaresa River as it passes through the villages of Pallars de Sort, Baro, and Gerri de la Sal. The route runs close to the river, through riparian forests, holm oak forests, and Scots pine groves. It also allows us to discover one of the architectural gems of the High Pyrenees, the Romanesque sanctuary of the Virgin of Arboló, patron saint of Pallars Sobirà.
THE BEST OF THE ROUTE
• Walk along the banks of the Noguera Pallaresa River, the backbone of the region.
• Discover the fauna and flora of the riparian forest in Pallars.
• Visit the sensational Arboló sanctuary.
• The views we see during the route of the villages of Baix Pallars.
Difficulty: Remarkable
Departure/arrival: Hotel Les Brases / Sort
Total time: 5h
Minimum altitude: 585m
Maximum altitude: 817m
Cumulative elevation: +461m/ -544m
Total distance: 15.3km
Nearest town: Sort
• Duration: Full day.
• Total effective time (without stops): 5:00 hours in total. 3:15 hours from Sort to Baro (Arcalís bridge) and 1:45 hours from Baro to Gerri de la Sal.
• Cumulative elevation: + 461m / - 544m
• Difficulty: Remarkable.
• Season: All year round.
• Material: Nothing special.
• Cartography:
1. Parc Natural de l'Alt Pirineu. 1:50,000. Alpina Publishing.
2. Ramat de Camins. Ramat de l'Est. 1:50,000. Alpina Publishing.
3. Topographic base of Catalonia 1:25,000. Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC).
• Observations:
1. The route is marked with yellow paint continuity markers and vertical signposts at detours and intersections. In any case, be careful, as some sections may be lost.
2. To return to Sort from Gerri de la Sal, you can take the scheduled bus. Check the schedule at www.alsa.es (the bus also stops in Baro).
• How to get there by car:
The starting point for the excursion is the Hotel Restaurant Les Brases in Sort. We arrive in Sort via the C-13 highway. The Hotel Les Brases is located on the C-13 highway, just north of the town. There is free parking in front of the hotel.
• Total effective time (without stops): 5:00 hours in total. 3:15 hours from Sort to Baro (Arcalís bridge) and 1:45 hours from Baro to Gerri de la Sal.
• Cumulative elevation: + 461m / - 544m
• Difficulty: Remarkable.
• Season: All year round.
• Material: Nothing special.
• Cartography:
1. Parc Natural de l'Alt Pirineu. 1:50,000. Alpina Publishing.
2. Ramat de Camins. Ramat de l'Est. 1:50,000. Alpina Publishing.
3. Topographic base of Catalonia 1:25,000. Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC).
• Observations:
1. The route is marked with yellow paint continuity markers and vertical signposts at detours and intersections. In any case, be careful, as some sections may be lost.
2. To return to Sort from Gerri de la Sal, you can take the scheduled bus. Check the schedule at www.alsa.es (the bus also stops in Baro).
• How to get there by car:
The starting point for the excursion is the Hotel Restaurant Les Brases in Sort. We arrive in Sort via the C-13 highway. The Hotel Les Brases is located on the C-13 highway, just north of the town. There is free parking in front of the hotel.