Ebro River Rentals
Mountain Hiking
For the serious independent hiker there are a ton of suggested itineraries available and you should also check out the individual sections for the Parc Natural dels Ports and Monstant Natural Park.
The following suggestions below are some recommended trails in the area. For all the suggested hiking routes arrangements can be made to drop you to the starting point and collect you at the end of your day (for up to 4 people).
Parc Natural dels Ports
Easy/Intermediate mountain hiking trails
Here are links for PDFs of these hiking trails, although they are in Catalan the maps are very useful.
Trails from La Font Nova recreation area at Alfara de Carles:
Length
5.8km circular
Duration
2hrs 30mins
Difficulty
Medium
Things to See
Font Nova
La Moleta
Length
5.4km circular
Duration
2hrs
Difficulty
Low
Things to See
Views of the Ebro
Font de la Vall d’Infern
Font Nova
Length
5.6km circular
Duration
1hr 30mins
Difficulty
Low
Things to See
Pi del Perillo
Font de Perera
Views of the Ebro
Font Nova
Trails from the La Franqueta Recreation area:
Length
3.1km circular
Duration
1hr 15mins
Difficulty
Low
Things to See
Riu dels Estrets
Coveta dels Ullals de Morago (Cova Picasso)
La Marbrera
Mas de Quiquet
Length
5km linear outward
Duration
2hr 30mins outward
Difficulty
Low
Things to See
Riu dels Estrets
Les Gronses
El Toll blau
Els Biarnets
Length
3.3km circular
Duration
1hr
Difficulty
Low
Things to See
Old lime kiln
Masos de Corretja i Nasi
Riu dels Estrets
Length
8km circular
Duration
2hrs 30mins
Difficulty
Medium
Things to See
Riu dels Estrets
Roca llisa
Mas de Lliberós
Trails from La Fou recreational area at La Senia:
La Fou is a good place to observe wildlife, such as the wild goat, golden eagle and griffon vulture.
The head of La Fou comprises mostly private property which should be respected.
Length
2.9km linear outward
Duration
1hr 30mins outward 1hr return
Difficulty
Medium
Things to See
Barranc de la Fou
Racó del Tabac
Plans de Valldebous
Length
4.6km circular
Duration
2hrs
Difficulty
Medium
Things to See
Barranc de la Fou
Barranc de les Tosques
Cova La Roja
Length
5.7km circular
Duration
2hrs
Difficulty
Medium
Things to See
Font del Teix
Font dels Hortets
Barranc de la Fou
Trails from La Vall recreation area between Mas de Barberans and Roquetes:
Length
1.1km circular
Duration
20mins
Difficulty
Low
Things to See
Racó dels
Capellans
Racó de la cova d'en Marc
Forat de la Vella
Length
3.3km linear outward
Duration
1hr outward
30mins return
Difficulty
Medium
Things to See
Racó dels Capellans
Racó de la cova d'en Marc
Castell de l'Airosa
Roca Xapada
Length
9.1km circular
Duration
2hr 30mins
Difficulty
Medium
Things to See
Faixes tancades
Mas de Barró
Font del Paradís
Cova Avellanes recreation area at Roquetes:
This is the nearest area to the Caro peak, in the heart of Els Ports. It is well equipped with tables, drinking fountains, etc. You can stroll along the paths and tracks around about.
If you go to Caro, you can take the Barcina trail that starts from the track up to the peak, on a turn-off by Vicari pass.
Length
1.7km linear outward
Duration
40mins outward
30mins return
Difficulty
Low
Things to See
Panoramic views
4/4 Difficulty Trails
From the Col of Carrasqueta to the Cave of Les Avellanes (PDF in English):
For detailed route information see the Palau Robert page here.
Length
11.42km circular
Duration
4hrs 20 mins
Gradient
Ascent: 650m
Descent: 650m
Difficulty
High
Monstant Natural Park Route- Through Fraguerau Ravine (PDF in English):
For detailed route information see the Palau Robert page here.
Length
10.55km circular
Duration
3hrs
Gradient
Ascent: 640m
Descent: 640m
Difficulty
High
Old Chapels of Montsant Sierra (PDF in English):
For detailed route information see the Palau Robert page here.
Length
17.28km linear outward
Duration
4hrs 20mins
Gradient
Ascent: 450m
Descent: 450m
Difficulty
High