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BV del Penedès motorway park of ce -2128 TGV dual carriageway information Signposted itineraries road construction of interest trail museum, permanent N-340a exhibition These are circular routes that return to the starting point, except GR (long-distance footpath) cultural facility N-340 El Foix routes marked with an asterisk (*). The routes are designed to audiovisuals B-212 PR (short-distance park footpath) documentation centre reveal the richness of the natural and cultural heritage of different Cal Rubió SL (local footpath) places within the park and are usually adapted for families. nature school PR-C 148 IP park itinerary bird observatory AP-7 Train / TGV start of signposted itinerary el Sant Sepulcre A B A B urban area la Múnia 1 2 hrs 7.8 km 3 30 min 1.4 km rock shelter/cave (Castellví de la Marca) els Monjos park boundary spring (Santa Margarida i els Monjos) From castle to castle: from Penyafort Along the riverbank from El Foix to PR-C 148 boundary of other food produce Moja to Castellet* Penyafort protected spaces winery C-15 Starting point: Penyafort castle (Santa Starting point: Penyafort castle (Santa peak la Costa restaurant Margarida i Els Monjos) Margarida i Els Monjos) Catalan farmhouse, GR 92-3 Molí del Foix Torre building rural tourism nt d e M el Serral a closed-off pat recreational area ta -r font de Mata-rectors e 2 1 hr A B 4 km c signposted controlled shing BV 181,8 m Espitlles to Sant Miquel d’Olèrdola itineraries -2176 rs railway station Els Monjos SL-C91 Horta spring N-340a els Pins font d’Espitlles Starting point: La Creu country house petrol station Alts Mare de Déu (Castellet i La Gornal) 0 500 car park BV-2176 de Penyafel cova dels Santa Segarulls To 50 500 550 600 Margarida r 0 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 ren t d Mas de l’Albornar e S Mas Granell a a x n -2443 i ta u la Ràpita M BV r ar B g a a font de l’Alba N-340 l r Castell de id Sant Marçal d e BV a Information points and centres -2171 t Sant Raimon n Fondo de Viladellops re Cal Magí de Penyafort la Torreta font de els Segarulls or la Torreta T PR-C 148 l’Ametlló balmes Castell N-340a Mas Petit Can Ximet d’Olèrdola PARK OFFICE El Castell de Penyafort Information Cal Claramunt Cal Vicari Centre les Masses Cal Prunera Cal Pere Joan Can Castellví Carrer del Castell, 31 font del Llop Sant Miquel Penyafort castle font de Cal Noi font Encantada 08729 Castellet i La Gornal Can Riera la Vall d’Olèrdola Santa Margarida i Els Monjos Sal i Pebre Sant Llorenç Tel.: (+34) 977 670 169 Ba de Senabra Opening hours: Saturdays, Sundays and public rran AP-7 GR 92-5 la Senabra c d Email: [email protected] PR-C 148 e Sa Turó del Pi holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed from nt L de la Jeia la Cogullada lor Christmas to 6 January Santa Maria enç INFORMATION POINTS de la Senabra Oriol Clavera Tel.: (+34) 938 186 128 font de Fondo de Sant Llorenç SERRA DEL Castellet Information Point Cal Brugal Mas Bellestar Borrelleres CAVALL DOCUMENTATION CENTRE les Masuques Carrer del Castell, 31 Cal Vicenç ll te s

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08729 Castellet i La Gornal Santa Margarida i Els Monjos Library C Turó de la Senabra el Pinar PR 143 a Cal Domingo 371 m l Opening hours: every day from 10 a.m. to Carrer del Cadí, 2 l BV e Water running through vineyards and castles. The area’s appeal t -2177 s 2 p.m.; closed on 25 December 08730 Santa Margarida i Els Monjos N-340 a Mas Pigot C

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Tel.: (+34) 977 670 169 Tel.: (+34) 938 186 705 a l’Escofet Cal Martí t Turó u 443 m Molí del Foix Information Point - R de la Pòpia developed around the Foix reservoir—one of the few wet areas See opening hours at Sant Esteve Historical and Cultural Visitors’ Centre GR 92-3 http://parcs.diba.cat/web/foix Cal Raventós Cal Romagosa 372 m Canyelles in El Penedès—and the rich historical and architectural heritage

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x a Sant Pere de Ribes T i Coll Blanc o a Mas Rosell formed primarily of Penyafort and Castellet castles, which had Santa Margarida i Els Monjos F iu 465 m Puig de Opening hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and R Fondo de l’Àliga Cal Vidal al D major strategic importance in the Middle Ages. la Bovera de C e us Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesdays from Pujol de t coves de la Bovera GR 92-3 en Romagosa orr 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 431 m PR 143 T Tel.: (+34) 938 186 928 Riera Turó de les 429 m Tres Partions E L M I Q U E L Cal Muntaner R A D E T E R de S Marmellar Torrelletes FC de Barcelona a St. Vicenç de Calders la Casa Alta KEY INFORMATION:

GR 92-3 Califòrnia L’Arboç Cal Cremat PR 143 Year in which the consortium was created: 1997 A Year in which the Special Plan was approved: 1993 A L M Cal Balaguer Cal Cassanyes TGV TP-2124 GR 92 328 m les Palmeres Year in which the new Special Plan was approved: 2012

A R Pujol Florit Supervisory body: Parc del Foix Consortium R Fondo del PR-C 148 E Teixidor 358 m S Institutions that comprise the consortium: Barcelona Provincial Council, GR 92 l’Arboç el Montgròs Fundación Abertis and the Town Councils of Castellet i La Gornal and Santa Sant Pere de Castellet GR-92 Margarida i Els Monjos PR 143 Pla de les Fondo de Parc del Garraf Pla de Jorba Surface area of the park: 3,157 ha Penyes de Fondo de Palmeres les Oliveres GR 92-5 Mas Carlús Mas Carlús Castellet el Mas de l’Artís la Font d’en Bonet The distances of the itineraries have been calculated with the GoolTracking platform and may Sant Semison Can Baró vary significantly if other measuring systems are used. Pantà PR 143 1 Parks of Catalonia de E Xarxa de Parcs Naturals de la Diputació de Barcelona Casa de IR Mas d’en Coloma Foix A l’Enginyer N Parc del Castell de Montesquiu, Espai Natural de les Guilleries-Savassona, Parc Natural del Montseny, O B Parc Natural de Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac, Parc del Montnegre i el Corredor, GR: a long-distance trail of over 50 km, waymarked with white and red markings Can Bladet E les Mesquites la Marina D Parc de la Serralada Litoral, Parc de la Serralada de Marina, Parc Natural de la Serra A Mas de les

PR: a short-distance trail of between 10 and 50 km, waymarked with white and yellow markings R a Barcelona Fondo de SER Mas d’en Safont Catalunyes de Collserola, Parc Agrari del Baix Llobregat, Parc del Garraf, Parc d’Olèrdola, Parc del Foix. la Garçosa SL: a local trail of less than 10 km, waymarked with white and green markings la Gornal font d’Horta BV la Talaia -21 279 m Xoriguera 15 Itinerary Approximate duration

T A B al Vendrell BV Mas Roig o Low difficulty Total distance -2116 r la Creu T r o T e M n Clariana r o U Fita dels Tres Termes r t r N e T r d C-32 e Leaflet available T n o e Moderate difficulty t n A d r e l t N S r a a Mare de Déu nt e d Y J n P o ’ A a e n t i n e de Lurdes i de Loreto d D r

High difficulty P a e E a l a r S e l A P l a a N st d e a T ra C-15 P A ot ell U st GR-92 a C l Masia d’en Cabanyes 12 o de -21 Gerència de Serveis d’Espais Naturals nd BV Fo Comte d’Urgell, 187 08036 Barcelona

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Park Network F C-31 o [email protected] · parcs.diba.cat i x a Vilanova i a Cubelles a Tarragona C-31 la Geltrú Aquatic wildlife is therefore perhaps the most important type of wildlife in El Foix park. In terms of fish species, the most abundant is the common El Foix carp, but there is also no shortage of eel and chub. Other wildlife species linked to the aquatic environment include reptiles such as turtles and park viperine snakes and amphibians such as frogs, toads and fire salamanders. As far as birds are concerned, there are over 150 catalogued species in the park. Aquatic birds that can be seen throughout the whole year include the grey heron, the little egret, ducks, the little grebe, coots and moor hens. For some years now, during nesting season, little grebes, coots, great reed OC AC AC warblers and many other birds typically reproduce in the surrounding reed swamps. In winter many species from the north of Europe come together, including, among others, cattle egrets, ducks and cormorants. Other birds Useful advice for visiting the park Features such as the black-crowned night-heron, the green sandpiper and the osprey make a stopover in the area for a few days to rest from their long migratory journeys. The reservoir is also used during migration seasons. In the last 50 years a total of 210 bird species have been sighted during the migration Good practices • The risk of accidents may be greater on peaks and crests. Other recommendations Vegetation season. Avoid open spaces during high wind conditions. The protected natural spaces are places where one can practise outdoor If there is a risk of snow or if it has snowed, check road and trail Strong wind can cause branches and other elements to fall. Climate and geological substrate determine the plant life of any area. In activities and learn about our natural and cultural heritage. Use the conditions on the park’s website. Drive with caution, respect the the case of El Foix park, it boasts soil rich in lime and a Mediterranean Architectural heritage network of marked paths and trails. • When it is foggy it is easy to become disoriented; do not stray from the signals and signs of guards and wardens. climate. This means that the vegetation has adapted to the dry summers that El Foix park is particularly notable for the presence of Castellet and main path. characterise the Mediterranean climate and to the porous soil that quickly Free camping is not permitted in any of its forms, including Penyafort castles. The former is a medieval castle dating from the 10th • In the event of downpours or thunderstorms, stay away from peaks, soaks up rainwater. Said water contributes more to shaping the landscape motorhomes. century with links to various Catalan lineages. These days it is the than to facilitating the existence of plants. The area’s natural vegetation Use of bicycles isolated trees and cave entrances. A dense and leafy forest may provide headquarters of Fundación Abertis. suitable refuge. Human presence and activity have left behind a host of therefore forms what are known as xerophilous and calcicolous communities, • Respect the priority of pedestrians and avoid causing inconvenience architecture and art over the years. that is to say, plants that can survive in dry, limestone environments. Rocky The origins of Penyafort castle date back to the 12th century when it to them. This rich cultural heritage must be respected. substrate with very little soil is tolerated by shrub communities such as maquis originally served as a medieval defence tower. It was the birthplace of • Adjust your speed in accordance with the type of path. On trails, the What to do with litter or low forests consisting of mastic trees and European fan palms. The forest the distinguished Saint Raymond of Penyafort. Respect the nature and the peacefulness of the environment; avoid maximum speed permitted is 30 km/h. community in the inner part of the area comprises holm-oak woods together Sant Pere church and the hermitages of Penyafel, Senabra and Sant • It is the responsibility of visitors to take the waste that they have making unnecessary noise. with laurustinus. Similarly, holm-oak woods are only found in the shadiest Llorenç particularly stand out among the rich heritage comprising • Cycle only on roads, forest trails or paths that are more than three created away with them and to recycle it. areas. In the rest of the park, they have been replaced by thinned-out pine metres wide. Respect agricultural and stockbreeding activities, since they provide Romanesque churches and hermitages. forests with shrub undergrowth and by oak groves. Owing to stockbreeding the livelihood of many of the park’s inhabitants. Another noteworthy feature of the park is the Molí del Foix, a flour mill • For justifiable reasons, in certain areas of the park cycling may be activity and logging, many parts of the forest have been replaced by rosemary How to help prevent fires dating from the 13th century, which now serves as the Historical and restricted temporarily or permanently. Logging is a traditional activity in most of the parks. Tree felling is and heather scrub and, in shady areas, juncus and Mediterranean false brome Cultural Visitors’ Centre of Santa Margarida i Els Monjos Town Council. • Follow advice on the use of motor vehicles. • It is prohibited to light fires or barbecues outside authorised areas. regulated by the Forestry Act of Catalonia and park regulations. pastures. • Exercise caution with anything that could cause fires, such as cigarettes, To protect native wildlife populations, it is prohibited to release In terms of riparian and freshwater vegetation, the sporadic presence of driving/motorcycling or dropping litter. pets or non-native animals that could displace them from their unevenly distributed ash trees, white poplars and tamarisks, among others, is Motor vehicles • Raise the alarm if you detect any suspicious smoke. Call 112. habitat. found. Close to the reservoir, the area is characterised by a ring-shaped body formed of reed swamps and riparian forest, which the pine trees that encircle • The use of motor vehicles is limited to public trails; travelling Hunting is regulated by law and is only allowed in existing hunting the reservoir blend into. Upstream and in the shadiest areas, the riparian cross-country, across firebreaks or over streams and riverbeds is not grounds. If you encounter a wild boar drive, you must respect the Pets forest has significant presence. permitted. signs and do not stray from the paths. • Remember that the maximum speed permitted on paths is 30 km/h. • Pet owners are responsible for their behaviour not disturbing the activity Over the last few years the water quality of the river Foix has improved. The Horse riding must be restricted to public paths; cross-country riding water level of the reservoir has also been kept high, allowing vegetation • Moderate your speed in order to avoid collisions with people or or inhabitants of the park or other visitors. and riding on firebreaks or streams and riverbeds is not permitted. typical of wetlands and riverbanks (bulrush, common reed, poplar, etc.) to Cuisine wildlife. • Keep your dog on a lead. You must take special care with regard to the If picking mushrooms, do not damage the forest by using tools or grow and a wide variety of fauna to gradually establish itself. behaviour of your dog or other pets, particularly when close to people, linked to the park • The noise caused by some vehicles is harmful to certain sensitive digging into the earth. country houses or flocks. species, such as birds of prey, which may abandon their nesting areas. Parc a Taula is an economic development programme promoted by Holly is a rare tree that provides food and shelter for many species Wildlife • Erosion caused by skidding causes potholes and ditches to appear on • Clean up animal excrement, particularly in areas with a high number of Barcelona Provincial Council aimed at private agents who, through of animals. It is protected by law and collecting any part of the tree the road network. Drive with moderation and restraint, particularly on visitors. The presence of water, both in the river Foix and in the reservoir, is key to the their activity, assist in the conservation, enhancement and promotion of or its flowers is an offence. development of wildlife communities, those of which undoubtedly represent slopes and when the ground is wet. • Never abandon pets; such negligence is classified as an offence. Animals protected natural areas. You can find and download more information one of the park’s most singular features. The diverse range of biotopes at parcs.diba.cat/web/parc-a-taula and on the following app can become aggressive, as well as being harmful to natural ecosystems. European fan palms are a species protected by law and harvesting • Do not park in front of chains that cut off access to paths or on road found within and around the reservoir act as a refuge for an extensive and them is illegal. verges. • In addition to being kept on a lead, dangerous dogs must also wear varied assortment of species. However, the waters of the Foix have been a muzzle. By dangerous dog we mean that which is classified as such in heavily affected by agricultural, industrial and residential use, which occurs law, but also any dog that behaves aggressively. on land higher than the reservoir conditioning the quality of its water. The Visit the park safely eutrophication or over-enrichment of organic matter in the reservoir’s water repeatedly causes a decline in water quality. Nevertheless, we can find a great Parc del Foix • Plan your route and always bring a map to guide you. Fishing regulations variety of wildlife, of which birds are the most prominent. • Try to always walk on trails or paths that are clearly marked or • For health and environmental reasons, fishing anywhere in the reservoir signposted. Water quality is essential for the lives of the plants and animals that, at a later is prohibited, except in the case of official, duly authorised competitions. stage, serve as food for many bird species. Mallards, common teals, moor • Bring water and food supplies and wear appropriate footwear, Fishing in Alzina reservoir is permitted for associated competitions. hens and other birds may feed on algae, seeds and aquatic plants. The diets comfortable clothing and a coat, as well as a cap, sunglasses and of grey herons, little egrets and kingfishers are based on the capture of fish, Your opinion helps us to improve sunscreen. amphibians and aquatic invertebrates. A number of insectivorous birds can

• If you are in a group, do not lose sight of your companions. Do not also be found, such as plovers, great reed warblers and nightingales, which You can fill out the questionnaire by scanning Oriol Clavera. Andoni Canela, Gradualmap Photography: Cartography: First edition. DL B 14715-2021. Sub-directorate of Corporate Image and Institutional Promotion. ever abandon or leave anybody behind. capture larva, mosquitoes, worms and other invertebrates. the QR code

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