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The 7 faces of Pedraforca mountain Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................3 Agència de desenvolupament del Berguedà Introduction of the area .............................................................................................................................9 Pl. Sant Joan, 16 2on. 08600 Berga Presentation of the ecojourney ..........................................................................................................15 Tel. 0034 938 247 700 [email protected] Where to sleep ................................................................................................................................................51 www.visitbergueda.cat https://emblematic.interreg-med.eu Where to eat .....................................................................................................................................................61 www.emblematic-med.eu Where to meet local producers .........................................................................................................67 What to visit and what to do .................................................................................................................73 Responsible behaviours ..........................................................................................................................79 How to come ....................................................................................................................................................85 Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................89 Credits Texts: - Introduction, responsible behaviours (part 1) and how to come provided by EMbleMatiC project - Presentation of the ecojourney The 7 faces of Pedraforca”, Isaac Vilalta - Responsible behaviours (part 2), Xavier Basora - Other parts, by Development Agency of Berguedà Translation: - Introduction, responsible behaviours and how to come provided by EMbleMatiC project - Other parts, Traduït, S.L. Graphic Design: Cloudprint IKE Print: Impremta Boixader, La Pobla de Lillet, Catalonia, Spain. Edition: September 2019 Depósito legal: B 22566-2019 3 López-Monné Rafael Photo: PresentacióIntroduction de l’ecoviatge Introduction 7 Emblematic Mediterranean Mountains But there’s more: because we know how important aspects such as Dear reader, sustainability and responsible tourism are for you, we are committed to offer you an experience that: What you have in your hands is not only a tourist guide of The 7 faces of Pedraforca, but also the result of an ambitious project carried • Is located in hinterland areas that are outside of the usual (and over- out by the Emblematic Mediterranean Mountains network. Pedra- crowded) touristic routes; forca Mountain belongs to a group of Mediterranean mountain areas • Has been conceived and developed mainly using and placing value that work together in order to offer you a more intensive, authentic on already existing infrastructure; and sustainable travel experience. You can enjoy these experiences through 9 different ecojourneys (see map above), which lead you to • Is a result of participatory processes with local stakeholders who are discover with all senses the hidden gems lying around some of the aware of environmental good practices related to water and ener- most amazing mountains across the Mediterranean basin. gy consumption, waste management, fostering local and seasonal products, and obtaining ecolabels; Each ecojourney offers you a route or a group of routes across the • Is conceived to favour interaction with local people and producers; hinterland area of these mountains. Whilst enjoying this journey on foot, biking or riding, or using public transports, you have a chance to • Will allow you to live for a while the essence of a Mediterranean explore the areas’ singularities and to discover activities, creations and mountain area, its nature, its culture and its people and tradi- festivities offered by locals. All routes are perfectly integrated in land- tions. Go for it, it’s waiting for you! scapes that still preserve the footprints and the spirit of their ancient cultures and gorgeous nature. Your EMbleMatiC Hosts 8 Pedraforca Introduction 9 Nine EMbleMatiC ecojourneys Olympus, Greece "Olympios Zeus", Cultural Route Once you will have enjoyed the ecojourney of this guide, you will be A mythical route that combines grandiose en- very welcome to carry on visiting the others 8 slow tourism routes lo- vironment with remarkable historical monu- cated accross the hinterland areas of the territories of the EMbleMatiC ments in a unique harmony. Organized infra- Mediterranean Mountains network. More information available on the structure and services offer experience that network website www.emblematic-med.eu and below: really worth the visit! www.pieriki-anaptixiaki.gr Canigó, France The foothills of the Canigó Etna, Italy Come to explore, to taste and be amazed whilst An ecojourney through pathways of Etna enjoying everchanging views over the Sacred "Ginesta" and "Vineyard" flowered fields mountain of Catalans! The foothills of Canigó, Discover traditions that have not changed for the promise of a slow and curious walk full of hundred years. Live with the locals, experience natural scents. their culture and everyday lifestyle whilst falling www.canigo-grandsite.fr in love with this very special part of the world. Çika, Albania www.galetnaalcantara.org From Çika highlands to the beach Serra de Tramuntana, Spain A scenic route running in parallel to Çika crest, The route of Comte Mal enriched with a bouquet of 5 extending paths Under the shelter of the majestic Mount Ga- to balconies and paysages, natural & cultural latzó, that rises above the sea, you will wander heritage and welcoming people, is the heart of on a land of legends, through an outstanding this journey. cultural landscape, shaped over centuries by http://himara.gov.al/ proud local people. Pedraforca, Spain https://caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.cat/en/-/la-ruta-del-comte-mal The seven faces of Pedraforca mountain Mnt (Psiloritis) Ida, Greece The seven faces of Pedraforca is a new tourist On the Paths of Myth experience that will take you to discover all the Through the ecojourney of Mt Ida (Psiloritis) vis- secrets hidden by this magical mountain. From itors could discover the Paths of Myths, History, one day up to seven days to impregnate your- Cultural Heritage and Natural Wealth in order self! to meet the original side and timeless value of www.elbergueda.cat / www.visitbergueda.cat Crete. Gran Sasso, Italy www.psiloritisgeopark.gr/Home/2/1.html The Gran Sasso, a mountain of Saints Sainte-Victoire, France and Warriors In the mood for Sainte-Victoire Ascend from the Tirino Valley to the Gran Sasso, We want you to enjoy the unexpected Sainte- the highest peak of the Appennini Mountains. Victoire and share it’s authentic mood. Experi- Enjoy an emotional journey through nature, ence our local way of life and meet people who ancient traditions, landscapes and tasty local embody the spirit of our living territory. products. www.fuveau-tourisme.com www.galgransassovelino.it / www.yesgransasso.com Photo: Rafael López-Monné Rafael Photo: Foto: Rafael López-Monné Rafael Foto: 3 PresentacióIntroduction de l’ecoviatgeto the area Introduction to the area 13 Introduction to the area Photo: Pèndol Guies Pèndol Photo: Peguera. Photo: Òscar Rodbag. Berguedà is in the north of the province of Barcelona, where the plain gives way to the first Pyrenean foothills when it meets the Que- ralt, Picancel or Catllaràs mountain ranges. From here on, all are moun- tains that overwhelm the visitor. The comarca (or county, in English usage), which is united by the Llobregat river, crossing it from north to south with its diverse tributa- ries and the C-16 as the main road connection, can be seen as a small world of great landscape, historical and human interest. In fact, the comarca of Berguedà was an agricultural and livestock farming region until the first industrialization -initially related to the transformation of wool and later with the introduction of cotton at the end of the 18th century, radically transforming the area to the point that the city of Berga became the second cotton hub of Catalonia, af- ter Barcelona. From 1887, the region will begin a long period of population growth Cercs Mines Museum. Photo: Òscar Rodbag. that will last until the 1960s. This increase was due to the establish- ment of factory colonies in the Llobregat river basin, and the begin- lation in the 31 municipalities of the comarca, occupying an area of ning of coal mining, from the second half of the 20th century. 1,185 km2 does not amount to even 40,000 people, which is a density In less than 40 years, the comarca grew from 27,000 inhabitants to of population of 33 inhabitants per km2. almost 40,500, concentrated in areas where the textile colonies were This fall in population responds to a regression in the industrial sec- established -next to the Llobregat river-, the mining colonies -in alt tors that are the mainstay of economic activity and jobs in the area. Berguedà-, the cement factory in Clot del Moro and the cotton indus- Thus, most of the factories that were built next to the Llobregat river try of Pobla de Lillet. during the 19th century, taking advantage of the water power, began