What you get on this adventure: An experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area & local guides An 8-day hiking tour of the Priorat wine region in Spain Accommodation — single occupancy (luxury, ensuite accommodation with a double bed) All meals apart from 2 dinners (detailed in the itinerary) Premium wine and olive oil tours & tastings with local women producers Guided tour of Tarragona Visit to the first Carthusian Monastery in Spain Barcelona Airport transfers (pick up at circa 3 pm on arrival day / departure for the airport at 10 am on the last day) What’s not included: Transportation to Spain Two dinners (your guide will make reservations if the group wishes) Drinks Travel insurance (mandatory) Any other airport transfer apart from Barcelona (possible to arrange, let us know in time) Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

This all-women hiking tour in Spain’s Priorat region is ideal for beginners. As long as you can walk 3 to 4 hours a day with plenty of stops, you’re good to go! Walks will range between 9 and 12 km (6 to 7.5 miles) along footpaths and stoney tracks, up hills and along valleys. There will be an occasional steep section, which could feel a little challenging, but the maximum ascent in a day is 600 m (1,970 ft). The paths will take you through scenic fields, gorges, vineyards, rivers, and mountains of Spain. The idea of the trip is to have stopovers on your hike in order to experience the local culture by tasting its food and wine.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag) Hiking poles — optional Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Lightweight hiking boots or shoes Spare clothes for layering Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

What’s the accommodation like?

Your base for the trip is the stylish Priorat Aparthotel in Falset. Centrally located on a quiet street in the old, medieval part of town, this brand new boutique hotel ensures you relax and get some rest at the end of the day. You’ll be placed in a single occupancy room—ensuite with a kitchen area, balcony, or a terrace. All rooms are double, but some have an additional bed and can be a twin room. If Priorat Aparthotel gets fully booked, the other option is Lotus Hotel next door. It’s a charming hotel located in an old house dating back to 1799 in the old quarter of Falset, which has been fully renovated. If the group stays at both accommodations, breakfasts will be organized together at the Priorat Aparthotel. If you choose to bring a friend and share a room, the price per person decreases. You can let us know your preferences when you go to the booking process.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For this all-women hiking adventure in the Priorat region, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 14:1. The maximum group size for this tour is set at 14 people. The minimum number needed for this tour to run is usually 4 women. However, it’s also possible to run the tour with smaller groups if participants cover the extra cost required for it to operate. This will usually be discussed between you and your guide 6 weeks prior to the tour start date. Hiking in the Priorat region can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Deposits and cancellation policy

A $250 deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to ninety (90) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a refund or moving the credit to another holiday, minus the deposit. It is not possible to refund the deposit as it covers costs that have already been incurred. After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide. However, the Guide will discuss options with the Client regarding the possibility of reselling the Client’s place. If Client has to cancel the trip due to COVID-19 infection, the Guide will refund Client’s money or transfer it to another trip.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Falset, the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Barcelona Airport , 1.5 hours from Priorat. Your guides organized a group transfer at circa 3 pm from Barcelona Airport on arrival day. If you’re flying into Reus Airport, for example, your guides can also organize a transfer, but at an additional cost. On your last day of the tour, you also have an organized transfer at 10 am taking you back to Barcelona Airport. If you’re reaching Falset in another way by yourself, you’ll meet your guide and your team in Priorat ApartHotel in Falset.

Covid measures in Priorat, Spain

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Priorat, Spain, please refer to requirements for travel to Spain . Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

All-women hiking tour and wine tasting in Priorat, Catalonia, Spain.

Aerial view of the village of Miravet at the Ebro river in Tarragona at sunset, Catalonia. Spain

Carthusian of Escaladei in the Priorat, Tarragona province, Catalonia, Spain

Village of Falset, El Priorat, Tarragona province, Catalonia, Spain.

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All-Women Wine Walk in Spain’s Priorat Region

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Season

May

Nearest city

Barcelona, Spain is 1.5 hours away

Duration

8 days

Difficulty

Guides

Lorraine Roberts, Walking Women

From $2,570 () / 8 days

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Sun-drenched days, terraced vineyards, millennium-old olive trees, and fragrant Mediterranean spice plants—this is Priorat, your Spanish home for the week. As if the bucolic setting doesn’t make it enticing enough, this 8-day, all-women hiking tour becomes even better when you know you’re doing wine tastings everyday. With over 600 growers and 99 registered wineries, Priorat has lots to offer to both curious first-time visitors and wine aficionados. The area is brimming with reminders of its rich history, dating back to the 12th century when Carthusian monks settled it and built the “stairway to God” monastery. You’ll tour lots of historical remains with plenty of breaks and visits to wineries, olive oil mills, and restaurants featuring authentic Catalonian dishes—always paired with powerful red blends.

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Capture the Mediterranean essence

Hike through the Spanish countryside, vineyards, tangerine & olive tree groves
One of the best wine regions in Spain

Daily tastings of intensely-flavored reds and their dense, rich texture
Support local women

Tour and taste local women’s wineries and dairy farms

Itinerary

Far away from the crowds, the Priorat wine region invites you on an 8-day hiking tour to marvel at its countryside scenery in the company of like-minded venturesome women. With its steep vineyards, energetic rivers, verdant olive groves, and thousand-year-old ruins, you’ll find no end of riches here. Not only will you have a group of fantastic women around you, but you’ll also be supporting local women by visiting their wineries and olive oil mills. All nights will be spent in the charming Falset, where you’ll stay at a stylish boutique hotel in the medieval part of town.

Get settled into your stylish boutique hotel—Priorat ApartHotel or Lotus Hotel if full—in Falset, your base for the week. Check in is from 4 pm. Meet your guide at 6 pm for a welcome briefing and an introduction to the wines of Priorat by a local expert with the chance to taste some. Use the rest of the day to wander around town and have dinner with your group at a local restaurant.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Priorat ApartHotel or Lotus Hotel
Walk from Falset through the town and up past the hermitages of St. Christobel and St. Gregory, moving onto a little ridge where you’ll get lovely views of Falset and El Molar—a landmark mountain with distinctive features in the area. Continue your day with a walk down through olive groves and vineyards where taxis will pick you up and take you to Pradell, a typical Catalan village. Have dinner here and return to Falset. Once there, walk to a bodega for a wine tasting.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 9 km / 6 miles
Accommodation: Priorat ApartHotel or Lotus Hotel
Start the day by walking to the hilltop village of Bellmunt and then onto Prior Terrae, a highly-rated vineyard set in the countryside run by a woman who’s developing new techniques for her wine. You’ll get a tour as well as a chance to taste these wines along with a lovely homemade lunch. The walking today is mostly on well-signed tracks with some incline. Return to Falset by taxi. Spend your evening in town and enjoy some pica pica (tapas) with your group.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Accommodation: Priorat ApartHotel or Lotus Hotel
A train from Falset takes you to Tarragona, a large seaside town south of Barcelona. Start with a guided tour of the town, its cathedral, Roman remains, and the amphitheater. If you’re lucky, you’ll also be able to climb the bell tower! After lunch near the cathedral, feel free to explore the city on your own—do some more sightseeing, go shopping, or visit the sandy beach. Return to the train early in the evening, but if you want to spend the evening in Tarragona, you can make your own way back to Falset.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Priorat ApartHotel or Lotus Hotel
Today you’ll step out of the Priorat region with a visit to the charming medieval town of Miravet, sitting on the river Ebro. Follow the river, walk through orange and nectarine groves, past little casas, and through a bamboo forest, before winding up to the castle at Miravet. Built by the Knights Templar on top of an even older Moorish building, you’ll get incredible views from up there. Drop down to the village for a break and packed lunch. Return to Falset, visit the Cooperative for a tour and tasting, including the town’s renowned vermouth. The building was built by Cesar Martinell, a disciple of Gaudi! Enjoy your evening and dine out together.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Accommodation: Priorat ApartHotel or Lotus Hotel
Today’s walk starts in Poboleda, a charming village near Falset. Walk steadily uphill between vineyards and almond trees until you reach Morera de Montsant, where you’ll rest with a cold beer or coffee. After you’ve recharged, head down to the 12th-century monastery in Scala Dei—explore the partly-renovated ruins, which offer a fascinating glimpse into the monks’ lives. After a pause for lunch, follow the path to the village of Escaladei, where you’ll have wine tasting and tour one of Priorat’s premium wine producers. Return to Falset by taxi for a free evening.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 9 km / 6 miles
Accommodation: Priorat ApartHotel or Lotus Hotel
For your final day, walk from Falset to Porrera, a village 2.5 hours away, through the Collet de la Sentui on the GR174 route. The village is known for its sundials, as well as its lovely wine! Take a packed lunch with you and have a break while enjoying views over the village, before returning to the village square to sample some of the Priorat wines. Taxis will take you back to Falset. For your final evening together, you’ll enjoy your last meal and go out for drinks at one of the guide’s favorite restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 10 km / 6 miles
Accommodation: Priorat ApartHotel or Lotus Hotel
Departure day! If you’re not yet ready to leave this picturesque Spanish region, ask your guides about helping you organize an extra few days of your holiday, perhaps in Barcelona or in Sitges. If you’re ready to go home, there will be organized transport to the Barcelona Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

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Meet your guides

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Lorraine Roberts

Lorraine has spent the past 20 years nurturing her dual personality—she lives in the city and escapes to the mountains of North Wales, Lake District, and Scotland whenever possible. As a founder member of a London-based walking group, Lorraine has led groups of women on walks in the South East and organized weekend trips further afield. In the past few years, she has discovered the delights of European mountains such as the Alps, Pyrenees, and mountains in Greece.

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Walking Women

Sisters Sara and Ginny, the owners of Walking Women, are passionate about sharing their love for walking and having fantastic experiences with friends and family. Walking Women’s mission is to provide a safe space for women to explore and venture together. Their focus is always on supporting local communities and prioritizing women-led businesses as their partners and suppliers.

5.00 (6 reviews)

Lyn Romeo (source: Google Reviews)

I have throughly enjoyed my holidays with Walking Women ! Well organised and responsive and always lovely warm and inclusive groups. The fab accommodation and wonderful places ensure that I will be booking regular trips with them

Louise Everts (source: Google Reviews)

Fantastic week walking. Amazing scenery. Very much appreciated the insights brought by Claudia, our local guide. I would highly recommend this trip. Tip – keep the contents of your backpack to the essentials only.

Dottiegc (source: Tripadvisor)

This was my first time with Walking Women and I have to say it was just great getting together with a bunch of like-minded women enjoying the walks, the scenery, the chats and of course the cream teas! Chrissie was a great host and walk leader. I will certainly be looking to 2020 for another walking holiday. Keep up the great work.

dep (source: Tripadvisor)

From the little I have experienced on my holiday with WW, I can see people and places are carefully selected, and held to a high standard with prices that remain almost affordable for all; curated to make the guest at ease at all times wether in the intinerary of the walks or the destination hotel/B&B stay. As a solo traveler I’m only sorry I didnt discover it sooner 🙂

Gloria McHugh

Lorraine Roberts is an excellent guide. She personally helped Walking Women develop the Priorat Wine and Walking tour and her passion and attention to detail really showed in the high quality of the trip. The whole trip was really terrific; from the experienced guide (Lorraine Roberts), to the beauty of the area, to the wine tastings that were exclusive and private, to the attention to detail from Walking Women in the planning stages, and the wonderful hiking trails that took us to the tops of ridges, along a river, through many vineyards and orchards……really top notch, and great value for the money!

Gladys Ann Marrone

Walking Women, with our guide Lorraine, put together a phenomenal week-long walking and hiking adventure through the Priorat and Monsant wine regions in Spain. The week was well-thought out, included a variety of adventures, the accommodations were excellent, and everything was beyond my expectations. As with any trip, things come up, and Lorraine was able to pivot to make our trip extremely enjoyable and successful. I would absolutely join Walking Women on any trip! If you like wine, food, the outdoors, hiking, and meeting empowered women, this adventure is for you!

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area & local guides
  - An 8-day hiking tour of the Priorat wine region in Spain
  - Accommodation — single occupancy (luxury, ensuite accommodation with a double bed)
  - All meals apart from 2 dinners (detailed in the itinerary)
  - Premium wine and olive oil tours & tastings with local women producers
  - Guided tour of Tarragona
  - Visit to the first Carthusian Monastery in Spain
  - Barcelona Airport transfers (pick up at circa 3 pm on arrival day / departure for the airport at 10 am on the last day)
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to Spain
  - Two dinners (your guide will make reservations if the group wishes)
  - Drinks
  - Travel insurance (mandatory)
  - Any other airport transfer apart from Barcelona (possible to arrange, let us know in time)
  - Guide gratuities — optional
This all-women hiking tour in Spain’s Priorat region is ideal for beginners. As long as you can walk 3 to 4 hours a day with plenty of stops, you’re good to go! Walks will range between 9 and 12 km (6 to 7.5 miles) along footpaths and stoney tracks, up hills and along valleys. There will be an occasional steep section, which could feel a little challenging, but the maximum ascent in a day is 600 m (1,970 ft).

The paths will take you through scenic fields, gorges, vineyards, rivers, and mountains of Spain. The idea of the trip is to have stopovers on your hike in order to experience the local culture by tasting its food and wine.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  - Hiking poles — optional
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Your base for the trip is the stylish Priorat Aparthotel in Falset. Centrally located on a quiet street in the old, medieval part of town, this brand new boutique hotel ensures you relax and get some rest at the end of the day. You’ll be placed in a single occupancy room—ensuite with a kitchen area, balcony, or a terrace. All rooms are double, but some have an additional bed and can be a twin room.

If Priorat Aparthotel gets fully booked, the other option is Lotus Hotel next door. It’s a charming hotel located in an old house dating back to 1799 in the old quarter of Falset, which has been fully renovated. If the group stays at both accommodations, breakfasts will be organized together at the Priorat Aparthotel.

If you choose to bring a friend and share a room, the price per person decreases. You can let us know your preferences when you go to the booking process.
Group sizes and prices:
- - For this all-women hiking adventure in the Priorat region, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 14:1.
  - The maximum group size for this tour is set at 14 people.
  - The minimum number needed for this tour to run is usually 4 women. However, it’s also possible to run the tour with smaller groups if participants cover the extra cost required for it to operate. This will usually be discussed between you and your guide 6 weeks prior to the tour start date.
Hiking in the Priorat region can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
A $250 deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
- - If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to ninety (90) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a refund or moving the credit to another holiday, minus the deposit. It is not possible to refund the deposit as it covers costs that have already been incurred.
  - After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide. However, the Guide will discuss options with the Client regarding the possibility of reselling the Client’s place.
  - If Client has to cancel the trip due to COVID-19 infection, the Guide will refund Client’s money or transfer it to another trip.
To get to Falset, the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Barcelona Airport, 1.5 hours from Priorat. Your guides organized a group transfer at circa 3 pm from Barcelona Airport on arrival day. If you’re flying into Reus Airport, for example, your guides can also organize a transfer, but at an additional cost. On your last day of the tour, you also have an organized transfer at 10 am taking you back to Barcelona Airport.

If you’re reaching Falset in another way by yourself, you’ll meet your guide and your team in Priorat ApartHotel in Falset.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Priorat, Spain, please refer to requirements for travel to Spain.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!