Sun-drenched days, terraced vineyards, millennium 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.
Capture the Mediterranean essence with hikes through countryside
One of the best wine regions in the world: taste intensely-flavored reds
Support local women’s wineries and dairy farms
Get settled into your stylish boutique hotel in Falset, your base for the week—check in starts at 4 p.m. Meet your guide at 6 p.m. for a welcome briefing. Use the rest of the day to wander around town and have dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
Your all-women adventure starts with a hike to the medieval hilltop village of Gratallops via the Bellmunt. Enjoy your first Catalan Sunday lunch, paired with an introduction to the wines of the region. Today’s route is mostly along well-marked paths with some incline. Once you’ve returned to Falset by a taxi, enjoy the townlet, some tapas and some drinks.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 13 km / 8 miles
Departing from the Cabaces village, follow the circular path through olive groves to join a zig-zag path winding up near the rocky ridge of Sella dels Solans, boasting panoramic views of the Priorat region. A downhill walk takes you to La Bisbal de Falset, after which you’ll return to Cabaces via Sant Roc, a now-disused hermitage. Next stop is an olive oil mill where you’ll learn about olive oil production. Now in Cabaces, visit Cooperativa Falset Marçà for a tour and tasting, including the town’s well-known vermouth. Return to Falset for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 8 km / 5 miles
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. Either return to Falset by taxi or walk a bit more to Poboleda to meet your taxi there.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 10.5 km / 6.5 miles or 13.5 km / 8 miles, depending on the route
A train from Falset takes you to Tarragona, a large seaside town south of Barcelona. Start with a guided tour of the cathedral and the amphitheater. After lunch, 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
Today you’ll step out of the Priorat region with a visit to the charming medieval town of Miravet, sitting on the river Ebro. Walk up to the castle, after which you’ll contour along the hill following the river with incredible views across the orange groves. Once you reach Benifallet, take a break and have lunch. Return to Bellmunt by taxi and go to Bodega Prior Terrae for a tour and tasting of their lovely wine in the afternoon. Spend the evening in Falset.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Catch a taxi to Porrera, a village nearby, and then walk back towards Falset through the Collet de la Sentui on the GR174 route. Skirt the town and visit another old hermitage before walking on to the Marca hamlet where you’ll do a wine tasting and tour the vineyards of Dosterras. For your final evening together, you’ll enjoy your last meal and go out for drinks or some dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 10 km / 6 miles
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 Reus Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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.
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What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
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 8 and 14 km (5 to 9 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:
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 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:
Hiking in the Priorat region can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
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.
To get to Falset, the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Barcelona Airport, 1.5 hours from Priorat. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service, in which case it will take a bit longer than by car. If you have a possibility of flying into Reus Airport, even better—your guides include pick-up and drop-off from that airport.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet. If you’re not flying into Reus Airport and getting picked up by your guide, you’ll meet your guide at your accommodation in Falset.
