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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 dairy farms. All nights will be spent in the charming Falset, where you’ll stay at a stylish boutique hotel in the medieval part of town.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 around 10 am. Please book a flight after 2 pm.
Meals: Breakfast
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area & local guides
- A 7-day or 8-day hiking tour of the Priorat wine region in Spain
- Accommodation for 6 or 7 nights, depending on the itinerary you choose— 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 for the 8-day itinerary
- 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:
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- 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
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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 8 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.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- 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.
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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.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- 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.
- For the 7-day hiking tour, the September 29, 2024 departure, the maximum group size is set at 6 hikers.
Hiking in the Priorat region can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
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- 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.
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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.
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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!
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