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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
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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 Reus Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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