Activities

Romanesque route along the Traditional Paths I
Activities

Romanesque route along the Traditional Paths I

Romanesque Route I (Boí – Erill la Vall – Barruera – Durro – Boí, with option Taüll)

Description of the route
The route connects several villages of the valley along traditional paths, linking the main Romanesque churches declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We leave Boí and go down to Erill la Vall, where the church of Santa Eulàlia stands out. The path continues towards Barruera, with the church of Sant Feliu, and then goes up to Durro, where we find the church of the Nativity. The return is made again to Boí to complete the circuit.

Optionally, you can extend the route to Taüll, to visit the iconic churches of Santa Maria and Sant Climent de Taüll. Also, from Durro, you can extend to the hermitage of Sant Quirc, located at a panoramic point above the valley.

Points of interest
Sant Joan de Boí
Santa Eulàlia d’Erill la Vall
Sant Feliu de Barruera
Nativity of Durro
– Optional: Santa Maria and Sant Climent de Taüll
– Optional: Hermitage of Sant Quirc de Durro

Recommendations
Comfortable mountain and water shoes. Respect the cobbled paths and dry stone margins. Follow the road signs. Suitable for families with good physical preparation.

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  • General information:

    Barruera-Erill-Boí-Taüll-Boí-Durro-Barruera
    Total distance: 15.2 km
    Elevation gain 715 m, descent 703 m,
    Duration: 5 hours
    Level of difficulty according to Sendif method: Demanding

    Through this route you can get to know on foot the traditional paths that connect the villages of Barruera, Erill la Vall, Boí, Taüll and Durro. These villages have magnificent churches declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a Romanesque Interpretation Centre in the village of Erill la Vall. As well as the House of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, in Boí.

    Difficulty: Very demanding*
    Type of route: Circular
    Suitable for mountain biking: Some sections
    Recommended season: All year round

    * This itinerary can start from any of the following towns: Barruera, Erill la Vall, Boí, Taüll, Durro.

    * Difficulty obtained by the SENDIF method

  • Town: Barruera

How to get there

Boí