The GR 175, the Cistercian Route, forms part of the large European network of signposted footpaths and it is the only trail linking the three most outstanding Cistercian Order monasteries in Catalonia. The monasteries of Santes Creus, Poblet and Vallbona de les Monges are located in the inland regions of Alt Camp, Conca de Barberà and Urgell respectively.
This is a circular route with direction notes and timings in either direction you are heading. In addition, its link to other GR (long distance) and PR (short distance) footpaths that criss-cross the Cistercian Route, as well as the wide range of facilities to be found in all the villages along the way make this route ideal for you to complete it on its own on one go, or else to suit your preferences and plan it as part of the many local footpaths in the area.
The route is 105 kilometres in length with an additional detour of nearly 20 kilometres in those areas which are a bit more complex for mountain bikers. It is all well-signposted with the usual red and white GR blazes and waymarked posts showing additional information on each site and its height. The path is also well-conditioned with railings, handrails and steps where necessary to ensure a safe and comfortable hike.
The Cistercian Route is suitable for anyone who is used to hiking, since it does not entail anything harder than some moderate slopes and the distance itself. You can do it in as many stages as you like, always taking into account how long you can spend on it, what you are aiming at and how fit you are. There are some striking experiences to be enjoyed along the way, such as evening prayers at Poblet accompanied by the monks’ canticles following a superb walk over the wooded hills of Prades - Paratge de Poblet; the idyllic approach to Vallbona de les Monges through the vineyards of La Conca and the fields of L’Urgell, which complements perfectly the nuns’ contemplative Vespers; or a hike along the rugged ridge of El Cogulló and the contrasting flatlands of L’Alt Camp to get to the impressive monastery of Santes Creus. There is still much to see, ably brought alive by a multi-lingual dramatic audiovisual installation, and English-speaking guides who will relate the medieval legends of the monastery. You are bound to enjoy all of these experiences, which you will only find along the Cistercian Route.
The GR 175, the Cistercian Route, is more than just a footpath, it is the link between the three most outstanding monasteries of the Cistercian Order in Catalonia, a walk through the history of its towns, the close-up to some man-modelled lands and some pristine natural features, the taste of an original local cuisine, rooted as firmly to the landscape as the people who live and love the area. This route is all you are willing to come across. It is the GR 175, the Cistercian Route.
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Desciption of the route.
The description of the route of the Cistercian GR175 Route is divided into 3 stages from monastery to monastery. You can do it in as many stages as you like, always taking into account how long you can spend on it, what you are aiming at and how fit you are.
The raise of the Cap del Coll has been modified to the Sanctuary of the Tallat following the track or " camí Ral. " In this section it is not necessary to follow any red and white GR blazes only the marked posts towards the Sanctuary or Poblet's monastery according to the sense of the march. It is necessary to add to the current tracing 1,929 km and 00:28:99h more of duration walking.
This route is signposted as the GR 175, the Cistercian Route, and covers a circular route in three sectors, starting and finishing at the monasteries.
Also people are working in the writing of the new guide and the map that very soon you will be able to acquire. In the meantime it can be to you very useful the outlines for GPS that you can consult and unload in this same page.
Alternative way by El Cogulló. Total 6,850 Km Alternative way by Prenafeta. Total 2,771 Km Alternative way by Sant Joan Total 9,069 Km (the GR 171 from Montblanc to Les Masies). Alternative way by El Tallat. Total 3,700 Km
If it uses all variants must add 20 Km to 105 km of walking, so the path sum in BTT about 125 km.
Accommodations and the tour guides and mountain service companies of the GR 175 the Cistercian Route
Even though at present the outline does not have a lot of lodgements and the majority of them are concentrated in sectors 1 and 2. We recommend make a reservation.
This page has been rewarded on the twentieth edition of the International Prize "Pica d'Estats" of Press, Radio and Television, to the category of Internet for the Tracks of the GR 175, the Cistercian Route, of the web site of the Cistercian Route.
OTHER ROUTES
The Cistercian Routes is a set of small routes that they captivate to that one who visits them, some will be able to find them edited in guide format and in format PDF in the section of Hiking and MTB of this page.
footpaths and it is the only trail linking the three most outstanding Cistercian Order monasteries in Catalonia. The monasteries of Santes Creus, Poblet and Vallbona de les Monges are located in the inland regions of Alt Camp, Conca de Barberà and Urgell respectively.
The Cistercian Route is suitable for anyone who is used to hiking, since it does not entail anything harder than some moderate slopes and the distance itself. You can do it in as many stages as you like, always taking into account how long you can spend on it, what you are aiming at and how fit you are. There are some striking experiences to be enjoyed along the way, such as evening prayers at Poblet accompanied by the monks’ canticles following a superb walk over the wooded hills of Prades - Paratge de Poblet; the idyllic approach to Vallbona de les Monges through the vineyards of La Conca and the fields of L’Urgell, which complements perfectly the nuns’ contemplative Vespers; or a hike along the rugged ridge of El Cogulló and the contrasting flatlands of L’Alt Camp to get to the impressive monastery of Santes Creus. There is still much to see, ably brought alive by a multi-lingual dramatic audiovisual installation, and English-speaking guides who will relate the medieval legends of the monastery. You are bound to enjoy all of these experiences, which you will only find along the Cistercian Route..jpg){kind=small}
