The Mountains of Prades
The tracks to practice BTT (riding mountain bikes) in the mountains of Prades are clearly indicated, which makes almost impossible for one to get lost. Moreover, there are mountain guides that are devoted specifically for this zone.
The mountains of Prades are specially known and beloved for those who love the nature. They constitute and exceptional biological system protected by the Plan de Espais de Interés Natural (Plan for the Spaces of Natural Interest) of Catalunya.
The best tracks for bicycle riding are in the forests of Poblet.
Besides the practice of mountain bike, the Mountains of Prades, with an area of 260 square kilometres, enable visitors go hiking at different levels and for all ages, or even climbing.
The "collado de la Baltasana" (Baltasana´s hill) is 1201 meters high, and it is the highest point of the mountain range.
ACTIVITIES NEAR THE HOUSE
- To go for a walk and see some of the near channels of Bellvís.
- To get to one of the near towns
- To Visit the Bufalà house, where one can find "L´Anella de Can Bufalà" that was used to knock on the door. The traditional story tells that if a fugitive was able to knock on the Bufalà´s door before being captured, he had to receive asylum. This is remembered every year on the last weekend of the year, in "Els Firals de Bellvís". Other interesting places to visit are El Miracle, the chapel of "La Mare de Déu dels Sogues", the "Tossal de les Sogues" and the church.
