Santuari de Sta. Maria de Puig-Aguilar
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Puig-Aguilar sanctuary is located in Guixers town, within the rural area of La Corriu. The current building is dated from the 11th century but it has Romanesque precedents (11th and 12th centuries).
Its structure consists in a single nave, without apse; we must emphasise the Romanesque sculptural motives located in the entrance door.
How to get there?
From the village of Sant Llorenç de Morunys, we should take the road LV-4241 direction to Berga. Remain on this road until you reach the signalpost of La Corriu, Valls and Ajuntament, located on the right side and take this direction. Continue onto this secondary road following the signalposts of Santuari de Puig – Aguilar.
*The road is paved but you must take care in some narrow stretches.
Lord sanctuary
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The Lord sanctuary, belonging to the municipality of Sant Llorenç de Morunys, is places at the top of La Mola de Lord (1.150 m). Although the current sanctuary is dated from the 19th century, it is known since the 10th century.
Its structure is made up by one nave covered with barrel vault, tranverse arches and side chapels.
Due to the relief of La Mola de Lord, being an unassailable point in the past, this sanctuary used to be useful for the Carlist trops as a hospital and barracks. In consequence, this point became the epicenter of a battle between liberal and Carlist troops. As a result, the sanctuary was totally destroyed by liberals.
To commemorate this armed conflict, a Carlist cannon is shown in the summit of Mola de Lord.
The sanctuary is opened to the public in certain houres.
Related hiking routes:
5. Route from Sant Serni del Grau to Lord Sanctuary
6. Lord Sanctuary, Vall-llonga hill and the cingles Malagana
How to get there?
From the village of Sant Llorenç de Morunys we should take the road LV-4241 towards Port del Comte and Coll de Jou. At the end of the village there’s a closed curve with a deviation. Follow the indications direction to Sant Serni del Grau / Santuari de Lord. Take this detour and continue about 3 km until the way finishes. At this point, park the car and start to walk ascending to La Mola de Lord hill following the steps.
*Until this point you can’t arrive by car. You must walk 30 minutes up stairs.
**The road from the road LV-4241 to the sanctuary’s parking is enough narrow, it is not recommended if you go by motorhome or van.
Sant Serni del Grau
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Sant Serni del Grau, also known as “de Vilamantells”, is a Romanesque hermitage located at the town of Guixers. It is located in the middle of forests and fields and is dated from the 11th century. It is made up of one rectangular nave, a semicircular apse, and behind it we can see the ruins of the old rectory; in front of it there is a little cemetery.
The surroundings of the hermitage are ideal to go with the family; in the zone there is a source and wooden tables, ideal to do a picnic.
Related hiking routes
5. Route from Sant Serni del Grau to Lord’s Sanctuary
6. Lord’ Sanctuary, Vall-llonga hill and the cingles Malagana
Related MTB routes:
How to get there?
From the village of Sant Llorenç de Morunys we should take the road LV-4241 towards Coll de Jou and Port del Comte. At the end of the village there’s a closed curve with a signposted deviation direction Sant Serni del Grau and Santuari de Lord. Take this detour during few metres until we will find the hermitage of Sant Serni del Grau on the left.
*This point can be reached with motorhome
**It’s not allowed to stay overnight with motorhome or van
Romanesque bridge of Vallonga
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Vallonga’s Bridge is a Romanesque bridge built between the 12th-13th centuries. It is a beautiful model with a single semi-circular arch. This bridge was originally located in Vallonga strait (Guixers) and in the past it allowed to cross the Cardener River.
When the reservoir of La Llosa del Cavall was built (1997), the area around the bridge became a flood area; as a consequence, Vallonga Bridge was dismantled and rebuild at less than one kilometre of Sant Llorenç de Morunys, in the road that goes to the municipality of La Coma i La Pedra, exactly where is the limit between the municipalities of Sant Llorenç de Morunys and Guixers.
Related routes:
9. Vall de Lord’s green road route
How to get there?
From the village of Sant Llorenç de Morunys we should take the road C-462 towards La Coma and La Pedra; approximately in less than un kilometre we find a green area with benches where we find the signpost of the bridge. We will have to descent by a path that will bring us directly to the bridge.
*To this point is recommendable to go on foot from Sant Llorenç de Morunys because there is not many space to park.
Santa Creu dels Ollers
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The hermitage of Santa Creu dels Ollers is located precisely on the border between Vilamantells (Guixers) and Sant Llorenç de Morunys towns. This hermitage dates from the 11th -12th centuries and consists of a single nave with a semicircular apse decorated with lesenes. The frontal part is crowned by a bell gable.
In the past, during the Middle Age, close to this hermitage there was a ceramic oven where they made ceramic pots
Related routes:
9. Vall de Lord’s green road route
How to get there?
From the village of Sant Llorenç de Morunys we should take the road C-462 towards La Coma and La Pedra for around 1 km. You will find the hermitage on the right side of the road.
*To this point is recommendable to go on foot from Sant Llorenç de Morunys because there isn’t espace to park enough
Sant Serni de La Pedra
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Sant Serni de La Pedra is the parochial church of the town of La Pedra. Its first references are dated from the 9th century, when Guifré el Pelós did a reorganization of La Vall de Lord.
This church consist of a single nave and two side chapels which are dated from the 16th and 17th centuries. Inside it there is a baroque altarpiece of the 17th century and a lower choir with decorations of gypsum.
Close to the church there are the ruins of an old castle: the castle of La Pedra
Related hiking routes
Related MTB routes
How to get there?
From the village of Sant Llorenç de Morunys, we should take the road C-462 towards La Coma i La Pedra and continue on it for about 3 km. Take the detour located on the right side signposted with La Pedra and La Font Puda and then, turn left direction La Pedra. Remain on this road until your arrive on the church.
* This point can be reached by car
Natural spring of Cardener
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The natural spring of Cardener, located in La Coma i La Pedra is the headwaters of Cardener River. This river becomes a tributary of Llobregat River in Manresa. The visitor can enjoy the Cardener sources in all its essence during the spring season, because of snow fusion or in autumn, thanks to the abundant rains. The different waterfalls surrounded by forests make this point an ideal place to enjoy the calm with family or friends.
This point is complemented with barbecues and wooden tables (picnic area) for all who wants to have a meal in the middle of nature.
Related routes:
9. Camí Verd de la Vall de Lord
How to get there?
From the village of Sant Llorenç de Morunys we should take the road C-462 towards La Coma i La Pedra; around the km. 27, turn left direction to Fonts del Cardener. Park the car in the asphalted square and walk about 200 m following the asphalted path. You will find the entrance in the Cardener sources area.
*Until the parking you can arrive by motorhome
Puda’s spring
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La Puda spring (La Coma i La Pedra) is a sulphurous source. The high content in sulphur are caused due to the underground gypsum dissolution.
As the catalan name indicates (Puda = bad smell), the water of this spring often smells (stinks). This point is complemented with a little pond stuffed with the source water and it’s a good place to be soaked. In addition, be soaked in this water (in moderation), have several benefits for the skin and circulation.
This is an essential place to go if you visit La Vall de Lord; all seasons are recommended to go there. Even though, during the summer months, it’s a good place to cool down a bit with all the family. Besides, this point is complemented with some wooden tables and benches.
Related routes:
9. Vall de Lord’s green road route
11. Hermitages route (cultural route B)
How to go there?
From Sant Llorenç de Morunys we should take the road C-462 towards La Coma and La Pedra. Continue along this road within 3 Km. and then turn right, following La font Puda signal post. Take this detour and follow it until you reach the source.
*This point can be reached by car
**It’s not allowed to stay overnight with motorhome or van in the parking
Codó’s viewpoint
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Codó’s viewpoint is an ideal place to admire the scenery and the varied environment provided by the singular mountains that surround us. Located at 1.529 meters, it gives us a great view of Sant Llorenç de Morunys town, the mountain ranges of Busa and Bastets and the Llosa del Cavall reservoir. On clear days it’s possible to see Montserrat and Montseny mountains.
Near to the viewpoint we found the picnic area of El Codó, placed in the middle of the forest and equipped with barbecues, tables, wooden benches and bathrooms. There are also some parking places for motorhomes.
Related routes:
4. Creu del Codó’s viewpoint route
How to get there?
From Sant Llorenç de Morunys, we should take the road C-462 direction to Coll de Jou/Port del Comte and Solsona. In Coll de Jou roundabout, go direction to Solsona and turn left following the signposted of “Àrea del Codó”.
Continue on the small road until the path finishes. There, park the car and walk about 15 minutes up to the viewpoint.
*You can’t arrive by car at this point.
Serra de Busa i el Capolatell
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The mountain range of Busa is one of the main places to visit in La Vall de Lord. Its curious relief converts this point to one of the most singular places around the valley, offering a spectacular panoramic views.
Historically, during the Peninsular War (1808-1814), this mountain housed more than a thousand of soldiers which were distributed along the plain. Nowadays, it still exists a farmhouse known as “Ca l’Artiller” (artillery home). Additionally, this point was the first place where the constitution of 1812 was proclaimed, after Cádiz.
The main places in Busa mountain range:
– El Capolatell: also known as a Busa’s prison, because, during the Peninsular War, this point was used as a natural prison.
– El Cògul: it is the highest point of Busa mountain range (1526 m.)
Related routes:
7. Ruta de les cases de Posada a Busa pel Grau de l’Areny
How to get there?
From the village of Sant Llorenç de Morunys we should take the road C-462 towards Solsona by La Llosa del Cavall reservoir. Continue onto this road for around 20 km until you reach a roundabout near Solsona. Remain onto the road C-462 direction Berga-Manresa. In the intersection, turn left and take the road C-26 direction to Berga. In a few kilometers, turn left towards Busa and Besora (signposted). Continue by this road until arriving at the parking of el Pla de Busa. From this point, you must walk 30 minutes if you want to arrive at Capolatell.
*You can’t arrive at this point by motorhome.
