Bagergue in the Unhòla Valley
Accommodation in Bagergue
Bagergue lies at an altitude of 1,419 metres in the southern part of the Unhòla Valley. Estanh de Liat is located in the upper reaches of the Unhòla; the lake can be visited on a hike. Tuc de Maubèrme reaches an elevation of 2,880 metres on the border with France. This provides three distinct geographical reference points for your planning: elevation, the course of the valley and a named lake.
Trails
The path from Bagergue to Unha leads from the square next to Sant Fèlix along the Unhòla River and through shady riverside vegetation. The path between Bagergue and Unha passes near the ruins of Bagergue’s former grain mill through a scenic landscape. The GR 211 long-distance trail passes through Bagergue and climbs along the Unhòla towards Lake Liat.
The Bagergue–Còth de Varradòs–Saut deth Pish circular route is approximately 50 kilometres long. A 4x4 tour starts in Bagergue and passes through the Unhòla and Varradòs valleys. BTT Route 17 connects Bagergue and Santa Margalida and leads into the Unhòla Valley. The trails and excursions mentioned differ in terms of activity type, direction and the route described in each case.
Route comparison
For comparing the routes, the approximately 50-kilometre circular route can be considered separately from the connections to Unha, BTT Route 17 and the 4x4 tour through the Unhòla and Varradòs valleys. This places hiking, cycling and travelling through two valleys side by side as different forms of exploration. For comparing the options, the main factors here are the differences between the modes of transport and the routes described: the paths to Unha and on the GR 211 are hiking routes, BTT Route 17 is a cycling route, the 4x4 tour crosses two valleys, and the circular route is given with an approximate length.
Culture
Bagergue’s historic centre is listed in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia. Bagergue is known for its streets decorated with flowers. The parish church of Sant Feliu in Bagergue has Romanesque origins and dates from the 13th century.
The church of Sant Feliu in Bagergue preserves an old pre-Romanesque funerary stele. It also preserves a Gothic transitional work featuring a highly expressive, almost painful depiction of Christ. The Eth Corrau Museum houses 2,500 objects illustrating ancient Aranese culture, traditions, as well as working life and crafts.
The chapel of Santa Margalida stands slightly more than one kilometre north of Bagergue on the left bank of the Unhòla. For your planning, you can consider the townscape, the religious building and the museum as distinct points of interest.
Bagergue holds the Festa Major in honour of Sant Felix at the beginning of August. The pilgrimage to the Santa Margalida Chapel in Bagergue takes place every year on 20 July; after Mass, bread and cheese are distributed among the participants.
Getting there
Bagergue can be reached by a road that climbs above SalardĂş.
Other places: Salardú, Unha, Arties, Tredós, Garòs
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