Sant Llorenç De Morunys: Old Town, Trails and Vall de Lord

Sant Llorenç de Morunys is considered the historic capital of Vall de Lord. The Museu-Centre d'Interpretació de la Vall de Lord showcases cultural assets and other elements of the cultural heritage that explain the entire history of Vall de Lord.

When choosing accommodation in Sant Llorenç de Morunys, you can align your travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions with your personal travel plans.

History and Culture

The church of Sant Llorenç de Morunys is a good example of 11th-century Lombard Romanesque architecture and was declared a historic-artistic monument in 1976. The cloister of this church was added in the 16th century. The old town of Sant Llorenç de Morunys has medieval origins and preserves part of the portico on Plaça Major, as well as five former gates in the town walls. Under the portico and at the church portal, you can see moulded plaster ceilings that were restored several years ago.

The Fira del Drap Piteu is a medieval-themed festival that revives the textile past of Sant Llorenç de Morunys through the Drap Piteu. According to tradition, the image of Mare de Déu dels Colls, formerly called Mare de Déu del Coll, was found in the 13th century by two Benedictine monks from the Sant Llorenç monastery and a shepherd on a hill near the Mare de Déu dels Àngels hermitage.

Trails

For day planning, shorter and longer routes, as well as different types of trails, can be considered separately. The Camí Verd de la Vall de Lord is a linear circular route of just over 14.5 kilometres that leads from Sant Llorenç de Morunys along the Cardener River to its sources. The total walking time, excluding breaks, is four hours: two hours from Sant Llorenç de Morunys to the sources of the Cardener and two hours for the return journey.

The Ruta de les pomeres is classified as an easy family route with a length of 3.35 kilometres. On this circular route, you can explore the surroundings of Sant Llorenç de Morunys and various organic apple orchards in fields near the town. The Ruta santuari de Lord pel tossal de Vallonga is a circular route starting and ending in Sant Llorenç de Morunys.

Cycling and Water

The Centre BTT Vall de Lord offers nine signposted routes totalling 148 kilometres; its reception point is located in Sant Llorenç de Morunys. The La Creueta route starts and ends at the Vall de Lord tourist office, goes around the built-up area of Sant Llorenç de Morunys, passes through the Barranc de les Salines and returns to the starting point. The Els Torrents route also starts and ends at the Vall de Lord tourist office and leads through the forests around Sant Llorenç de Morunys.

The Llosa del Cavall reservoir is a destination for adventure sports, especially kayaking.

Other destinations: Baqueira-Beret, Sort, Os De Civís, Rialp, Prats, Espot, Llarvén, Llavorsí

The C-462 road connects Solsona with Sant Llorenç de Morunys and passes by the Llosa del Cavall dam.

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