Itinerary

Our itinerary combines guided walking with local culture, food and wine, giving you the chance to discover both the landscapes and character of Priorat and Beceite.

We keep the walking itinerary flexible and may adjust individual routes according to the weather, trail conditions and the group. There is one walking level throughout the holiday, with everyone walking together each day.

Sunday – Arrival in Priorat

We'll meet you at either Barcelona Sants train station in the city centre or Barcelona-El Prat Airport before transferring to Cornudella de Montsant, our base for the first three nights.

After settling into the hotel, we'll meet for a welcome briefing and talk through the week ahead before enjoying our first evening meal together.

Monday – Siurana: A Land of Warriors and Princesses

Our first walk takes us from Cornudella de Montsant up to Siurana, a beautiful medieval village perched dramatically above the surrounding valleys. Siurana was the last Moorish stronghold in Catalonia, finally falling to Christian forces in 1153, and its spectacular position has given rise to legends that are still told today.

On reaching the village, Paul, our host in Cornudella, will meet us for a guided walk through Siurana, bringing its fascinating history and stories to life. We then return to Cornudella.

Distance: 14 km (9 miles) · Ascent: 660 m (2,165 ft)

Siurana
Perched high above the Priorat landscape

Later in the afternoon, Paul will show us around the village's cooperative winery, where his own grapes are used to produce wine. We'll learn about the history and importance of wine growing in Priorat and explore the cooperative's impressive Modernista building.

Tuesday – The Serra de Montsant Ridge

Today we head into the Serra de Montsant, the great wall of rock that dominates the Priorat landscape. We climb to Roca Corbatera (1,163 m), the highest point in the range, before descending through the cliffs to the secluded Hermitage of Sant Joan del Codolar. From here, a wonderful balcony trail beneath the cliffs leads us back towards Cornudella.

Distance: 15 km (9.3 miles) · Ascent: 850 m (2,790 ft)

After our walk, we'll visit AJV Winery in the Priorat DOQ for a guided tour and wine tasting – a chance to discover why this small region has developed such an international reputation for its wines.

Wednesday – Transfer from Priorat to Matarraña

Today we leave Priorat and make our way south-west towards Beceite and the Matarraña region of Aragón.

Our first stop is the historic Carthusian Monastery of Escaladei, whose story is closely intertwined with the development of wine growing in Priorat.

We then visit a traditional olive oil producer to learn about another of the region's most important products. After an olive oil tasting, we'll sit down to a traditional clotxa – a wonderfully simple local dish traditionally eaten by agricultural workers.

In the afternoon, we continue to Beceite and the charming Hotel Fábrica de Solfa, our base for the next four nights.

Thursday – Walking the Parrissal Gorge

A short drive brings us to El Parrissal, one of the best-known natural sights in the Matarraña. We follow the River Matarraña upstream into an increasingly dramatic limestone gorge, with sections of the route following wooden walkways just above the clear water.

As the gorge narrows and the rock walls close in around us, we'll eventually reach the point where our route turns back. Depending on conditions and the group, there are opportunities to add higher-level loops for wonderful views into the gorge.

Distance: 9.7 km (6 miles) · Ascent: 370 m (1,215 ft)

Friday – Penyagalera Summit

A proper mountain day today as we climb Penyagalera, a striking conglomerate summit close to Beceite. A steep ascent brings us onto the mountain and eventually to the summit, with extensive views across the Matarraña and surrounding ranges.

Our circular route then descends towards the Río Ulldemó, where its clear pools provide a tempting place to paddle – or swim if the spring weather is kind to us.

Distance: 13.6 km (8.5 miles) · Ascent: 915 m (3,000 ft)

Penyagalera
A spectacular mountain walk above Beceite and the Matarraña

Later in the afternoon, we'll head to the vineyards of Mas de Torubio. Starting beside an ancient Iberian burial tumulus, we'll walk through the vines with the owner, learning about the grape varieties grown here. We'll finish with a wine tasting amongst the vines followed by a relaxed barbecue evening meal.

Saturday – The Estrets Gorge

Our final walk explores Estrets, a beautiful conglomerate gorge with a completely different character from the limestone scenery of El Parrissal.

The trail follows the gorge past colourful rock formations and clear pools before making a small circuit beyond the narrowest section. We then return through the gorge, enjoying the landscape from a different perspective on our way back.

Distance: 13.7 km (8.5 miles) · Ascent: 495 m (1,625 ft)

Sunday – Departure to Barcelona

After breakfast, we'll leave Beceite and transfer back to Barcelona, with drop-offs at Barcelona Sants train station and Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Priorat & Beceite Dates & Prices

2027 Dates

Sunday 18 – Sunday 25 April 2027

Price

€1,999 per person
Based on two people sharing a double or twin room.

Single room supplement: €299

What's Included

• 7 nights' accommodation in two carefully chosen hotels
• 3 nights at Hotel El Palauet del Priorat, Cornudella de Montsant
• 4 nights at Hotel Fábrica de Solfa, Beceite
• Breakfast each morning
• Picnic lunches on each walking day
• 7 three-course evening meals, including a vineyard barbecue in Matarraña
• Wine with the evening meals
• Traditional Catalan lunch on the transfer day
• Guided winery visit and wine tasting in Priorat
• Olive oil producer visit and tasting
• Vineyard visit and wine tasting in Matarraña
• Transfers to and from Barcelona-El Prat Airport or Barcelona Sants train station
• All transport between the two hotels and to and from the walks

Not Included

• Flights or travel to Barcelona
• Travel insurance
• Drinks with evening meals, other than the included wine

Transfers from Barcelona

Transfers to and from Barcelona-El Prat Airport or Barcelona Sants train station are included in the price.

On the arrival day, we normally pick up from Barcelona Sants at around 2:00 pm. Airport transfers are coordinated with guests' flight arrival times, with the main airport pick-up normally around 2:30 pm.

On the departure day, we transfer back to Barcelona with drop-offs at either Barcelona Sants or Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Hotels

One of the pleasures of this holiday is staying in two very different, characterful hotels. Both are small, welcoming places that make excellent bases for exploring their respective regions.

Hotel El Palauet del Priorat – Cornudella de Montsant

Our base for the first three nights is Hotel El Palauet del Priorat, a small boutique hotel in the village of Cornudella de Montsant. Surrounded by the vineyards and mountains of Priorat, it is ideally placed for our walks to Siurana and in the Serra de Montsant.

The hotel has individually styled, comfortable en-suite rooms and a strong focus on the food and wine of the region. Its location in the heart of Cornudella also means we can enjoy village life and get to know a little more about Priorat during our stay.

Hotel Fábrica de Solfa – Beceite

For our four nights in Beceite, we stay at the Hotel Fábrica de Solfa, a friendly, family-run hotel overlooking the River Matarraña. The building was once a paper mill and has been carefully converted while retaining many of its original features and character.

With just eight en-suite rooms, it is a wonderfully intimate base for our time in Beceite. There is a small terrace overlooking the river, along with a dining room and comfortable lounge. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, although the signal can be weaker in some bedrooms.