The 5 Most Amazing Peaks around Castell De L'Areny

Magnificent church of Sant Romà de la Clusa in an unbeatable setting, with spectacular views of the Serra del Catllaràs. It belongs to the municipality of Castell de l'Areny, and to get there you can go from the track that leaves the town of Vilada, it's about 10km uphill with some quite demanding sections. The path that follows, cut in the rock, hangs over deep precipices cut by the Clusa stream. Next door is the manor house of the same name. The Mirador is also located a few meters below. Also highly recommended.

The Collada Sobirana is a classic of the Berguedà, whether from Guardiola de Berguedà or from the Pobla de Lillet, it is a pleasant and tough port at the same time. The first is longer and harder, with more exposure to wind and sun. The second is shorter and draws its curves in a very leafy forest that can protect you on very hot days.

The Collada de Falgars is the opposite of the Collada de Subirana, going up from the Pobla de Lillet. It is a local road with good pans and often cattle on the tarmac. At the top of the Coll there is a Sanctuary, good views and also a bar where you can get refreshments.

It is a very steep and fun climb on both sides. The road is very winding, with continuous curves and countercurves, some of these counterbanks. The asphalt is rough and there is no shoulder, although it is true that traffic is very scarce. The eastern slope, which starts from Campdevánol and passes through Gombrèn, is approximately 14 km and in no case does the slope exceed 5%. It is a sunny climb, very favorable for the colder months. In summer it is usually very hot. The western slope, which starts from Guardiola de Berguedà, is a little longer and presents a first section to La Pobla de Lillet characterized by long straights. It has some sections at 6-7% and the last 3 km are the hardest.

The Coll de Merolla is the crossing point between the Pobla de Lillet and Campdevànol, that is to say between the upper Berguedà and the Ripollès. The two slopes are gentle, and halfway, near Gombrèn, there is the link with the Carretera de Montgrony, to continue climbing up to Castellar de N'Hug. At the top is the Merolla refuge, site of the legendary full moon brevet dinner.

The Coll de Merolla refuge is located at 1090 meters above sea level, next to the road that connects Pobla de Lillet and Gombrèn. It consists of a kitchen and dining room and four rooms with bunk beds and capacity for 23 people. There is also a community kitchen and bar and restaurant service.

The Collada de Falgars from La Pobla de Lillet shares a route for the most part with the Collada Sobirana. The climb branches into 2 in its final part. If we take the road that goes to the left, we will reach the Collada de Falgars, where there is a church to visit and a very nice bar where you can take a break. The other side of the Collada de Falgars is not cycleable with a road bike, although it can be cycled with a gravel bike.

It is a port that has 2 completely different sides, in both cases with a narrow road, good asphalt and little traffic, although the La Pobla de Lillet side is the least busy of the two. The La Pobla de Lillet slope is completely covered by a thick forest, which makes it ideal for hot summer days. It is a very constant climb until the last final ramp. The Guardiola de Berguedà slope is harder, with stronger kms and ramps, although also with more breaks. It is clearly exposed to the sun and the wind in almost its entirety.