TRAILS

Cistern Trails

Distance: 6.7 km.
Difficulty: Low.
Elevation change: 79 m.
Signposted trail.
Track: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/ruta-dels-aljubs-66902227#lb-embed
You can visit numerous cisterns, which are constructions of Muslim origin used by various civilisations to take advantage of underground water (at one of them, you can draw water by hand).

Vall d’Alba Mountain Trail

Distance: 16.4 km.
Difficulty: Medium.
Elevation change: 368 m.
Signposted trail.
Track: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/ruta-de-les-muntanyes-de-la-vall-dalba-67633255
Among idyllic landscapes you will be able to enjoy the ramblas, old unirrigated fields, the remains of traditional dwellings, fountains, washing places, cisterns, wells and various constructions made with the dry stone technique. One of the attractions includes the “Ermita de Sant Cristòfol” viewpoint, a green balcony overlooking the whole of Vall d’Alba.

Sènia Well Trails

Distance: 5.31 km.
Difficulty: Low.
Elevation change: 123 m.
Track: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/ruta-de-les-senies-64244327
The sènia well trail aims to raise the prominence of Vall d’Alba’s outstanding agricultural heritage. These wells were used to extract water from the subsoil and convert dry land into irrigated land. They were activated by animal power, moving a horizontal wheel. Gears turned this into vertical movement through another larger wheel, which had codúfols (wooden, ceramic or iron vessels) that brought the water to the surface. The trail starts at what used to be the “El Pou Ample” rest area, where there is a large picnic area. There you can visit the well of Arab origin, which was sanitised a few years ago for domestic and agricultural use. It continues along the “El Regall” stream, where it offers clues about the water flowing beneath your feet. It continues between almond trees and numerous sènies, including Sènia del Rosso, which has been restored and is ready for use. You can also visit “La Senieta”, a very important well for the people of Vall d’Alba, where you can draw water by hand like in the olden days. Along the trail, you can enjoy several bucolic places such as “El Mas de Roures”, with its restored rustic group of houses, and “Mas la Blaya”. You then reach the end of the trail at Sant Cristòfol Chapel, with a beautiful panoramic view of Pla de l’Arc and Penyagolosa.

Art Trails

Distance: 1.12 km.
Difficulty: Low.
Elevation change: 12 m.
Track: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/la-ruta-de-lart-64238696
On the Art Trail you can visit several urban landmarks from the 20th and 21st centuries, each with its own particular history and function, most of which express facets of local history and everyday life. So, in addition to their artistic value, all the works have an enormous sentimental value for the people of Vall d’Alba. Let art nourish your soul!