The traces of the history of La Vall de Bianya can be followed in this itinerary that visits the 15 Romanesque churches that decorate this peaceful corner of La Garrotxa.
The 15 Romanesque churches scattered throughout the Vall de Bianya provide this valley with touches of great beauty and are testimony to the way of life of the people that live there. The route begins in La Canya and visits the valleys of Bianya, Sant Ponç and Bac before returning to La Canya. We recommend you take three whole days to visit all the churches, as well as all the other historical, cultural, architectural and natural features that you will discover along the ancient trails of La Vall de Bianya.
This route takes visitors along the Roman road of Capsacosta and past a variety of old farmhouses, some exhibiting the characteristics of local architecture, some the delights of the much more recent Art Nouveau. The valley also boasts exuberant natural landscapes of forest and meadows, which walkers can enjoy at leisure as they follow Bianya’s waymarked footpaths. Highly recommended is a visit to the Vall de Bianya Landscape Interpretation Centre in Sant Salvador de Bianya. This interpretation and information centre for the valley offers visitors exhibitions, the chance to purchase local products, an audiovisual display and a pedagogical workshop, and is also the starting point for guided visits to Sant Salvador de Bianya, the valley’s Romanesque churches and the Roman Road.
Did you know?
Many churches of the municipality to come off severely spoiled in the 15th century due to the earthquakes. The strongest were produced on the 15th March of 1427 and on the 2nd February of 1428.
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If you decide to visit in mid-February you will also be able to visit the Fira del Farro in La Vall de Bianya, a gastronomical fair with examples of all the most typical culinary features of the comarca.
