Joanetes: Church, Ecomuseum and Puigsacalm Circular Route

If you’re looking for a hotel in Joanetes, you can plan your trip around two specific interests: cultural history connected with Sant Romà and Can Trona, or a circular hike up Puigsacalm.

Cultural history in Joanetes

The church of Sant Romà in Joanetes has been documented since the 12th century and is a Romanesque religious building. Its original façade, transverse arches and baptismal font have been preserved. These three details point to different aspects of the church: the façade to its exterior design, the transverse arches to a structural feature, and the baptismal font to its religious furnishings. Sant Romà thus brings architecture and history together in different ways.

The Ecomuseum is Can Trona’s permanent exhibition space, at Passatge de Can Trona 26 in Joanetes. As an interpretation centre, it focuses on Vall d’en Bas; a three-minute audiovisual presentation is available at the entrance. It offers a brief introduction. The exhibition explains how volcanic eruptions more than 100,000 years ago contributed to the geological formation of the fertile Vall d’en Bas. Can Trona therefore complements Sant Romà’s local architectural history with the development of the valley; the two subjects look at different time periods. Check Can Trona’s current visitor arrangements before travelling.

The Pessebre Vivent de Joanetes is a Christmas activity. It began in the mid-1980s as a small performance by schoolchildren in the rectory garden. Unlike Can Trona’s permanent exhibition space, the Pessebre Vivent is tied to the Christmas season. If the performance affects the timing of your trip, check the dates for that year’s edition.

Circular hike to Puigsacalm

A 10.6 km circular trail leads from Joanetes to the summit of Puigsacalm. One section follows the Camí dels Ganxos Nous to Santa Magdalena del Mont. The trail’s length describes the full circular route; the summit and named trail section offer further guidance on the destination and route. The trail includes sections fitted with steps, as well as some airy, exposed passages. Take these conditions into account when planning your hike, rather than judging the route by distance alone. Also check the condition of the fitted sections before setting out.

The Puigsacalm massif lies within the “Puigsacalm-Bellmunt” protected area. These are two different scales of reference: the protected area places the massif within a landscape context, while the route description gives details of the individual hike.

Getting there and planning

Can Trona in Joanetes can be reached using TEISA public transport between Barcelona and Vall d’en Bas; there is a stop in the La Serra industrial estate. Check current connections before travelling and Can Trona’s visitor arrangements before your visit.

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