Discover Vilallonga De Ter

Vilallonga de Ter is best explored through its hiking trails and the cultural traces found throughout the municipality. The trails vary in length, route and themes along the way: those along the riu Ter focus on nature, architecture and culture; other routes lead to shepherds’ huts, viewpoints or places with a history of building. This lets you plan your stay around the time you have available and the topics you would like to explore further.

Hiking routes by duration and route

The Ruta de les Fonts i del Pintor Joan Ponç is 9.40 km long; its stated walking time is 2 hours and 10 minutes. It runs from Vilallonga de Ter to La Roca along the riu Ter and offers glimpses of nature, architecture and culture. The Ruta del Canal de Tregurà i la Vall del Catllar is listed as 10.80 km and 2 hours and 50 minutes. It is a circular route starting and ending in Tregurà. The differences in distance and time give you a practical basis for comparing options when planning your day. Municipal route information may be updated; check it before setting out.

The circular route follows the Canal de Tregurà and the Riera del Catllar and includes the Salt del Quer Roig. Other routes offer their own landscape highlights: the Ruta de les Cabanyes de Pastor has views of Vilallonga de Ter, the Vall de Camprodon and the Serra Cavallera. Along the way, it passes stone shepherds’ huts built using dry-stone construction. The Ruta del Bac de Vilallonga follows a livestock drovers’ route that was once in use and offers views across the Pyrenees and the Alta Garrotxa.

The Ruta de la molsa passes through old agricultural terraces and shady woodland, and visits Abella and La Roca de Pelancà. It starts at the church of Sant Martí de Vilallonga de Ter. The “Rutes de Vilallonga: paisatges i cultura” are marked and documented trails around Vilallonga de Ter that connect nature with the municipality’s cultural sites. The routes therefore highlight both the landscape and cultural themes.

Culture, architecture and industrial history

The Camí de les Roquetes climbs uphill to the Drac and features metal statues that are part of a legend you can follow along the route. The Central de Vilallonga is another notable cultural site: it stands at the exit from Vilallonga de Ter towards Setcases, on the right-hand side of the road. Inside are a historic telephone made by L. M. Ericsson & Cia. Stockholm, a repair workshop with preserved switchgear, and a modernist turbine control panel made of marble and wood.

The church of Sant Martí de Vilallonga de Ter, dedicated to Saint Martí, was first mentioned in 1183. Its three-aisled basilica structure is considered unusual among buildings of the time in Ripollès. Santa Llúcia d’Abella is a single-nave building with a pointed barrel vault. The chapel of La Roca Castle was probably built in the mid-12th century. These buildings offer different ways to explore the town’s religious architecture and history.

Market and horse-riding activities

The Mercat de la Trumfa is an established traditional market that promotes the versatile, locally grown “trumfa.” The market includes a craft market, a presentation of different crafts and participatory activities. The programme is tied to specific dates; check the event dates if you plan to include the market in your trip.

Hípica Mas Batlló in Abella (Vilallonga de Ter) offers lessons and training in various equestrian disciplines. No previous riding experience is required for short or introductory riding activities. Rides are available for one or two hours, half a day or a full day, as well as for several days. Programme and booking conditions may change; check current options before making plans.

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For the broader travel overview: Girona.