"VALL DE NURIA" Queralbs by Belsaita

Queralbs Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 31 photos

The sanctuary from the trail to Finestrelles

VALL DE NURIA

Vall de Núria, near the town of Queralbs, is an easy trip from Barcelona, so is very popular among us Barcelonins when we get fed up of the city stress and we want to escape to the nature for a while.

Apart from its natural value, the place has as well an important religiuos and historical significance.

You can "do" Nuria as a daytrip, but to make the full of it, at last an overnight stay is advisable (an at least a couple of nights if you want to do the one of the longer trails). There are an hotel just next to the Sanctuary, apartments and a hostel that's pretty nice (amazing views) and good value.

The Monastery is not so spectacular on itself but there are great trails departing from there. The most famous are climbing El Puigmal and/or Pic de Finestrelles (quite difficult) but there are many easier (but beautiful) trails. You can ask for maps and itineraries, as well as other outdoor activitis, at the visitors' centre next to the monastery. You can learn about the history of the place and the rackway, and about the nature and environement at the small exhibition centre.

Last visit to Queralbs: Aug 2006
Intro Updated Oct 28, 2007
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Reviews (7)

Núria - Queralbs by the old track - Queralbs

Núria - Queralbs by the old track Things to Do (4)

If you have only one day in Nuria and like mountain walking, or for your way down on your last vacation day (as we did),... more travel advice

Nuria: children's nature centre - Queralbs

Activities for everybody! Things to Do (4)

Vall de Núria is nowadays a tourist centre for the active enjoyment of nature, while preserving the environement. At... more travel advice

The Sanctuary Things to Do (4)

The present church was inaugurated in 1911. Later, new hostel buildings were also built and, in 1931, the cog railway... more travel advice

Sant Gil chuch near Nuria sanctuary - Queralbs

Saint Giles and the miracle pot Local Customs (1)

Sant Gil Abad (Saint Giles) was supposed to be born in Athens, but is said he stayed in Núria during four years around... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Nuria's racktrain

Hotels (1)
Amazing views

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Nemorino Oct 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM

Fine photos of this scenic area! I enjoyed meeting you again in Paris last month. Hope to see you again sometime.
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willy_wonka Oct 27, 2010 at 9:30 PM

you have such beautiful photographs here of this stunning landscape. i'd love to walk around here - maybe one day! thanks for sharing!
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Yaqui Dec 19, 2009 at 5:38 PM

I so enjoyed the history and all the lovely information. You've done a marvelous job.
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mariaschmidt Jun 25, 2009 at 7:44 AM

Thank you very much for your tips and beautiful photos - we are going to be there soon and it is very helpful - bye Mary
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hopang Mar 25, 2009 at 8:51 AM

Excellent page on Queralbs with terrific tips especially on local customs. Thanks for sharing. ~ho & pang
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Jim_Eliason Jun 18, 2008 at 6:26 AM

Nice tips!
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Roadquill Jun 6, 2008 at 11:06 AM

Hi Isa, Yes, I will be at the St. Fermin Feria on the 12 and 13, then I head down to Granada for 2 nites, then 3 in Sevilla, then 3 in Valencia then back to Madrid then home. So much to see, warmest regards, Karl
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Redang Apr 4, 2008 at 12:55 PM

¿Qué tal te trata la vida? Elisa caerá por Madrid en una semana (os podíais venir todas) jejee
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nezz Aug 31, 2007 at 6:17 PM

Great page Isa wonderful photos too!
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Igraine Aug 18, 2007 at 3:03 AM

It looks like great walk but i think as a dutchy i prefer to walk on something flat. Much much easier!!