The Rock Corbatera and the Chapel of Montsant

 The route climbs the rock Corbatera, with 1163 m altitude, is the roof of the cliffs of San Juan and the Natural Park of Sierra de Montsant good example of relief over steep, wild and spectacular rock formations massif. We also visit the shrine of Santa Maria de Montsant, where you can access the source of the Virgin, another spot of great natural beauty. The route begins in the small town of Albarca Located at the foot of the C-242 and between Cornudella Ulldemolins Montsant (via that connects both the N-420, which is to Falset). You can park your car at the entrance of the village or at the other end, once crossed the core of houses. Leave from the front of the shelter by way Montsant respect to the cemetery. 170 m beyond the left right off the cemetery and follow the track straight, heading southwest toward Mont Roig. Once there, 420 meters from the exit, take a right path towards the church of Santa Maria de Montsant. Leave the track to the right, marked with white and yellow markings of a PR (Short-distance footpath). At 25 min after a fairly steep climb, followed by a ridge road that joins the left track below. After the plan level and 1 km and a half passed, giving way to visit this momentarily, for a specified path on the right, the church of Santa Maria de Montsant. From here, the same way, you can head to the source of the Virgin Mary, located in a beautiful natural setting at 1050 m altitude. In addition, its water is potable. It gets back to the track before, at 55 min, and now the journey continues towards the rock Corbatera signposted from the plane level. Back the cliffs of San Juan and the fourth hour and reached its peak, the rock Corbatera at 1163 m altitude. From here there is a wide panorama of red Priorat and the Natural Park of Sierra de Montsant. At this point the way to Albarca. Landmarks Natural Park Sierra de Montsant Rock Corbatera Fountain of the Virgin Chapel of Santa Maria de Montsant Cliffs of San Juan Region: Priorat Distance: 6.85 km Climb Slope: 460.0 m Descent Altitude: 460.0 m Signage: Yes Duration: 2 h 30 min Topics: Nature | Culture    Criteria of usage of these routes   See restaurants here See hotels here Source: Government of Catalonia. Directorate General of Tourism / Data Update: 24/03/2006 

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