Discover Aixovall: Trails, Art and History

Aixovall combines riverside trails with small, tangible glimpses of art and local history. The Camí de Rocafort runs through the village: it crosses the d’Ós River over a small bridge and continues to Hotel Peralba. If you enjoy spending your days outdoors, this gives you a clear starting point for planning your trip; check the current trail conditions before setting out.

Distinguishing the trail from the via ferrata

The short, urban Tossal Gran d’Aixovall via ferrata is near Aixovall. It runs along the banks of the Gran Valira and crosses the rock faces of Tossal Gran. A more difficult variant has an athletic overhang. This offers different kinds of activity: the Camí de Rocafort as a hiking trail over the bridge, and the via ferrata with its rock faces and a more challenging variant. Check the current via ferrata conditions before visiting.

Art and history in Aixovall

Cal Duró was Sergi Mas’s home for almost 60 years. He created most of his work in the workshop on the ground floor. A plaque in Plaça de Santa Filomena commemorates Saint Philomena: it displays the square’s name, an image of the saint and a verse from her Goigs. The sundial also has a dated connection to local history. It was inaugurated during the village festival in 1978. Alongside time spent outdoors, these details give a trip to Aixovall its own cultural focus.

When choosing a holiday apartment, these interests can help guide your decision: would you like to focus on a hiking trail and local culture in Aixovall, or are you also interested in other experiences in the wider destination of Sant Julià De Lòria?

Experiences in the wider destination of Sant Julià De Lòria

Sant Julià i Sant Germà is the most important church in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria and is used daily for religious activities. The church is of Romanesque origin and was restored and remodelled in modern times. Its massive, square bell tower has three storeys, Lombard arches and pilaster strips. Its furnishings include a carved altarpiece of Christ, Baroque altarpieces for Sant Julià, the 18th-century Immaculata and Sant Germà, and two carved figures of the Virgin of Canòlic and the Virgin of Los Remedios, dating from the 12th century. Check current access arrangements if you plan to visit.

Wine is also part of what Sant Julià de Lòria has to offer: Celler Casa Beal is located at a spot overlooking the entire parish. A guided visit includes the vineyards and wine cellar, as well as a tasting of a vintage. Casa Beal organises tours of the vineyards and wine cellar where Cim de Cel is made; Cim de Cel is considered the first wine of the Principality of Andorra. Visits are by appointment. Confirm the current arrangements in advance.

For families planning a trip, Sant Julià Màgica offers another concrete point of comparison: the interactive trail takes children through the forest to Roc de la Senyoreta and introduces them to a legend at ten stations featuring games and figures. It is aimed at children aged seven and over, is rated as moderate and takes three hours. If you would rather plan a cultural date than a trail for your trip, consider Canòlich Day: it takes place every year on the last Saturday in May and brings locals and visitors together to pay tribute to Our Lady of Canòlich, the patron saint of Sant Julià de Lòria. Check the event details for the specific year.

Discover more destinations: Sant Julià De Lòria, Bixessarri, Fontaneda.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Sant Julià De Lòria.