Discover Mont-Ros: Bell Tower, Peaks and Trails

Mont-Ros is easy to recognize by the Romanesque bell tower of the Mare de Déu del Boix church. On the outskirts of Monrós lies the Barranc de les Espones, where the sound of rushing water can be heard.

Culture

The Sant Esteve de Mont-ros church dates from the second half of the 11th century.

The Esglesia de Sant Esteve de Ginast is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Monrós. The Esglesia de Sant Climent is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Monrós. The Pilaret de Sant Urbà is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Monrós.

This means that different religious buildings stand alongside one another in and around Monrós: in the village, the Sant Esteve de Mont-ros church points to the second half of the 11th century, while Sant Esteve de Ginast, Sant Climent and the Pilaret de Sant Urbà are assigned to the wider regional surroundings.

Landscape

The Tuc de la Cometa peak is in the immediate surroundings of Monrós. The lo Tossal peak is in the immediate surroundings of Monrós. The Cap de la Muntanyeta peak is in the immediate surroundings of Monrós. The Tossal de la Costa peak is in the surroundings of Monrós.

The first section of the trail from La Plana to Mont-Ros is paved and surrounded by pine trees. The trail from La Plana to Mont-Ros passes through clayey terrain with reddish-colored soil.

Each of the four named peaks has its own name: Tuc de la Cometa, lo Tossal, Cap de la Muntanyeta and Tossal de la Costa. Three of them are in the immediate surroundings of Monrós; Tossal de la Costa is in the surroundings. The trail's soil is also clearly distinguishable: the paved first section is followed by clayey areas with a reddish color.

Trails

The trail section from Mont-ros leads to the Sant Marc Hermitage. Before entering Mont-ros, the trail reaches a washhouse with a rest area equipped with tables and benches.

The Barranc de les Espones inf. is rated V3-a3-AII in terms of difficulty.

The trail network therefore includes both the section from La Plana to Mont-Ros and the trail section from Mont-ros to the Sant Marc Hermitage. The washhouse with the rest area is located before entering the village; the Barranc de les Espones inf. also carries the V3-a3-AII rating.

History

The exact identity of Castell de Mont-ros has not been established. However, Paüls and Pobellà are closely associated with the neighboring Mont-ros castle.

In 1072, Ramon V. agreed to leave Paüls and Pobellà to his cousin Artau I. as an allod. Around 1117, Count Bernat Ramon I. de Pallars Jussà transferred Paüls and Pobellà to his vassal Pelet.

The historical transfer of Paüls and Pobellà thus appears in two chronologically defined steps: 1072 concerns the agreement between Ramon V. and his cousin Artau I.; around 1117, the transfer by Count Bernat Ramon I. de Pallars Jussà to his vassal Pelet followed. At the same time, the identity of Castell de Mont-ros remains unclear.

More village pages: Ager, Músser, La Torre De Cabdella, Ivorra, Llés, Ventolà, Tàrrega and Les Avellanes i Santa Linya.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lleida.