Discover Montornès de Segarra

Montornès de Segarra is a hilltop settlement at an elevation of 605 m, where the Cercavins and the Riera de Montornès converge. The landscape of Montornès de Segarra combines forests, scrubland and agricultural areas. It is home to steppe birds such as the stone-curlew, little bustard and European roller. The location at the confluence of two waterways and the hilltop settlement together form part of the geographical character of Montornès de Segarra.

Landscape

Mount Suró lies in the immediate vicinity of Montornès de Segarra. In the wider regional area of Montornès de Segarra is the summit of Tossa de la Bovera. The summit of Montclar is also located in the wider regional area. Parc del Reguer is situated near Montornès de Segarra.

Cycling route

A 24.9 km circular route runs through the Granyena drylands and is particularly suitable for cycling trips. Shortly before Montornès de Segarra, Castell de Montornès lies along this route.

As a circular route, the trail forms a closed circuit and connects the Granyena drylands with the section shortly before Montornès de Segarra where Castell de Montornès is located. The explicitly stated length of 24.9 km makes the scope of the cycling trip immediately clear.

Culture

The present-day building of Sant Joan Church is Neoclassical. Its original structure was Gothic and was altered later. The Local Social de Montornès de Segarra is also known as the village's public school. The building belongs to the Noucentisme movement and is included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.

The modernist cemetery of Montornès de Segarra is also included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia. The remains of the former castle of Montornès de Segarra are located near Sant Joan Church. These remains are recognized as a Cultural Asset of National Interest.

At Sant Joan Church, the present-day Neoclassical appearance and the later-altered Gothic original structure come together in a single building. In addition to being known as the village's public school, the Local Social is architecturally classified as Noucentisme. In the case of the cemetery, the modernist design remains as a distinct designation, while the former castle remains near Sant Joan are recognized as a Cultural Asset of National Interest.

Surroundings

Castell de Cervera is a castle in the vicinity of Montornès de Segarra. Museu Comarcal de Cervera is a museum in the vicinity of Montornès de Segarra. Cal Talaveró Centre d'Art is also located as a museum in the vicinity of Montornès de Segarra. Museu Comarcal de l'Urgell is another museum in the vicinity of Montornès de Segarra.

Other places: Canalda, Aravell, Lladurs, Fórnols, Artesa De Segre, Estamariu, La Torre De Cabdella, Arànser.

To the broader travel overview: Lleida.