
Beniemocions, a young and enthusiastic company in Benifallet, offer guided treks through the mountain ranges of Cavalls and Pandols where many conflicts of war occurred. They will also guide you through the Cardo mountains and the Parc Natural dels Ports.
For the serious independent hiker there are a ton of suggested itineraries available and you should also check out the individual sections for the Parc Natural dels Ports and Monstant Natural Park.
The following suggestions below are easy to medium trails.
Parc Natural dels Ports
Easy mountain hiking trails
Here are links for PDFs of these hiking trails, although they are in Catalan the maps are very useful.
Trails from La Font Nova recreation area at Alfara de Carles:
Trail |
Length |
Duration |
Difficulty |
Elements of interest |
La Moleta |
5.8 km |
2h 30 min |
Medium |
Font Nova |
La Vall d'Infern |
5.4 km |
2 h |
Low |
Views of the Ebro |
Les Fonts |
5.6 km |
1 h 30 min |
Low |
Pi del Perillo |
Trails from the La Franqueta Recreation area:
Trail |
Length |
Duration |
Difficulty |
Elements of interest |
Cova Picasso |
3.1 km |
1 h 15 min |
Low |
Riu dels Estrets |
Els Estrets |
5 km |
2 h 30 min |
Low |
Riu dels Estrets |
Mas de Corretja |
3.3 km |
1 h |
Low |
Old lime kiln |
Coll de Lliberós |
8 km |
2 h 30 min |
Medium |
Riu dels Estrets |
Trails from La Fou recreational area at La Senia:
La Fou is a good place to observe wildlife, such as the wild goat, golden eagle and griffon vulture.
The head of La Fou comprises mostly private property which should be respected.
Trail |
Length |
Duration |
Difficulty |
Elements of interest |
Racó del Tabac |
2.9 km |
1h 30 min outward |
Medium |
Barranc de la Fou |
Cova La Roja |
4.6 km |
2 h |
Medium |
Barranc de la Fou |
Camí dels Hortets |
5.7 km |
2 h |
Medium |
Font del Teix |
Trails from La Vall recreation area between Mas de Barberans and Roquetes:
Trail |
Length |
Duration |
Difficulty |
Elements of interest |
Racó d'en Marc |
1.1 km |
20 min |
Low |
Racó dels Capellans |
Castell de l'Airosa |
3.3 km |
1 h |
Medium |
Racó dels Capellans |
Mas de Barró |
9.1 km |
2 h 30 min |
Medium |
Faixes tancades |
Cova Avellanes recreation area at Roquetes
This is the nearest area to the Caro peak, in the heart of Els Ports. It is well equipped with tables, drinking fountains, etc. You can stroll along the paths and tracks around about.
If you go to Caro, you can take the Barcina trail that starts from the track up to the peak, on a turn-off by Vicari pass.
Trail |
Length |
Duration |
Difficulty |
Elements of interest |
La Barcina |
1.7 km |
40 min |
Low |
Panoramic views |
