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Municipality made up of 2 villages, Espot and Estaís, with an area of 97.37 km² and 362 inhabitants. Located in the valley with the same name formed by the Escrita river, which descends to the St. Maurici lake and its canyons.
ESPOT (1.318 m.).
Espot town is divided into two distinct neighborhoods linked by the Chapel bridge: a higher and sunny part is called “Espot Solau” and one to the right of the river called “Espot Obago”.
-Tower of the Moors and Espot medieval heritage.
- The parish church of Santa Llogaia.
-Chapel of Sant Jaume:
Romanesque, amended in s. XVIII.
-Chapel of Sant Maurici:
brand new s. XX.
-Romanesque Bridge: The Chapel bridge
-In the district there are the hydroelectric plants of Lladres, Sant Maurici, Torrassa and Espot. They are not open to the public
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National Park of Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici:
Unique National Park in Catalonia, took part in the regions of Pallars Sobirà and Alta Ribagorça, and its area of influence reaches Pallars Jussà and Aran Valley. It’s a magnificent reserve of the features of the Pyrenean mountain due to its geological formations and their flora and fauna.
The Valley of Espot is the gateway of the East Park. This part covers the high current of rivers Escrita and Peguera, the Lake of St. Maurici, the peak of Encantats, and also the side valleys, and lakes Monestero, Subenuix, Ratera and Amitges.
Espot Esquí:
Wintersport station located two miles away from Espot. Familiar stantion especially apprecitated for those skiers who seek tranquility and for their families, because they found here an ideal place for skiing.
ESTAÍS (1.445 m.).
-Chapel of Sant Ramon,
Romanesque
-Chapel of Santa Creu, also Romanesque
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-Castle of Llort.
-Curch of Sant Esteve.
ESPOT COUNCIL
Tel. + 34 973 62 40 45
e-mail: ajuntament@espot.ddl.net
Website: www.espot.ddl.net
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Espot at night |
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Snowy Espot |
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Tower of the Moors |
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ECOMUSEU DE LES VALLS D'ÀNEU
Since every year the Ecomuseu realize a few visits guided to the patrimony of them Valls d'Àneu. The schedules here.
EXHIBITIONS IN THE ECOMUSEU
From the 15th to 31th AUGUST. Wooden Craft and photo of JOSEP SENTENACH. Casa Carma Stable
From the 1st to 31th AUGUST. "FRAGMENTS". Photo of TONI AÑÓ. Casa Gassia Straw loft OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE ANEU VALLEYS
14th AUGUST. FAIR OF CRAFT OF THEM VALLS D'ÀNEU. Esterri d'Àneu
VILLAGE'S MAIN ANNUAL FESTIVAL
From 13th to 15th AUGUST. SORPE
18 and 21 AUGUST. ESCALÓ
28 AUGUST. ESTARON
ALT PIRINEU NATURAL PARK
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Interpretive trekking:
ON AUGUST 17. THE VALLEY OF THE NYIRI, TERRITORY OF THE CHAMOIS. Ascension for the glacial Nyiri valley in the Buixasse Lake.
On August 24 NORDIC WALKING TO THE BRAINS Of ESCALARRE
Activities Summer - autumn here
All the activities are free. Prior inscription to the business day before the exit. Information and inscriptions, 973 62 23 55.
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NATIONAL PARK OF AIGÜESTORTES AND ESTANY DE SANT MAURICI
ON JULY 17 AND 31, AUGUST 14 AND 28. Itinerary Nature. WE DO OF SHEPHERDS. Exit from Llessui at 09.30 hs Accompanied by a guide interpreter and of the shepherds of the Vale of Àssua we will know a little more this office..
ON JULY 19 AND 26 and AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23 AND 30. TWO PEOPLES AND A LEGEND. Exit from Llessui. Walk of noon or day I inform that will allow to know the villages of Bernui and Seurí, and his peculiar relation due to an earthenware jug that rolls earring below and does not break, a few shepherds and a virgin.
ON AUGUST 18. "WE GO TO THE PORTARRÓ". The Portarró is where there join two principal vales of the Park. Exit to 09.30 h, in front of the House of the Park of Espot
ON AUGUST 25." LIVING WAYS" Circuit that gives everything her tour to the Park. Exit to 09.30 h, in front of the House of the Park of Espot.
The itineraries have a limited number of places, subject to reserve. Information: 973 62 40 36 EXHIBITIONS IN THE PARK HOUSE
PERMANENT "THE THREE WORLDS OF THE NATIONAL PARK" ROC KWATER AND LIFE. Park House Espot
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