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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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ECOMUSEU DE LES VALLS D'ÀNEU
Schedule: From Monday until Sunday from 10 to 14 h and from 17 until 20 hs.
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
Exhibition of PAINT FRANCESC CHAMAYOU. From1 till 15 septembrer Quadra de Carma
"THE LIFE in a RURAL AREA. STUDY OF THE CATALAN FARMHOUSE". From 1 until 11 September to the Paller of House Gassia.
"A WALK THE RIVER BANK.LA NOGUERA PALLARESA FROM DE PLA DE BERET TO CAMARASA." From 23 until 30 SEPTEMBER. Paller de Casa Gassia
OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE ANEU VALLEYS
3 September Pilgromage of Escart. mare de Deu de la Roca
From september 8 until September 11. MAJOR HOLIDAY VALÈNCIA D'ÀNEU
22 september Pilgromage of Sant Maurici
24 & 25 SEPTEMBER. MAJOR HOLIDAY ESPOT
From July 30 until September 10. FESTIVAL OF MUSIC ANTIGUA OF THE PYRENEES. To consult the program HERE
ALT PIRINEU NATURAL PARK
On September 24 THE HOWLING OF THE RED DEER, the autumn it gives us one of the more waited and surprising shows, the red deer howling. Night activity, it is necessary to bring frontal, cloth of coat and dinner.
Summer Activities Calendar HERE
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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
September 5. 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
September 10: WE DO OF SHEPHERDS. Exit from Llessui, 09.30. Accompanied by a guide and by the shepherds of Vall d'Àssua we will know a little more this office.
The routes have limited availability, advance reservation. Information: 973 62 40 36.
EXHIBITIONS IN THE PARK HOUSE
PERMANENT "THE THREE WORLDS OF THE NATIONAL PARK: ROCK, WATER AND LIFE". Park House Espot
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SUMMER-AUTUMN Calendar HERE
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MOUNTAIN BIKE EXCURSIONS OF THE ADVENTURE SPORTS CLUB OF THE ÀNEU VALLEYS - JULY
04th September 08:00h Esterri-Escart-Quatre Pins--Espot Esquí-Esterri (5h 1.400 m. desnivell)
11th September 08:00h Perosa-Salau-Aulà-Perosa (10 h 2500 m. desnivell)
18 September07:00h TREMPEDALADA (Cursa a Tremp) 55 i 38 km. 1500-800 m
25th September 08:00h Esterri-Son-Pas del Coro- Sorpe-València - Esterri (4h 30' 975 m.)
30 SeptemberPEDALS DE FOC (3 DIES)
NOTE: The club reserves the right to modify this schedule for weather reasons or other circumstances
More Information: Esi Erri Bikes- Avda. Francesc Macià, nº 2. Esterri d' Àneu - http://ceavallsdaneu.blogspot.com/ ceavallsdaneu@gmail.com
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