The Reapers’ Route, which starts at the village of Gósol is also
known as the Road to Cerdanya, as it leads to Bellver de
Cerdanya (La Cerdanya - Spain).
In times past, this route was often used by reapers,
mule drivers, Catalan militias, highwaymen, musicians and
smugglers. It was also followed by the painter Pablo Ruiz Picasso
in 1906, during his stay at the village of Gósol. This historical
route, which is now signposted, crosses the Serra de Cadí (Cadi
ridge) and can be walked in seven or eight hours. Along the journey,
travellers can discover a number of unique landscapes and also see some
of the Pyrenean fauna in the Cadi-Moixeró Natural Park. In winter, it is possible to
follow the same route using skis or snowshoes. It is also possible to do the Reapers’
Route over two days, as it is possible to spend a night at the Cèsar August Torras
mountain refuge and then continue the route the following day. |