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In Taüll a video-mapping projection brings you closer to the meaning of the paintings.

The descent of the Falles is an unforgettable experience: at night-time, a serpent-like torch-lit procession descends from the highest point of the mountain and wends its way through the village streets.

© patronat vall de boí

How much time do you have? HALF A DAY u You absolutely must see the video-mapping projection onto the remains of the original paintings in Sant Climent de Taüll church. u Have a wander around the village streets to the La Saneta viewpoint, just behind the church of Santa Maria. u Visit the Taüll dairy and taste some of its delicious products. A WHOLE DAY u Admire the church of Sant Climent and climb its bell tower. u Also visit the Romanesque church of Santa Maria de Taüll. u Have lunch in the village and stroll around its labyrinth of narrow mediaeval streets. u Walk along the trail which leads to the Cuirilles viewpoint (1 hour and not difficult). TWO DAYS u Go and explore the Aigüestortes National Park. Don’t forget a picnic basket packet with products from the Taüll dairy. u Visit the Erill la Vall Romanesque Centre. u Sleep in one of the village’s accommodations. u In wintertime, go on a snowshoe expedition at the Boí Taüll Resort ski station. u Taste some typical mountain gastronomy and relax in the spa at Caldes de Boí.

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Where to sleep? Hotel Santa Maria Relax *** www.taull.com/en/ Hotel El Rantiner ** www.hotelelrantiner.com/en/ Rural Hotel El Xalet de Taüll ** www.elxaletdetaull.com/en/ La Bordeta Guesthouse www.vallboi.cat/en/allotjaments Ca de Moneny http://cademoneny.com/index. php?idi=eng Where to eat? Restaurant El Caliu www.elcaliutaull.com Restaurant El Fai www.restaurantelfai.com/en/ El Mallador www.malladortaull.com Llesqueria l’Empriu www.vallboi.cat/en/restaurantes Cervecería Tribulosi www.vallboi.cat/en/restaurantes 1. Llebreta lake, in the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. 2. View of the centre of Taüll. 3. Video-mapping of the iconic Romanesque mural in the Sant Climent de Taüll church.

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© JOSÉ LUiS RODRÍGUEZ © KIM CASTELLS

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Shall we go out? Las Falles (third weekend in July) Annual Festival with traditional dancing of Sant Isidre and La Pila

Taüll

Distance from Taüll to Barcelona 300 km

(third weekend in July) Cheese fair (August) Festival of Early Pyrenean Music (August) Gastronomy Events (October) Shall we go shopping? The most typical product is the artisan cheese made at the Taüll dairy (www.petitsauc. com/laformatgeria) . They have organically-reared herds, offer guided tours and have won various awards for their excellent products.

Lleida 146 km Girona 400 Km

Tarragona 240 km Manresa 201 km Vic 245 km Berga 215 km

How to get there By public transport:

Buses: from El Pont de Suert, www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home By road: http://google.com/maps

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