Hiking and mountain biking from Cal Nenot's doorstep
You don't need a car to start walking or pedalling: Puigcercós and the rest of the Pallars Jussà have hiking and mountain-biking routes for every level that start almost right at the house's front door.
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Distance from Cal Nenot
0 km from Cal Nenot
Duration
From 1 hour (short routes) to a full day (Sant Alís)
Difficulty
Variable — from flat walks to demanding mountain routes
Price
Free
Best season
Spring and autumn for the long routes; year-round for the short ones
Kid-friendly
Yes
Dog-friendly
Yes
Parking
Most routes start directly from Puigcercós or Tremp, with no need for extra parking
Easy routes from Puigcercós and Tremp
The area around Puigcercós and Vilamitjana offers paths through woods and farmland, with the Montsec always in the background — good ground for short family routes with barely any elevation gain.
The Mu gorge and the Pedra hermitage
Somewhat more demanding, the route to the Mu gorge and the climb up to the Pedra hermitage are local classics combining nature and heritage, with good views over the Conca de Tremp.
Sant Alís, the roof of the Montsec
For anyone after a full-day challenge, the climb to Sant Alís, the highest point of the Montsec range, offers the best views in the whole area — a genuine mountain route, not suitable for beginners.
Mountain biking and the Geopark
The Pallars Jussà has a mountain-bike centre with signposted routes of varying difficulty, and much of the Orígens Geopark's trail network is also suitable for mountain bikes. The Wikiloc app has dozens of local routes uploaded by hikers and cyclists.
Frequently asked questions
Are there hiking routes that start from Cal Nenot? +
Yes, the area around Puigcercós and Vilamitjana has easy paths you can start on foot directly from the house.
What's the most demanding route in the area? +
The climb to Sant Alís, the highest point of the Montsec range, is a full-day mountain route, only recommended with prior experience.
Are there signposted mountain-bike routes? +
Yes, the Pallars Jussà has a mountain-bike centre and several signposted routes of varying difficulty, many overlapping with Orígens Geopark trails.
Are they suitable for children? +
The short routes from Puigcercós and Tremp are, thanks to their gentle terrain. Mountain routes like Sant Alís aren't suitable for young children.
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