Sant Llorenç Morunys is a beautiful village surrounded by valleys and mountains in the region of La Vall de Lord, an outing that is part of one of the routes to do in Solsona, one of the best excursions to do in the province of Lleida.
This village is known for having one of the best preserved natural environments of all the routes and excursions in Catalonia, and we dare say that one of the most exotic places we have known so far.
In this route we will visit the village of Sant Llorenç Morunys, the Creu del Codó and Santuari de Lord, so we recommend you to take at least a full day to walk the whole route with your partner, family or friends.
We will start the morning with a walk through the village of Sant Llorenç Morunys. Sant Llorenç Morunys. You should know that this village has a large number of religious buildings to see in La Vall de Lord to see in La Vall de Lord and that are part of the historical and cultural legacy of Catalonia.
Then we will go to Creu del Codó, an incredible viewpoint where we can spend the day enjoying a delicious picnic and incredible views of the Lord’s valley and its river Cardener. Cardener river..
Our last place of interest is the Santuari de Lord . To get there we can only do it on foot, so we will leave the car on the plateau and finish with the end of our route. We recommend you to bring a good camera or have your cell phone handy, the pictures in this place are amazing and we do not want you to miss a good memory. This route is perfect to make it as a relaxing getaway in Catalonia, or as a getaway with children.
Sant Llorenç Morunys
Being right in the pre-Pyrenees, Sant Llorenç Morunys enjoys all the charm of nature and the mountains, mixed with Mediterranean air and warm temperatures throughout the year. Making this an ideal destination to spend a few days of rest and total disconnection. Undoubtedly a recommended Willys plan if you are looking for something else appart from the typical things to do in Barcelona.
However, not everything is nature in this town. If we go back several centuries you will know a history linked to great territorial struggles that marked a before and after for the Catalan culture. In addition to the great religious influence and the disputes that took place to preserve the traditions in a large part of the territory.
We hope you like this route from Sant Llorenç Morunys to Santuari de Lord.
Creu del Codó
The viewpoint or Creu del Codó is an ideal place to enjoy the best views and curious landscapes that make up the Vall de Lord. This place is located at an altitude of 1,529 meters between the Busa and Bastetes mountain ranges and the beautiful blue waters of Llosa del Cavall.
If you are lucky and the day is clear you can perfectly appreciate the mountains of Montserrat and Montseny, while enjoying a picnic at the Codó picnic area. This area is very cool and is equipped with barbecues, tables, benches and all the services you can imagine to spend an incredible afternoon.
To reach the viewpoint we must leave the car because the section can only be done on foot. Once there, we walked for about 15 minutes until we reached the viewpoint.
Lord's Sanctuary
The Santuari de Lord or sanctuary of the Virgin of Lord is one of the most emblematic places of Solsonès and is located at the top of the Mola de Lord at 1,156 meters high and to get there will take about 20 minutes approximately.
This historic temple dates back to the 10th century and was rebuilt in the 19th century. And it is a symbol of the Carlist wars that it faced during its construction and that are part of the history of this area of Catalonia.
Inside the sanctuary is the image of a medieval black virgin standing out among the Romanesque and Baroque styles, characteristic of the period. To generate a little more interest, you should know that monks still live here and are in charge of the care and preservation of the sanctuary.
If you are up for it, the sanctuary’s rooms have been open to the public since 2009 for those who want to live a different experience and get a taste of the lifestyle of its inhabitants.
