Two features are particularly concrete when it comes to getting your bearings in Barigau: the Barigau Tower as a local landmark and the hiking trail starting directly in front of it. There is also an open-air stage, an open-air bowling alley and an inn in the tower. This means that Barigau can be explored for everything from circular hiking trails to local cultural and leisure activities. The individual places of interest can be considered separately, rather than automatically turning them into a set itinerary for the day.

Hiking at Barigau Tower

Barigau Tower has stood at an elevation of 666 metres above the rooftops of Barigau since 1912. This makes it a clearly identifiable feature of the local landscape. The hiking trail starts directly in front of it and serves as the starting point for five circular hiking trails. For your planning, this raises two separate questions: Would you like to include the tower as a local landmark, or is one of the circular trails your main focus? The five trails offer several options; before setting out on a specific hike, check the route of your chosen trail and plan any other activities around your selection. This keeps the hike at the centre of your day’s plans, rather than letting the number of trails alone dictate your itinerary.

Inn and other facilities

Barigau Tower has an inn, whose dining room can seat about 65 people. Seating capacity may change. If you are planning to stop for a meal, check opening hours and available seating before your visit. Barigau also has an open-air stage and an open-air bowling alley. The stage adds a cultural touch, while the bowling alley adds an outdoor leisure option. When choosing what to do in the area, you can consider dining as well as these local facilities alongside hiking, without trying to fit every interest into a fixed itinerary.

A cultural and historical point of interest

A sculpture featuring the numerals 650 and a single-furrow plough has been installed at the entrance to Barigau. The plough is intended to symbolise the work of mountain farmers in times gone by. The year the tower was built and the plough motif offer different historical points of interest. Alongside hiking, this broadens the range of things to consider when choosing a destination to include a theme from the history of mountain farmers.

Choose accommodation to suit the purpose of your trip

If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Barigau, start with the purpose of your trip: if the five circular hiking trails are your main focus, first choose the trail you want to plan your day around. If you also want to take local facilities into account, consider the inn, open-air stage and open-air bowling alley as additional options. Check the location and amenities of the specific hotel against your own requirements.

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