Mediona brings together wine country, trails and architectural history. The Vall de Mediona lies between the Serra de Puigfred, the Serra d’Ancosa, the Serra del Bolet and the Muntanya del Marquès. Its mosaic of farmland, vineyards and forests gives the area a distinctive landscape. When planning your trip, a specific question arises: are you mainly interested in hiking and cycling, wine or historic buildings?
Wine Country and Activities in the Vall de Mediona
The municipality ranges in elevation from 300 to 780 metres. Its altitude and topography give the wines a distinctive character. The wine country offers a way to experience Mediona in its own right: the terrain and wine are closely connected here, but they are not all the area has to offer.
The tourist activities in the Vall de Mediona include hiking, mountain biking (BTT) and road cycling. You can therefore start by choosing the activity that interests you. The landscape itself shifts between farmland, vineyards and forests; the elevation figures and route descriptions provide further specific details to help you decide.
Compare Hiking Trails by Distance and Elevation Gain
The A Sant Quintí pel Camí Ral hike is 12 kilometres long and has an elevation gain of 210 metres. A shorter option is the La Font Nova walking trail: this eight-kilometre family hike has an elevation gain of 143 metres and leads from Sant Joan de Mediona to Font Nova. This makes La Font Nova four kilometres shorter, with 67 metres less elevation gain.
At Font Nova, a table and trees make it a pleasant spot for breakfast or a snack. The trail also leads to Masia de la Torreta, a well-restored farmhouse with a basilica-style floor plan, and passes by Puigmoltó. The manor house has medieval origins. So this route includes both a spring and buildings with their own history as distinctive features.
The Castle and Church History
Castell de Mediona has more than a thousand years of history. Its complex includes a 12th-century Romanesque chapel and Torre Grossa, which was built in the 15th century. The buildings mark different historical periods: the chapel dates from an earlier era than the tower, which was built later.
The Església de Sant Joan de Conilles also features striking architectural details. It has been documented since 1208, when it was a suffragan church of Santa Maria del Castell de Mediona. Its bell tower has a square floor plan that transitions to an octagonal shape at the top. An elevated passage over the road connects the tower to the rectory.
Hermitage and Viewpoints
Miravinya Ermita de Sant Elies was first mentioned in 1301; its style may be Romanesque. On clear days, the view from there stretches from the Serra d’Ancosa to the sea. Roques Blanques offers a different perspective: the Bolet i Clivelleres hike opens up a sweeping panorama over Sant Joan de Mediona. These two viewpoints differ both in location and in the views described from each.
Discover more destinations: Pujalt, Mongat, Fígols, Font-rubí, Rupit, Santa Maria De Merlès, La Floresta, Viver.
For the broader travel overview: Barcelona.
