THE DELTA FROM A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

Departing from the Old Slaughterhouse in Tortosa, currently the Tourism Office, take the Rambla de Felip Pedrell and turn left. Continue in the direction of the the Estat Bridge. Before reaching the bridge, turn left and take Carrer de Montcada and Carrer de la Providència. From here we follow Camí del Barranc del Rastre which quickly slopes upwards. At the roundabout, turn left, where we find the Xalet d’Arasa.

We start a gentle but continuous climb here, passing the hermitage of Montserrat, Potra del Pino mountain and Tortosa Tennis Club, before a steeper climb towards the hermitage of Mig Camí. After a few more climbs, we pass by the Cement Factory and we soon arrive at the hermitage of Coll de l’Alba, which offers stunning views of the Ebro valley and its delta.

From the Coll de l’Alba, we continue right along dirt paths and trails and look for la Creu de Collredó. After taking the trail to the antennae at Collredó, till we reach the Barraques path and enjoy the views from the top before going back down to Mig Camí and Tortosa.

Distance: Approximately 17 km
Physical level: medium
Technical level: easy
Incline/decline: 375m incline
Starting and finishing point: The Old Slaughterhouse in Tortosa