Circular hike takes us to the Colldejou Mola, guarding the village at its feet. This landmark summit is one of the reference silhouettes dominate the Camp of Tarragona. A Mola is a viewpoint on a vast territory, self-satisfied meadows grateful for the flocks, and the remains of a watchtower, the Mola Castle, built in the time of the Carlist Wars (XIX).

To get there, we left the old road Colldejou de l'Argentera, labeled PR *. We crossed several ravines to leave the PR * in a closed loop, taking the top left of the old road vintners, which leads to the hill Roig. Here follow the GR * to take us on the top of the Mola, beginning the ascent by a cool forest of oaks. Once on top, cross the Mola pass by the Castle and enjoy great views on a clear day. Descend through the gate to the Coll Guix, where we take the road back to Colldejou road.

• Municipalities: Colldejou

• Total distance: 9 km

• Total ascent: 593 m

• Total descent: 597 m

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Just as Transylvania is Dracula novel, the Sierra de Llaberia has the vampire novel "Tales naturals" by Joan Perucho. Between the legend and fiction, the book takes us into the history of Dip, which terrorized the population of Pratdip. To explore novel scenarios suggest you move this tour, it's worth starting with a stroll through the town of Pratdip, where they remain the two towers into town walls.

Under the watchful eye of the Dips (care if it gets dark!) Will leave the village towards the cemetery, following the yellow marks *. After crossing the ravine of Santa Marina, took off gradually to a track that will lead to the antennas of the Sierra de Güena. We continued along the track to the source of the Duera, where we find the GR *, that we will to the Sanctuary of Santa Marina. A closer look at the altar will allow us to discover the reproduction of Dips and history of Santa Marina. Cross the road, past the picnic area and the ruins of Santa Marina Hotel, a resort opened in 1917 taking advantage of the existence of very pure water. Pratdip again by GR *, which follows the old way of communication with Santa Marina village, which makes the traditional procession during the festival.

• Municipalities: Pratdip

• Total distance: 8 km

• Total ascent: 391 m

• Total descent: 392 m

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Journey that will take us back to Pratdip, through ancient paths that allow us to recall the ancient and ongoing use of these roads, the true highways of the past.

Colldejou we leave the lower part of town and take the road marked * road network initially passing by a crop of hazel. After crossing the ravine Estellades them, we began the climb to find a track marked *. PR After the source of the Bullidor, we on the right track leading to the Coll del Guix and continue along the path towards Pratdip. We are in the path of ancient tradition that went to Falset Pratdip, and has its origin in the period of Saracen occupation.
Continue along the path, past the source of Carabassa until, at a junction of tracks, and we will let the PR marks the road network * up to an era, located near the road where the PR and will meet again GR *, we will Pratdip.

• Municipalities: Colldejou / Pratdip

• Total distance: 8 km

• Total ascent: 423 m

• Total descent: 622 m

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Pass by the imposing mountains so well known that the guerrilla Carrasclet, we can enjoy splendid views over the villages located on its feet, and enter into hidden corners and a breath-taking beauty.

We left the village Pratdip down the street of Santa Marina, up to a monument in memory of those killed in the civil war, where we took a road up towards the road. The cross, and enter the narrow path Solans, following the marks of the road network *. We came up with a decision, until we reached a vantage point, equipped with a sign interpretive landscape and allows us to enjoy the views over the town and mountains Pratdip guarding it. From here, we plan on the road on the left, passing by Clapés (dry stone hut) of Nolla, until we got towards the Portell and Grauet de l'Estudiant, with a small air section equipped with a cable. We skirt the magnificent gorge of Dovia following the path of the forest, up to the gate of the Carreter, taking us to the top of the mountain. Continue along the path until you find brands PR *, which will continue in the direction of Collet dels Collivassos, from where it is worth closer to Miranda (917 m) summit of the Sierra de Llaberia, crowned by the weather radar and exceptional viewpoint .Collet, let the PR * and * follow the yellow line until you find the GR *, that we will take towards Colldejou, down the paved road from the curves. Once we reached the hill of Guix and just be a quiet us down to the village of Colldejou.

Time: 4 h
Difficulty: medium

• Municipalities: Pratdip / Colldejou

• Total distance: 12 km

• Total ascent: 1039 m

• Total descent: 838 m

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