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Cardó Spa – Arc de Cardó loop from Salt del Frare

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Cardó Spa – Arc de Cardó loop from Salt del Frare

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Cardó Spa – Arc de Cardó loop from Salt del Frare

03:17

8.66km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Cardó Spa

Highlight • Historical Site

Monastic complex from the 17th century with 13 hermitages in the surrounding area
used as a spa in the 19th and 20th centuries
since then empty

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529 m

Hermitage of the Holy Trinity

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It is a hermitage of small dimensions, rectangular plan, two floors, gabled roof and lateral belfry. The materials used for its construction have been stone blocks bound with mortar, wood …

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858 m

Hermitage of Sant Àngel Ruins

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According to the author Beguer i Pinyol (p. 91), this hermitage was considered the gateway to the Desert de Cardo, and in addition to the hermitage it had a covered …

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1.44 km

Portell de Cosp

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Important pass that gives way to the Camí dels Monredons and Camí dels Frares which, from Rasquera, lead to the old Convent converted into Cardó Spa.
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1.98 km

Lluminosa Cave

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Spectacular balma that pierces the ridge and was once arranged as a key access point to the valley. The dry stone zigzags the ridge to comfortably access from one side …

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2.38 km

Arc de Cardó

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It is a natural bridge of good dimensions that is closer to an arch than to a holed rock of the many, which is why it is also known as …

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5.27 km

Creu de Santos Summit

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the "Xàquera" or the Creu de Santos has two peaks which creates some discrepancy, because while the map of the Piolet publishing house indicates the western point (941.9m) where the …

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7.59 km

Hermitage of Saint John the Baptist

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A small hermitage in ruins with views of the old Cardó spa.

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8.66 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

3.13 km

1.47 km

380 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

1.97 km

1.76 km

380 m

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

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Comments

April 15, 2023,Cova Lluminosa - Roca Foradada - els Martells - la Creu de Santos

Circular route starting and ending at the Balneari de Cardó car park with many points of interest that make it more than advisable.
100% recommended.

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Cardó Spa – Arc de Cardó loop from Salt del Frare

Cardó Spa

Hermitage of the Holy Trinity

Hermitage of Sant Àngel Ruins

Portell de Cosp

Lluminosa Cave

Arc de Cardó

Creu de Santos Summit

Hermitage of Saint John the Baptist

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