Torelló

Inhabitants: 13.437
Extension: 13,51 km²
Altitude: 530,20 m (at train’s station)
Source INE. Official Census survey in 1.01.2007

Description

Torelló is on the northeast edge of the comarca of Osona, within the natural sub-comarca of the Ges Valley, together with Sant Vicenç de Torelló and Sant Pere de Torelló.

Placeta Fortià Solà. Fotografia proporcionada per ajuntament

The River Ges occupies the bottom of the valley and has its confluence with the River Ter in Torelló.

The combination of an important natural, cultural and historic architectural heritage makes Torelló an important tourist centre. The town combines culture, landscape, tradition and innovation. The centre of Torelló offers two points of interest: on the one hand there is the arcaded Plaça Vella and the adjoining old town with its venerable houses, and on the other, the Plaça Nova and the Church of Sant Feliu, erected in 1672 and decorated with the modern paintings of Joan Rifà. Outside the town itself is the Santuari de Rocaprevera, from where magnificent views can be had of the Vic Plain, Collsacabra and the Pyrenees. Also worthy of mention are the Industrial Colonies that are scattered throughout the area and all the heritage sites associated with the settlements that date back to the time of the industrialisation of the River Ter.

There are various routes that can be followed to explore this area, amongst which are the short distance footpaths: the P.R. C- 45, the Ges Valley Footpath, which connects the three centres of population in the valley offering a wide variety of landscapes, and the P.R. C-47, the Ges Riverside Walk. Numerous events organised throughout the year make Torelló a very active and enterprising town: the Carnival of the Interior, the Flea Market, the Mountain Film Festival, Festus, the Nature Fair…

Torelló is a dynamic town, with an important industrial sector and varied commercial and service activity. The web page www.ajtorello.cat apart from allowing you to make a virtual visit to Torelló, also offers information about the town’s geographical location, its history, footpaths, gastronomy, and the most important festivals and other events. You will also find information about places to stay and train timetables to help you get here.

Places of interest

The Santuari de Rocaprevera

An emblematic church in Torelló, first mentioned in documents from 1402. The existing building, designed by Josep Maria Pericas, was begun in 1924. A long tree-lined avenue, with two natural springs, connects the church to the town. Also of scenic interest, just 5 minutes walk from the church is the Puig de les Tres Creus, with views of the whole comarca. Religious services are held in the church and the Aplec de Rocaprevera, the religious gathering to celebrate the Patron Saint’s day, is celebrated on the third Monday in September. Access: on foot or by car, along c/Rocaprevera, close to the town.

Sant Feliu’s church and historical centre