The Mountains of Prades are a mountainous ensemble formed by several mountain ranges distributed among the regions of Alt Camp, Baix Camp, Conca de Barberá, and Priorat. They are part of the morphostructural unit of the Catalan Prelitoral Mountain Range. They stand out for their geological formation in the shape of a basin or river valley surrounded by mountain chains, with the Serra de Prades on its southern slope, molded by the erosive action of the Francolí River and its tributaries. At altitudes ranging from 350 to 600 meters above sea level, it enjoys a very particular microclimate, where the influence of the Mediterranean mixes with winds from the interior, of a continental nature, in what we could qualify as a transitional Mediterranean climate, with greater thermal contrasts. This microclimate provides sensory expressions of white grapes typical of cold climate zones. This microclimate favors the cultivation of the native Trepat variety, a type of grape with which fruity wines are produced with a very distinctive personality.
In addition to its natural beauty and viticultural importance, the Mountains of Prades offer a variety of excursions and villages worth visiting. Some options include hiking along the numerous trails that traverse the mountain ranges, rock climbing on the rocks of the Serra de Prades, or visits to charming villages such as Prades, Cornudella de Montsant, Siurana, and Montblanc, each with its own history, architecture, and traditions to explore.
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