The Barcelona Provincial Council, in collaboration with the Berguedà Tourism Development Agency, presented an inventory and review of path signage in the Berguedà region on Thursday, 14 May 2026. The presentation took place during a meeting with municipalities at the Sant Francesc Convent in Berga. This detailed diagnostic work provides a strategic tool to inform future decisions, prioritise actions, and advance the European Trans-Muntanya project.
This project, part of POCTEFA 2026-2029, aims to establish Berguedà as a leader in non-motorised mobility and enhance the tourist experience for visitors. The comprehensive review of signage offers a precise snapshot of the region's path network, a necessary starting point for the POCTEFA project's development. Over the past two years, the non-motorised mobility network, which includes paths, tracks, and trails used for walking, cycling, and hiking, has been reviewed. The inventory, carried out by the Barcelona Provincial Council's technical team, identified over 1,400 signposted points, updating their status.
“We now have the picture that will allow us to decide where we are going, we have the tools, and now is the time to start working and cooperating,” said Anna Herrera Bordallo, the Deputy for Tourism, addressing nearly twenty mayors from the region. Herrera explained that the inventory is not just a technical project but a strategic one. She added that tourism only makes sense if it improves people's lives, which requires planning, empathy, shared governance, and political intelligence. “No project will succeed unless it is a shared, well-thought-out, and co-responsible project,” she stated. Herrera thanked the Regional Council, the Tourism Development Agency, and the local councils for their work.
David Font i Simó, Tourism Councillor for the Regional Council and President of the Berguedà Tourism Development Agency, added that this diagnostic phase, which includes detailed information sheets for each municipality, will provide a solid foundation for ongoing improvement projects. Font announced that the first working group meeting for municipalities would be convened on 8 July, with subsequent bimonthly meetings planned to ensure coordinated progress.
Unifying Path Networks
Unifying signage, beyond individual routes, will allow users to choose their itineraries and combine various routes, reducing congestion on specific sections. This approach also enables the flexible expansion of trail offerings without needing to redefine the entire system. The landscape is one of Berguedà's main tourist attractions. This coordinated effort will allow the region to make a qualitative leap and position itself as a leader in non-motorised nature mobility and sustainable tourism. The Barcelona Provincial Council supports and collaborates in creating a model that can later be replicated across the territory.
Two decades ago, in 2006, the Berguedà Slow Mobility Network was created. Various institutions undertook several actions in the subsequent years. The region currently offers over 70 circular and segmented routes by difficulty level. These include six multi-day treks, 12 high-difficulty routes, 16 medium-difficulty routes, 18 easy-difficulty routes, 12 very easy-difficulty routes, and four discovery itineraries for families with children.
Berguedà's European Ambition
This inventory is a starting point for the Trans-Muntanya project, led by the Eastern Pyrenees (Syndicat Mixte Canigó Grand Site, France). The Berguedà Development Agency and the Barcelona Provincial Council participate as partners in this initiative, which aims to improve the management of visitor numbers and non-motorised mobility in emblematic natural areas of the Catalan Pyrenees.
The initiative is part of the European POCTEFA project, which promotes cooperation between Spanish and French territories. It coordinates actions to modernise the trail network, enhance the management of natural spaces, and incorporate digital tools to provide information and guidance to visitors. This action by the Barcelona Provincial Council aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number 3 “Good Health and Well-being”, number 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, and number 11 “Sustainable Cities and Communities”. The 17 SDGs were proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015, forming part of the global agenda for 2030. The Barcelona Provincial Council is committed to their fulfilment and supports local governments in the province in line with these SDGs.
