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The Pla de l’Ermita – Taüll circular route is an easy and very enjoyable walk to discover the friendliest side of the Boí Valley: meadows and riverside forests, the Sant Martí River with small bridges and footbridges, and the perfect end in the town of Taüll, with two Romanesque World Heritage gems. It is an ideal proposal to do it calmly, as a couple or with family, and to connect accommodations in Pla de l’Ermita with the historic center of Taüll on foot.  Start in the Pla de l’Ermita area (parking and services). Head towards the path that goes down towards Taüll, looking for local signs to the river and the path that goes into the surroundings of the Sant Martí River. The first section is comfortable and quickly brings you closer to the cooler part of the route, between riverside vegetation and shade, especially pleasant in summer.  As you progress, several small bridges and steps appear over small arms of water and wetlands. Stay on the main path, always with the aim of descending gently towards Taüll. At some point you will cross a suspension bridge over the river (one of the most characteristic points of the route) and continue along a series of sections between meadows and forests, easy to follow if you pay attention to the junctions.  The path leaves you right next to the first houses in Taüll. Once in the village, it is well worth taking a short walk around the village and getting close to the Romanesque churches: Sant Climent de Taüll, with its slender bell tower, and Santa Maria de Taüll, in the centre of the village. They are part of the Romanesque Complex of the Boí Valley, inscribed on the World Heritage List (UNESCO) in 2000.  To close the circular route and return to Pla de l’Ermita, follow the “comfortable” option that avoids repeating exactly the same path: from Taüll, instead of going back along the river path, look for the Pla de l’Ermita track/road (short stretch on a paved road or a wide track, depending on the point where you connect) and gradually gain altitude until you return to the Pla de l’Ermita esplanade. This return is less shady, but very easy to navigate and practical if you are going with a group or want to walk without complications.  Outstanding points of interest: The Sant Martí River is the common thread of the walk, with very photogenic stretches between bridges and meadows.  In Taüll, the churches of Sant Climent and Santa Maria are an essential visit to understand the Pyrenean Romanesque and the heritage value of the entire Vall de Boí.  Practical recommendations: Sports shoes with grippy soles (after rain, some steps can be slippery). In winter, there may be ice or snow in shady sections: consider bringing microgrampons if the ground is hard. If you find cattle fences, open and close them again (this is common on these paths). And, as always, bring water and an extra layer: in the Vall de Boí the weather can change quickly.