The town of La Seu d'Urgell, along with the Espai Ermengol-City Museum, is set to organise the second edition of the Dry Stone Training Days. This event is dedicated to the study, preservation, and practice of the traditional construction technique, which was recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2018.
The goal of the workshops is to pass on this ancestral craft, which involves fitting stones together without the use of mortar or cement, to prevent its disappearance and raise awareness of its crucial role in conserving the natural environment, biodiversity, and the landscape of the Pyrenees.
Event details
The activities will be structured into two complementary sessions:
- Friday, 6 November (18:00) | Espai Ermengol (Free entry) - An open experience-sharing session will feature two key presentations:
- “Dry stone in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park,” presented by mountain guides Lluc Pellissa and Laia Acero. This session directly responds to the strategic objectives of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism regarding landscape conservation.
- “Dry stone in Andorra: a research, conservation, and recovery project for a UNESCO heritage,” presented by Lluís Segura (restorer) and Abel Fortó (archaeologist) from the Cultural Heritage Department of the Andorran Government (Ministry of Culture and Sports).
- Saturday, 7 November (09:00 - 14:00) | Surroundings of La Seu d'Urgell - A practical session on restoring a degraded section of a public path will be led by Marc Cortina, founder of the Vall de Siarb Path Museum. This activity is free of charge but has limited capacity and requires prior registration.
The workshops are supported by the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park and the Government of Andorra.
