The Orcau 2 site is one of the most prominent and popular dinosaur sites in the Orígens Geopark, on which numerous studies and scientific articles have been published. It is considered one of the reference points for paleontological research and dissemination in the Conca Dellà and the Geopark as a whole. In this site, dozens…
Orígens Geopark is expanding its collection of informative videos with a new master class recorded between Coll de Fades and Coll de Sas, in the municipality of Sarroca de Bellera. This outdoor geology class, held on October 27, was given by Dr. Joan Martí Molist, an expert in volcanology at the Institute for Environmental Assessment…
Orígens Geopark continues to bring geology closer to the general public with a new master class recorded in a privileged environment: the Congost de Collegats, in the municipality of La Pobla de Segur. The activity, included in the program of the VIII European Geoparks Week 2024, consisted of an outdoor geological interpretation session given by…
In September 2024, 42 people participated in a field trip to Gerri de la Sal, at the Pla de Guineu viewpoint, to know one of the most geologically relevant points of the Orígens Geopark: the Comte unconformity. The day included a master class by Dr. Josep Anton Muñoz, professor of structural geology at the Faculty…
European Geoparks Week is an annual festival held simultaneously across Europe. Its aim is to raise awareness of geoconservation and the promotion of geological heritage, by organising geotourism, environmental preservation and educational activities in the different Geoparks. This year, Orígens Geopark celebrated the ninth edition of this festival between May 23 and June 8. Throughout…
Join the activities of this themed week dedicated to discovering and highlighting the Geopark’s heritage. In 2025, the Orígens Geopark invites you to enjoy a wide range of free activities centered around climate change, with a program full of talks, field trips, workshops, and activities for all ages. FRIDAY, MAY 23 SATURDAY, MAY 24 FRIDAY,…
Last Thursday, April 17, marked the celebration of the seventh anniversary of the UNESCO Global Geopark Orígens. The event highlighted the value of the geological heritage of the Collegats gorge and helped to raise awareness of the UNESCO recognition that this territory has held since April 2018. The activity was organized in collaboration with the…
The second edition of the Geological Boot Camp, organised by EAGE (European Association of Geoscientist and Engineers), l’Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya (ICGC) and Universitat de Barcelona (Barcelona University), took place between 4 and 9 of September. El Geological Boot Camp is an international course in geology. Its aim is to offer the participants a general vision of…