Molí del Plomall

Molí del Plomall is a historic water mill in the municipality of Abella de la Conca, in the Pallars Jussà region of Catalonia. It sits at the bottom of the Rialb river valley, south of the village of Bóixols, to which this part of the municipality administratively belongs.

Where exactly is Molí del Plomall located?

The mill lies in the northeastern part of the municipality of Abella de la Conca, surrounded by the rugged mountain landscape typical of Pallars Jussà, cut through by the course of the Rialb river. Right next to it stands the masia (traditional Catalan farmhouse) of Cal Plomall, which gave the mill its name — the toponym simply denotes the mill closest to that farmhouse. Nearby stands a Romanesque bridge known as Pont del Plomall, and a little further on lies the rock formation called Forat de Bóixols.

How do you get to the mill?

Access starts from highway L-511, at kilometre point 14.5, where the Camí del Plomall path branches off. The walking route first crosses the aforementioned bridge, then passes through the Cal Plomall farmhouse grounds before finally reaching the mill itself. This means a single walk combines the bridge, the farmhouse and the mill building, making it an appealing option for visitors looking for a quiet route through mountain terrain.

What is the history and role of the mill?

Molí del Plomall served local farmers from the area south of Bóixols, with its catchment reaching at least as far as the village of La Rua. Like most water mills across the Pyrenees and Pre-Pyrenees, it harnessed the flow of the Rialb river to grind grain for households in the surrounding villages, functioning for generations as one of the central points of the local rural economy. The mill's name is purely descriptive and topographic, tying it directly to the neighbouring Cal Plomall farmhouse.

What else is there to see nearby?

Visitors walking the Camí del Plomall pass the Romanesque Pont del Plomall bridge — a stone structure characteristic of the old communication routes in this region — as well as the Forat de Bóixols rock gorge. The village of Bóixols itself, to which this area administratively belongs, is a small mountain settlement typical of Pallars Jussà, with its buildings clustered around the church and its rural character intact. The whole route makes a good starting point for hikes through the Rialb river valley.

Can you stay overnight there?

The mill today also operates as a tourist accommodation property, allowing visitors to stay overnight in the historic building and use it as a base for exploring the Pallars Jussà region — including nearby villages, mountain trails and the Romanesque heritage scattered across the wider Conca de Tremp area.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Molí del Plomall mean? The name is descriptive: it refers to the mill closest to the Cal Plomall farmhouse (masia), from which it takes its designation.

Which valley is the mill located in? It sits at the bottom of the Rialb river valley, south of the village of Bóixols.

How do you reach the site? The best way is from the L-511 road (kilometre 14.5), following the Camí del Plomall path, which crosses the Pont del Plomall bridge and passes through the Cal Plomall farmhouse.

What else is worth seeing along the way? Along the route you'll pass the Romanesque Pont del Plomall bridge and the Forat de Bóixols rock formation, with the village of Bóixols itself serving as a good base for further hikes.

Can the mill be visited independently? Yes, it's accessible on foot from the road mentioned above, and it also functions as overnight accommodation for tourists visiting the Pallars Jussà region.