# Diada dels Raiers, the log rafts go down the Noguera Pallaresa

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Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/things-to-do/diada-dels-raiers · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Duración: 3 h
- Temporada: First weekend of July; in 2026 it was 2 to 5 July and the 2027 date has not been announced
- Para quién: Everyone; free from the bank

Festival · First weekend of July · Four log rafts go down the Noguera Pallaresa to Pont de Claverol on Sunday at midday

For centuries the Pyrenean logs went down to the plain tied in rafts, the rais, which the raiers guided downriver along the Noguera Pallaresa. The trade disappeared in the early 20th century with the reservoirs and road transport, but every first weekend of July La Pobla de Segur and Pont de Claverol, the neighbouring village, put it back on the water. The Diada has been held since 1979 and since 2002 it has been a Traditional Festival of National Interest of Catalonia.
Sunday of the rais
The whole weekend revolves around one moment: on Sunday at midday, four log rafts go down the river guided by raiers. The tourist office describes the route from the Sossís reservoir to Pont de Claverol, with hundreds of people waiting on the banks. In 2026, the programme set the departure at 11:30 from the Llania dam and the arrival at Pont de Claverol around one o'clock. Beforehand, at 10:45, a bus left from the Pont de Claverol roundabout for those who wanted to see the departure, and in the village there was a market, games and music while waiting for the arrival.
Four days of festival around the river
The 2026 edition, the 48th, ran from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 July, almost all of it in the Parc Alcalde Boixareu. On Thursday, a presentation and a concert. On Friday, a talk about making espardenyes, a raier dance demonstration and workshop, a popular girellada and concerts until late. Saturday starts early with the espardenyada, a walk along the Camí de Ribera followed by a communal breakfast and a raft-building workshop; in the afternoon the Parc dels Raiers opens, there is a children's show and another night of music. Sunday ends with the Dinar Raier, the communal lunch, at 14:30 and the closing dance. It is organised by the Raiers Pobla association with the town council; meal prices are announced on its social media close to the date.
How to plan it
Watching the descent from the bank costs nothing. Arrive at Pont de Claverol in good time to get a spot on the bank, and bring a cap and water: it is July and midday. If you want to stay overnight, book early: the Hotel Solé is next to the station. In November 2026 the 2027 date had not been announced; count on the first weekend of July and confirm it on La Pobla's tourism website. The Tren dels Llacs runs on Saturdays, and in 2026 one of its summer trips fell exactly on the Saturday of the festival.
Before or after
The Espai Raier, opposite the station, tells the story of the trade with panels and has a life-size raft in the courtyard, which you can climb onto. In summer it opens Tuesday to Saturday mornings, so it fits with the festival Saturday morning.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 42.2454, 0.9714

## Cerca de aquí

- [Fonda Can Fasèrsia](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/where-to-stay/fonda-can-fasersia), a 340 m
- [Espai Raier, opposite the station](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/things-to-do/espai-raier), a 518 m
- [Casa Mauri and the Molí de l'Oli, the modernisme of La Pobla](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/things-to-do/casa-mauri-modernist-walk), a 543 m
- [Tren dels Llacs, from Lleida to La Pobla de Segur](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/things-to-do/lakes-train-lleida-la-pobla-de-segur), a 564 m
- [Miraltren](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/where-to-eat/miraltren), a 622 m
- [Hotel Solé](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/where-to-stay/hotel-sole), a 643 m
- [Restaurant El Raier](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/where-to-eat/el-raier), a 656 m
- [Roca Foradada via ferrata, above La Pobla](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur/things-to-do/roca-foradada-via-ferrata), a 3.2 km

## Consejos

### Stay for the arrival
At Pont de Claverol there is the raiers' market and music while you wait, and the descent ends there before the communal lunch.

### Sign up for the espardenyada
It is the part of the festival done on foot along the river, and it ends with breakfast.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### When is the Diada dels Raiers?
The first weekend of July. In 2026 it was from 2 to 5 July, and the descent was on Sunday 5 at midday.

### Where can you watch the descent?
On the banks of the Noguera Pallaresa between the rafts' departure, upstream, and Pont de Claverol, next to La Pobla.

### Do you have to pay?
Not to watch the descent from the bank. The communal meals have a price, announced before the festival.

### Since when has it been held?
Since 1979.

Destino: [La Pobla de Segur](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/la-pobla-de-segur.md)