Accessibility
Sant Miquel del Fai works to adapt the visit as much as possible to people with functional diversity, whether with reduced mobility or people with visual or hearing difficulties, among others. Thus, to facilitate the visit, the spaces are being adapted and the information that visitors can receive is being improved.
A percentage of tickets is also reserved to be offered to people who do not have digital processing skills.
Architectural barriers
The works to adapt the space included accessibility criteria and the removal of architectural barriers according to current regulations (Law 13/2014, of 30 October, on accessibility) with the aim of guaranteeing a comfortable and safe space for all people, taking into account the different needs they may have and ensuring the right to an independent life, standardisation, universal accessibility and design for everyone.
The ramp in front of the entrance to Sant Miquel Church presents a high level of difficulty for independent access for people with reduced mobility. Work is under way to find a technical solution that facilitates independent travel along this section and is compatible with the great heritage value of the architectural elements.
Parking for people with reduced mobility
In the general car park, two spaces have been reserved for vehicles of people with reduced mobility.
In addition, when reserving tickets, you can request up to two parking spaces to be able to drive your vehicle to the entrance gate itself, as from the general car park to the entrance gate there is a section that makes independent access to the site difficult, due to the original paving of the Rossinyol Bridge and the steep slope of the route.
It is recommended that groups arriving by coach also bring a vehicle and reserve these spaces if people with reduced mobility are travelling, especially to go up the ramp at the exit.
Electric support vehicle
Once inside the site, the space has an electric vehicle to transport people who need it, such as students from special education schools or the elderly. This vehicle, however, cannot go out to pick up or take people outside the site.
Adapted itinerary and Braille panels
On the access ramp to the site, there is a railing on the right hand side which, in addition to ensuring safety, allows blind people to follow the route.
All the panels at the points on the itinerary can be read in Braille and have a relief to interpret the photograph. These panels are the initials of Sant Miquel del Fai, in the entrance square, and those of the points of interest: Rossinyol Bridge, the Foradada Pass, Entrance gateway, Priory House, Cliffs and balmes, Sant Miquel Church, the Rossinyol waterfall, Sant Miquel cave, Plaça del Repòs, Les Monges Lake, Tenes waterfall and Former entrance gate.
In addition, the audiovisual has subtitles to make it easier for people with hearing disabilities to read.
Audiodescripcions amb codis NaviLens
The Sant Miquel del Fai route is equipped with 17 NaviLens codes featuring audio descriptions specifically designed to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These resources enable autonomous visits, complemented by tactile guides and ropes. NaviLens codes are advanced visual markers that allow faster detection, greater reading distance, and no need for precise code location. Upon scanning, visitors receive auditory guidance and descriptive information related to the identified site element. To make use of this feature, it is recommended to download the NaviLens app (available on Google Play / App Store) in advance and to bring headphones for optimal accessibility.
Adapted lavatory
An adapted lavatory has been installed on one side of the Priory House, as to get to the general lavatories you have to go down some stairs. There are also four dry toilet cabins, one of which is adapted. Dry toilets operate without water and collect the faecal matter, in some buckets below; this is mixed with wood sawdust to avoid odours and facilitate dehydration and subsequent collection.