With over 26 years of history, the Barnatresc Walks cycle, promoted by the Institut Barcelona Esports of the Barcelona City Council and the Associació d’Entitats Excursionistes del Barcelonès, reaches its penultimate event of the year on Montjuïc. This initiative not only encourages physical activity and health through non-competitive urban walks but also integrates social values such as raising awareness about pet adoption.
The Councilor for Sports, David Escudé, highlighted that Barnatresc "continues to evolve and incorporate new values and sensitivities," and that the collaboration with the Centre d’Acollida d’Animals de Companyia de Barcelona (CAACB) reinforces its "vocation for public service and its role as a space for promoting health, coexistence, and social commitment."
During the route, staff from the Department of Animal Management and Protection of the Barcelona City Council will inform participants about adoption programs and the promotion of responsible ownership. At the Parc de les Tres Xemeneies, the starting and ending point, an information tent will be set up where attendees can meet some of the dogs from CAACB, specially selected for interaction with the public.
Volunteers will accompany dogs from CAACB wearing vests with the message "We move for adoption." These animals may participate in different sections of the route, depending on their capabilities. To ensure their well-being, CAACB will deploy a support team with adapted vans and specialized personnel to attend to any needs.
Although adoptions will not be processed during the walk, interested individuals will receive information on the procedures, which include prior assessment and personalized follow-up. Barnatresc, with nearly half a million participants over 26 years, aims to rediscover the city on foot, offering free monthly walks through different neighborhoods and emblematic sites.
