8 Day itinerary in Spain, Europe
Explore the most authentic Pyrenees actively and feel the adrenaline rush with the various adventure activities proposed surrounded by unparalleled alpine landscapes.
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Rafting
Hiking
Cycling
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Cycling through the land of the bear and other wild fauna
Rafting in Noguera Pallaresa, the best river in Europe for white-water sports
Hiking in Aigüestortes National Park, the only one in the Catalan Pyrenees
Canyoning in natural water parks with rapels, slides and jumps which end in crystal-clear pools
Cycling through the land of the bear and other wild fauna
Rafting in Noguera Pallaresa, the best river in Europe for white-water sports
Hiking in Aigüestortes National Park, the only one in the Catalan Pyrenees
Canyoning in natural water parks with rapels, slides and jumps which end in crystal-clear pools
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Arrival in Barcelona Airport and transfer to the Pyrenees
Pick-up at Barcelona airport upon arrival, and transfer to the Pyrenees. The journey takes around 3 hours.
Upon arrival, check-in in Hotel Pessets, your accommodation for the following 7 nights, breakfast included.
Evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Rafting descent in river Noguera Pallaresa
In the morning, meet our local guides in our office located 5-minute walk from the hotel and get ready for the first activity of the trip. First, the guides will give you the wetsuits and techinical material and then you will be transferred to the starting point of the descent. The activity will begin after a talk about safety and basic practise and the guide will adapt the descent to the group. You will enjoy the classic and most active section of the river, from Llavorsí to Sort, which combines some of the best river rapids with the impressive landscapes of the river.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Canyoning in a natural water park
Meet our local guide in our office, located just 5-minute walk from the hotel. Then, you will be transferred to the starting point of the activity. The location may vary depending on the time of the season.
Once at the location, the guide will give you the technical material and you will first walk around 30-40 minutes to the entrance of the canyon, where you will get equipped before starting the activity. After a talk about safety and basic practice, you will start the descent with no hurries, learning all about the sport and the possibilities that the canyon has to offer. The rhythm of this activity is quite pleasant and enjoyable either for children or grown-ups, who will discover the exciting world of canyoning and will learn the essential skills for future canyoning challenges. Slide down waterfalls, leap into crystal clear pools, explore amongst rocks and canyons... canyoning is a great way to get into the most inaccessible and beautiful areas in the mountains. You will discover a natural water park, carved into stone in the middle of wilderness.
Participants will only need to bring a swim suit, a towel, a pair of sneakers or mountain boots which will get wet during the activity, and a spare pair of shoes to change into at the end of it.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hiking in Aigüestortes National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Espot (30-minute drive). There, you will meet our local guide and you will catch together a 4x4 taxi to reach the heart of Aigüestortes National Park. It will be easy to enjoy nature, as well as the streams, lakes and waterfalls of the park. The itinerary, which will last for a half-day, will follow a circular path around lake Sant Maurici. You will pass by Ratera waterfall & lake, and Sant Maurici viewpoint with the best views to Encantats peak. After the activity, you will be transferred back to the accommodation.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Day at leisure
You will have a day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities and the village of Sort.
If you do not want to rest, there is also the possibility to choose another activity with an extra cost:
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Via Ferrata in Vallferrera
In the morning, you will be transferred to the village of Alins (30-miute drive). There you will be welcomed by our local guide, who will give you the necessary material to get ready for the via ferrata activity.
Via ferratas are specially equipped sports routes that allow you to explore places where walking would be impossible, so that people who are not used to climbing can safely ascend to areas that are difficult to access. To guarantee safety, the routes have a steel cable installation that, together with the special via ferrata harness and carabiners, protect us in case of a fall. When finished, there is the possibility of cooling off in a local pool.
Then, you will be transferred to the accommodation. Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Cycling through the land of the bear
After breakfast you will be transferred first to Esterri d'Àneu and, from there, to Pla de Beret, the starting point of the route which is located at 1800 meters. You will enjoy a self-guided MTB route through the land of the bear and other wild fauna. The itinerary consists of a gentle 32km descent that runs through a spectacular valley in the Pyrenees which is part of Alt Pirineu Natural Park. It also passes by the picturesque Sanctuary of Montgarri and it is suitable for all publics thanks to its continuous flat paths, surrounded by isolated alpine sceneries. The route will end in the village of Esterri d’Àneu. As it is a self-guided route, you will have all day to ride at your pace. Once finished, you will be transferred to the hotel. Evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Farewell and transfer to Barcelona airport
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Barcelona airport, meaning the end of this wonderful trip in the Pyrenees.
Meals: Breakfast
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