Got plans for the summer? Nature, adventure, hiking, biking, folk music, gastronomy, history... If you feel like enjoying all this and more, we recommend various activities for you to do this summer in the Catalan Pyrenees.

ALTA RIBAGORÇA

Tossal de Miravet via ferrata
Situated between Pont de Suert and Bonansa, it is a very complete route designed for all levels as it is divided into several sections according to their difficulty level. It has all the ingredients for spending a fun-filled morning or afternoon. With Tibetan bridges, an imposing zip line and views of the whole valley, it is a good option for a family adventure activity.

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Visit to Salencar de Llesp
A calm and simple route to discover a wetland belonging to the Natura 2000 Network, home to plant and animal communities native to mountain wetlands. It represents a site of special interest for its uniqueness and for being a stopping point for migrating birds. The space can be appreciated from different lookout points, elevated footbridges and interior trails in the middle of a riverbank forest. 

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VAL D'ARAN

Val d’Aran by UTMB®
Val d’Aran by UTMB® is a new mountain running event in Val d’Aran, the essence of the Pyrenees. The first edition will be held on 9, 10 and 11 July 2021 and will form part of the international events labelled “by UTMB®”. For three days, it will bring the best mountain runners in the world to the region so they can put themselves to the test in one of the weekend's four events: the 162km VDA, the 105km CDH, the 55km PDA, and the 15km SKY. In addition, on Sunday, Baqueira Beret will serve as home base for the Trail Festival which, dedicated to families and companions, will host children’s races, a Kids Trail funzone and many more surprises.

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Vielha Cycling Tour
A bicycle race in the heart of the Pyrenees. L’Eth Pòrtillon or El Col de Balès are just two of the legendary mountain passes which the participants of this extraordinary race will enjoy. A ride with ascents up mythical mountain passes that have played decisive roles in Tours, Vueltas and Voltes a Catalunya.

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Val d’Aran by UTMB®
Val d’Aran by UTMB®

ALT URGELL

45th Pyrenees Accordion Festival
Folk and traditional music concerts, with the diatonic accordion as a central element, performers and groups from diverse countries in Europe and American, with a strong showing of musicians from the Pyrenees; a concert by the students of the Pyrenees Folk School of Arsèguel; a luthier market...all this and more will be there to enjoy during the 45th Pyrenees Accordion Festival. The event, held since 1976, supposed a starting point for the diatonic accordion’s comeback in Catalonia, Aragón and Valencia. 

Dates: 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 July

Reservation required

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25th Cathar Festival
For three days, 1, 7 and 8 August, Josa de Cadí and Castellbò will host the 25th Cathar Festival. It will be a unique opportunity to enjoy troubadour and minstrel concerts, dances, poetry, medieval markets, demonstrations of trades from the Middle Ages, artisan craft workshops, dramatised tours, musical parades and lectures on medieval topics.

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ALT EMPORDÀ

Hero and myth. Dramatised tour of Sant Martí d’Empúries
A dramatised route to discover Sant Martí d’Empúries at the hand of Goiath, the inseparable friend of Captain Trueno. He explains the adventures they had travelling the world together to help the least fortunate and, at the same time, reveals the history of Sant Martí d’Empúries from its beginning to the epoch in which Víctor Mora, the comic’s creator, locates the protagonist, the hero of a generation. A tour for the young and old, for lovers of history and comics.

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Get-away to Roses and the wetlands of Empordà
A night in Hotel 1935 in a double family room with breakfast included, a three-hour guided tour by deluxe electric mountain bike through the wetlands of Vilaüt and a picnic with local products and a gift bag. An ideal proposal to do active sightseeing in Alt Emporta and discover and explore the wetlands in a different way. 

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PALLARS SOBIRÀ

Fall in love with heritage
Want to go back in time? The large quantity of small chapels, Romanesque bridges and castles scattered all over the county will make you fall in love with an age-old legacy. Dive into the culture of Pallars Sobirà at any of its museums or historic sites. Relive the epoch of medieval splendour in the castles and watchtowers. Learn how iron was obtained in the valley of Ferrera and salt in Gerri de la Sal, find out what the Civil War entailed at the sites of historical memory or discover how the county’s traditional products were made. The heritage scattered amidst an exceptional natural territory will surprise you!

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Family sightseeing
Travelling with kids? In Pallars Sobirà, you’ll find two family-certified nature and mountain destinations: Valls d’Àneu and Pyrenees-Noguera Pallaresa. What does this mean? It means a selection of lodging, dining, recreational and leisure establishments designed for the littlest explorers. Valls d’Àneu was the first destination in inland Catalonia to achieve the certification, while Pyrenees-Noguera Pallaresa is a cradle of active tourism and adventure sports. All thanks to a privileged natural environment home to Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park and Alt Pirineu Natural Park.

More information on Valls d’Àneu here 

More information on Pyrenees-Noguera Pallaresa here

 

Capitan Trueno
Escapada a Roses i als Aiguamolls de l’Empordà
Noguera Pallaresa
Valls d'Àneu