Sport and adventure

Water Sports

Rapids, crosscurrents, and whirling eddies. The force of the Pyrenean rivers unleashed during the annual snowmelt period now attracts adventure sports lovers from far and wide. The tradition started with the former rafters, the original white-water experts, who would transport goods downstream every spring, together with the timber they used for making the boats. 

Years of experience, state-of-the-art safety measures, high-quality equipment, specialist white-water sports companies operating in the area, and the major events and championships held here (the Noguera Pallaresa Rally celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013), make the Pyrenees a benchmark for water sports destinations.

The specialist companies operating in the Pyrenees offer a wide range of water sports activities.

White-water options include rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hydrospeed, canyoning and river hiking, among many others. If you prefer calmer waters, you can try sea scooters, windsurfing, waterskiing, or underwater diving.

The Pyrenees are full of spectacular lakes, rivers, and reservoirs that are ideal for practising water sports.

River Noguera Pallaresa

Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, the Noguera Pallaresa offers 60km of navigable waters and stretches to suit all tastes and levels as it runs from Beret Plateau to Terradets, via Collegats Canyon, Sant Antoni reservoir, and Cellers village. Thrill-seekers can test their skills on the more complicated stretches during the snowmelt months of May and June.

River Garonne

The Garonne rises on Beret Plateau at the westernmost edge of the Catalan Pyrenees, flowing through towns and villages in Val d’Aran County and providing a privileged venue for white-water activities such as rafting and canyoning from Les Bordes, in the village of Les.

River Segre

The River Segre Olympic Park (La Seu d’Urgell) has a white-water course with an adjustable flow that facilitates canoeing, kayaking, and rafting for beginners and experts alike.

River Noguera Ribagorçana

Known for the quality of its waters, the Noguera Ribagorçana is an up-and-coming Pyrenean water sports destination, with many activities taking place on Escales Reservoir and in the canyons running into the river, of which Viu de Llevata is considered among the best in Europe.

River Freser

Canyoning lovers coming to Girona province can enjoy their sport in the gorges of the River Freser, the stream at Queralbs Cave, or the River Fluvià basin in the Sadernes-Montagut area.

Ràfting al riu Noguera Pallaresa

Ràfting al riu Noguera Pallaresa

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Adventure Sports

The Pyrenees are an ideal place for adventure sports. Discover this unique territory as you enjoy the wide range of air, land, and water activities available.

Air sports

The Pyrenees offer a large variety of air sports: paragliding, hang gliding, ultralight flights, panoramic helicopter flights, and even balloon flights. More daring visitors can enjoy skydiving at the top international Empuriabrava Centre.

Horse riding

Ride through the spectacular Pyrenean landscapes, where you will find horseback routes suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Climbing

Many rock climbing and ice climbing options are available in the Pyrenees: Pica d'Estats (3143m), the highest peak in Catalonia; Terradets Canyon; Poi d’Unha, a magnificent rock wall just ten minutes from Bagergue village (Val d’Aran County); Pedraforca Mountain and Roca Gran de Ferrús in Ensija Mountains (Berguedà County); Montgrony Mountains (Ripollès County); and Sadernes (Garrotxa County).


Multi adventure parks

Spend a day up in the treetops on ropes, bridges, zip lines, walkways, and Tarzan swings, in the middle of the forest! Circuits of different levels mean that there is something here for everyone.

And lots more...

Experience the excitement of adventure activities in the Pyrenees. Just choose your activity from the many options available: potholing, scree descents, and trips in quads, 4x4, or segway, among many others.

And not only that...

If you want to take part in adventures in the skies, in the Pyrenees you will have the chance to paraglide, go on delta wings, micro-lights, parachuting, helicopter pleasure flights and hot air balloon flights. And should you prefer multi-adventure parks, don’t miss the chance to have a go on multi-lines, bridges, lianas, ropes and wooden bridges that will allow you to spend all day in the trees in the middle of the forest. If you’re passionate about adventure in the Pyrenees you’ve got a place just for you.