Kingdom of the Rivers Mountains and Water

Kingdom of the Rivers Mountains and Water2022-11-23T18:58:15+00:00

Mountains and Water:

Feel the Beat of Pyrenees

Through the rivers and the water, you will discover the soul of the Pyrenees and its beautiful places. Tailor-made activities created by our expert guides will surprise you every day.

Discover the best that the National and Natural Parks of the Pyrenees  have to offer under the expertise of our well-qualified guides. Let us surprise you, and lead you to the most beautiful corners of this region of Spain.We have compiled together a vast array of unique activities and excursions which will ensure that your thirst for adventure will be endlessly quenched. Climb cloud-piercing mountains, explore ancient canyons, and feel the thrill of white-water rafting. There is something for every traveller in this magical land

You will also learn about local traditions, culture and enjoy the delicious Spanish gastronomy.

Pyrenees

“The hikes were beautiful and a lot of thought went into the design of each one to allow us to experience a variety of landscapes. Thank you for a fantastic trip across the Pyrenees!”

— Mary Inga, Dusseldorf, Germany

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Always cross the Pyrenees with the help of your guides , discovering the most beautiful locations in the Aragonese mountains and its National and Natural Parks.


  • Birdwatching and interpretive hikes to learn and enrich your experience.


  • Discover about the Millennial history of secluded villages in the Pyrenees, its people and culture.


  • Enjoy the rich and varied Spanish, Aragonese and Catalan cuisine and precious wines.

  • You will discover fascinating things about the secluded, centuries-old villages nestled in with the Pyrenees along with their people and cultures. And as always, you will be kept satiated by the rich and varied Spanish, Aragonese, and Catalan wines and cuisine to be found aplenty here.


Pyrenees travels: Cloudy in Occidentales Valleys Park

Day 1. Rafting Rio Esera . Benasque Valley

We move in the morning to the Benasque valley.

If there is an exciting and fun activity for anyone, this is Rafting. Navigating on inflatable rafts down the river Ésera in the Benasque Valley is something you should not miss. Beautiful landscapes in calmed stretches combined with exciting rapids, waves and even some drops! Our guides will get you to live an unforgettable adventure

  • Lunch: Cotiella restaurant
  • Dinner: Acebo de Casa Muria

View hotel

Day 2. Kayak in congosto Montrebei

Do you imagine paddling between vertical walls of 500 metres high separated by only 20 metres of distance? Congosto de Mont-Rebei is a tour between impressive calcareous walls and many paddlers value this route as one of the most spectacular kayaking routes in Catalonia

  • Breakfast: Acebo de Casa Muria
  • Lunch: Picnic Packet
  • Dinner: Casa Chongastan restaurant, its gastronomy is recognised nationally and iis n first place in Aragonese gastronomy ratings.

View hotel

Pyrenees Travels: Alquezar

Day 3.  Hikking. The river in Ordesa and Mont Perdido National Park

We’ll visit Aínsa (Huesca), a beautiful medieval town where the passing of the years has not diminished the charm of its streets, churches, squares, etc.
Ordesa National Park is one of Spain’s most famous parks and is the oldest protected area in Europe. From lush forests to rushing rivers and soaring mountains, the resplendence of nature is on full display here, providing you with an unforgettable experience. There will be time for bird-watching and trekking along with learning about the geology and fauna and flora of the Pyrenees.
From there, we will drive to La Jacetania and our second accommodation for the trip, “Hotel Barosse” – a unique hotel for the taste of something different

  • Breakfast: Acebo de Casa Muria
  • Packed / Picnic lunch
  • Dinner. Barosse Hotel

View hotel

Pyrenees Travels: Parque Nacional Aiguestortes

Day 4. Rafting in Mallos de Riglos Natural Monument

Los Mallos de Riglos is a natural monument unique set of conglomerate rock formations that rise almost 300 metres. It is also home to the greatest colony of Griffon Vultures in all of Europe. With our rafts we will sail down the river in this beautiful place.
In the evening we visit San Juan de la Peña Monastery is a medieval jewel. It was the most important monastery in Aragon in the high Middle Ages. A good number of kings of Aragon were buried in its Royal Pantheon

  • Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
  • Packed / Picnic lunch
  • Dinner: Barosse Hotel.

View hotel

Pyrenees Travels: Parque Nacional Aiguestortes

Day 5. Canyoning in Guara Park

After taking in the splendours of Mallos de Riglos Park, we will carry on to Sierra de Guara National Park to explore its mesmerising canyons. You will find that this place is the European paradise for all things canyoning! It is full of jumps, slides made from rock, crystal-clear water pool, and more, all waiting for you.

  • Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
  • Packed / Picnic lunch
  • Dinner: Biarritz Jaca Restaurant

View hotel

Pyrenees Travels: Parque Nacional Aiguestortes

Day 6. Friday. Valles Occidentales Natural Park

It is very easy to cross the Pyrenees with me climbed in the Mirador, we will take a high walk through the high peaks of the Natural Park of the Western Valleys, where we will contemplate the magnificent aerial views of the Aragonese Pyrenees at more than 2000 meters high, where we will arrive with our vehicle

  • Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
  • Lunch: Canfran Estacion restaurant

View hotel

PRICES AND DATES

We offer you the freedom to create the adventures of your dreams, the flexibility to travel in small groups of 4-6 people maximum or intimately with just you and your partner. Alternatively, if you wish to travel solo across the Pyrenees in your own car, we can also adapt to those needs.

Mountains and Water

2115001 PAX
  • Discover the Pyrenees in 7 days
General Conditions

PROGRAMME DATES:


  • From May 28 to June 03, 2023:


  • From September 24 to September 30, 2023:


Included in the Price:
  • Local guides with expert leadership will accompany you for the entirety of your journey;

  • Accommodation will be in the “El Acebo de Casa Muria” and “Hotel Barosse” hotels, as noted in the itinerary;

  • Meals will be in restaurants, in hotels, or in picnic form, as noted in the itinerary;

  • Shuttle transfers from the Barcelona airport and city centre on Days 1-8, as noted in the itinerary;

  • Sight-seeing and adventure activities, as noted in the itinerary;

  • Ground transfers during the programme;

  • Mandatory accident and rescue insurance policy to cover it during the program, and;

  • Admission costs to monuments, castles and churches during the trip, as noted in the itinerary.

Not Included in the Price:
  • Local and international flights;

  • Extra airport shuttles (differing from those on Days 1-8);

  • Airport taxes (varies depending on location);

  • Excess baggage charges;

  • Cost of medical vaccinations;

  • Optional tipping to local staff, or our leaders or guides;

  • Personal items (tips, laundry, etc.);

  • All drinks are not included

  • Trip cancellation insurance. We recommend that you protect your trip with a cancellation insurance.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

1000€ deposit is required to hold your reservation.

Balance of payment is due 60 days before trip starts.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:

No charge for cancellations made 30 days before the trip.
25% charge for cancellations made from 30-15 days in advance.
50% charge for cancellations made less than 15 days in advance.

We strongly recommend you take cancellation insurance to protect your trip.

El Acebo de Casa Muria

Welcome to our house set in the Aragonese Pyrenees! This charming rural house is set in a place of true peace and tranquillity. You will fall in love with its magical landscape as you enjoy its quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

El Acebo de Muria (which literally translates to “a quiet man’s property”) is a beautiful 18th century house situated in the picturesque village of Renanué at an altitude of 1,230 metres. From here, there are magnificent views of the entire Benasque Valley.

Pyrenees Travels: Habitacion Ermita en Hotel Barosse

Casa Barosse

“Beauty, Exclusivity, and Comfort for Unique, Special Guests”

Just a stone’s throw away from Jaca is a different hotel concept in the Aragonese Pyrenees. It is a space designed for adult patrons and delicate, small details emerge in corners of marked personality.

This programme includes the following meals during the week:

MEALS
  • A filling breakfast is served in each hotel every morning and consists of a variety of options including Iberian ham, dry meats,
    homemade sausages and cheeses, various homemade breads, toasts,
    and pastries with butters and jams, fresh seasonal fruits and juices, and farm-fresh eggs;
  • Packed picnic lunches are prepared by the hotels. In Alquezar, we will have lunch in Casa Pardina;
  • Dinners will be served in your hotels, except for Tuesday and Friday evening when we will dine in two of the best restaurants in the Pyrenees: Casa Chongastán and Biarritz Restaurant.

DRINKS are not includes.

The Leaders

With over 20 years experience, we are all experts in mountaineering, canyoning and climbing, in coordinating and arranging activities to meet the needs of diverse groups in the natural environment. Our passion and enthusiasm for the outdoors and fun in what we do is infectious. We speak several languages are well experienced in organising groups for foreign groups. Our local knowledge of the culture, traditions and people of the valleys all add to make your experience unforgettable.

Pyrenees Travels: David Ruiz de Gopegui

David Ruiz de Gopegui

Born in Zaragoza in 1984, the mountains beckoned David from afar and he could not resist their call. He is a qualified teacher specialising in environmental studies, a leisure time instructor, and also a trained mountain guide instructor (UIMLA International). He combines his love of photography with his work in the open air doing mountain related activities.

David is deeply passionate about the Pyrenees where he has worked for the last 14 years coordinating environmental and sporting activities. Since 2013 , he has led various international expeditions to such places as the Himalayas in Nepal, to the Alps in France and Italy, and he is seeking to embark on a new adventure in the future to Patagonia.

Pyrenees Travels: Gaspar Giner

Alberto Marín

Alberto is a professional mountain guide, with specialities in mountaineering and climbing. He is also in environmental educator, specialising in natural heritage interpretation, Leisure Time and canoe Monitor, canyoning sports technician and Mountain guide for the blind and the visually Impaired. With almost 20 years of experience in the sector, he has worked in almost all the valleys in the Aragonese Pyrenees, leading groups of multitude of nationalities in the mountains or coordinating environmental educational programmes, nature workshops and leisure and adventure programmes.

PACKING LIST:

Clothes – Action & adventure2017-12-03T04:15:43+00:00

NOTES ABOUT CLOTHES – ACTION & ADVENTURE

Take comfortable clothes for hiking.  Shorts maybe fine for most days but it is recommendable to take light-weight trousers aswell for cooler weather and to protection against tall grass. The best way to be comfortable is to wear various layers.  It’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes for the evening, casual is best though, nothing fancy like coats or ties.
The activities are planned during the best period of weather conditions, however being a mountainous climate it can variable and it is best to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions.
Be prepared.

This list of clothes is just a guide.

  • Good quality rain gear, for example Gore-Tex raincoat/wind stopper with hood.

  • Thick woollen jacket or woollen jumper or light Goose down Jacket or fleece and waterproof or similar.

  • Long sleeve top.  Quick drying fabrics like nylon are recommendable.

  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve tops.

  • Hiking trousers.  Lightweight cotton or synthetic hiking trousers are the most practical choice. Jeans are not recommended because they are too hot in the sun and take a long time to dry if they get wet.

  • Hiking shorts. Made from quick drying material are recommended.

  • Swimsuit to wear under the neoprene suit.

  • A cap/hat with a wide brim preferably waterproof to protect against the sun and rain.

  • Medium weight hiking boots with Vibram rubber outer sole with good ankle support.

  • Boots or trainers that can get wet in the water activities.

  • Casual shoes for sightseeing.

  • Good walking socks. Some people like thick Thorlo socks with padded toes/ heels, or use an outer sock and synthetic inner sock.

  • Light woollen gloves and hat for cool weather.

  • Synthetic long underwear.

  • Underwear / nightwear. Synthetics fabrics dry faster.

  • Smart casual clothes to eat out in the restaurants.

Documentation2017-10-21T02:44:25+00:00
  • Airplane ticket (or electronic ticket)

  • Passport

  • Other photographic ID, for example driving license

  • Cash

  • Soft material suitcase with a small lock (must be unlocked for air transport)

  • Small rucksack big enough for a jacket or material for rain gear, bottle of water, camara and others items you may wish to take on the hikes

Equipment2017-12-03T04:17:25+00:00
  • 1-2 bottles of reusable water- 1 l. capacity.

  • Good quality sun glasses

  • Folding sticks or trekking poles

Personal First Aid Supplies2017-12-03T04:22:01+00:00
  • Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher and lipbalm with sunscreen.

  • Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Tylenol for muscle pain or headaches.

  • Blister kit. Look for durable gel-type dressings that you can applied directly to blisters, for example:

    • Advanced curative healing bandages or Gel bandages which last several days.
    • “Liquid bandages”, such as New-Skin, are useful because they are quick drying and form a tough protective layer over a blist
  • All prescribed medicines must be clearly labelled.

  • Spare contact lenses or glasses.

Optional equipment2018-02-26T19:54:21+00:00
  • Tension convertor and plug adaptor to use appliances in hotels

  • Camara, extra batteries.

  • Bandanas (many uses)

  • Light binoculars

  • Reading/Writing material

  • Travel clock

  • Small umbrella

  • Soap to hand wash clothes.
    Laundry service available in the hotels.
Maps Pyrenees

DETAILS:

  • Duration: 7 days and 6 nights


  • Arrival: Barcelona airport (El Prat) and Barcelona Centre Avue. Diagonal.


  • Departure Barcelona airport (El Prat) and Barcelona Centre Avue. Diagonal.


  • Accommodation: 6 nights hotels


  • Meals: all meals included: Spanish Gastronomy.


  • Activity: 6 days of mountain activities like kayaking, canyoning, rafting and hiking from moderate to strenuous trails, excursions from 6-7 hours duration and between 700/900 metres elevation difference.


  • Trip Level:

    Do you have a thirst for adventure and ready for an adrenalin rush? Discover the wild side of the Pyrenees. You must be in good physical condition and willing to not hold back! These activities include mountain trekking with significant elevation differences from 600-900 meters, possibly with rocky areas where you may have to climb. The program offers the opportunity to try the most exciting adventure activities: rafting, Kayaking and climbing. To compliment these intense experiences, you will also have the opportunity to visit the ancient monuments of interest, various villages and their people, and last if not least the Gastronomy.


Detailed information about this experience can be found in the following dossier in PDF format. Download here.

If you do not receive the download link mail in your inbox (within 10 min); Please also check your Spam folder or Junk email folder to make sure that our message has not been filtered out. if you do not see a mail or problem in the zip file. please contact admin.

Remember if you have any queries or questions please contact us by email or call us:

Phone: +34 974 55 38 72

Discover the best that the National and Natural Parks of the Pyrenees  have to offer under the expertise of our well-qualified guides. Let us surprise you, and lead you to the most beautiful corners of this region of Spain.We have compiled together a vast array of unique activities and excursions which will ensure that your thirst for adventure will be endlessly quenched. Climb cloud-piercing mountains, explore ancient canyons, and feel the thrill of white-water rafting. There is something for every traveller in this magical land

You will also learn about local traditions, culture and enjoy the delicious Spanish gastronomy.

Pyrenees

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Always cross the Pyrenees with the help of your guides , discovering the most beautiful locations in the Aragonese mountains and its National and Natural Parks.


  • Birdwatching and interpretive hikes to learn and enrich your experience.


  • Discover about the Millennial history of secluded villages in the Pyrenees, its people and culture.


  • Enjoy the rich and varied Spanish, Aragonese and Catalan cuisine and precious wines.

  • You will discover fascinating things about the secluded, centuries-old villages nestled in with the Pyrenees along with their people and cultures. And as always, you will be kept satiated by the rich and varied Spanish, Aragonese, and Catalan wines and cuisine to be found aplenty here.


Pyrenees travels: Cloudy in Occidentales Valleys Park

Day 1. Rafting Rio Esera . Benasque Valley

We move in the morning to the Benasque valley.

If there is an exciting and fun activity for anyone, this is Rafting. Navigating on inflatable rafts down the river Ésera in the Benasque Valley is something you should not miss. Beautiful landscapes in calmed stretches combined with exciting rapids, waves and even some drops! Our guides will get you to live an unforgettable adventure

  • Lunch: Cotiella restaurant
  • Dinner: Acebo de Casa Muria

View hotel

Day 2. Kayak in congosto Montrebei

Do you imagine paddling between vertical walls of 500 metres high separated by only 20 metres of distance? Congosto de Mont-Rebei is a tour between impressive calcareous walls and many paddlers value this route as one of the most spectacular kayaking routes in Catalonia

  • Breakfast: Acebo de Casa Muria
  • Lunch: Picnic Packet
  • Dinner: Casa Chongastan restaurant, its gastronomy is recognised nationally and iis n first place in Aragonese gastronomy ratings.

View hotel

Pyrenees Travels: Alquezar

Day 3.  Hikking. The river in Ordesa and Mont Perdido National Park

We’ll visit Aínsa (Huesca), a beautiful medieval town where the passing of the years has not diminished the charm of its streets, churches, squares, etc.
Ordesa National Park is one of Spain’s most famous parks and is the oldest protected area in Europe. From lush forests to rushing rivers and soaring mountains, the resplendence of nature is on full display here, providing you with an unforgettable experience. There will be time for bird-watching and trekking along with learning about the geology and fauna and flora of the Pyrenees.
From there, we will drive to La Jacetania and our second accommodation for the trip, “Hotel Barosse” – a unique hotel for the taste of something different

  • Breakfast: Acebo de Casa Muria
  • Packed / Picnic lunch
  • Dinner. Barosse Hotel

View hotel

Pyrenees Travels: Parque Nacional Aiguestortes

Day 4. Rafting in Mallos de Riglos Natural Monument

Los Mallos de Riglos is a natural monument unique set of conglomerate rock formations that rise almost 300 metres. It is also home to the greatest colony of Griffon Vultures in all of Europe. With our rafts we will sail down the river in this beautiful place.
In the evening we visit San Juan de la Peña Monastery is a medieval jewel. It was the most important monastery in Aragon in the high Middle Ages. A good number of kings of Aragon were buried in its Royal Pantheon

  • Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
  • Packed / Picnic lunch
  • Dinner: Barosse Hotel.

View hotel

Pyrenees Travels: Parque Nacional Aiguestortes

Day 5. Canyoning in Guara Park

After taking in the splendours of Mallos de Riglos Park, we will carry on to Sierra de Guara National Park to explore its mesmerising canyons. You will find that this place is the European paradise for all things canyoning! It is full of jumps, slides made from rock, crystal-clear water pool, and more, all waiting for you.

  • Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
  • Packed / Picnic lunch
  • Dinner: Biarritz Jaca Restaurant

View hotel

Pyrenees Travels: Parque Nacional Aiguestortes

Day 6. Friday. Valles Occidentales Natural Park

It is very easy to cross the Pyrenees with me climbed in the Mirador, we will take a high walk through the high peaks of the Natural Park of the Western Valleys, where we will contemplate the magnificent aerial views of the Aragonese Pyrenees at more than 2000 meters high, where we will arrive with our vehicle

  • Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
  • Lunch: Canfran Estacion restaurant

View hotel

PRICES AND DATES

We offer you the freedom to create the adventures of your dreams, the flexibility to travel in small groups of 4-6 people maximum or intimately with just you and your partner. Alternatively, if you wish to travel solo across the Pyrenees in your own car, we can also adapt to those needs.

Action and Adventure

2115001 PAX
  • Discover the Pyrenees in 7 days
General Conditions

PROGRAMME DATES:


  • From May 28 to June 03, 2023:


  • From September 24 to September 30, 2023:


Included in the Price:
  • Local guides with expert leadership will accompany you for the entirety of your journey;

  • Accommodation will be in the “El Acebo de Casa Muria” and “Hotel Barosse” hotels, as noted in the itinerary;

  • Meals will be in restaurants, in hotels, or in picnic form, as noted in the itinerary;

  • Shuttle transfers from the Barcelona airport and city centre on Days 1-8, as noted in the itinerary;

  • Sight-seeing and adventure activities, as noted in the itinerary;

  • Ground transfers during the programme;

  • Mandatory accident and rescue insurance policy to cover it during the program, and;

  • Admission costs to monuments, castles and churches during the trip, as noted in the itinerary.

Not Included in the Price:
  • Local and international flights;

  • Extra airport shuttles (differing from those on Days 1-8);

  • Airport taxes (varies depending on location);

  • Excess baggage charges;

  • Cost of medical vaccinations;

  • Optional tipping to local staff, or our leaders or guides;

  • Personal items (tips, laundry, etc.);

  • All drinks are not included

  • Trip cancellation insurance. We recommend that you protect your trip with a cancellation insurance.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

1000€ deposit is required to hold your reservation.

Balance of payment is due 60 days before trip starts.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:

No charge for cancellations made 30 days before the trip.
25% charge for cancellations made from 30-15 days in advance.
50% charge for cancellations made less than 15 days in advance.

We strongly recommend you take cancellation insurance to protect your trip.

El Acebo de Casa Muria

Welcome to our house set in the Aragonese Pyrenees! This charming rural house is set in a place of true peace and tranquillity. You will fall in love with its magical landscape as you enjoy its quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

El Acebo de Muria (which literally translates to “a quiet man’s property”) is a beautiful 18th century house situated in the picturesque village of Renanué at an altitude of 1,230 metres. From here, there are magnificent views of the entire Benasque Valley.

Pyrenees Travels: Habitacion Ermita en Hotel Barosse

Casa Barosse

“Beauty, Exclusivity, and Comfort for Unique, Special Guests”

Just a stone’s throw away from Jaca is a different hotel concept in the Aragonese Pyrenees. It is a space designed for adult patrons and delicate, small details emerge in corners of marked personality.

This programme includes the following meals during the week:

MEALS
  • A filling breakfast is served in each hotel every morning and consists of a variety of options including Iberian ham, dry meats,
    homemade sausages and cheeses, various homemade breads, toasts,
    and pastries with butters and jams, fresh seasonal fruits and juices, and farm-fresh eggs;
  • Packed picnic lunches are prepared by the hotels. In Alquezar, we will have lunch in Casa Pardina;
  • Dinners will be served in your hotels, except for Tuesday and Friday evening when we will dine in two of the best restaurants in the Pyrenees: Casa Chongastán and Biarritz Restaurant.

DRINKS are not includes.

The Leaders

With over 20 years experience, we are all experts in mountaineering, canyoning and climbing, in coordinating and arranging activities to meet the needs of diverse groups in the natural environment. Our passion and enthusiasm for the outdoors and fun in what we do is infectious. We speak several languages are well experienced in organising groups for foreign groups. Our local knowledge of the culture, traditions and people of the valleys all add to make your experience unforgettable.

Pyrenees Travels: David Ruiz de Gopegui

David Ruiz de Gopegui

Born in Zaragoza in 1984, the mountains beckoned David from afar and he could not resist their call. He is a qualified teacher specialising in environmental studies, a leisure time instructor, and also a trained mountain guide instructor (UIMLA International). He combines his love of photography with his work in the open air doing mountain related activities.

David is deeply passionate about the Pyrenees where he has worked for the last 14 years coordinating environmental and sporting activities. Since 2013 , he has led various international expeditions to such places as the Himalayas in Nepal, to the Alps in France and Italy, and he is seeking to embark on a new adventure in the future to Patagonia.

Pyrenees Travels: Gaspar Giner

Alberto Marín

Alberto is a professional mountain guide, with specialities in mountaineering and climbing. He is also in environmental educator, specialising in natural heritage interpretation, Leisure Time and canoe Monitor, canyoning sports technician and Mountain guide for the blind and the visually Impaired. With almost 20 years of experience in the sector, he has worked in almost all the valleys in the Aragonese Pyrenees, leading groups of multitude of nationalities in the mountains or coordinating environmental educational programmes, nature workshops and leisure and adventure programmes.

PACKING LIST:

Clothes – Action & adventure2017-12-03T04:15:43+00:00

NOTES ABOUT CLOTHES – ACTION & ADVENTURE

Take comfortable clothes for hiking.  Shorts maybe fine for most days but it is recommendable to take light-weight trousers aswell for cooler weather and to protection against tall grass. The best way to be comfortable is to wear various layers.  It’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes for the evening, casual is best though, nothing fancy like coats or ties.
The activities are planned during the best period of weather conditions, however being a mountainous climate it can variable and it is best to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions.
Be prepared.

This list of clothes is just a guide.

  • Good quality rain gear, for example Gore-Tex raincoat/wind stopper with hood.

  • Thick woollen jacket or woollen jumper or light Goose down Jacket or fleece and waterproof or similar.

  • Long sleeve top.  Quick drying fabrics like nylon are recommendable.

  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve tops.

  • Hiking trousers.  Lightweight cotton or synthetic hiking trousers are the most practical choice. Jeans are not recommended because they are too hot in the sun and take a long time to dry if they get wet.

  • Hiking shorts. Made from quick drying material are recommended.

  • Swimsuit to wear under the neoprene suit.

  • A cap/hat with a wide brim preferably waterproof to protect against the sun and rain.

  • Medium weight hiking boots with Vibram rubber outer sole with good ankle support.

  • Boots or trainers that can get wet in the water activities.

  • Casual shoes for sightseeing.

  • Good walking socks. Some people like thick Thorlo socks with padded toes/ heels, or use an outer sock and synthetic inner sock.

  • Light woollen gloves and hat for cool weather.

  • Synthetic long underwear.

  • Underwear / nightwear. Synthetics fabrics dry faster.

  • Smart casual clothes to eat out in the restaurants.

Documentation2017-10-21T02:44:25+00:00
  • Airplane ticket (or electronic ticket)

  • Passport

  • Other photographic ID, for example driving license

  • Cash

  • Soft material suitcase with a small lock (must be unlocked for air transport)

  • Small rucksack big enough for a jacket or material for rain gear, bottle of water, camara and others items you may wish to take on the hikes

Equipment2017-12-03T04:17:25+00:00
  • 1-2 bottles of reusable water- 1 l. capacity.

  • Good quality sun glasses

  • Folding sticks or trekking poles

Personal First Aid Supplies2017-12-03T04:22:01+00:00
  • Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher and lipbalm with sunscreen.

  • Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Tylenol for muscle pain or headaches.

  • Blister kit. Look for durable gel-type dressings that you can applied directly to blisters, for example:

    • Advanced curative healing bandages or Gel bandages which last several days.
    • “Liquid bandages”, such as New-Skin, are useful because they are quick drying and form a tough protective layer over a blist
  • All prescribed medicines must be clearly labelled.

  • Spare contact lenses or glasses.

Optional equipment2018-02-26T19:54:21+00:00
  • Tension convertor and plug adaptor to use appliances in hotels

  • Camara, extra batteries.

  • Bandanas (many uses)

  • Light binoculars

  • Reading/Writing material

  • Travel clock

  • Small umbrella

  • Soap to hand wash clothes.
    Laundry service available in the hotels.
Maps Pyrenees

DETAILS:

  • Duration: 7 days and 6 nights


  • Arrival: Barcelona airport (El Prat) and Barcelona Centre Avue. Diagonal.


  • Departure Barcelona airport (El Prat) and Barcelona Centre Avue. Diagonal.


  • Accommodation: 6 nights hotels


  • Meals: all meals included: Spanish Gastronomy.


  • Activity: 6 days of mountain activities like kayaking, canyoning, rafting and hiking from moderate to strenuous trails, excursions from 6-7 hours duration and between 700/900 metres elevation difference.


  • Trip Level:

    Do you have a thirst for adventure and ready for an adrenalin rush? Discover the wild side of the Pyrenees. You must be in good physical condition and willing to not hold back! These activities include mountain trekking with significant elevation differences from 600-900 meters, possibly with rocky areas where you may have to climb. The program offers the opportunity to try the most exciting adventure activities: rafting, Kayaking and climbing. To compliment these intense experiences, you will also have the opportunity to visit the ancient monuments of interest, various villages and their people, and last if not least the Gastronomy.


Detailed information about this experience can be found in the following dossier in PDF format. Download here.

If you do not receive the download link mail in your inbox (within 10 min); Please also check your Spam folder or Junk email folder to make sure that our message has not been filtered out. if you do not see a mail or problem in the zip file. please contact admin.

Remember if you have any queries or questions please contact us by email or call us:

Phone: +34 974 55 38 72

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