Pyrenees Activity Adventure - a Family Holiday in Spain (EXFPY)

Duration: 8 days (may vary)
Areas: Spain
Tour types: Family Adventures, Walking & Trekking

Description

AIGUES TORTES NATIONAL PARK - JEWEL OF THE PYRENEES
Driving up in Land Rovers into the heart of the Park, we first spend a relaxed day around the Sant Maurici Lake; with water and creeks literally everywhere, we soon discover why the name of this National Park means 'winding waters'. There are also dozens of peaks reaching up to 3000m, and the two named the Encantats ('Enchanted ones') are the symbols of these mountains. With luck eagles and vultures can be spotted - or perhaps even a whistling Marmot. Our hotel base in Sort is just a few miles outside the borders of the National Park and is blessed with an excellent micro-climate, receiving more sunshine than practically anywhere else in the Pyrenees.

RAFTING, RELAXING & KAYAKING ON THE RIVER NOGUERA
The Noguera Pallaresa river is probably the best in Spain for any kind of whitewater activity. The watershed is high up in the mountains close to the French border, steadily gaining momentum as it descends - superb for a great ride through the rapids on our rafts. There are also three lakes where the waters are calm and ideal for kayaking. Since our hotel is only a stone's throw away from the river, you can easily just spend your time on the banks, enjoying the backdrop of the Pyrenees or having a refreshing dip. Swimmers can also make the best of the lovely hotel pool and garden.

RAFTING CANYONS & GORGES
A few miles south of our base, the river carves through the mountains to form the Collegats Gorge. This area of dramatic rock formations is famous for its 'canyoning' activities, which you have the opportunity to try. We'll gear up in wetsuit, harness and helmet and start walking down the river bed, sometimes having to jump, slide or abseil; our instructor will give us all necessary guidance, and this is a real highlight of the tour.

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Join Barcelona airport and drive to Sort.

Day 2

4-Wheel-Drive to Aigues Tortes NP; walk around Saint Maurici Lake and picnic.

Day 3

Morning river-rafting; afternoon free in the village or at the pool.

Day 4

Optional mountain biking in the Virós forest or relaxing.

Day 5

Morning kayaking on Sant Antoni reservoir; afternoon optional visit to butterfly museum.

Day 6

Canyon abseiling.

Day 7

Optional activities on the river - kayaking or hydrospeed.

Day 8

Drive to Barcelona airport where tour ends.