The best views of the Pyrenees

Find out what to do in
the Valle de Arán

SPRING AND SUMMER IN THE VALLE DE ARÁN

At the end of the winter, the Valley keeps being one of the most spectacular sites of the Pyrenees. Countless opportunities are waiting for you: hiking and trekking, climbing and via ferratas, art and gastronomy ... An astonishing heritage.

The Arán Valley is located at the far northwest of Catalunya. Its spine is on the Garona River, which crosses the entire region and flows its waters into the Atlantic. Its presence is the essence of the Pyrenees and the high mountains that form the valley influenced its history and strong character.

A Paradise for hikers and high mountains lovers (one third of the valley has an altitude of over 2000m) with spectacular routes and memorable landscapes.

HIKING

You will find a wide range of low, medium and high difficulty hiking trails, for both families and most audacious. Its wildlife, flowers and green landscapes attract more and more visitors every summer.

EASY HIKES

DIFFICULT HIKES

ADVENTURE AND NATURE

You will climb the mountains, cross the green meadows and paths carried away by the strength of its crystal clear waters. The Arán Valley gives you the thrill of the adventure in a unique context, with individual or group activities suitable for all types of people (couples, families, ...)

Rafting
Hidrospeed
Canyons

Via ferratas
Climbing

BAQUEIRA KEEPS BEING BAQUIERA ALSO DURING SUMMER

During the Baquiera Beret’s summer, the Beret area is opened and the Blanhiblar chairlift activated while many activities such as BTT and hiking for families, athletes and nature lovers are carried out.

As you reach the altitude of 2200m, you will find the Barralh with a terrace, a bar and an outstanding view of Baqueira, the Ruda Valley and Aneto, which you can enjoy while tasting an aperitif. The chairlift allows the transport of bicycles that can therefore be used to return to Beret.

THE CYCLING PARADISE FROM ALL
POINTS OF VIEW

Discovering nature by bike is one of the most intense experiences you can enjoy in the Arán Valley

MUCH MORE THAN BICYCLE TOURING: AN OVERVIEW OVER THE MOST POPULAR EXCURSIONS FOR BIKE LOVERS

As far as professional cycling sports are concerned, besides the well-known Tour de France, the Valley hosts spectacular competitions every year:

PEDALS DE FOC NON STOP

A raid with departure and arrival in the Val d'Aran which hosts the BTT Ultramarathon Spanish Championship for the third consecutive year. Based on individual participation and a track of nearly 220 kilometers and 6,200 meters slope, this contest has soon become an international landmark in its category, both for its hardness and for its beauty. Official Website Pedals de Foc Non Stop.

ERA RODA NON STOP

It offers an exceptional opportunity to explore spectacular sceneries, forests, rivers and waterfalls from a biker's viewpoint. With its 140 km of pure mountain biking and a 5200m slope, it is one of the toughest BTT tours of the Pyrenees. This year you can take advantage of it as a "marathon" version with 77km and a 2800 meters slope. Official Website Era Roda Non Stop.

CAMPILARO

A cycling route that crosses the heart of the Pyrenees for a total of 330 kilometers and a 8,300 meters slope. Campilaro 2017 will consist of 4 medium and high mountain ranges involving 3 cities: Saint-Lary Soulan, Luchon and Vielha (Aran Valley). More information sobre Campilaro 2017.

THE NORTH FACE ENDURO SERIES

BTT Championship organized in cooperation with the Arán Valley’s BTT center. During this chrono race contest, held along various paths, each participant fights individually against time. Official website The North Face Enduro Series.

THE MOST CHARMING VILLAGES
OF THE VALLE DE ARÁN

Vielha

Vielha is a village of about 4000 inhabitants located at an altitude of 974 metres and the capital of the Arán Valley. It is rich in interesting monuments such as the Church of San Miguel located in its center where the medieval Mijarán Christi is situated as well. In addition to those, you can visit the Aranés Ethnological Museum, the Town hall, the Casa Palaciega of Rodes, the Wool Museum and the tower of General Martinón from the XVII century.

Arties

Arties is the second village of the Arán Valley that owns the higher number of hotels and restaurants. Its alleys - surrounded by beautiful mountain houses with slate roofs and both elegant and refined villas - are crossed by ancient bridges crossing the Garona River. The promontory is also hosting the Church of Saint Mary, a Romanesque temple with spectacular Gothic frescoes. During the sunset, especially in the ski season, all of its hotels and restaurants turn into places with a pleasant atmosphere.

Salardú

Along with the other Aragonese villages, Salardú offers you its mix of houses and arderian roofs designed to support the weight of winter snowfalls. Moreover, at the top of it you can find the Romanesque church of Saint Andrew, surrounded by a long stretch of meadows and presided by a solid tower that was once part of a castle. Within this church, declared an historical monument, the Romanesque dimension of the famous Christ of Salardú is well preserved.

TOURISM AND SPORT ACTIVITIES INFORMATION SOURCES

Routes across the villages of the Arán Valley
Official Webiste VisitaValdaran.com
Routes in the Arán Valley
Baqueira during summer