Trekking tour in the Pyrenees, Aigüestortes National Park, Spain - July 2017
Moderate/Challenging Level - level 3 in 5 max
7 days of moderate hiking, 6 nights in mountain huts + 2 optional nights in Barcelona (hotels)
Tours in 2017: 1st Jul 2017 - Reservation Deadline: 15th May 2017
or gather your group and select your own schedule
7 days of moderate hiking, 6 nights in mountain huts + 2 optional nights in Barcelona (hotels)
Tours in 2017: 1st Jul 2017 - Reservation Deadline: 15th May 2017
or gather your group and select your own schedule
Check our photo gallery from previous tours
Its territory is divided between the municipalities of Vall d’Aran, Pallars Sobirá, Alta Ribagorça and Pallars Jussà, about 200 km’s West of Andorra.
Was created in 1955 and today covers an area of approximately 40,000 hectares also considering the peripheral protected areas.
Is a natural space of great beauty where both water and granite appears in their maximum splendor in surprising combinations.
With a high concentration of ridges often around 3,000 m high, as is the Punta Alta (3,015 m) and the Contraix (2,960 m), you will find a high contrast with the deep green valleys where streams flow with crystal clear waters.
Aigüestortes National Park (Spanish Pyrenees)
Aiguestortes National Park is located in the central area of the Spanish Pyrenees and is the only national park in Catalonia.Its territory is divided between the municipalities of Vall d’Aran, Pallars Sobirá, Alta Ribagorça and Pallars Jussà, about 200 km’s West of Andorra.
Was created in 1955 and today covers an area of approximately 40,000 hectares also considering the peripheral protected areas.
Is a natural space of great beauty where both water and granite appears in their maximum splendor in surprising combinations.
With a high concentration of ridges often around 3,000 m high, as is the Punta Alta (3,015 m) and the Contraix (2,960 m), you will find a high contrast with the deep green valleys where streams flow with crystal clear waters.
The trail
The trail is approximately 75 km long and is divided into 7 journeys/days.
Is a 7 days long loop trail which goes through hills and valleys where you will find crystal clear water lakes that reflects the silhouettes of impressive granitic mountains.
The average elevation of the route lies on the quota of 2,500 m, sometimes reaching very close to 3,000 m.
During the course the hike you will have the opportunity to visit 8 mountain refuges among which 6 we will use to spend the night and dine.
The use of mountain huts allows you to do not have to carry excessive weight in your backpacks because there you will find very good food, shower and a place to sleep. More than that, these huts are also a meeting point for travelers from various points of the globe and the talking and exchange of experiences creates unforgettable moments.
The comfortable pace and moderate distances make this an accessible hike to most trekkers, even with little experience.
The map image above gives you an idea of the trail we will walk where the each colour corresponds to each journey/day.
The 1st and 8th nights will be spent in hotel on the outskirts of Barcelona Airport.
The remaining nights will be spent in mountain huts in Aiguestortes National Park, in the Spanish Pyrenees.
In each hut is possible to sleep and they will provide dinner, breakfast and the lunch for the next day.
Is a 7 days long loop trail which goes through hills and valleys where you will find crystal clear water lakes that reflects the silhouettes of impressive granitic mountains.
The average elevation of the route lies on the quota of 2,500 m, sometimes reaching very close to 3,000 m.
During the course the hike you will have the opportunity to visit 8 mountain refuges among which 6 we will use to spend the night and dine.
The use of mountain huts allows you to do not have to carry excessive weight in your backpacks because there you will find very good food, shower and a place to sleep. More than that, these huts are also a meeting point for travelers from various points of the globe and the talking and exchange of experiences creates unforgettable moments.
The comfortable pace and moderate distances make this an accessible hike to most trekkers, even with little experience.
The map image above gives you an idea of the trail we will walk where the each colour corresponds to each journey/day.
The 1st and 8th nights will be spent in hotel on the outskirts of Barcelona Airport.
The remaining nights will be spent in mountain huts in Aiguestortes National Park, in the Spanish Pyrenees.
In each hut is possible to sleep and they will provide dinner, breakfast and the lunch for the next day.
Questions & Answers
How does it works?
You can join me for a pre set tour or gather your own group and establish your own schedule.
Reservation forms and respective payment will be received until Reservation Deadline.
Reservations are only considered effective with the respective payment.
I will provide all required information’s in order to help client’s to prepare their travel.
Clients will be meet at the Barcelona Airport upon their arrival and, at the end of the tour, they will be taken to the airport as well. Different arrangements (ex: pick up and drop off at a certain hotel) can be agreed case-by-case.
Reservation forms and respective payment will be received until Reservation Deadline.
Reservations are only considered effective with the respective payment.
I will provide all required information’s in order to help client’s to prepare their travel.
Clients will be meet at the Barcelona Airport upon their arrival and, at the end of the tour, they will be taken to the airport as well. Different arrangements (ex: pick up and drop off at a certain hotel) can be agreed case-by-case.
Accommodations and meals
The included six nights will be spent in mountain huts during the trekking tour.
Extra/optional nights in Barcelona, or any other location, can be agreed. Please contact us for more details.
In the mountain huts you will find a place to sleep, ward style, where you will get a mattress, a pillow and blankets. We suggest you to bring your own light sleeping bag.
In these huts you will be served with very good meals. You can have both breakfast and dinner in the hut and lunch is provided early in the morning, picnic style for you to carry in your backpack.
From Day 1 dinner to Day 7 lunch you will have all three meals per day included in the base price.
Extra/optional nights in Barcelona, or any other location, can be agreed. Please contact us for more details.
In the mountain huts you will find a place to sleep, ward style, where you will get a mattress, a pillow and blankets. We suggest you to bring your own light sleeping bag.
In these huts you will be served with very good meals. You can have both breakfast and dinner in the hut and lunch is provided early in the morning, picnic style for you to carry in your backpack.
From Day 1 dinner to Day 7 lunch you will have all three meals per day included in the base price.
Luggage and backpack
Each client has a volume/weight luggage quota of 60 liters and/or 30Kg.
During the walk you will carry your backpack with only what you will need for the duration of the hike.
Your remaining luggage can be left in the town's lockers.
During the walk you will carry your backpack with only what you will need for the duration of the hike.
Your remaining luggage can be left in the town's lockers.
Clothing, footwear and other individual items
We will be glad to provide you all the information you may need to help you to better prepare your travel.
Transfers during the tour
There will be a logistical support vehicle allocated to the tour.
The transfer Barcelona/Tour/Barcelona is included in the price.
The transfer Barcelona/Tour/Barcelona is included in the price.
Detailed Program
The Detailed Program is part of the documentation that the participant receives when the tour is confirmed.
Plane flights
You can purchase directly your plane flights.
Please bear in mind: last minute reservations can result in increased costs and booking difficulties.
Mountain huts
There are many kinds of mountain huts and the experiences we have had in some places are not necessarily equal to the experiences we will have in Aigüestortes National Park.
In the context of mountain huts at an European level, we will find a set of huts with very good conditions, very good management and very well attended.
Some are stone and masonry construction, with wooden interior for greater comfort level and most of them providing warm water for showers.
With capacities to between 20 and 70 people, depending on their size, they offer a set of miscellaneous services not losing their mountaineer charisma.
Each hut has its own management so you can find small differences in the rules. These rules are extremely important when so many different people get together in small places.
The photographs here used can give an idea of the appearance of some of the huts used during this tour. To those that do not have previous experiences using mountain huts, this is an excellent opportunity to start.
We can provide you all informative support to help you to in the preparation of your travel.
Those who already have other experiences will be probably pleased with the conditions they will find here.
In the context of mountain huts at an European level, we will find a set of huts with very good conditions, very good management and very well attended.
Some are stone and masonry construction, with wooden interior for greater comfort level and most of them providing warm water for showers.
With capacities to between 20 and 70 people, depending on their size, they offer a set of miscellaneous services not losing their mountaineer charisma.
Each hut has its own management so you can find small differences in the rules. These rules are extremely important when so many different people get together in small places.
The photographs here used can give an idea of the appearance of some of the huts used during this tour. To those that do not have previous experiences using mountain huts, this is an excellent opportunity to start.
We can provide you all informative support to help you to in the preparation of your travel.
Those who already have other experiences will be probably pleased with the conditions they will find here.
Tours in 2017
Tour Dates / Reservation Deadline
1st Jul to 7th Jul 2017 / 15th May 2017
or gather your group and select the schedule with lower prices, ask me :)
1st Jul to 7th Jul 2017 / 15th May 2017
or gather your group and select the schedule with lower prices, ask me :)
Price and reservations
Tour Base Price: 700€
Includes: Accommodation (6 nights in mountain huts during the tour), breakfasts from Day 2 to Day 7, lunches/picnic from Day 2 to Day 7, dinners from Day 1 to Day 6 - all provided by the mountain huts. Vegetarian options must be informed upon reservation.
Does not includes: plane tickets and everything else that is not expressly mentioned as included in this information page.
Single room supplement: not available because there is not such possibility in the mountain huts where we will stay.
Reservation value and procedure: 350,00€ - Remaining amount paid in full until 90 days before tour’s first day.
All above mentioned prices includes guide, insurance and VAT plus usage of the equipment if needed and if that is stated in the specific information of the event.
Cancellation
The costs of cancellation are as follows:
90 days before 1st Tour Day – 0% of reservation
89-60 days before 1st Tour Day – 25% of reservation
59-45 days before 1st Tour Day – 50% of reservation
44-30 days before 1st Tour Day – 75% of reservation
29 days or less before 1st Tour Day – 100% of reservation
To cancel your reservation it is mandatory that an e-mail is sent from the same e-mail address used for the reservation.
The amount will be transferred back to the same account used to the reservation.
Informations and reservations
Email - david.monteiro@iberactive.com
Cell Phone: +351 914 794 553 (also in WhatsApp)
Skype: monteiro.david
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Portugal
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Rua Professor Mira Fernandes, Lt 1543 – 5Dto
1900-383 Lisboa
Portugal
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Check our photo gallery from previous tours
Certified as "Turismo de Natureza" by ICNF
Check our photo gallery from previous tours
