“We cross the Natural Park with the majestic mountains from west to east, passing by the Coll de la Bena and descending towards Bagà. I am delighted again. It’s incredibly quiet.”
“When you ride in the middle of these mountains, you feel inhospitable tall and immeasurably stretched. The mountains led you to reason. They make tangible the power of nature, the insignificance of man”
"Un centro BTT con más de veinte itinerarios, una popular vía verde, un tramo de una ruta cicloturista que rodea Cataluña, varias etapas de la Transpirenaica, el tramo alto de la Ruta del Ter... todo esto se da la mano en el Ripollès, una comarca de los Pirineos de Cataluña que quiere convertirse en el Sancta Sanctorum del turismo de bicicleta".
Bergen Magazine (Peter Strookman, Johan Gerrit Marinnus Uittenbogaard)
Any
2017
"Shortly, before reaching the Restanca Refuge, winter gives way to spring, showing a multitude of colors of flowers and plants in the valley. Red, blue and violet alternate the green landscape. The deep blue sky contrast beautifully with the gray rocks."
"Al camí quedaran experiències inoblidables, moltes nits de refugi, paisatges irrepetibles a valls úniques i situacions imprevistes on posar a proba l’experiència i el control dels recursos muntanyencs que es duguin a la motxilla."
“Romping through powder is the quest for nearly all expert skiers and snowboarders, and in the Catalan Pyrenees, that means heading for Baqueira Beret.”
The Pyrenees of Catalonia are arguably one of Spain’s best-kept secrets. The blissfully crowd-free region, at the country’s far north-eastern corner, stretches 250km across Catalonia from the Val d’Aran to the Mediterranean Sea, and sets the benchmark for sustainable, low-impact tourism.
From archaeological sites to areas of outstanding natural beauty, we round up a handful of the most family-friendly destinations in the Pyrenees of Catalonia.
From fire festivals with flaming torches to frenzied carnivals and long-standing foodie rituals, the high-octane, high altitude traditions of the region are some of the most vibrant in Europe.
For those who want to slow down, avoid the crowds and reconnect with nature – and perhaps even take on some of the most majestic under-the-radar hiking trails anywhere in the world – the Catalan Pyrenees ticks the boxes. Here’s where to start
Beneath their stunning peaks and pastures, the Catalan Pyrenees hold centuries of art, faith and folklore. Use our map to trace a path through these fascinating valleys and villages, discovering the beating heart of mountain life, one stop at a time.
Catalonia Pyrenees Special Number #35 "A place in Catalonia that exudes authenticity, allowing you to experience local life and where the food is excellent! Add to that a beautiful hiking trail and the option of travelling by donkey. It’s a winning combination!"
