The Catalan Pyrenees form a mountain range in Catalonia. They correspond approximately to the eastern half of the Pyrenees mountain range, and within this half mainly the southern and eastern slopes.
In the Catalan Pyrenees there are more than 400 lakes. The largest of all is that of Certascan in the Pallars Sobirá with more than 100 meters deep.
At the end of November, beginning of December, on time, the first snows arrive in Spain. It is the moment when the ski resorts are put into operation. Ports and valleys covered with snow and facilities in constant renovation with the sole objective of offering the athlete other options no less interesting after the sports day.
Aigüestortes National Park and Lake Sant Maurici a spectacular corner to also enjoy its rich cuisine and its accommodations. Small charming hotels in Catalonia that will make your stay one of those perfect trips, to repeat one and hundreds of times.
Here are some suggestions:
Espot, with tracks between pines and valleys, oriented to the northwest, indicated for skiers of an advanced level. In the vicinity, the villages of Sort, Llavorsí and Esterri d’Aneu offer unbeatable conditions and infrastructure for other sports such as rafting, paragliding, horse riding, canyoning, canoeing, climbing and hiking, in addition to the 37 kilometers of snow ski that the station itself offers.
The slopes of La Molina and Masella add a total of 111 kilometers of tracks, both are joined by the ski lifts, the skier being able to enjoy both facilities with a single pass. La Molina is distinguished by its busy activity: parties, competitions, Pyrenees races and balloon rides, among others. From Masella, in its less populated section of vegetation, you can see the entire Cerdanya valley, the widest valley in the Pyrenees. The station is surrounded by small towns full of Romanesque, Gothic and modernist monuments. Both Molina and Masella are very well connected to the airports of Barcelona and Girona and at a distance of less than 150 kilometers, in both cases.
Boï Taull. In the Lleida Pyrenees you have a perfect station if you like quiet places, but with all the services. It has the highest levels and an important number of red slopes that you will love if you are an expert skier. Its resort, with 6 hotels, spa, shops and restaurants and possible excursions with motorcycles or snowshoes, are options to consider.
Port-Ainé is located in the area of influence of the municipality of Rialp, in the Orri massif and in the splendid natural setting offered by the Pallars Sobirà region, in the Lleida Pyrenees. Its privileged location, under the Pic de l’Orri (2,440m), with 95% of the tracks facing the north face, allows you to enjoy a favorable microclimate especially in seasons with low snowfall and an unbeatable snow quality dust from December to April; For many, the ski resort with the best snow in the Pyrenees is considered.
Iberinbound, incoming travel agency in Catalonia, iberinbound@iberinbound.com is perfect to organize sport events for groups of different sizes with their very own priorities, conceptions, budgets and time frames. Our experience in planning sport visits allows us a wide portfolio of ideas and suppliers in order to plan the right trip including entrances, transports, accommodation, guides, etc.