1 MULTI-DAY TREKS FOR EXPERIENCED HIKERS IN THE PYRENEES AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE PYRENEES! RUTES PIRINEUS TURISME ACTIU DE MUNTANYA SL
MULTI-DAY GUIDED TREKS FOR EXPERIENCED HIKERS IN THE PYRENEES Aigüestortes and Lake Sant Maurici National Park Barcelona The National Park of Aigüestortes and Lake of Sant Maurici is a natural wonder and a paradise for hikers. At Pyrenees Trails we have designed several high mountain treks that last several days (2, 3, 4 or 6 days) so this fabulous nature can be discovered. They are routes for experienced hikers: although they do not pose any particular technical difficulty, they pass through high mountain terrain and the physical demands is high. These treks are suitable for people with a good fitness level or used to long uphill Overnight stays are in mountain shelters at the national park, which are the only authorized places within the limits of the park. Beyond protection and comfort, they play a very important role in the conservation of the environment. 2
ENCANTATS 360º (Two-day tour) This two-day guided tour will allow us to enjoy some of the best scenery of the Aigüestortes and Lake Sant Maurici National Park. We will discover Sant Maurici sector - the eastern side of the National Park and more specifically, the beautiful Monestero and Peguera valleys. It is an essential hike for nature and open spaces lovers. Thanks to this route we will discover some of the great jewels of the Pyrenees: Sant Maurici, the Encantats, lakes of Peguera and the lake and valley of Monestero. Physical demands: High. This route is suitable for people with a good fitness level or used to long uphill Technical difficulty: Medium. The route passes through high mountain terrain. Total distance: 26 km (2 days). Total ascent: 1,400m (2 days). Meeting time and place: 10:30h a.m. at the house of the National Park in Espot. Activity price: Groups of 8 people: 250 /person Groups of7 people: 260 /person Groups of 6 people: 280 /person Groups of 5 people: 310 /person Groups of 4 people: 350 /person Groups of3 people: 415 /person Groups of 2 people: 550 /person Groups of 1 people: 905 /person The price includes the planning and preparation of the tour, conducting of the guided tour in English (by a certified mountain guide), accident insurance for mountain activities, and mountain shelters at full board (total value: 57 /person, it includes accommodation, dinner, breakfast and picnic lunch for the next day). VAT is included. The price does not include the journey to the starting/end points of the route or extra services at the mountain shelters (use of showers, extra drinks, etc.). Please ask us if you need transfer from/to Barcelona. 3
SANT MAURICI: WATER, GRANITE AND LEGENDS (Three-day tour) In this three-stage crossing, we will discover the eastern sector of the National Park of Aigüestortes and Lake of Sant Maurici. It is spectacular in the summer and it will surprise us with its beauty and scenery. It is an ideal hike for people with good physical condition but without experience in alpine conditions. Along the tour across the National Park, the panorama is great: high mountain lakes, a wonderful wealth of flora and fauna, unforgettable sunrises and sunsets, great summits... This tour will lead us to discover beautiful spots, some of the most beautiful of all the Pyrenees! Physical demands: High. This route is suitable for people with a good fitness level or used to long uphill Technical difficulty: Medium. The route passes through high mountain terrain. Total distance: 32 km (3 days). Total ascent: 2,180m (3 days). Meeting time and place: 10:30h a.m. at the house of the National Park in Espot. Activity price: Groups of 8 people: 385 /person Groups of7 people: 400 /person Groups of 6 people: 425 /person Groups of 5 people: 455 /person Groups of 4 people: 500 /person Groups of3 people: 575 /person Groups of 2 people: 750 /person Groups of 1 people: 1.225 /person The price includes the planning and preparation of the tour, conducting of the guided tour in English (by a certified mountain guide), accident insurance for mountain activities, and mountain shelters at full board (total value: 114 /person, it includes accommodation, dinner, breakfast and picnic lunch for the next day). VAT is included. The price does not include the journey to the starting/end points of the route or extra services at the mountain shelters (use of showers, extra drinks, etc.). Please ask us if you need transfer from/to Barcelona. 4
MAGIC AIGÜESTORTES (Four-day tour) This 4 stage crossing lets us discover the two sectors that form the Aigüestortes and Lake of Sant Maurici National Park: Aigüestortes sector (Boi valley - Alta Ribagorça) and the sector of Sant Maurici (Àneu Valleys - Pallars Sobirà). The route will impress you with its beauty and the importance of high mountain lakes at all times: discover this beautiful lake area! This is an ideal proposal for those with a good physical condition but does not require previous experience in high mountain. Physical demands: High. This route is suitable for people with a good fitness level or used to long uphill Technical difficulty: Medium. The route passes through high mountain terrain. Total distance: 46 km (4 days). Total ascent: 2,950m (4 days). Meeting time and place: 8:30h am at the National Park Taxi Office in the town of Boi. Activity price: Groups of 8 people: 495 /person Groups of7 people: 510 /person Groups of 6 people: 535 /person Groups of 5 people: 575 /person Groups of 4 people: 625 /person Groups of3 people: 715 /person Groups of 2 people: 900 /person Groups of 1 people: 1,485 /person The price includes the planning and preparation of the tour, conducting of the guided tour in English (by a certified mountain guide), accident insurance for mountain activities, and mountain shelters at full board (total value: 159 /person, it includes accommodation, dinner, breakfast and picnic lunch for the next day). VAT is included. The price does not include the journey to the starting/end points of the route or extra services at the mountain shelters (use of showers, extra drinks, etc.). Please ask us if you need transfer from/to Barcelona. 5
CHARIOTS OF FIRE (Six-day tour) The crossing Chariots of Fire is a circular route that links the various mountain shelters at the Aigüestortes and Lake of Sant Maurici National Park in the Pyrenees. This route will make you discover wonderful places: Aigüestortes, Lake of Sant Maurici Encantats mountains, Agulles d'amitges, the cirque of Colomers, the massif of Besiberris, the Monestero valley... This tour is suitable for people with a good physical condition. Physical demands: High. This route is suitable for people with a good fitness level or used to long uphill Technical difficulty: Medium. The route passes through high mountain terrain. Total distance: 76 km (6 days). Total ascent: 4,900m (6 days). Meeting time and place: 8:30h am at the National Park Taxi Office in the town of Boi. Activity price: Groups of 8 people: 775 /person Groups of7 people: 810 /person Groups of 6 people: 840 /person Groups of 5 people: 865 /person Groups of 4 people: 925 /person Groups of3 people: 1.050 /person Groups of 2 people: 1.300 /person Groups of 1 people: 2.100 /person The price includes the planning and preparation of the tour, conducting of the guided tour in English (by a certified mountain guide), accident insurance for mountain activities, and mountain shelters at full board (total value: 270 /person, it includes accommodation, dinner, breakfast and picnic lunch for the next day). VAT is included. The price does not include the journey to the starting/end points of the route or extra services at the mountain shelters (use of showers, extra drinks, etc.). Please ask us if you need transfer from/to Barcelona. 6
WHY WITH? Because we believe trekking is one of the best ways to discover and experience the Pyrenees! Because we talk about flora, fauna, geography, and history and we will tell you all the secrets of the mountain on our trekkings! Because thanks to our guidance you will not have to worry about the route, time management, or the difficulties that may arise. Because our team of mountain guides is synonymous of professionalism and passion for mountain! Because we know the most spectacular landscapes and unknown magical corners! Because we care about every detail! Because we are at your disposal to design or customize any kind of trekking or mountain activity. Because we are in love with nature and our mountains! Because we want you to enjoy and have an unforgettable experience! 7
OUR TEAM OF GUIDES CARLES Nature is his passion and he is a great lover of wildlife, flora, and geology. Carles enjoys walking and tracking animal signs, like boar scratches and treads from foxes or deer. He is happy to discover quiet and charming places in such a globalized world. He is a certified mountain guide and joined Pyrenees Trails in 2014. Languages: English, Spanish and Catalan. ALBA Alba joined Pyrenees Trails in 2015 and she is the latest addition to the team. She is in love with mountains and nature and has been lucky enough to turn her passion into her profession. Her natural habitat are the Pyrenees and Catalonia, but she defines herself as a lover of all and any mountain! Alba is a certified mountain guide. Languages: English, Spanish and Catalan. XAVI Founder and soul of Pyrenees Trails. The mountain and Xavi have always been two inseparable elements. This guiding company exists today thanks to his passion and tenacity. Xavi is a certified mountain guide and is responsible for designing and coordinating all the activities, trekkings and tours. Languages: French, Spanish and Catalan. info@pyreneestrails.com www.pyreneestrails.com 8