Pyrenees day hike from Barcelona

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Explore the Pyrenees just outside Barcelona with local guide, Vladimir Ribo. Choose from three different routes according to your goals!

Private

1 Day

All year

Intermediate

Beginner

Highlights

Beautiful valleys, like Cerdanya valley, one of the most famous in the Pyrenees
Exploring Romanesque and middle-age villages
Visiting the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll
Contrasting French and Spanish landscapes

Description

If you are looking for a special program during your visit to Barcelona, consider this rewarding Pyrenees day hike! It is a great way to explore both French and Spanish Pyrenees customs, landscapes and architecture. If you love hiking, or just want to add a natural element to your trip, this is a perfect program for you.

To begin the tour, I will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Barcelona. From there, we will transfer in an exclusive van for between 1 and 2 hours towards the starting point of our hike.

During the hike, I will help you understand how this mountain played an essential role in the cultural origin of Catalonia.

There are three different routes you can choose from depending on your hiking experience and goals. Each of them has a different duration and itinerary.

ROUTE 1 (Levels 1 & 2): Open to everyone! - Includes fantastic views of Prats de Cadí. Duration of the hike (walking time): 2 hours
ROUTE 2 (Levels 3 & 4): For sport lovers – We will get to the top of Carlit from the Lac of Les Boulloses. Duration of the hike (walking time): 5 hours
ROUTE 3 (Level 5): Performance approach – Aims for long distance hiking from Queralbs to Balandrau peak (2,584 m). Duration of the hike (walking time): 7 hours

All the tour options include the return to your hotel or accommodation in Barcelona.

Groups on this tour are of a maximum of 7 hikers.

Interested in this Pyrenees day hike from Barcelona? Request your booking! Check out other hiking options near Barcelona, like the Montserrat day hike from Barcelona, the 1-day Priorat hiking tour, and the 1-day Costa Brava hike from Barcelona.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip

Meeting point

Your hotel or accommodation in Barcelona

FAQs

What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?

There are several route options that we can choose depending on your previous experience and fitness level. The options go from 2 hours hiking to 7 hours hiking, so we can adapt the itinerary for beginners, childre, or more experienced hikers as well.

Where will we meet? Is transport included in the trip?

Transport is included. I will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Barcelona. From there, we will transfer in an exclusive van for between 1 and 2 hours towards the starting point of our hike.

What's the itinerary for the day? At what time will we start? How long will the hike last?

We will pick up you at 7.30-8 am in Barcelona, drive for 1-2 hours to the starting point of the hike. Depending on the route we do, the hike can last between 2 and 6 hours. We will be back in Barcelona around 6-7 pm.

What should I bring for the hike?

You should bring a small backpack with water and something to eat. Regarding clothes, you should bring hiking shoes and comfortable clothes for hiking. Depending on the time of the year, consider also a warm and windproof jacket.

Where will we going in the Pyrenees?

According to the weather conditions and your hiking experience, we can determinate the better place of the Pyrenees to go hiking. Some possible options are Puigmal, Taga, Tossa D'Alp, Carlit, Balandrau peak.

Are meals included in the hike?

We include a light snack, so we recommend you to bring water and a sandwich or something else to eat.

Do you offer other hikes in the region?

Yes, I also guide day hikes closer to Barcelona, for example in Montserrat and in Costa Brava. You can check all the options here: https://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/pere-sauret/

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel Les Truites Pas de la Casa Andorra

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Hotel Caribou Pas de la Casa Andorra

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Hotel Casado Pas de la Casa Andorra

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About the guide

Vladimir

Mountain Leader

I’ve always been in love with the mountain and I’ve been lucky to make my passion my profession.

My basic principle is to transmit my knowledge and love of nature.

I want to share this with anyone who wants a better understanding of our natural world.

Languages

French | English | Catalan

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

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