Mountain and Snow

Estany Long de Liat, Vall d'Aran

Can you picture yourself enjoying the sunshine on the shores of the Mediterranean on a peaceful winter's day and skiing at an altitude of more than 2,000 metres the next? These are both possible in Barcelona. The Catalan Pyrenees are a true mountain paradise for trekkers and climbers and a short distance away from Barcelona. You can get there by car in just two hours as well as by train or helicopter.

The Catalan Pyrenees offer a whole host of activities for all seasons which everyone can enjoy. The incomparable natural setting – including a national park and five natural parks – offers a wide range of cultural attractions too: beautiful Romanesque architecture that has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, spas, traditional gastronomy reinterpreted by young chefs...

Excellent transport links from Barcelona mean you can visit the Catalan Pyrenees on a day trip or take a short break and stay at cosy hotels or rural B&Bs.

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Proposals from Barcelona
Nature in its purest state from Barcelona. The Catalan Pyrenees showcase a whole host of activities and we make it easy for you to experience them. Choose the Barcelona-Mountains combo that suits you best.
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Protected natural areas
Enjoy the woods and majestic peaks every season of the year. Six protected areas guarantee the quality of a matchless landscape. Explore them and feel the heartbeat of the mountains.
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Mountain activities
Trekking, caving, MTB trails, paragliding, canoeing, rafting, fishing, horse trekking, canyoning, climbing... Whatever activity you're looking for you'll find it in the Catalan Pyrenees.
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Activities in the snow
The ski resorts offer a whole host of activities in addition to skiing that cater to lovers of adventure sports and people who want to take things at a more leisurely pace: snowshoeing, snowmobiles, dogs sleds, Segways, ice diving... Enjoy the snow at your leisure!
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Skiing
Did you know that the first ski resort in Spain opened in the Catalan Pyrenees? Today, its ski resorts provide a skiable area of hundreds of kilometres with state-of-the-art facilities.