1 Day itinerary in Spain, Europe
Pyrenees Hiking Experience: Vall de Núria
Hike and discover the mountains of the Catalan Pyrenees at Vall de Núria on this unique small-group Pyrenees tour from Barcelona with a local guide
By Ramon
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Barcelona
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Food & Culinary
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Hike through singular places like “Rocks del Dui” or the spectacular waterfall “Cua de Cavall”
Learn about the distinctive flora and fauna of the Pyrenees
Visit The Núria sanctuary and learn its religious and cultural significance
Admire the Camí Vell de Queralbs to Núria, used for centuries by pilgrims
Hike through singular places like “Rocks del Dui” or the spectacular waterfall “Cua de Cavall”
Learn about the distinctive flora and fauna of the Pyrenees
Visit The Núria sanctuary and learn its religious and cultural significance
Admire the Camí Vell de Queralbs to Núria, used for centuries by pilgrims
Itinerary
Per Person
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Pyrenees Hiking Experience
After about a two hour drive on a comfortable AC Minivan, we will arrive at the charming village of Queralbs, the gateway to Vall de Núria, only accessible via a rack railway or by foot. From here you will start this Pyrenees Hiking Tour from Barcelona To access the Vall de Núria, we will follow the “Camí Vell” from Queralbs to Núria, one of the most iconic hiking routes in Catalonia. The Camí Vell de Queralbs to Núria, used for centuries by pilgrims as a path to the Sanctuary, is a path full of history and legends. The route passes through singular places like “Rocks del Dui” or the spectacular waterfall “Cua de Cavall” and provides spectacular views of the valley. During the hike, we will learn about the distinctive flora and fauna of the Pyrenees and, if we are lucky, we will be able to see some wild animals such as vultures, lizards, king eagles or marmots in their natural habitat. The Núria sanctuary is located in the heart of the Pyrenees, surrounded by many peaks of 2800 meters (9200 feet) that form a mountain circus known as “l’Olla de Núria”. Here we will discover some of the legends of Núria and its religious and cultural significance. We will also have time for lunch and discover the area around the Sanctuary. To get down from Vall de Núria, which is about 2,000 meters above sea level we will take the rack railway “Cremallera de Núria”, a beautiful route that runs 12.5 km and descends about 1,000 meters to Queralbs.
Guide: Included for the day
What’s Included
Transport
- Comfortable air-conditioned minivan
- Rack Railway ticket (one way)
Activities
- Guided Hike
Not Included
- International Flights
- Meal
- Optional Activity
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
About Ramon
TEAM LEAD
Baboo Certified
Ramon is a professional UIMLA mountain guide who has traveled all over the world to more than 40 countries and has participated in hiking trips from the Himalayas to Patagonia. He has a deep knowldedge about the outdoor destinations of Catalunya.
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$160.00 USD