Guided route through the Natural Parks of the Alt Pirineu i l’Ariège: Tracks of Fire and Fog

Highlights

  • The accommodations add value to this route.
  • At the end of each day, enjoy a well-deserved rest, surrounded by nature.
  • These parks promote the protection of flora and fauna, the conservation of traditional landscapes, and environmental management.
  • We promote active and sustainable tourism as well as the conservation of historical memory.

Introduction

Traverse that runs entirely within the Natural Park of Alt Pirineu and Ariégeoises des Pyrénées.

Know his landscapes, where you can discover places of great natural beauty. Its lakes, peaks and corners, as the cascade d’Ars, will make you dream.

These parks promote measures in areas as diverse as the protection of flora and fauna, conservation of traditional landscapes and heritage, promotion of energy saving and renewable energy, environmental management, education, promoting local knowledge and products, sustainable tourism …

We want to contribute our bit to show you their treasures, because we believe we know is the best way to protect them.
Orographic complexity, length, landscape diversity and the variety of altitudes give rise to very different and rich samples of geological structures, ecosystems, habitats, plant communities and animal species.
During the trip we will show you their secrets.

We will know the dark past of these regions, players in the recent history of the Spanish Civil War, World War II and the Nazi persecution of the Jews. As we visit places, we explain the historical events that took place here, and its importance. For hundreds of people, these mountains meant, hope and freedom.

This tour is physical challenging, as it is composed of long day journeys and steep slopes.

The accommodation has a special charm and adds value to this trip.

Date of the adventure (Beginning and Ending):
Group size (Minimum and maximum): Mín 2 - Máx 6
Duration in days 5 - 6 days
Price from: 520 € per person
Physical level / difficulty 7/10
Minimum age for the adventure: +16 years
Location Parc Natural de l'Alt Pirineu i Parc Natural Regional dels Pirineus Ariejans
Included in the adventure:
  • Accommodation (on a dinner and breakfast basis)
  • Activities agreed in the program
  • Amaroq Explorers Guide
  • Accident and RC insurance
  • Taxes
Not included in the adventure:
  • Services not mentioned in the "included" list
  • Clothing and personal equipment
  • Personal expenses like drinks, etc.
Day 1
  • 16:00

    Arrival in Tavascan. Meeting point at the accommodation.

  • 17:00

    Arranged visit to the Tavascan underground hydroelectric complex and water interpretation center (€ 7/90 min.) Or visit to the bridge and castle (It is voluntary).

  • 19:00

    Presentation at the hotel of the activity to be carried out, the natural parks, what we will see, what we will do, reminder of the rules of conduct … and resolution of last minute doubts.

  • 21:00

    Dinner

Day 2
  • 08:00

    Breakfast

  • 10:00

    Departure to Certascan Refuge

  • 16:00

    Arrival at the refuge

  • 19:00

    Briefing for the next day

  • 20:00

    Dinner

Day 3
  • 07:30

    Breakfast

  • 09:00

    Departure to Bidous

  • 18:00

    Arrival at Bidous

  • 19:00

    Breafing for the next day

  • 20:00

    Dinner

Day 4
  • 07:00

    Breakfast

  • 08:30

    Depart to Aulús-les-Bains

  • 16:30

    Arrival at  Aulús

  • 19:00

    Breafing for the next day

  • 20:00

    Dinner

Day 5
  • 07:00

    Breakfast

  • 08:30

    Depart to Certascan

  • 18:30

    Arrival at Certascan

  • 19:30

    Breafing for the next day

  • 20:00

    Dinner

Day 6
  • Breakfast

  • 09:00

    Depart to  Tavascan

  • 15:00

    Arrival at  Tavascan

  • 15:30

    Farewell meal

    (Not included)