Penguin Travel

The Pyrenees is unbeatable destination for hikers. The area boasts over 1000km of signposted paths. The mountains constitute the dividing mountain range between France and Spain, with the highest summits reaching approximately 3,000 metres. The nature of these mountains and their foothills varies a lot in different places. On the Spanish side, very dry and arid areas are found, yet alternated with many green and fertile regions. Ripollès, where this arrangement will take you, is a relatively green region. It is a small-scaled area in the foothills of the high mountains with small compact villages which often have an old and original town centre and where the air of the small narrow streets is permeated by the smell of cattle and manure.
In the outlying districts of most places new urbanisations are being constructed, which sometimes goes at the expense of the authentic atmosphere of the villages.

• Beautiful mountain landscapes of the Catalonian Pyrenees
• Alpine peaks, meadows, waterfals, river valleys and rich biodiversity
• Peacuful farmlands with gazing cattle
• Typical mountain villages with stone houses, narrow cobbed streets and arch bridges
• The Sanctuary of Nuria - one of Catalonia's holiest sites, high in the mountains, 1,960 metres above sea level

Country region:   Pyrenees/Ripollès, Catalonia

Price without flight ticket:    670 EUR

Trip plan:
 

Accomodation and food:   During this trip you will stay at several hotels, all with comfortable rooms and private WC/bathroom. Halfboard (breakfast and dinner) is included for days 2, 3, 4 & 5, while bed and breakfast stays remain for the rest 3 days.

Luggage transport:   Luggage will be transported between hotels every day.

Price of extra services:   single supplement: 220 euro

Included in the price:   accommodation and boarding as per program; a map and complete description of the routes (road book) in English; transfer from Ripoll to Camprodon (day 1); luggage transfers

Excluded from the price:   flights, transfers not mentioned in the program, travel insurance, entrance fees, tips, alcohol drinks and other personal expenses.

Practical information:    HIKING SPECIFICS:- Marking is comparatively good. - You will walk mainly below the tree line on dirt roads and nice forest paths and meadows. On days 4 and 7 you will have the chance to enjoy the alpine landscapes of The Pyrenees climbing up to 2800m. You will walk on alpine meadows and rocky paths.- Be sure to take enough water during the treks. In high areas you might find cattle grazing, which means you must be careful with drinking water from rivers and brooks.- Ticks are also possible – check regularly your trousers or legs.- People suffering from fear of heights are not expected to have any problems on this arrangement, but then again you might have to walk over a steep slope now and then, but never with a huge depth right under you. - Leave all cattle doors you find on the routes in the same state you found them.DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE TRANSPORTATION CONNECTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE TRIP DOSSIER.

Recommended travel period of the year:   may - october

Tour difficulty:   B  - C 

Most of you, who are used to walking/cycling during a long weekend, will be in condition to cope with a tour of this level. You should be in a good health condition. We have successive days of longer and more difficult walking and days of lighter walking/cycling. Some parts of the day routes are done at a higher altitude. The paths are in good condition. We walk/cycle for 5/7h a day.

These tours include trekking which is a little harder, normally on a challenging terrain. We take it for granted that you are in good condition and fit. You should be physically prepared at home to get the maximum of the tour. Most of the trekking is done at a greater height (max 3000m).

Group Size:   min. 2 pax

Reservation System Code: SPPYREN

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