After choosing your hiking route, begin your private tour with pickup from your Barcelona hotel. Bring a raincoat, and snacks and water to enjoy in addition to the provided refreshments.
Then, travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to the Pyrenees, the rugged mountains that form a natural border between Spain and France.
After roughly two hours, arrive at the start point, and meet your local hiking guide. Then, set off on your trek, absorbing the surrounding beauty of the pastures, woodlands, and picture-perfect Romanesque and medieval villages.
As you walk, discover the contrasts between Spanish and French life, customs, and architecture in places along the way, many of them starkly different yet located side by side. Drink in famous beauty spots, exploring ranges such as the Cadí mountains, and slopes of the Puig Carlit and Balandrau peaks.
On route, learn how the mountains represent Catalonia’s cultural heartland, and refuel with a snack provided by your guide, as well as any food you’ve brought. After your hike, end your trip with a minivan ride and hotel drop-off back in Barcelona.
Select from the three routes below according to your fitness levels.
Level 1 Route (2 hours)
Suitable for all walkers, this 2-hour hike begins in Estana village, winding through countryside and up 656 feet (200 meters) to the Prats de Cadí for stunning views of the northern cliff faces of the Cadí mountains.
Level 2 Route (6 hours)
Good for medium-level walkers, this 6-hour route ascends the 9,583-foot (2,921-meter) Puig Carlit from the Llac de les Boulloses, absorbing magnificent views on route.
Level 3 Route (8 hours)
This long-distance 8-hour hike is for experienced walkers with high fitness levels, and leads from the 388-foot (1,184-meter) Daió bridge in historical Queralbs to the summit of Balandrau mountain at 8,477 feet (2,584 meters).
