During a good part of the year, from the end of November to the beginning of May, practically the whole Park is covered with snow. At this time of year, snowshoeing becomes the best option to get into the impressive white landscapes
AIGÜESTORTES NATIONAL PARK AND SANT MAURICI LAKE
It is the only National Park in Catalonia. Its high mountain landscape, with an impressive relief and a great richness of wildlife and vegetation, will not disappoint you. The water, with almost 200 lakes and countless small rivers, is the star.
Hiking, excursions, ascents and crossings of all levels and for all crowds. There are many routes to get to know the Aigüestortes National Park and SantMaurici lake and discover its impressive landscapes
ALT PIRINEU NATURAL PARK
The Natural Park Alt Pirineu, between the regions of Pallars Sobirà and Alt Urgell, it is the largest in Catalonia and in the Valls d’Àneu these natural spaces of special interest stand out:
- Mollera Escalarre. Main wetland of the Park. An extensive riverbank and reed forest is a resting point for numerous birds, especially during migratory passages.
- La Gola lake and Tres Estanys
- Mont-roig. The highest mountain in Valls d’Àneu (2864m)
- Bonabé Valley
LA TORRASSA LAKE
Right in front of the campsite there is La Torrassa lake where you can fish and which is surrounded by paths suitable for cycling and walking.
There are also facilities for the practice of nautical and adventure sports. In addition, you can walk through the Mollera de Escalarre, a natural area with habitats of high interest and an abundance of waterfowl
MUSEUMS AND INTERPRETATION CENTRES
Another way to get to know our surroundings is to visit the various museums and interpretation centers.
Ecomuseum of Valls d’Àneu (Esterri d’Àneu)
Brows bear house in Pyrenees (Isil)
MónNatura Pirineus (Les Planes de Son)
The Fallas festival, named Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2015, is a deeply rooted festival in our area. These are the ones celebrated in Valls d’Àneu:
- Fallas Isil: June 23
- Fallas of València d’Àneu: the closest Saturday to Sant Pere
- Fallas Alòs Isil: first July dissabte
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Valls d’Àneu has a rich and varied cultural heritage worth discovering.
Romanesque churches
Santa Maria d’Àneu, Sant Just i Sant Pastor de Son, Sant Pere de Sorpe, Sant Joan d’Isil i Sant Julià d’Unarre
Hermitages
Mare de Déu de les Neus, Sant Roc, Sant Beado
Monastery
Sant Pere del Burgal
Bunkers
La Guingueta d’Àneu
Archaeological set
Castle of València d’Àneu
Charming towns
Isil, Son, Cerbi, Gavàs
LOCAL PRODUCTS
The best way to taste the Valls d’Àneu and the PallarsSobirà, is to try some of the local products that are made:
