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

Itineraries in the Valls d’Àneu area

National Park map

National Park guide

Taxi service area Espot

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

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ALT PIRINEU NATURAL PARK

The Alt Pirineu Natural Park, between the Pallars Sobirà and Alt Urgell regions, is the largest in Catalonia and in Valls stand out these natural spaces of special interest stand out.

Mollera d’Escalarre

A mountain wetland where you can walk from the campsite

La Gola lake

Mont Roig

The highest mountain in Valls d’Àneu

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)

Butterfly Museum (Ribera de Cardós)

Water interpretation center (Tavascan)

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 of Isil: June 23rd
  • Fallas of València d’Àneu: the closest Saturday to Sant Pere
  • Fallas of Alòs d’Isil: first Saturday of July

CULTURAL HERITAGE

Valls d’Àneu has a rich and varied cultural heritage worth discovering.

Romanic 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 site

Castle of València d’Àneu

Charming villages

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:

Esterri Sausages

Made in Esterri d’Àneu

Girola Cheeses

Made in València d’Àneu

Lo Gormand Yogurts

Made in Esterri d’Àneu

Gavàs Cheeses

Made in Gavàs