The Pyrenees mountain range, Spain and France's natural border, can be easily reached from Barcelona. If you're interested in skiing, snowboarding or hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees, there are plenty of resorts to discover. Here are just a few...
Vall de Nuria, a highlight of the Spanish Pyrenees, offers great skiing and hiking trails. It's known for "Mare de Déu de Núria," a legendary statuette held in a large gray sanctuary
How to reach Vall de Núria from Barcelona
This valley in the Spanish pyrenees can only be reached via the "cremallera," a 1930s railway that leaves 6-12 times a day from Ribes-Enllaç. The rickety ride up is absolutely spectacular.
To get to Ribes-Enllaç you take can get a train from Barcelona, which runs about 6 times a day.
Tourist Information
Tourist Office / Sanctuary Complex
Camping Grounds
Youth Hostel "Alberg Pic de l'Áliga"
Catalonia's only National Park is compact, but rife with natural beauty. Its two main valleys are dotted by lakes, streams and mountain crests. This Spanish Pyrenees park's activities are as diverse as it's landscape: you can go skiing or hiking or visit historical sites such as Vall de Boí's Romanesque churches, southwest of the park.
How to reach the National Park from Barcelona
By bus: Alsina Graells buses (4 hours travel) to "La Pobla de Segur." Local buses run from here.
For more information contact: (+34) 973 68 02 57
Tourist Information
National Park Information Offices
This luxury resort, the playground of Spanish royals, charges exhorbitant prices for 73 slopes and beautiful vistas.
For further information call: (+34) 973 63 90 00
