The Pyrenees of Catalonia offer the possibility of bring closer its exceptional natural spaces in many different ways. Everyone can find a way to do it. Choose your adventure and adapt it to your needs. You can delve into this privileged environment on foot, by mountain bike, climbing, canyoning or via ferrata, or by visiting the most picturesque towns or the most emblematic architectural heritage. Also, to regain strength, there is nothing like enjoying a good meal with the most outstanding products of the local gastronomy, along with with high-quality wines, produced in the Pyrenees mountains in the DO Empordà and DO Costers del Segre. Discover the Pyrenees all year round What is the best time of the year to visit the Pyrenees valleys? It is always a good time. Be it winter, spring, summer or autumn, the Pyrenees offers everything the visitor needs. With the cold and snow, alpine skiing, Nordic skiing or snowshoeing are the main options to combine sport and nature. In spring and autumn, you can enjoy the changes that nature offers. From the burst of spring life or the palette of autumn ochres. In the summer, the towns and villages dress up in celebration and tradition. The extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna of the Pyrenees is protected to ensure its conservation. Visiting the valleys of the Pyrenees implies, in a certain way, adopting a look of respect towards nature and the environment and minimizing the ecological impact of tourist activity. In this sense, the preservation of this unique natural environment can be guaranteed. And doing it with the help of an expert local guide improves the experience. The valleys that make up this spectacular landscape are, among others: Val d'Aran, Vall de Boí, Valls de l'Alt Pirineu, Vall Fosca, Vall de la Vansa i Tuixén, Vall de la Cerdanya, Vall de Lord, Ribes valley, Camprodon valley, Bas valley, Bianya valley and some areas around the Llobregat and Muga rivers. Val d'Aran is located at the northern tip of Catalonia. It is a rather isolated valley with its own language and culture. Alpine skiing is one of the main activities during the winter season. Vaqueira Beret is the largest ski resort in southern Europe. It also has gems of Romanesque architecture and unique spaces to practice, for example, hiking, cycling or canyoning. With peaks of up to 3,000 meters, the Boí valley is known for being the gateway to the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici national park, one of the most spectacular areas of the Catalan Pyrenees. And, very close by we have the possibility of a cultural immersion through the group of Romanesque churches such as those of Erill la Vall, Durro or Taüll, declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Alt Pirineu natural park is the largest in Catalonia and offers a unique environment for lovers of adventure sports such as rafting or kayaking or for nature shows, such as that of the deer in heat. Enjoy nature and observe the flora and fauna following the advice of the guides, who are the ones who know the area best. The Vall Fosca is a small territory with about twenty ponds. The special characteristics of this valley make it a unique space for hiking and green routes, such as the "carrilet", ideal for family activities. A whole territory to discover. This is how the Vansa and Tuixén valley can be defined. In this valley, secrets such as the turpentines and cooking with plants are well-kept. Walking routes, and peaks such as the Pedraforca, one of the most iconic Catalan hiking spots, as well as Nordic skiing in winter, are some of the activities offered by this great and unknown area. Activities for the whole family. This is what Cerdanya offers, one of the most emblematic valleys of the Pyrenees. The town of Llívia, a Catalan enclave in the middle of French territory, has many attractions, such as the museum with one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. La Cerdanya also has trails for hiking with the whole family or traditional dishes such as its famous "trinxat". Enjoy the nature with your family The Vall de Lord offers activities such as the Vertical Forest or the Pyrenees Zoo, a quiet way to discover all the wildlife in the area with family. The river Ter connects in parallel Ribes and Camprodon, two of the most emblematic towns in the Pyrenees. These two valleys offer us some of the most beautiful postcards of the Catalan landscape. There we find charming towns like Beget, or, if we are in need of stronger emotions, we can start with the via ferratas at Roca de la Creu. The valley of Bas and the valley of Bianya are two sparsely populated valleys with small villages. It has iconic peaks, such as Puigsacalm, where it is always advisable to go with an expert guide. Or with spaces as unique as the Fageda d'en Jordà, which can be visited all year round but highly recommended in spring and summer, or the Garrotxa volcanoes. The Llobregat is one of the most important rivers in Catalonia. Castellar de n'Hug is where the International Atura Dog Competition is held every year in August. In the most eastern area of the Pyrenees, near the Costa Brava, are the high mountain forests through which the Muga river flows. In this magical place, we can have an astronomical baptism or admire the spectacular jump of the Caula. All these natural spaces are unique and different. All represent the spectacle of nature with its wildest flora and fauna, in perfect harmony with an extraordinary cultural, architectural and gastronomic heritage. Go inside and get lost in Catalonia, a place that lives in perfect symbiosis with nature. The valleys of the Catalan Pyrenees await you.