Day 1: Journey to the mining past of Val d'AranYou don't realise how hard mining is until you visit a mine, so let's go and see one! The route through the Victoria Mines of the Val d'Aran. There you will learn about the working conditions of the miners during the first half of the 19th century. In addition to zinc, the Val d'Aran is also a region which produces one of the most precious foods in the world: caviar. It is especially precious because the sturgeon live in waters coming from thawed ice and there are no factories around or population that pollutes the water.Day 2: Val d'Aran from the cloudsYesterday was your first contact with the Val d'Aran. Today we propose a total immersion. For this reason, the visit to the Museum Dera Val d'Aran is the perfect way to get an overview of the history of this unique Catalan region. It has its own language, Aranese, which is an official language in Catalonia, along with Catalan and Spanish.In a place with winters as cold as those in Val d'Aran, wool is a good ally to fight against it. In Wool Factory in Viella you will discover the traditional process production of this fabric. Since the morning has started culturally, you can also visit the church of Sant Miquèu of Viella. It brings together different artistic styles in a single building: from Romanesque to Gothic. This combination is due to the fact that it was built during three different periods.To understand the history of the Val d'Aran, it is essential to visualise its particular geographical location and topography. The best way to see the entire valley surrounded by mountains in perspective is from a bird's eye view in a helicopter. Hop in, put on your headphones and enjoy! If you have a little time left, don't miss the Tocinería Casanovas to buy one of the their sweets. Your dinner guests will weep with emotion at the plums and dried peaches!Day 3: The millennial waters of TredòsThe third day of route starts at the church of Santa Maria de Cap d'Aran, in Tredòs. The construction has very different characteristics from the rest of the ecclesiastical heritage of the Val d'Aran. It is a rara avis in the Romanesque heritage of the region. It has a crypt at the bottom of the altar and the bell tower is separated from the rest of the body of the building. If you go to Val d'Aran in winter, after visiting the church you can choose to take a snowmobile excursion or a snowshoe hike to delve into the natural heritage of the area.They say that the sulphurous waters of the valley have healing properties. Want to check them out? In the spa of Tredòs the waters they use come from a spring that was already being used during the time of the Romans.Day 4: Helicopter skiingIf you are a fan of extreme sports, make room in your suitcase for the ski equipment because you have to discover heliskiing. It is an extreme sport modality that consists of accessing by helicopter corners of the mountain beyond the reach of other skiers. There your footprints will be the first to mark the snow. After this adrenaline rush, a good way to relax is to taste the products of the highest cheese factory in the Pyrenees of Catalonia (at 1,419 metres), the Tarrau, in Bagergue. They make an exquisite blue cheese.In autumn the deer show their most romantic side. This is when the mating season begins, which brings with it the beginning of one of the most primitive natural spectacles, the bellowing. To witness it, you must go to Baqueira-Beret, where a large population of deer lives. You shouldn't miss the opportunity to finish the day glimpsing the starry sky of the Pyrenees of Catalonia with a telescope while tasting typical liqueurs from the area.Day 5: Route through the Aigüestortes National ParkAnd on the fifth day, the igloo was made. Today get in touch with your inner Eskimo in a fun Ecomuseum of Esterri you can appreciate the transformations of the territory of Àneu over the last decades. At the end of the visit to the ecomuseum, stretch your legs for the living nature of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. Water is the protagonist in this park that has more than 200 lakes. You will want to stay there forever, in this paradise of peace! Not to lose sight of the mountain, the Spa Resort of Spot has a jacuzzi where you can relax while contemplating the horizon cut out by the Pyrenean mountains.Day 6: The two faces of Pallars Sobirà The Pallars Sobirà has two faces. The most extreme you will find descending the rapids of the Noguera Pallaresa doing rafting, canoeing or hydrospeed . Go sailing around the eddies of the white water at full speed. And from the water to the sky. The next activity is to fly over the region in a balloon. At Pallars Sobirà there is the largest lake in the Catalan Pyrenees, Certascan, and the highest peak in Catalonia, Pica d'Estats. It is one of the most beautiful counties, as shown by the fact that much of its territory is protected to preserve its natural heritage. Seeing it from the sky will take your breath away.You will discover the most relaxed side of the Pallars Sobirà by visiting the Parc Natural de l'Alt Pirineu or taking one of the Perseguits i salvats (chased and saved) routes. These routes reproduce the main escape routes of Jewish refugees during the Second World War. A more leisurely way to enjoy the river is to go fly fishing accompanied by Marc Vande. He is an expert who knows the territory and he will give you flies that he makes himself. This more extended walk through Pallars can end by visiting Casa Mateu, one of the excellent cheese shops in the area. Day 7: In Llessui, become a shepherdDo you know what croca, ubla or amorriar mean? It is the slang that Pyrenean shepherds use with their flocks. Today we suggest a visit to the Museu del Pastor, in Llessui, so you can understand all the secrets of this profession so strongly linked to the Pyrenees of Catalonia. As a final point on the seventh day of the route, a tasting of local wines and cheeses cannot be missed .Day 8: Artisan ratafia In the Pyrenees of Catalonia they are tyring to resist the mines falling into oblivion. To achieve this, they have adapted some of them so that they can be visited. The Mina Eureka, located in the Torre de Capdella, is one of them. It was the first mine in the entire Spanish state from which uranium was extracted to produce nuclear energy. And let's leave the uranium for more earthly pleasures: test your skills as a ratafia producer in Pobla de Segur. Àngel and Carlos, owners of Licors Portet, will explain some of their tricks to make authentic Catalan ratafia.Day 9: The Boí Valley, the Eden of canyoningThe countless rivers and their steep topography turn the Boí Valley into a canyoning paradise. The ninth day of the route is a good time to enjoy this sport. Jumps, water slides, climbing and direct contact with the river. Canyoning is a fun and playful activity. It's like experiencing the thrills of a water park, but without the gimmicks. To compensate for so much physical activity, the best solution is to visit Xolís d'Adons. They have a sausage made from pigs raised in the area, the famous Pallars xolís, which will make your crunch disappear.Day 10: Discover the art of the Pyrenees< /p>Romanesque is the most important artistic and spiritual expression of the Middle Ages. In Catalonia, this style is characterised by delicacy, sobriety and integration into the landscape. More than two thousand buildings survive there, including churches, monasteries and civil buildings, and a unique painting collection in the world. A prominent part of this legacy is concentrated in the Pyrenees of Catalonia. A good way to get into it is by going to the Romanesque Centre in Vall de Boí. There they organise guided tours so you don't miss any details of one of the most important sets of Romanesque churches in the world, cataloged as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. Knowing the Romanesque, you will be able to understand what Catalan society was like centuries ago .