Day 1. Barcelona – Montañana. Our first stop after leaving Barcelona will be in a medieval village, characteristic for the perfect conservation of his ancient walls and medieval architecture. Then we will visit Poblet monastery, declared World Heritage monument by UNESCO. We will discover the place by a guided visit and have the chance to taste the wine produced by the monks of the monastery. Dinner and overnight in a traditional Catalan Country house.
Day 2. Walking and kayaking at the Finestres Mountains.After breakfast we will discover the impressive Finestres Mountains, one of the areas only know by the most intrepid travelers. We will enjoy a peaceful kayak trip across a reservoir discovering different rock formations and caves. Once we cross the dam, a short hike will take us to the remains of an ancient Templar castle. The kayak activity doesn’t need any previous experience. (Difficulty: Low. Slope: 200m. Duration 6 h) Dinner and overnight in a traditional Catalan Country house.
Day 3. A breathtaking walking. we will walk through the Mont-rebey gorge, one of the most impressive walks in Catalonia, where the river has created an immense opening which stretches more than 500 meters in height. We will follow the path which is carved out of the rock face.(Difficulty: Low. Slope: 250m Duration: 6h).
Day 4. Romanesque tour. After breakfast we will do a guided tour in the Boi Valley, an area declared World Heritage by UNESCO. During the tour we will visit the most impressive Romanesque churches of the area.
Day 5. Walking on the Aigüestortes National Park. After breakfast We will do one of the most impressive and beautiful walk in Aiguestortes National Park in order to discover this valleys of the High Pyrenees.
Day 6. Way Back to Barcelona. After breakfast and with no hurry we will start our way back to Barcelona.
Departures from Barcelona: 16 May 2009 * 13 June 2009 * 27 June 2009 * 18 July 2009 * 15 August 2009 * 05 September 2009 * 26 September 2009
Accommodation: traditonal country houses.
The trip includes: Private transport from Barcelona * Accompanying English speaking guide * Accommodation in traditional country houses in half board basis * Entrances and visits: Montblanc Medieval village, Poblet Monastery, Romanesque churches of the Vall de Boi area * guided trekkings * kayak equipment and guiding.