Val d’Aran Discovery

 ski, snowshoes, snowmobiles, dog sledding  heliski 5-180 pax  gastronomy  Difficulty 3/5  Hotel 4*

Val d'Aran Discovery - A unique framework for exceptional experiences

  Val d'Aran has many assets to organize events and business tourism. In the first place, its gastronomy is rich and varied thanks to Catalan, Spanish and Basque influences. In addition, it is possible to perform a large number of activities; from the most exclusive such as heliskiing, heli-snowshoeing, scenic flights, snowmobiles, dog sledding... To the most accessible, such as alpine skiing, ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or a cultural visit to one of the Romanesque churches of the valley. There is also a large offer of luxury hotels, ranging from a family hotel to a hotel with 180 people capacity. Finally, access to Val d'Aran is quick and convenient from France with only 1h30 transfer from Toulouse (2h from the airport).

  Extras:

  • Gastronomic tastings of Pintxos and Tapas in one of the many tapas bars in the valley. Upon demand, tasting of wine and champagne made in wine cellars in Catalunya, Rioja or Ribeira.

  • Possibility to organize group transfers from Spain or France, round trip.

  Strengths:

  • Customization of programs, diversity of activities (snowmobiles, sled dogs, alpine skiing, ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, heliskiing, heli-snowshoeing,...)

  • High-end hotel infrastructure, meeting room, catering

  • Many restoration possibilities that go from the high-end restaurants (Moët & Chandon) to mountain huts (Refugio de Montgarri)

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Val d'Aran Discovery

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  • Mountain Guide
  • Accommodation in Hotel 4*
  • Breakfasts, lunch and dinner
  • Bus transfers
  • Accident and civil liability insurance
  • Personal equipment

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Heliski & Freeski

1 day skiing  1 day heliskiing 4-16 pax  2 x breakfast, 1 x lunch, 1 x dinner  Difficulty 3/5  Hotel 4*

Heliski & Freeski - Powder & Tapas

  Enjoy the privilege of a 100% off piste skiing stay. Some participants say they have experienced "the most beautiful ski adventure of their lives" during these two days. The first day begins at the ski resort of Baqueira Beret with an off piste run from the top of the complex to access Montgarri's mountain hut, where we will enjoy a good beef rib. To get back to the station, we will be towed with snowmobiles.

  The night will be dedicated to a gastronomic tasting of Pintxos and Tapas in one of the many tapas bars in the valley.

  The second day is reserved exclusively for Heliskiing; to prepare the day there will be a security briefing and a presentation of the equipment and the helicopter. We will then leave the heliport to make a minimum of 3 descents that will take place in the heart of the mountains... An unforgettable experience that will end around a good lunch at noon.

  Extras:

  • Possibility to add extra runs during your Heliski experience.

  • Possibility to organize group transfers from Spain or France, round trip.

  Baqueira Beret, Val d’Aran, Pyrenees, Spain - Strengths:

  • The favorite ski resort for all ski and off piste skiing enthusiasts.

  • A Heliski initiation with total security, in an adapted terrain and rhythm. 

  • Its gastronomy and tapas bars.

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Heliski & Freeski

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  • Mountain Guide
  • Accommodation in Hotel 4*
  • Breakfasts, lunch and dinner
  • Accident and civil liability insurance
  • Personal equipment
  • Transfers to the activity's starting place 

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Ultimate Experience

 2 days skiing or snowshoeing 6-14 pax  gastronomy  Difficulty 3/5  4* Base camp 

Ultimate Experience - Two days of authentic adventure

  These 2 days will allow you to live a unique experience. The first day's snowshoe hike (about 3-4 hours walking) will allow you to access the camp located in an isolated area in the mountains. Once the base camp is all settled down, we will share together a typical meal of the region carefully prepared by our local chefs. At night, we will all meet for an authentic night... The second day, a short walk snowshoeing will allow us to join the starting point of this adventure.

  Options: If the participants are good skiers, we can change the snowshoeing activity for a ski touring one. In this case, the first day will take place in the ski resort of Baqueira Beret, and will finish with some off piste skiing down to the base camp. 

  Extras:

  • Possibility to organize group transfers from Spain or France, round trip.

  • The product is completely customizable to the needs of the clients. 

  Strengths:

  • A base camp in the middle of the snowy mountains.

  • Two days disconnected from the world and the crowds. 

  • A unique experience, a moment of exchange and collaboration.

 

 

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Ultimate Experience

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  • Mountain Guide
  • Full board accommodation
  • Accident and civil liability insurance
  • Personal equipment
  • Transfers to the activity's starting place 

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A ski touring day

A ski touring day

  Characteristics

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Participants: 1-6 people
  • Physical level: low, good, very good
  • Technical difficulty: easy, medium, difficult

 Strengths:

  • Many options for all tastes and levels; from light climbs to solitary peaks, to more technical routes through vertical hills!
  • From Val d’Aran you can access Aigüestortes National Park through 3 different entries, that will give be the doors to a wild and quiet environment
  • During winter time, great amounts and high quality of snow; many many powder days…

  We offer you different daylong options; from easy climbs to more technical ones (where we will probably use crampons):

  1. Tuc de Horno (2.396 m)
    • Altitude difference: 1.026 m.
    • Starting point: Vielha's tunnel, North part (1.370 m)
  2. Tuc de la Salana (2.483 m)
    • Altitude difference: 1.033 m
    • Starting point: Aiguamòg (1.450 m)
    • Difficulty: easy
  3. Tuc de Baciver (2.644 m)
    • Altitude difference: 784 m
    • Starting point: Orri's parking (1.860 m)
    • Difficulty: easy
  4. Montarto (2.833 m)
    • Altitude difference: 823 m
    • Starting point: Valarties (1.386 m)
    • Difficulty: medium
  5. Tuc de Pincela (2.543 m)
    • Altitude difference: 1.126 m
    • Starting point: Bagergue (1.430 m)
    • Difficulty: medium
  6. Coll de Conangles (2.667 m)
    • Altitude difference: 1.040 m
    • Starting point: Vielha's tunnel, South part (1.620 m)
    • Difficulty: medium
  7. Tuc de Milh o Barlonguera (2.880 m)
    • Altitude difference: 1.457 m
    • Starting point: Beret's parking (1.845 m)
    • Difficulty: high
  8.  Tuc de Molieres (3.010 m)
    • Altitude difference: 1.390 m
    • Starting point: Vielha's tunnel, South part (1.620 m)
    • Difficulty: high

Prices

Ski touring

Price per person

1 person 320€
2 people 340€
3 people 360€
4 people 380€
5 people 400€
6 people 440€
  • Mountain Guide
  • Inspection and training in the use of safety equipment
  • Collective equipment: ropes, first-aid kit,…
  • Transfers to the activity's starting place 
  • Accommodation, transfers and food during the activity
  • Personal equipment & safety equipment

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FAQ

Activities in mountains and canyons are subject to meteorological conditions. These conditions can be cause of modification and even cancellation of the activity if the guide thinks it is necessary.
Yes, all activities include accident and civil liability insurance. The insurance will only have coverage during the development of the activity, not during the rest of the day or during transfers. It is also advisable to have the mountain federation insurance.

Terms & Conditions

The guide reserves the right to change or cancel the activity, dates or place of the activity, depending on the weather, the conditions of the terrain or the participants. In case of cancellation by the client, and if the activity is cancelled less than 48h in advance except for a major reason, the deposit will not be refunded.
Activities carried out in the mountain can carry some implicit risk. Hiring the service of a professional guide means minimizing it, it means leaving the decision to be taken under his/her criteria, being he/she responsible for the group during the development of the activity, but you must know that zero risk does not exist. The guide is exempt from all responsibility of those people who do not follow the guidelines or act with negligence, as well as if they are under the effects of any narcotic or medication during the development of the hired activity.

Events

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

 

Many people live their lives in their comfort zone; they stay where they feel safe and know the rules of the game. Then you find the others... Those who take risks, embrace change and jump into the unknown because they feel that human potential is limitless. 

At Guide Val d'Aran, we believe it is necessary to leave your comfort zone in order to start discovering, feeling, living. This is why we work hard to create a thrilling experience that you'll never forget.

 

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The 3×3.000m route: Aneto, Posets and Perdiguero

The 3x3.000m route - Aneto, Posets and Perdiguero, the highest peaks in the Pyrenees

  Characteristics

  • Participants: 1-6 people
  • Physical level: good (around 8-10h of daily activity and 1.500m altitude difference)
  • Technical difficulty: medium (ability to feel comfortable skiing in all kind of snow)

  5 days route that climbs 3 of the 3.000m peaks in the Pyrenees: Aneto, Posets and Perdiguero

  We will get to ski the longest descents in the Pyrenees

  A solitary alpine rute where we will enjoy the wildest part of the mountain

  Access to mountain huts and Hospital de Benasque, hotel that has all kind of amenities and excellent gastronomy.

Prices

The 3x3.000m route

Price per person

6 people 990€
5 people 1.110€
4 people 1.180€
3 people 1.420€

Program

In our own vehicles, we will drive to the parking lot in Cascadas de Escarpisona. From there, and through Forcau’s valley, we will climb to Angel Orús’ hut. Once there, we have the option to extend the day and climb Tucón Redondo (2.645m).
Ascent to Posets Peak (3.375m), through Neu’s valley (climbing the peak is not required to continue with the route). We will cross to Paul’s pass (3.060m), and from this solitary valley we will have a nice downhill and a key pass to reach Estos’ hut (1.890m).
From Estos’ hut we will descent to Turmo’s cabin (1.740m), and then climb to Ubaga’s pass (2.703m), and up to Perdiguero’s peak (3.222m). We will go down to Portal de Remuñe (2.831m) and enjoy a great downhill through the valley down to Llanos de Benasque (1.758m). There, we will spend the night in Hospital de Benasque, a charming hotel with a lot of history.
Day to rest and enjoy the beauty of Posets-Maladeta National Park. We will smoothly climb to Renclusa’s hut. For those with extra energy, possibility to climb Paderna’s peak (2.700m).
We will start early in the morning to reach Portillón Superior, a pass that will give us access to Aneto’s glacier. From there we will cross to Mahoma’s pass, that will get us to Aneto’s peak (3.404m). By doing a circular route, we will go down through Valle de Barrancs to Llanos del Hospital, enjoying one of the longest runs in the Pyrenees.
  • Mountain Guide for 5 days
  • Half board accommodation 4 nights (1 night in Hospital de Benasque, 3 nights in mountain huts)
  • Inspection and training in the use of safety equipment
  • Collective equipment: ropes, first-aid kit,…
  • Transfers to the activity's starting place 
  • Food, picnics and drinks
  • Personal equipment & safety equipment

 

 

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FAQ

Activities in mountains and canyons are subject to meteorological conditions. These conditions can be cause of modification and even cancellation of the activity if the guide thinks it is necessary.
Yes, all activities include accident and civil liability insurance. The insurance will only have coverage during the development of the activity, not during the rest of the day or during transfers. It is also advisable to have the mountain federation insurance.

Terms & Conditions

The guide reserves the right to change or cancel the activity, dates or place of the activity, depending on the weather, the conditions of the terrain or the participants. In case of cancellation by the client, and if the activity is cancelled less than 48h in advance except for a major reason, the deposit will not be refunded.
Activities carried out in the mountain can carry some implicit risk. Hiring the service of a professional guide means minimizing it, it means leaving the decision to be taken under his/her criteria, being he/she responsible for the group during the development of the activity, but you must know that zero risk does not exist. The guide is exempt from all responsibility of those people who do not follow the guidelines or act with negligence, as well as if they are under the effects of any narcotic or medication during the development of the hired activity.

Private Program

  Our base camp: Lofoten Playground 

It is located in Henningsvaer one of the most famous and beautiful fishing villages, located above the Arctic Circle. Our lodge, Lofoten Playground, is a traditional fishermen's house «Rorbu» which has been completely refurbished and converted into a high standard and cozy house. It is an ideal starting point as it allows us to have a fast and easy access to the different summits in the Islands. The lodge offers perfect comfort with bedrooms for 2 or 4 people, preserving the original Scandinavian style. It has a living room, open kitchen with the dining room, a rest room with TV and ping pong table, and a room to dry your material, as well  high-speed WiFi. The ground floor is still used by our Fisherman who will offer us some fresh cod throughout the week!

  Our dinners 

This trip includes full board: breakfast, picnics for the journey and three course dinners prepared by our local chef, Bénédicte. She makes wonderful dinners based on traditional recipes with local ingredients like cod. The tradition of the Lodge has become that each person brings some local speciality to share during the aperitif after a full day of skiing. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

  The Lofoten Islands by boat 

Going by boat in the Fjords is a unique experience that we really recommend. This option offers us the possibility to access wild and very little frequented places to enjoy incredible skiing. This boat trip offers a fantastic scenery and unforgettable moments! (See Prices)

  Lofoten is not only snow and skiing... It is also very known for its sea, fishing, Northern lights and... Surfing for the bravest!

 

Private Program

   2 guides for the group

   Group from 5 to 10 people

   Privatized Lodge

   Boat trip to Trollfjord included

   1 vehicle for a group of 5-6 people, or 2 vehicles for a group of 7-10 people

  Available dates: March and April.

Prices

Lofoten Private

Price per person. Group of minimum 5 people.

6 people 4.190€
7 people 3.640€
8 people 3.240€
9 people 2.990€
10 people 2.820€
  • 7 night accommodation and full board in a private Lodge for a maximum of 10 people in Henningsvaer
  • All transfers
  • 6 days of activity with our Mountain Guides
  • Boat trip day to go skiing in the Trollfjord fjord
  • Flight tickets
  • Alcoholic beverages

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FAQ

Activities in mountains and canyons are subject to meteorological conditions. These conditions can be cause of modification and even cancellation of the activity if the guide thinks it is necessary.
Yes, all activities include accident and civil liability insurance. The insurance will only have coverage during the development of the activity, not during the rest of the day or during transfers. It is also advisable to have the mountain federation insurance.

Terms & Conditions

Registering in one of our trips implies your total acceptance of our general and particular conditions of sale. Please read carefully our Terms & Conditions.
Activities carried out in the mountain can carry some implicit risk. Hiring the service of a professional guide means minimizing it, it means leaving the decision to be taken under his/her criteria, being he/she responsible for the group during the development of the activity, but you must know that zero risk does not exist. The guide is exempt from all responsibility of those people who do not follow the guidelines or act with negligence, as well as if they are under the effects of any narcotic or medication during the development of the hired activity.

Carros de Foc

Carros de Foc - A tour around the National Park

  Characteristics 

  • Duration: 5-7 days
  • Participants: 1-6 people
  • Physical level: good
  • Technical difficulty: easy

 Carros de Foc allows you to know numerous and different valleys, all of them charming in their own style. The route, which takes several days, allows to fully immerse yourself into nature and disconnect –for a brief period of time- of your daily obligations.

 The route can be started in any of the mountain huts, and in the most preferred direction.

 From trail runners, who do it in less than 24h, to a relaxed week trekking around the National Park, Carros de Foc can be planned completely adapted to the needs of the group, weather conditions and disponibility.

 Interesting facts:

  • Cumulative elevation: 9.200m
  • Distance: 55km

Prices

Carros de Foc

Price per person

1 person
2 people
  • Mountain Guide all days
  • Accident and civil liability insurance
  • Full board accommodation in all mountain huts
  • Transfers to the activity's starting place 
  • Personal equipment

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Besiberris Arête

Besiberris Arête - Demanding and enjoyable

  Characteristics 

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Participantes: 2 people
  • Physical level: very good
  • Technical difficulty: medium / difficult

 It is a technically simple ridge, with some abseiling, but very long and we must be technically and physically prepared to face great altitude change (about 1.500m total).

 The access is made from Cavallers dam (1.750m), in Vall de Boí.

  You will feel like an acrobat climbing this arête, with a magnificient aerial view, surrounded by an infinity of lakes. It is locted in the National Park of Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, area with more lakes in the Pyrenees; more than 200.

Prices

Besiberris Arête

Price per person

1 person 350€
2 people 190€
  • Mountain Guide all days
  • Accident and civil liability insurance
  • Common equipment: ropes, carabiners, …
  • Personal equipment: climbing shoes, harness, cordelette
  • Transfers to the activity's starting place 
  • Accommodation, transfers and food during the activity

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