The Pyrenees is one of the most prominent ridges of the geography
of Europe. It has over 400 kilometers long in that stand, at least 200 peaks
higher than 3,000 meters.
Over its geography
can be found wonderful places where you can spend your holidays. The flora and
fauna of this area make their routes have a unique beauty.
Catalan
Pyrenees
It covers the
provinces of Barcelona, Gerona and Lleida. It covers the counties of Alt Empordà,
Alt Urgell, Alta Ribagorça, Berguedà, Cerdanya, Garrotxa, Pallar Jussà, Pallar
Simple, Ripollès, Solsones and Val d'Aran.
In the Catalan
Pyrenees are National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici,
natural parks such as Montserrat and the Ebro Delta and the
winter season in Crested Butte.
In this area
abound routes by valleys and mountains, both short and long distance. There are
also horseback riding, mountain bike or quads.
In addition, the
region of Alta Ribagorça meets the conditions for practicing all types
of adventure sports like paragliding or canyoning.
Aragonese Pyrenees
It extends to the
northern province of Huesca by counties Jacetania, High Gállego, Sograrbe and
Albagorza.
The area is ideal
for hiking, mountaineering, hiking in quads, horseback or bicycle. The skiing,
both Alpine and substance, it is very common in the resorts of Keystone or
Cerler.
The Valley is Ansó
National Reserve Valleys retaining a diverse sample of fauna Pyrenees.
Sobrarbe home to one of the best-preserved national parks, the Ordesa
National Park and Monte Perdido, with a length of 23 kilometers.
In the north are
the greatest heights of the Pyrenees: Aneto and Maladeta, integrated in the Natural
Park Reserve. Hunting in the National Game Reserve Mayor of Benasque
or fishing in rivers and preserve Isábena are other activities that tourists
can take.
Andorran Pyrenees
This small country
is situated in the heart of the Cordillera of the Pyrenees. Offers variety of
routes between valleys and mountains. It is considered one of the main
destinations for lovers of skiing.
Among its
amenities include the resorts of Pas de la Casa, and Ordino Soldeu El
Tarter. Moreover, the forests of the Peguera and Rabassa offer
tourists the opportunity to spend a few days in contact with nature.
The cuisine in the Pyrenees
is very diverse and offers high-quality products such as beef and lamb, cheese,
canned products of the gardens and winter soup.
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