A war escape
This article tells the breathtaking story of a daring escape from occupied France. Flight Sergeant Chalky White crossed France, from north to south, after he was shot down over Normandy on 22 August 1943...
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Joan Sala, alias Serrallonga, the last bandit
While he was alive, Serrallonga was an idol for many people who would live in the inland Catalonia. He depicted a shout of protest against the misery of that time when people barely survive ...
A Walkers Guide to Montseny Natural Park – Catalonia
The Montseny Natural Park is located in the Catalan Pre-coastal mountain range, of which this massif is the highest part. It covers an area of 31,063.94 hectares. It is located at 50km far from Barcelona. The relief of El Montseny starts with elevations of fewer than...
The Priorat’s miracle
Priorat is synonymous with wine. The Priorat is an area located in the South of Catalonia, in the Tarragona province. The development of the Priorat area has always been linked to wine production....
The most beautiful towns and villages in the Pyrenees
There are a lot of remarkable villages and towns in the Pyrenees, so I’m going to classify them geographically. Don't miss this article....
Andorra hiking Guide
Andorra is advertised as the “country of the Pyrenees”, which makes sense because it is an extremely mountainous country – though none of its summits reach 3000m. France is to its north and east; Catalonia to its west and south....
Trek the GR11 Pyrenees
The GR11 is the star of all the trails in the southern Pyrenees. It is a route of outstanding beauty and landscape diversity that crosses the Pyrenees from the Mediterranean Sea to the Cantábrico Sea. GR stands for Gran Recorrido (long path, in English). The...
A Walkers guide to Bergueda, the district where Pedraforca is located
The Alt or High Berguedà is a great region to visit and in which one can enjoy leisure activities at any time of the year. For nature enthusiasts there is the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park (the largest of its kind in Catalonia), the mountain of Pedraforca...
More details of the Freedom Trail Pyrenees story
This article gives more detail about the story in the trip Alt Pirineu Natural Park and the freedom trail....
Walking singles holidays over 60s
Many of us who are over 60 have a good level of fitness and health, an active lifestyle and a positive attitude. We believe we can do any trek no matter how long or difficult it is....
The Priorat wine: talking about Priorat is talking about wines
The Priorat is a region located in the South of Catalonia. The wine area called Priorat is in the administrative region called Priorat. Both have the same name, but are not the same place....
The Priorat wine region history. The origins of the DOQ Priorat
Our history starts in 1153, when the Moors lost Siurana, their last foothold in Catalonia. Bertrand de Castellet, a knight of the Christian Count Ramon Berenguer IV, beat them in a cruel battle at this small village in the Priorat. In 1194, during the reing of...
Guided snowshoeing holidays in the Pyrenees
In winter the landscape is magically transformed. Everything changes; a blanket of snow covers all the paths, and quiet and solitude are all around. Winter in the Pyrenees provides a refreshing opportunity to experience some of the most outstanding Europe alpine landscapes via a snowshoeing...
Single travellers for hiking trips
Are you a single traveller but prefer to hike in a friendly guided group? See the Pyrenees in its full glory and share the experience with new friends – imagine waking up every morning to discover new places with new like-minded friend...
Group bookings with TrekPyrenees
TrekPyrenees provide walking treks, snowshoeing tours and climbing adventurous peaks for groups of all kinds and sizes. Walking clubs, schools, corporate groups, friends, family….. whatever your group type we are happy to arrange a special bespoke trip itinerary for you....
Why choose a guided trek with mountain guide?
Qualified and skilled in all aspects of mountaineering. First and foremost, a mountain guide is a qualified professional skilled in all areas of leading groups into mountainous regions such as the Pyrenees. ...
10 amazing photos climbing Puigmal – Pyrenees
Puigmal (2,913m) is the highest peak of the Núria valley, on the crest line between France and Catalonia. Although it does not have an especially striking summit and is not particularly attractive to look at, it attracts many mountaineers because it has far-reaching panoramic views....
10 amazing photos climbing Pedraforca – Pyrenees
Pedraforca (2,505 m) is one of the most attractive mountains in Catalonia, an also one of the most famous for mountaineering. It is located into the Cadí-Moixeró natural park, in one of the most emblematic parts of the Catalan Pyrenees, the High Berguedà (read more...
10 Amazing Photos Climbing Canigou – Pyrenees
The Canigou (Canigó in Catalan), the sacred mountain of the Catalnas, is a massif, 2,784 m high, located in France, in the Départament des Pyrénées Orientales....
A Walkers Guide to La Cerdanya: The Great Valley of the Pyrenees.
Its privileged situation and particular geographic standpoint make La Cerdanya one of the most attractive and well-defined natural regions in the Pyrenees. Is characterized mainly by the contrasts between the vast plai...
10 Amazing Photos Climbing Tristaina – Pyrenees
Tristaina (2,878 m) is a peak located between France and Andorra. You will see 10 amazing photos climbing this sharp peak between Andorra and France. The easiest way to reach the summit is from the south slope, in Andorra. You will only need half a day...
A Walkers Guide to La Garrotxa in Catalonia
La Garrotxa is a middle-mountain comarca (‘county’) in the Northeast of Catalonia. It belongs to the Girona province. Its capital is Olot. La Garrotxa can be divided into two completely contrasting parts on all levels: - On one hand, the northern half, known as Alta Garrotxa,...