- Rafting capitalSort, Catalonia
- CanyoningSierra de Guara
- SeasonApr–Sep
- Best waterMay–Jun
Rafting
The Noguera Pallaresa river at Sort, in Catalonia's Pallars Sobirà, is Spain's white-water capital and has hosted world championships. Rafting runs from spring to early autumn, with the biggest water in May and June. In France, the Gave de Pau near Lourdes and the Gave d'Oloron offer rafting, hydrospeed and kayaking.
Canyoning
The Sierra de Guara in Aragón, south of the main range, is one of Europe's most famous canyoning areas, with sculpted limestone gorges, jumps and natural slides. The Ariège and Pyrénées-Orientales have excellent canyons too.
Via ferrata and more
Fixed-cable climbing routes are found across the range, including in Andorra and the Aragonese valleys. Paragliding, mountain biking at summer bike parks, and horse riding are widely available.
Choosing an operator
- Look for qualified, licensed guides and recent reviews
- Check what equipment and wetsuits are included
- Ask about minimum ages and swimming ability
- Make sure your insurance covers adventure sports
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Combine with
Val d'Aran
Catalonia's green, Atlantic-facing valley, with its own language and Spain's most famous ski resort.
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Ordesa & Torla
Spain's great canyon national park, entered through the stone village of Torla-Ordesa.
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