Mountain hiking is a favorite activity among hundreds of thousands of people around the world! There are many reasons to go hiking; let's take a look at some of them here.
1. Nature
Being outdoors and experiencing wild nature, far from civilization, is, for many people, the main reason for hiking. Sort is one of the 15 municipalities in the Pallars Sobirà region, offering visitors a wide range of hiking activities and incredible landscapes. Being there against the will of nature, presenting itself in all its wonder and grandeur, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
2. Culture
Hiking is a great way to see and experience cultures you don't encounter in everyday life. The town of Sort is a safe way to experience new cultures and new ways of life. And why would you want to experience new cultures? The world is a big and amazing place, and everyone is different. It can be an enriching experience to see how other people live, talk to strangers, make friends, and maybe even take part in their routines or festivities for a short time. That way, you'll have great stories to tell your friends!
3. Social
Hiking is often a very social activity. Unlike high-paced sports, you have time to talk to people while you're hiking, and most hikers follow trails in organized groups. Even if you're on a solo trip, you can often meet other hikers along the way. You can also organize hiking adventures with people you don't know through online forums. Hiking is a great way to build new friendships as well as strengthen old ones.
4. Health
Hiking is an endurance-based physical activity. A hike often lasts several hours or days. The slow but steady pace is ideal for burning fat and calories, losing weight, and getting in shape.
5. Hiking trails in Sort
- Pas de Gegant, Sort mountain marathon with climb to the Torreta de l'Orri (winter)
36.88 kilometers Moderate
13 kilometers – Moderate
6.76 kilometers – Moderate
23.86 kilometers – Moderate
12.4 kilometers – Moderate
14.08 kilometers – Easy