The High Pyrenees Natural Park is a beautiful and expansive natural area that allows all those who venture there to experience the region's superb natural surroundings as well as its fascinating artistic and cultural heritage. The High Pyrenees Natural Park is part of the Pallars Sobirà and Alto Urgell regions, occupying a significant portion of the central Catalan Pyrenees near Lleida.
With over 698 km2, the Alt Pirineu Natural Park is the largest natural park in all of Catalonia. This park was created in 2003 to preserve the region's natural, historical, and cultural heritage. Hiking is undoubtedly one of the most popular activities in this stunning park, and it's no wonder, as this region boasts countless trails and itineraries that traverse some of the most peaceful and idyllic valleys in Pallars Sobirà.
This park offers an extensive network of well-marked hiking trails. It's worth noting that most of the trails you'll find in this natural park are easy, offering easy access to visitors. However, it's important to note that many of them are best done during periods when there's no snow along the way.
The High Pyrenees Natural Park, together with the Boumort National Hunting Reserve and the Aiguestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, have made the beautiful and verdant Pallars Sobirà region one of the most protected regions in Catalonia and the Pyrenees today.
One of the most famous routes in the area is the Route of the Sanctuaries, a very easy and simple route that is very enjoyable, a perfect route to do with the whole family.
The trail lasts approximately one and a half hours and runs from Gerri de la Sal to Baro, with a slight gradient of approximately 150 meters. Along the way, you'll see places of special interest such as the Monastery of Santa María, the Hermitage of the Virgen del Árbol, the Casa de la Sal, the walled town, and the Romanesque bridge.
Another of the most popular trails in the area is the Enchanted Forest Walk, a tour that lasts approximately three hours in total. This route is divided into two parts: from Peramea to Balestiu (50 minutes) and from Balestiu to Borda de Cossant (2 hours). The first is very flat and easy, while the second is slightly steeper but not particularly difficult to complete.
The maximum elevation gain is 350 meters. Along the way, you'll enjoy truly stunning panoramic views and beautiful vegetation, a route where you can admire monuments such as the Colomers Tower, the Church of Sant Cristofol, and the Castell Rock.
In the High Pyrenees Natural Park, you can explore a wide variety of trails and paths of varying difficulty. Dozens of paths and trails are waiting to be explored and explored during your holidays in Pallars Sobirà.
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