05/05/2019

Why visit Sort in spring?

a group of people are rowing a boat on a river.
The good weather is here, and with it one of the great opportunities spring offers: enjoying outdoor sports. If you're a nature lover, Sort is your ideal destination. Beneath the mountains of the Catalan Pyrenees, next to the Noguera Pallaresa River, you can experience all kinds of adventures in the Pallars Sobirà region. This small village in Lleida will win you over, as there are activities for all tastes and ages. Want to find out more? Keep reading!

For animal lovers


Have you ever ridden a horse? Numerous studies show that horseback riding has very positive psychological effects. Being an outdoor sport in contact with nature will help you disconnect and free yourself from the pressures of everyday life. Furthermore, being in direct contact with animals like this will also help you relax and increase your self-confidence, as the bond created with the horse when you ride is unique.

For those who prefer extreme sports


In Pallars Sobirà, you'll have the opportunity to push your emotions to the limit. How? Try canyoning in the Barranc de San Pere. The goal is to follow the river no matter what, descending the mountain, jumping, or swimming. You'll feel like the protagonist of a real video game!

If you're all about the water, rather than the mountains, you can't miss rafting in this area. The Noguera Palmarés River is one of the best in Spain for this water sport. The reason is simple. You'll experience the adrenaline rush of the currents on this tributary of the Segre River, which rises at over 2,000 meters above sea level and flows 146 kilometers. And if you're still hungry for more, ask about hydrospeeding or canoeing!

For those who want to reconnect with nature


Enjoy the fresh mountain air and watch spring blossom with its green trees and colorful flowers in the Aigüestortes National Park and Sant Maurici Lake. Through this natural setting, you can take various hiking trails for all levels, bordering a truly natural paradise of breathtaking dimensions, located in the western Pyrenees of Lleida. Are you going to miss it?

For hikers


They say that traveling enriches the soul and makes us wiser. Sort is surrounded by interesting places to visit, steeped in history. In this area, you can't miss visiting Batlliu, the Àssua Valley, the Saverneda dragon, Tornafort, and the Siarb Valley. There are different routes, of varying difficulty and length, that pass through various tourist attractions. You'll have an unforgettable time!

After this information, you're sure to be eager to visit Sort in spring! We look forward to seeing you!