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On this day hiking trip from Barcelona, we will bring you to discover Vall de Núria.
To access the Vall de Núria, we will follow the “Camí Vell” from Queralbs to Núria, one of the most iconic hiking routes in Catalonia. The Camí Vell de Queralbs to Núria, used for centuries by pilgrims as a path to the Sanctuary, is a path full of history and legends.
During the hike, we will learn about the distinctive flora and fauna of the Pyrenees and, if we are lucky, we will be able to see some wild animals such as vultures, lizards, king eagles or marmots in their natural habitat.
The Núria sanctuary is, surrounded by peaks of 2800 meters (9200 feet). Here we will discover some of the legends of Núria and its religious and cultural significance. We will also have time for lunch and discover the area around the Sanctuary.
To get down from Vall de Núria, we will take the rack railway “Cremallera de Núria”, a beautiful route that runs 12.5 km and descends about 1,000 meters to Queralbs.
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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Barcelona, Spain
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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On this day hiking trip from Barcelona, we will bring you to discover Vall de Núria.
To access the Vall de Núria, we will follow the “Camí Vell” from Queralbs to Núria, one of the most iconic hiking routes in Catalonia. The Camí Vell de Queralbs to Núria, used for centuries by pilgrims as a path to the Sanctuary, is a path full of history and legends.
During the hike, we will learn about the distinctive flora and fauna of the Pyrenees and, if we are lucky, we will be able to see some wild animals such as vultures, lizards, king eagles or marmots in their natural habitat.
The Núria sanctuary is, surrounded by peaks of 2800 meters (9200 feet). Here we will discover some of the legends of Núria and its religious and cultural significance. We will also have time for lunch and discover the area around the Sanctuary.
To get down from Vall de Núria, we will take the rack railway “Cremallera de Núria”, a beautiful route that runs 12.5 km and descends about 1,000 meters to Queralbs.
Stop At: Vall de Nuria, Ribes Enllaç, 17534 Queralbs Spain
Vall de Núria is one of the most iconic valleys of the Pyrenees mountains. This is a trully alpine landscape that will give you a break from the city and will let you discover the beauty of the Pyrenees mountains.
Núria sanctuary lies at the bottom of the valley, surrounded by many mountain peaks of arround 2800 meters of altitude forming a mountain cirque known as “l’Olla de Núria”.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Queralbs, Queralbs, Province of Girona, Catalonia
To access the Vall de Núria, we will follow the “Camí Vell” from Queralbs to Núria, one of the most iconic hiking routes in Catalonia. The Camí Vell de Queralbs to Núria, used for centuries by pilgrims as a path to the Sanctuary, is a path full of history and legends.
During the hike, we will learn about the distinctive flora and fauna of the Pyrenees and, if we are lucky, we will be able to see some wild animals such as vultures, lizards, king eagles or marmots in their natural habitat.
Duration: 30 minutes
