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Aquatic adventures in the Val d'Aran for this spring

Rafting is definitely the star activity of the Garonne River, allowing group fun descents in its mighty and swift waters.

Good prospects for water activities this spring in the Val d’Aran, thanks to good snow season that allows us to have excellent levels of water reserves. This is confirmed by the Valley ‘s companies of adventure sports, who have already started with the visits of school groups that combine the activities in the Garonne with snowshoeing in the Pla de Beret.

“The reserves after last fairs and promotions are increasing and everything suggests a great season,” says José Luis García, director of Camins. Certainly, any of these water adventures is a unique experience in contact with nature, where you can appreciate the strength and bravery of the Garonne and breath-taking sceneries along the entire route.

Rafting

Rafting is definitely the star activity of the Garonne River, allowing group fun descents in its mighty and swift waters after the thaw. Washed away, the crew control the course and direction with the help of oars. It is a sport of low difficulty suitable for all audiences that does not require special physical condition or previous knowledge.

Surfing Kayak

Everyday there are more supporters of the decline in air canoe, an activity that is done in individual pots or for two with monitor and that prints a higher speed fast. It is needed a mini pre-cours, in which the guide gives the basic instructions for a fun, exciting and safe descent at the same time.

Hidrospeed

Canyoning is an activity to be practised by all the family

This mode is particularly suitable for those who want a more sporting activity, with sleigh water, similar to snow. The navigator is alone against the white water in direct contact with the river, under the control of a guide. It will also necessitate a previous course.

Canoeing

It consists on navigate a canoe specially designed to maintain stability. Lush riparian forests surround the decline alternating calm and rough waters. Valley companies teach introductory and advanced courses, carried out progressively, adapted to each.

Canyoning

Canyoning is one of the most popular activities, halfway between aquatic and terrestrial. It develops in the tributaries of the river Garonne, such as Bausen canyon and the newly equipped canyons in the valley of Toran. Waterfalls, and waterslides delight young and old, so it is an activity that, like rafting, can be practised by all the family. To do canyoning is advised swimming and mountaineering skills and a prior preparation by the help of an instructor.

You can find more information on Valley companies that carry out these activities: Camins, specializing on canyoning and hiking, Deportur and Altisport.

Photos by Deportur

19 April, 2016 dpt21 News, Blog, Monographic 0

Iron roads of the Val d'Aran, extreme challenges in secure environments

An iron road is a sport itinerary traced on a rocky massif equipped with wire, staples, steps and different elements to facilitate security. This is an aerial tour and occasionally athletic. To use these facilities you must be prepared physically and technically and follow the rules of use.

There are three iron roads with different routes and levels of difficulty in the Val d’Aran: Iron road of Les, Iron road of Poi d’Unha and Iron road of Cledes in Les, the latter newly opened this season.

Equipment

To access to the iron road you must wear helmet, harness, lanyard with sink approved for iron roads and gloves.

In addition, it is advisable to wear hiking boots and a backpack with water, mobile, first aid kit, headlamp, etc.

Recommendations

It is necessary to take into account the conditions of the mountain before climbing.

You must have insurance to cover own damages and those that may be caused to thirds.

It is recommended a training course in progression techniques and safety in iron roads.

Hiring the services of a mountain guide allows you to discover the pleasure of verticality in a safe way.

Iron road of Les

Itinerary

It is located in the municipality of Les (behind the camping Cauarca). It is accessed through the path that goes to the right, after about 100 meters after the campsite entrance. The return to the village of Les can be done by the way of Soberpèra, or the way dera Carraspa. Both have been especially recovered for having an easy access.

The total length of the facility is 450 meters, divided into two tracks: the lower only for experts, and thesuperior to all audiences. The tour also includes an 11 meters Tibetan bridge, with a drop of 200 meters. The total estimated time for the full itinerary is about 3 hours.

Although the Iron road is free, it is compulsory to wear special safety gear and have a certain technique, so it is an ideal activity to do it with a guide .

Information

Slope: 150 meters iron road

Route: 450 meters

Rise time: 3 hours

Lowering time: 1 hour

Difficulty first section:

medium-difficult

Difficulty second section:

Easy

Iron road Torre de Cledes

Itinerary

The first part exceeds the spectacular Tower Cledes and leads to the large terrace, level of initiation, with 35 meters long to the bridge. Then you enter the section of the vertical tower with abundant staples, very aerial, on the edge of the tower to reach the 8 meters Tibetan bridge. The bridge, with metal platforms on both sides for comfort, leads to a vertical wall. After a small decline, ascend a nice wall to a ledge of 0 meters long.

From the large terrace, is overcoming a vertical wall of 42 meters with varied and vertical steps, and a final ramp to the top of viewpoint.

Descent: From the viewpoint to the south there is a lifeline that leads to the marked way down.

Information

Slope: 80 meters iron road.

Approach: 2 minutes

Route: 125 meters

Length: 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Orientation: South West

Descent: 10 minutes.

Level: Initiation. K2 children from 110 cm height.

Poi d’Unha iron Road

Itinerary

The Poi d’Unha iron road has a distance of 800 meters and a total slope of 500 meters, so it is one of the longest in Spain. Among the main features of this facility there are several Tibetan bridges and a spiral staircase that makes it more attractive.

The iron road consists of three sections:

First section: About 150 meters long, mainly aimed at beginners in this activity, especially children.
Second section: In this section we find a vertical and a ladder that can be avoided through a variant. This section also has a 20 meters Tibetan bridge, which can also be avoided.
Third section: This section has a real wall with plaques and a 20 meters drop.

Approach and descent are marked orange and escapes blue.

The Poi d’Unha is at 2,221 meters altitude. From the top you can see the peaks of Maladeta and Aneto.

Information

Route: 775 meters

Elevation gain: 500 meters

South orientation

Approach: 25 minutes

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Descent: 1 hour

Difficulty:

First section: initiation

Second section: Difficult

Third section: Difficult

Parking Unha. 1350 masl.

Information and reservations:

C amins del Pirineu

Deportur

5 April, 2016 dpt21 Blog, Monographic 0

Museu dera Val d'Aran, a space for disclosure the Aranese identity

Definitely a “must see” for the traveller who wants to know the Aran land and its people, history and culture, the language and its particular identity. Located on the Tor deth Generau Martinhon, a manor house in Vielha from the seventeenth century, the permanent exhibition of the Museu dera Val d’Aran is served by an extensive collection of archaeological, artistic and ethnographic objects to tell the historical evolution that leads to today Val d’Aran.

To understand this important heritage, the museum not only displays objects, but also explains them actively with the help of the visitor, who becomes actor and spectator at the same time. Thus, it offers three levels of reading: the simple exposure through the image; a second level with texts and audio-visuals; and greater depth using the exhibition guide, catalogues and other materials. Aranese has a predominant role, but currently all texts are translated into Catalan and Castilian.

Areas and remarkable pieces

The museum takes a journey through the history of the Val d’Aran from the Stone Age to the early modern times, divided into different areas: the cradle of the Garonne, the conquest of the mountain and the first evidence of human presence in l’Aran; Romanization; the fortifications and defence of the border because of its geostrategic position; the development of agriculture and livestock to the industrial age time of mines and hydroelectric plants and the path to the present day, stopping at the festive and cultural traditions of the Aran people.

Throughout the different floors visitors will discover artistic and archaeological items of great value as the Crist d’Escunhau or the Crist de Casarilh or a series of ancient pottery vessels. On the third floor is the Wardrobe of Privileges or des Sies Claus, guarding the Conselh Generau of the Val d’Aran documents, including the Val d’Aran Carta Magna: Era Querimònia.

Activities for younger

The little ones can know the amusing anecdotes hidden in the closet of six keys

With the help of Pedagògics Resource Centre of the Val d’Aran, there are also designed spaces and activities for children to do more entertaining and understandable the visit. So, the little ones can enjoy a game of clues and evidence, knowing the amusing anecdotes hidden in the closet of six keys and surprised by recreating the Victoria mines. In addition, some notebooks accompany these activities, the talhèrs deth MdVA, which present the museum to the youngest from the viewpoint of an historian or an archaeologist, or on the trail of a lizard.

On the other hand, from the Museu dera Val d’Aran, it has developed a network of heritage equipment adorning the Aranese territory where, through exhibitions or the different materials, and activities that had been developed during the year, visitors are encouraged to learn and discover the life and social transformations of this mountain territory.

Building

The Tor deth Generau Martinhon, where the museum is located, is a fortification from the early seventeenth century, representative of the Aran architecture of this period. On the main facade highlight the wide door lintel topped by a coat of arms and the windows decorated with moldings and Renaissance style overalls. There is also a octagonal tower that gives its name to the building. Another outstanding feature in construction is the gazebo, whose current appearance is the result of a restoration of 1983.

The building, of late Gothic style was classified as a Cultural Asset of National Interest in 1949. Despite its name, Martinhon general, and the defence elements posing on the facades, it has not been linked to any particular war episode. Miquel Farré i Albagés owner in 1974, ceded it to host the Museu dera Val d’Aran.

27 February, 2016 dpt21 News, Blog, Monographic 0

“Productes dera Val d’Aran”, heritage of a culinary culture with his own character

Traditional Val d’Aran products are undoubtedly one of the best souvenirs that can take the tourists who visit us. With them the baggage becomes full of the aromas of our land, lines and colours of our landscape, the most resistant handmade textures to the passage of time, the sounds of nature and the flavours of our history.

Grouped all under the guarantee mark Val d’Aran, they are the legacy of a gastronomic culture with lots of character that we claim as part of our identity and heritage. A mountain cuisine that has its origins in recipes tasty and energetic that helped our ancestors to fight the cold and that, over the years, we have converted in elaborations appreciated by the most discerning palates.

Cold meat and pates, honey and jams, cheeses and yogurts, handmade drinks like cider and beer, sweet coquilhons and tronquets, excellent caviar … they all take advantage of the quality of the natural resources offered by the Val d’Aran, maintain a handcrafted in origin, follow the original recipe and respect their traditional flavour.

The certification mark “Productes dera Val d’Aran” is an initiative of Aranese artisanal producers driven by the Conselh Generau d’Aran that adds value to our products while protecting its identity guaranteeing the consumer a differentiated quality. “Productes dera Val d’Aran” currently has a total of 14 producers and 17 products, including anditos, civet, the bolh, the choriço, dry langoissa and l’olha aranesa.

1 February, 2016 dpt21 News, Blog, Monographic 0

The Val d'Aran, a paradise for winter sports (I)

Winter competitions, five-star menu.

The year 2016 has begun full of sporting events taking place, week after week on the slopes of Baqueira Beret. For starter, the station has hosted many important competitions in January, including the 2nd Triathlon Ski CEVA and I Trophy AC Hotels – CAEI Masters, first race of the season of the Spain Masters Cup circuit in the Calendar RFEDI.

This competition took place during the celebration of the World Snow Day in the Val d’Aran which has been used there to raise awareness of skiing, with a promotion that has been extended to the entire month.

Also, BBB Ski Race Experience joined last weekend 262 skiers of all ages in the area of Beret, where they conducted a funny boardercross, a giant in Baqueira and a freeride in Bonaigua. Participants toured the new station areas, participating in the various tests that made them feel the most pleasant sensations.

And next weekend, we expected a new appointment, this time for younger, holding Montse Corominas Trophy, a race of alpine ski in the U14 category organized by the CEVA in the Beret Stadium.

On the other hand, sport continues attracting high-level skiers into the Valley. The Aran stations have welcomed the snowboard Spanish team which was training in Baqueira, a demonstration of the consolidation of the Val d’Aran as a tourist and sportive premier destination and, in particular, of Baqueira Beret as one of the best ski stations of the world.

The Marxa Beret in February, main course of the season

With the snow in perfect condition, there will come the 37th Marxa Beret, the most popular competition which this year takes place on 6 and 7 February. Lleida Provincial Council welcomed on Monday the presentation of the marxa, which this year takes place in conjunction with the European Nordic Ski Championships. It is expected the arrival at the Val d’Aran of between 1,400 and 1,500 athletes from around the world to participate in this exciting race.

On Saturday 6, the tests will take place in 15km, 30 km freestyle. Sunday 7th long distance test will be held in classical style, on a 10km, 21km and 42km circuits.

This test is for the European Championship Ski Marathons, that will win who get the computation of the two fastest times of the two distance events: the 30km (Saturday) and 42km (Sunday).

Keeping forces for dessert

And it still will be a few competitions until the end of the season, including Trofeo Audi – Era Baishada,an Alpine Ski Open race scheduled for February 20 and other tests scheduled for March as the Freeride Val d’Aran (5) or the Fundación Jesus Serra Trophy (12 and 13), on which we will inform promptly.

28 January, 2016 dpt21 News, Blog, Present, Monographic 0

Cultural thematic tours in the Val d’Aran

Aran Culturau, cultural tourism service company in the Val d’Aran, organizes a permanent program of weekly visits that includes to two thematic tours guided by local experts, recognized as the first Aranese ecclesiastic heritage guides, thoroughly trained and informed about the territory and local history.

Route of Aran towns and stately homes

Walk adapted to all the public by the most representative towns of the Valley, qualified by some French guides as the most beautiful of the Pyrenees. The visit also includes information about traditional festivals, two of them –Arties and Les fire festivals– have been declared Intangible Heritage of UNESCO. The duration of the tour is 1-2 hours depending on the chosen place. The route takes place two days a week throughout the year, nowadays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16:30 to 18’30.

Route of Aran churches, from Romanesque to Baroque

Tour through one of the most important concentrations of ecclesiastical heritage of Europe in km2 and styles: from the early Middle Ages to modern. It should be pointed, the two churches declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest, Santa Maria de Arties and la Purificación de Bossòst, and the exceptional pieces that have all, demanded, for their quality and conservation, for international exhibitions. The duration of the tour is 1-2 hours depending on the chosen place. The route takes place two days a week throughout the year, nowadays Wednesday and Saturday, from 16:30 to 18’30.

23 January, 2016 dpt21 News, Blog, Monographic 0

The Val d'Aran will host the European Nordic Skiing Marathons Championship under the 37th Marxa Beret

The upcoming 6th and 7th February will be a new edition of the popular cross-country ski race organized by the Conselh Generau d’Aran, the Ayuntamiento de Naut Aran and Baqueira Beret. The 37ª Marxa Beret, is included in the calendar of the International Ski Federation (FIS) in the circuit Euroloppet (European Tour marches long distance), and counts for the Catalan Cup and the European Nordic Skiing Marathons Championship.

During the official presentation of the 2016 edition, the vicesindic d’Aran Luis Carlos Medina, said that by holding this international event “the Marxa Beret has become one of the most important skiing competitions in Europe and strengthens its internationalization because in this 37th edition will host participants from over 15 countries, among them skiers of Norway, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Switzerland, France and, of course, Spanish riders, Andorran, Catalan and Aranese, which makes skiers forecast between 1,300 and 1,400 competitors ”

To carry out the competition, they have definitively marked the 15Km and 30Km circuits for Saturday 6^th and circuits 10Km, 21Km and 42km for Sunday 7^th. In the European Nordic Skiing Marathons Championship, will win the skier who gets the best time in Skater on Saturday and 30Km and 42km in Classic on Sunday.

Registration for participating in the competition can be completed until February 2 through the website of the 37th Marxa Beret and on 5^th and 6^th February in Salardu.

Excellent organizational level

A human group of more than 230 people, composed Volentaris d’Aran, Catalan police, Pompiers d’Aran and the Aranés Welfare and Health Service, will participate in organizing the event. Also Torisme Val d’Aran, has set up in coordination with the organizers, an information service to provide participants access to accommodation, catering establishments and other services during their stay.

Parallel to the celebration of the Marxa Beret, which this year has a budget of € 120,000, will be also a new edition of the fair of sports equipment “Esport Nhèu” and an exhibition on the history of the different issues that can and visit from now in the Museu dera Nhèu of Unha.

7 January, 2016 dpt21 News, Blog, Present, Monographic 0

Christmas in the Val d'Aran

The Val d’Aran has all the ingredients to celebrate a Christmas full of illusions: crib villages, churches with history, recovered Christmas traditions … All this combined with the best of sports, -with the unique conditions and activities of the ski resort Baqueira Beret-, cultural, commercial and gastronomic offer of the Valley itself, adapted to the tastes and interests of our visitors.

Skiing and snow activities in Baqueira Beret

The station, one of the snowiest destinations in Europe right now, plans to open during the holidays 80 slopes with 130 skiable kilometers open in three areas: Baqueira, Beret and Bonaigua. It also provides live information about the weather conditions and the state of the tracks, expandable with the Meteoaran and the Avalanche Center of Conselh informations.

Baqueira offers many snow activities: snowshoeing, sledding with dogs or horses, snowmobiles. New for this winter season 2015-2016 are the ski mountain routes around the station. This hobby allows access to the most beautiful corners of the valley so, although its practice is carried out usually in wild mountain, this circuit is a prelude to skiers acquire enough experience and safety.

And after sport, l’Après Ski, with all services fully operational in Baqueira Beret, including Baqueira Ski Service, stores and restaurants of the station. During these Christmas events like the arrival of Santa Claus, the spectacular descent with torches at night New Year’s Eve, the New Year Charity concert and procession of the Magi will also be held.

Culture, history and tradition

All Val d’Aran has been decked for Christmas and are really nice walks through the decorated villages visiting its Romanesque churches, with guided tours such as them in Santa Maria d’Arties on 30 December and January 6. There you can visit the exhibition Umans et Natura, production that reflects the relationship over time between man and Aranese land.

Must visit the museums of the Val d’Aran, which preserve documents in their rooms and unique items that help to understand the idiosyncrasy of Aran land and its people.

For everybody

This Christmas days is open the III Parc de Nadau in the Palai d’Esports de Vielha with different activities to entertain all afternoon, just off the Palai de Geu, where you can enjoy ice-skating.

And lovers of tradition have the party “Era soca de Nadau” in Les, a custom recovered celebrated on December 24 in the Plaça de l’Església. Is the burning of a huge trunk to the sound of bells ringing, whereupon Midnight Mass is celebrated and hot chocolate, coca and Muscatel is served while Es Corbilhuèrs group sings.

From 27 to 29 is held in Arties the Mercat de Nadau, an interesting display of Aran crafts and typical products of our cuisine. Speaking of eating, visitors can not fail to try the genuine Aran cooking, especially the Olha Aranesa.

24 December, 2015 dpt21 News, Blog, Monographic 0

Les y Arties celebran la declaración de las Hèstes Der Huec del Pirineo como patrimonio inmaterial de la Unesco

El comité intergubernamental de la Unesco ha declarado las fallas del Pirineo como Patrimonio Inmaterial de la Humanidad. Esta catalogación contempla las 63 fiestas del fuego que se celebran durante el solsticio de verano en los Pirineos, entre las cuales se incluyen La crèma deth Haro de Les i la crèma deth Taro d’Arties.

La candidatura se ha llevado a cabo a través del gobierno de Andorra con la participación de diversos territorios dentro del estado español: Alt Urgell, Pallars Jussà, Pallars Subirà, Ribagorça, Ribagorza aragonesa o Sobrarbe y Aran y de Françia, el Cominges. “Hay que agradecer al gobierno de Andorra su voluntad de llevar adelante este proyecto de la declaración y que nos haya ofrecido participar en él”, ha declarado Jep Montoya, miembro del Departament de Cultura i Patrimoni del Consèlh Generau d’Aran i redactor de los expedientes de Les i Arties. “ha sido un expediente modélico que ha contado con la participación de tres estados con una absoluta coordinación”.

La conselhèra de Turisme i Desenvolupament Econòmic d’Aran, Anna Díaz Morelló, recuerda que “se trata de dos fiestas muy antiguas y arraigadas en la Val d’Aran. Antiguamente se celebraban en todos los pueblos pero solo Les y Artíes las han mantenido. Es una tradición muy entrañable y popular donde se implican todos los vecinos del pueblo y también los visitantes que se encuentran en la Val d’Aran por esas fechas. Desde el Consèlh hemos decidido volcarnos en la difusión de nuestras fiestas tradicionales, ya que hemos constatado que son un gran atractivo cultural que aquellos que las conocen no se quieren perder”.

Origen y desarrollo del ritual

Desde tiempos ancestrales, cuando llegaba el solsticio de verano, se celebraban en el Pirineo cuatro ritos muy extendidos: el del fuego purificador a través de los haros i de las halhes; el de tomar el rocío, el agua de esta noche, especial por sus virtudes milagrosas; el de recoger las plantas que han recibido el rocío y que adquieren también propiedades curativas, y el de jugar al escondite, en una noche en que la mujer se igualaba al hombre y lo tenía todo permitido.

El rito del fuego, que tiene sus inicios en la ceremonia pagana que se realizaba en honor al Dios Sol, -denominado Abelio en la Val d’Aran y en Cominges- con el tiempo se incorporó a la tradición cristiana y en algunas localidades se ha mantenido hasta nuestros días. Consiste en la quema de las fallas durante la noche más corta del año y con el fuego se escenifica este cambio de ciclo en el año solar, cuando comienza el declive del día. En Les y en Arties, las fallas se llaman haros o taros y son árboles de 12 m de altura.

Con este rito se perseguía la purificación, la quema de los malos espíritus –que en la Val d’Aran llamamos “erulets”- y de todo aquello que trae la desgracia y la enfermedad a humanos y animales. A continuación se llevaba una parte del carbón y las cenizas a las casas y a las cuadras para evitarles el mal, y otra parte a los huertos y campos para pedir buena cosecha.

Imágenes de las fiestas en este vídeo.

La crèma deth Haro de Les

Tiene lugar el 23 de junio, festividad de San Juan y supone el inicio de las fiestas patronales de la localidad. Durante la velada se quema un tronco de abeto, el haro.

El escenario del ritual es la Plaça deth Haro, donde, sobre las 10 de la noche llega la procesión al ritmo de las danzas tradicionales de Es Corbilhuèrs de Les. Tras la bendición y encendido del haro por parte del sacerdote del pueblo, se le prende fuego, se le prende fuego y se procede a la quema de les halhes, una especie de antorchas fabricadas con corteza de cerezo que se hacen girar describiendo círculos y simulando la lucha para purificar y quemar los malos espíritus. La ceremonia finaliza con un baile alrededor del haro encendido, mientras en la plaza se sirve el “vin caud”, vino caliente con azúcar, ron y fruta que se toma junto a la tradicional coca de Sant Joan.

Unos días más tarde, el 29 de junio, festividad de San Pedro, tiene lugar la “Quilha deth haro”, es decir, la plantada del nuevo Haro. Los recién casados tienen el honor de distinguirlo con una corona de flores, como rito para pedir fecundidad. Este árbol preside la plaza vieja de Les durante un año, hasta la próxima noche de San Juan.

Asimismo, el segundo sábado de mayo el pueblo celebra la “xasclada” momento mágico en que se le clavan las cuñas al árbol y se convierte en sagrado. Cabe señalar que el levantamiento del haro se lleva a cabo con la misma técnica que usaba el hombre primitivo para enderezar los menhires: se levanta desde el suelo y a base de fuerza y de ir apuntalándolo se van ganando grados de altura hasta que finalmente se planta y se clava.

La crèma deth Taro d’Arties.

Por San Juan se celebra también en Artíes la llegada del solsticio de verano con la quema de un tronco de abeto, coincidiendo con el inicio de las fiestas mayores de la localidad. Esta celebración marcaba también el momento en que los ganaderos comenzaban a subir a los animales a los pastos más altos de las montañas.

Un mes antes de la fiesta, una expedición de hombres del pueblo sale a buscar el taro, lo cargan hacia el pueblo y lo preparan para su quema. Llegado el día, se le prende fuego y se arrastra por calles y plazas de Arties, acompañado de música y de los vítores de los asistentes, en un recorrido hasta altas horas de la madrugada y que acaba delante de la casa del alcalde, donde se deja totalmente carbonizado. Según la tradición, las cenizas del taro protegen, purifican y fertilizan, por lo que al esparcirlas por todo el pueblo alejan a los malos espíritus.

Actos en Les con motivo de la declaración

Para celebrar la nominación, en el pueblo de Les se han organizado un conjunto de actos que pretenden también dar difusión a la candidatura.

Miércoles 2

19:30 Repique de campanas en la iglesia de Les

19:45 Proyección audiovisual en la Plaça der Haro del tráiler de la presentación de la candidatura y del momento de la nominación como Patrimonio Inmaterial de la Unesco

20:00 Crema de Halhes y bailes populares de los Corbilhuèrs de Les. Himno nacional “Montanhes Araneses”

20:30 Vin Caud y chocolatada

Del 5 al 8 de diciembre

Exposición gráfica Hèstes deth Huec en el hall del ayuntamiento de Les

Lunes 7

18.00 Proyección audiovisual del tráiler de la presentación de la candidatura y del momento de la nominación como Patrimonio Inmaterial de la Unesco

Conferencia explicativa de la candidatura como Patrimonio Inmaterial de la Unesco

2 December, 2015 dpt21 News, Blog, Present, Monographic 0

Snowfest 2015: The Val d'Aran receives the snow season with a spectacular sport, leisure and cultural festival

The most anticipated snow fest of the Pyrenees, which will take place from 27 to 29 November, reaches its third edition full of news. Coinciding with the opening of Baqueira Beret, sports, cinema, music, fashion and food have a meeting in the Snowfest 2015 with activities in the main towns of the Val d’Aran.

Initiative of the Asociación de Comerciantes, Empresas y Servicios de Vielha-Mijaran, the Snowfest is a fun festival celebrating the arrival of snow and winter. A full program full of activities for the whole family makes this one of the most celebrated events in the Pyrenees. Snowfest reveals the myriad of sensations and tourist attractions of the mountain in winter besides skiing and sport: from wellness and disconnection from the frenzy of the city to enjoy leisure and culture in a unique environment.

The event is twofold. On the one hand the festival, which includes educational, festive, artistic, gastronomic activities and sports demonstrations. And on the other hand, the Winter Expo in the Palai de Esports de Vielha, where top brand clothing and sports equipment will show the novelties of the season, in addition with manufacturers of technical equipment and the offer of winter leisure tourism, besides the presentation of the events of the winter season.

News 2015

Among the attractions of the third edition highlights the presence of the freerider Aymar Navarro, godfather of the festival, and the pastry chef Oriol Balaguer, who will present the new chocolate bonbon Snowfest, inspired by the Val d’Aran. Also it highlights the presentation of the capsule collection SarahWorld Sara Navarro group of shoes and accessories Eco-cold winter, Eco-chic with the ‘première’ of Pireneus bag, specially designed for the Snowfest.

Skating enthusiasts will enjoy exciting shows in the Palai de Geu, including a concert of ice instruments, skating samples and hockey and curling demonstrations. It has also been scheduled a series of films about snow, a scientific conference, an art exhibition and a fashion show of snow.

Kid Wise in concert

The highlight will be musically by Kid Wise, one of the reference groups of French Indie-Rock led by the vocalist Augustin Charnet . The concert will be held Saturday November 28th at 23h in the Sala Polivalente de Vielha.

For the President of the Association, Antonio Beso, who also chairs the festival, “the program is much more attractive than in the previous two editions. Our intention is to make it better, more fun and more complete each year, and that the Snowfest will be consolidated as the best party of the snow in Spain and southern Europe. ”

As part of these activities, gastronomic specialties Aran also have a key role. Original and attractive “pintxos” delicious artisan products as andito and patés, as exclusive products such as the aranese caviar and other genuine as cheeses and Tupís, will be in the estaurants with some of the dishes from our cuisine as Olha aranesa and other preparations with mongeta of Bossòst.

The program will culminate with the Snowfest draw of fortfaits for Baqueira Beret, skis, and a place for the GORE-TEX Experience Tour offered by Copos Ski-Center, an expedition of Freeriding with Aymar Navarro, to be held in Lofoten islands in 2016.

You can consult the full program Snowfest in this link.

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