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This week three mountaineers have given Valencia kick off the season at the Tour of Aneto, they are the first that will travel 115 km in 6 stages. This route gets the feat of Alfred Tonelle, French pirineista that turned the Aneto massif at 1,858, who during the three months he was in the Pyrenees achieved many milestones pursued for some time. Today when it is more than 150 years the Tour of Aneto is more topical than ever.

The Tour of Aneto is an interesting proposal from the company Camins that passes through 5 valleys: Aran, Luchon, Benasque, Barrabés Castanesa and crosses 5 historic hills, accumulating a drop of 11,332 meters. The route can be done in 6, 5 or 4 stages, depending on the difficulty mountaineers wish, you can start in Vielha and Benasque. From Vielha walkers reach the deth Uelhs Joèu in Lin Artiga which will begin circulating that will bring capital to the Aran route. The route can be self-guided, hikers take a map, a road book and will daily control by the organization. You can sleep in hotels without carrying any luggage.

The Aneto Tour season begins on July 1 and extends to October 18, has no technical difficulties.

About hiking in the Val d’Aran

The Val d’Aran is located between the two trans-Pyrenean routes long-distance hiking, GR10 and GR11, the network of trails in the valley over 300 km. and it offers routes of varying difficulty, suitable for all audiences.

For further information contact: 10
Camins, www.tourdelaneto.com

RCD Espanyol make their third consecutive preseason stage Garòs
From the club’s decision to choose the Val d’Aran to this stage in the potential of the valley, both by nature and climate, for installations using athletes, sports and hotel it is based where They prepare for the start of the season.
The Conselh Generau d’Aran and the other institutions involved, the City of Vielha and the Municipality of Naut Aran, stay positive about Espanyol and loyalty club three years ago she prepares its players for season Val d’Aran.

Training schedules:

Wednesday, July 8, Garòs Training Camp. 18.30.
Thursday, July 9, Garòs Training Camp. 10.00 h. / 18.30.
Friday, July 10, Garòs Training Camp. 10.00 h. / 18.30.
Saturday, 11 July, Garòs Training Camp. 10.00 h.

On Saturday at 19.00 h. a friendly match between Espanyol and Aranesa selection which will be broadcast live on TV3 will be played.

Annually in the Val d’Aran produced 800 kg of caviar and 7 tons of sturgeon meat is distributed between Spain and other European, American and Asian countries

Last May, the Caviar Nacarii was awarded two Golden Star in “Superior Tast Award” (Superior Taste Award) an award that recognizes food and beverages show a high quality taste. The jury is made up of 120 opinion leaders, chefs, sommeliers and other food experts chosen for their experience among the 14 most prestigious European culinary associations. Blind tested over 100 products from around the world and evaluate the organoleptic properties such as flavor, aroma, appearance and texture.
Caviar Nacarii company is particularly pleased with this award given the recognition it has in the field of food, and in 2013 the brand Aran caviar was awarded a Golden Star Award in the Superior Tast.

The production
Sturgeons are reared naturally and sustainably in the waters of the Garonne River, 700 meters and a few kilometers from the source of the river, which enables a high quality caviar and transparency of flavor. The company produces 800 kg of caviar a year and 7 tons of sturgeon meat distributed by Spain and other European, American and Asian countries.

The 2015 spring campaign
Nacarii Caviar has started with the arrival of good weather the spring production campaign. Sturgeons are fertile only twice a year, usually coincides with the arrival of spring and autumn, when biologists Caviar Nacarii females examined to determine the best time to extract eggs, caviar is considered cool for about 12 weeks, is characterized by its soft, delicate and light taste, it is recommended to take unaccompanied and with a dry drink as cava, champagne, vodka or sake. As time passes caviar matures, its taste is enhanced and its intensity is multiplied.

On the hood of caviar Caviar Nacarii spring still traditional methods, respecting the natural cycle and the welfare of each sturgeon, a fact that has a direct impact on product quality.

Arties and Les celebrate the night of Saint Joan with very particular about fire festivals.

With the arrival of the summer solstice the purifying fire becomes the protagonist on the night of June 23, says the tradition that the fire burned evil spirits and also fertilize the earth to give good harvests.

In what is considered the most magical night of the year Les and Arties wear their best clothes for the summer and meet the traditions of the valley. Fire, music and tree trunks are essential to the celebration of this holiday items, participation of Aran and visitors make it a very special night.

Les celebrate at this time the festivities and the night of the Crema deth Haro 23. Everything begins with a ringing of bells, about 22.00 h. From that moment the audience focus on the Plaça deth Haro for the procession presiding image of San Juan and the young men carried the cross, banners and processional flags follow the saint and the entourage closing It Corbilhuèrs members of a group of traditional music and dance enliven the evening. Haro is blessed, lights and dance and sing around. While the music plays is burning and attendees take the vin caud, mulled wine and fruit sugar which is produced in large pots in the square, accompanied caud vin coca. And finally falls Haro, in the tradition some people catch some of the ashes, which previously also threw in orchards.

The day of San Pedro planted a new Haro at the square to be crowned with flowers carried by newly married couples.

In Arties the night of San Juan is celebrated around the Taro, a huge fir trunk going on and drag it through the streets and squares of the village is a holiday journey in which traditional music is also present and youth leap over the flames. This party, which has traditionally coincided with the dates on which the Aranese shepherds herd climbed the mountains has always been very important in the festive calendar.

Preparations for the cream Taro you start one month before San Juan, when the forest is going to seek, straighter and more beautiful highest fir, takes the people and take away the branches, when the trunk is clean opens half is planted halfway up and allowed to dry.

Before midnight on 23 young people focus Taro below, waiting to hear the cry “HUEc Taro” Taro fire when the trunk is throw it on the ground and begins the most anticipated moment of the night, they tie ropes and walk on fire by all the people, the most daring leap over the trunk just late in the morning at the door of the mayor’s house. Where the charred trunk is left, says the tradition that the mayor should be invited to drink to all who have gotten there, also will address off the Taro.

BTT 1 center, 27 routes, over 400 km marked

The Val d’Aran has become a suitable destination for those who enjoy cycling, there are many possibilities it offers cycling freaks to practice their sport in the best conditions.
For years the government Valley opted for this sport, first came the BTT Centre, where he attends space to cyclists and are given the necessary information and advice, bicycle rental and repair service is also offered. In the valley there are 27 routes of different difficulty levels, with some circular routes that allow riders to get to your starting point. Over 400 Km prepared for this sport.
Private companies in the Val d’Aran have worked in the preparation of routes for cycling.

Pedals de Foc

Trail along the perimeter of Aigüestortes National Park, there are different levels ranging from the mildest, in 6 phases and accompanied by a guide, to which is expected to do in three days. The distance is 220 km. And the positive difference accumulated 5800 m.
You find information at: www.pedalsdefoc.com

Pedals d’Occitània

A proposal for mountain biking linking the Val d’Aran and France through the tracks and roads, exploit some of the infrastructure of rural tourism is in the itinerary. Pedals d’Occitània has a distance of 227 km and a cumulative drop of 6000 meters.
For further information: www.pedalsdoccitania.com

It was roda BTT

The proposed route was 100% Roda Aran is intended to do with GPS, it provides a roadmap that allows participants to anticipate the stages. Information on other activities to do during the tour is also offered.
The distance is 210 km. And the positive cumulative gap of 7600 meters.
Era Roda has other routes with varying degrees of difficulty.
www.eraroda.com is the web where you can find all information about the proposals was Roda.
More information: www.eraroda.com

Desafiament Occità

High mountain route through Occitania on road bike, two stages, 197 km. Those who have a good physical preparation can make the trip in one day. The cumulative gap this route is 4500 m.
More information: www.ledefioccitan.com

At this time of year the landscapes of Val d’Aran are transformed, all shades of green make their appearance in the mountains and begin a good time to enjoy nature.

Open Access:
Artiga Lin and Joèu Eyes to the Plan Artiga
Salt del Pish, is only open until Bòrdes
Oles raft
Banhs of Tredòs
Montgarri

Open itineraries:
Gausac-Aubert-Es Bòrdes open Baricauba
The Portet-Era-Honeria
Bossòst Arres-

Hiking, cycling and other activities related to the mountain are excellent alternatives in a visit to the valley, but not the only, Aran tourist proposals are varied and for all audiences.

Aran Park Wildlife Park
In Bossòst in nature is Aran Park Wildlife Park, a place where you can discover the wildlife and biodiversity of the mountains.
In this park you expect bears, otters, white and gray wolves and deer and many other animals, all living in semi-freedom.
The park is open daily from 9.30 to 18.00.
www.aran-park.es

Adventure park Naturaran
Les, located in a forest with significant slopes is Adventure Park Naturaran, a forest adventure in the trees, with circuits of varying difficulty, depending on the height and complexity of the challenges that must be overcome. This is a good proposal for those who like to be in touch with nature and also an ideal activity for families.
The park will open this bridge
Mornings from 10.30 h. to 13:30 h.
Afternoon 16.00 h. to 19.00 h.
Reservations: 973 64 70 45/973 64 70 44

Other options
Make the thermal circuit Termas The Barony of Les, visit the farm Caviar Nacarii where caviar is produced Aranese or discover how to make cheese Hormatgeria Tarrau to Bagerge, are some of the many options offered by the valley, you choose!

Museums and Heritage
Aran Valley Museum in Vielha
Hours Saturdays: 10.00 h. 13.00 h and 17.00 h. to 20.00 h.
Friday and Sunday morning only
House Joanchiquet in Vilamòs
Hours Saturdays: 11.00 h. to 14.00 h. and 16.00 h. 18.00 h.
Friday and Sunday morning only
Snow Museum Unha can visit schedule Saturday afternoon from 17.00 h. to 20.00 h. Friday and Sunday closed.

Salardú celebrates Festival of the Holy Cross
From April 30 until May 3 in Salardu celebrate the Festival of the Holy Cross, the most important moment of the festival program is the procession, where the Cross of Christ of Salardú taken out with crosses of other peoples. The meeting on May 3 is at the entrance of Salardú.
This Festival is one of the most popular Val d’Aran and highly anticipated by Aran and those who visit the valley.
Mass in honor of the Holy Cross, Aran dances, popular dinner and many other fun activities make up the program of the Festival of Salardú 2015.

The Conselh Generau d’Aran has worked to put some clues, and leave them in perfect condition for hiking. Visitors arriving to the valley from Friday can access Piusa, the circuit Varicauva (Gausac-Aubert-Es Bordes) will also be open access to shelter from the Honeria and Arres-Bossòst Circuit. In addition, you can access the chapel of the Artiga de Lin and track Margalida.

The valley ideal for hiking destination

The Val d’Aran is an ideal hiking destination, is located between the two trans-Pyrenean hiking trails long distance, GR10 and GR11, the network of trails in the valley than 300 Km. And offers routes of varying difficulty and for all types of visitors.

In the valley cycling enthusiasts will find the BTT Centre Val d’Aran, has 27 routes of different levels and circular routes that allow return to the starting point.

The active tourism in the Val d’Aran also has a wide range created by various companies in which highly qualified professionals accompany visitors who choose this option.

The weather conditions did not allow celebrate the 36th edition of the Marxa Beret on February 1. From Baqueira Beret already working to close the program of activities for the next day March 22, fixed for the holding of the 2015 edition of the Marxa date.

The Marxa Beret is the best sporting event skiing in Spain, scoring for the Euroloppet circuit, which includes the best European competitions of this modality. The race starts at the Plan de Beret at 1,850 m. Montgarri and passes, can compete in 10, 21 and 42 km.

The organizers expect that can exceed 1,000 participants, high level skiers arriving from different countries. Also in the Marxa there is significant popular participation, families and groups of friends who make the competition the great festival of skiing.