Solidarity bicycle, an initiative for the needy
One of the Val d’Aran most ancient accommodation, the Camping Verneda, has organized various activities this summer to celebrate its 30 years history. A narrative contest, concerts and children’s activities, special promotions and a joint initiative to provide bicycles to needy families are some of the actions that they expect to share both with the valley people as their unconditional visitors.
Solidarity bicycle
Taking advantage of the cyclist interest in Val d’Aran thanks to the start of the 9th stage of the Tour de France, the Verneda Camping has initiated a collaboration with the NGO ‘Bicicletas sin fronteras’, through which it becomes a collection point for second-hand bicycles donations, intended for people without financial resources, in order that they can move to their jobs or school in their hometowns.
The most popular vehicles are mountain bikes and wide wheel cycles, suitable for adults and adolescents who must navigate the unpaved roads of the villages of Senegal. Thanks to the generosity of the families who will visit this summer the establishment and its surroundings, and to the solidarity of the Val d’Aran people, is expected to gather a good number of bikes that will make life easier for needy families life.
#VidaVerneda
Also, as in these three decades they have lived hundreds of unforgettable moments, a narrative contest has been created for the site visitors. ‘Tell us your #VidaVerneda History’ aims to recall the stories that have accompanied the Verneda between winter and summer during this time and will be awarded with a stay weekend in one of the bungalows designed taking care to the last detail to make the visit as comfortable as being at home.
Summer Activities
As usual in recent years, summer is fully lived at the campsite, with activities for all audiences. Among them, will take place from a series of free outdoor concerts, Es Nèts deth Verneda -from mid-July to late August- until the Tastet d’Aran, a tasting of typical Aranese products every Wednesday.
Aimed at the smallest, the Circoloco is a children’s program with clowns, balloon twisting and other activities that take place during some Sundays in July and August. Customers can enjoy them for free. Throughout the week, excursions and guided tours around the Val d’Aran and its surroundings, are being organised, as well as other outdoor proposals, with ecological and sports routes.