2-day hike and wildlife tour in the Serra de Boumort Protected Natural Area, near Barcelona

Between the valleys of Segre and Noguera Pallaresa in the western Catalan Pyrenees, and home to a collection of mountain ranges, lies the Serra de Boumort Protected Natural Area.

The landscape is dominated by pre-Pyrenean features. Steep and rugged mountain ranges with maximum altitudes of 2,077 meters above sea level at Boumort peak.

Other prominent peaks include Pi Sec, which rises to 1,917 meters, and Cap de Carreu, at 1,848 meters.

Inhabiting this stunning Catalan territory is the main wildlife attraction. Deer predominate on the natural reserve and wander around the fields all year round. Elsewhere you’ll glimpse woodpeckers and woodcocks, boars and badgers.

The reserve is also the only place on the continent where you are able to spot 4 species of vultures. These are the griffon vulture, bearded vulture, black vulture and Egyptian vulture.

The wildlife wanders on the great diversity of vegetation that rolls across the mountainside. Pine forests mix with oak forests and fir trees, as well as boxwood, junipers and grasses. While increases in altitude bring beautiful alpine meadows.

Enrich your environmental knowledge near the wilderness near Barcelona. So long as you are aged 10 years old or above and have a good level of fitness you can join this hiking group.

Get in touch now to reserve your place in the pristine beauty of the Serra de Boumort Protected Natural Area, near Barcelona, on a 2-day hiking and wildlife tour.