Hut to hut Ski touring in Val d’Aran near Barcelona
Join IFMGA certified mountain guide, Roger, for this unforgettable 6-day ski touring adventure in the spectacular Pyrenees mountains near Barcelona!
Group
Pyrenees
7 Days
Jan - Mar, Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Discover the breathtakingly beautiful and enchanting Pyrenees mountains
* Enjoy top class ski touring conditions with deep snow and comfortable huts
* Join enthusiastic and experienced guides to access the best of the Pyrenees
Description
Ski touring near Barcelona? That’s right, join me in Val d’Aran, the hidden gem of Southern Europe located in the stunning Pyrenees mountains!
Here you can expect wonderful deep powder snow conditions with almost limitless ski touring opportunities.
A vast mountain range with peaks over 3000m, this region is as picturesque as you can imagine. Alpine forests, mountain lakes, and glaciers decorate the scene.
The local Pyrenees culture is lively and has delicious cuisine, you can enjoy the charming town of Vielha with its restaurants and nightlife.
On this 6 day excursion, we will spend 6-days traveling hut to hut, and an extra day designated for enjoying Baqueira Beret Ski Resort.
With variable weather conditions possible, I will select the most appropriate locations and routes given the latest weather updates and the group’s preference.
The huts themselves are warm and comfortable, wholesome meals (inform us of any dietary requirements) will replenish you after long days out touring.
To join the trip you need to be able to carry a backpack for extended periods traversing over the mountains.
Would you like to visit the majestic Pyrenees mountains, spend 6 days ski touring from hut to hut, and enjoy the spectacular scenery in great company? Then sign up now because this is a remarkable opportunity and I can’t wait to share this experience with you!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Personal insurance
Price details
INCLUDED:
- Guiding fee
- 4-night accommodation in mountain huts, HB
- Transport during the trip
- Personal Insurance
- Meals while in the huts: Breakfast, Dinner
NOT INCLUDED:
-Accommodation in town. You can choose your own preferred accommodation, or ask us for booking service.
-Meals when not in Mountain Huts.
-Lunch when in Mountain Huts (huts offer restaurant services and lunch packs)
-Ski-pass or other options
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome
-Meeting in Vielha.
-Meet the guide and check the gear list.
-Accommodation in Vielha.
Day 2: Freeride day at Baqueira Beret
A full day off-piste skiing at southern Europe’s largest resort.
Practicing off-piste techniques, avalanche terrain procedures, steep terrain, etc.
Accommodation in Vielha.
Day 3: Peülla 1900m to Amitges hut 2.360m
Aprox 12km, +900m.
Day 4: Amitges hut 2.360m – Ratera Peak 2.900m – Amitges hut
Aprox 8km, +800m.
Day 5: Amitges hut 2.360m – Ventosa hut 2.214m
Aprox 14km + 900m.
Day 6: Ventosa hut 2.214m – Punta Alta 2.900m – Ventosa hut
Aprox 9km + 800m.
Day 7: Ventosa hut 2.214m – Montarto 2.800m – Arties 1.500m
Aprox 9km + 800m.
At the end of this last day, farewell.
Participants are free to stay longer in the area or to leave.
We recommend staying this last night in a hotel in the area and going for a dinner celebration.
Details
More info
Gear to bring: Backpack (between 35-45 liters) with ski rack. • Mountain Ski Equipment (skis, boots skins, skicrampons, poles. Skins must be in good shape • Security kit : avalanche transceiver (with battery), shovel and probe. • Helmet. • Skitouring clothes: o 2 pairs socks. o Skitouring pants. o Non cotton shirt (first layer). o Long johns. o Fleece or similar (second layer). o Jacket and Pants Gore-Tex type (third layer). Wind and waterproof o Primalof jacket or lght down. o Neck band. o 2 pair of gloves, thin and warm. o Hat for the sun/cold. o Sunglasses and googles. o Water bottle or thermos minimum 1 liter. . o Sunscreen and lip protection. o Camera.
Meeting point
About the guide
Roger
4.90
(15)
Mountain Guide
I love what I do and love to transmit my passion while guiding.
After touring the world fulfilling my dreams, I have put together all the knowledge gained and a strong background as a mountain guide to become one of the most versatile, dedicated and professional guides in the Pyrenees.
My resume has technical training in mountain medicine, snow studies, search and rescue complete training, meteorology and botany.
I spend the winters enjoying the unique snow conditions in the Aran Valley, as a ski touring and freeride Guide, and summers climbing the countless areas of excellent rock, either granite, limestone or conglomerate in the Pyrenees. I also spend a lot of time in Iceland during the summer guiding my friends and clients across these incredible landscapes.
While traveling the world, I make every effort to show the beauty of the landscapes, the quality of the rock and the best snow in the Pyrenees to everyone who wants to check them out.
Please get in touch with me if you want to discover the Pyrenees!
Languages
Italian | English
Certificates
UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about Roger
Harrison
5.00
Absolutely brilliant trip - would high recommend Roger and Chur they are fantastic, responsive and extremely helpful people!
5.00
The helicopter was a surprise and it was awesome, it was a great first time experience in the backcountry. Our guide, Roger, was really helpful and patient with us and we found really good snow. The hiking up was especially tiring when it was really hot but the skiing was epic.
5.00
If I had to describe the trip in 4 words : 'It was epic-ally awesome
Gianluigi
5.00
Great time with Roger!
Jonathan
5.00
Our 5 day ski tour was an absolutely amazing trip, our guide Roger had unfortunately been unwell and so arranged another guide, Ruth, for the first 2 days. Both guides were fantastic, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and took us on terrain we would never have imagined was possible for us. We felt safe and in good hands throughout. The huts were comfortable and friendly with great food. It was the perfect introductory ski tour trip that I would recommend to anyone who is thinking of going.
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