overview
We offer two holidays here based on, and around the Noguera Palleresa River. The first is a gentler adventure aimed at providing thrills with time for relaxation and exploration. The second holiday is more intense and packed with activities from start to finish.
The Catalan Pyrenees have become an activity Mecca and with very good reason - the range of activities in the area is simply enormous thanks to a fast flowing river and soaring mountain peaks. We offer two holidays here.
If you want to develop your taste for adrenaline gradually as well as having more time to relax, there is our taster week.
For those who want more excitement Level 2 offers higher level, more challenging activities to keep the adrenaline pumping. This holiday is suitable for children aged 12 and over.
Sort is our mountain base and is the capital of the Pallars Sobira region of Spain, a proud and traditional Catalan area. The passion of the region is encapsulated in the activities we offer. The real star of the show is the river which offers up superb rafting and kayaking for all levels.
The town of Sort is a great base for families. There is a great choice of restaurants. You can choose from Michelin stars, spectacular game to delicious grills and tapas, there is something for every palate.
The annual fiesta can also prove to be a real highlight of the holiday if visiting in July.
suitable for
Families with children over the age of 12 years (please note that this does not preclude younger children but participation in the activities will be at the discretion of our instructors)
our opinion
"Nestled in the Catalan Pyrenees to the west of Andorra, Sort is truly an activity mecca. I took my children on the level one holiday in 2009 and whilst the kids were off playing together with their new friends I overheard parents giggling like school children and having an 'our rep is better than your rep' conversation - it really brought a smile to my face. The whole team in Sort put in 110% to make sure that everyone has fantastic time during and after the activities". Barry Nolan
agenda
Sunday
Flights, arrival and introduction
We will be transferred from Barcelona Airport to Sort for a welcome meal and an introductory meeting with our guide.
Monday
National park picnic trek
The Aigues Tortes National Park is a nature lover's paradise: lakes, waterfalls, rugged peaks and pine, birch, fir and beech forests are but a few of the highlights. Our trek amidst 3000m high mountains includes the Sant Maurici Lake and allows us to experience stunning scenery.
Tuesday
Open kayaking
We have a free morning today before heading onto the water. Our introduction to the Noguera Palleresa River is in inflatable open kayaks - the perfect way to get to know the water! It's just us, a kayak and paddle against the white water as we steer our course downstream. Great fun with an adrenaline rush to match.
Wednesday
Canyoning Level 2
A 30 minute uphill walk takes us to our start point. From there we descend the canyon using a series of natural slides and water chutes as well as abseiling, swimming, leaping and diving.
Thursday
Free Day
Try one of your favourite activities again or sample an array of additional activities available locally including: trekking, mountain biking, horse riding, quad biking, canyoning level 3 and paragliding. Alternatively, why not take a day off and simply relax.
Friday
AM: Hydrospeeding PM: Kayak course
Hydrospeeding is an awesome adventure sport which gets you as close to the river as possible. Confidence is vital. Wearing a wetsuit, helmet and flippers we have to steer our beefed up body boards through the rapids of the Noguera Palleresa River. A true adrenaline rush.
Our two hour kayak session is held on the Campo de Slalom Course in Sort. Under the tuition of some of Spain's best instructors we will be encouraged to hone our skills and utilise them to negotiate the course.
Saturday
White water rafting
Quite simply an outstanding day of white water rafting taking us through stunning mountain scenery and thrilling white water rapids. The morning session is followed by lunch before the jaw-dropping descent into the stunning Canyonlands. A fitting finalé to an exhilarating week.
Sunday
Depart or extend your stay
Today you will head home or we can arrange fantastic extensions in Barcelona on the northern Spanish coastline
Barcelona extension
It would be a shame to fly in and out of Barcelona Airport and miss out on a faulous extension in this vibrant and family friendly city. We can arrange for you to be picked up from Barcelona Airport either after or before your activity holiday and transferred to a central hotel. You can then choose to explore on your own or take advantage of our bike tour.
Our basic package includes return airport transfers and 2 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. Please see pricing box below.
We have two modern hotels to choose from:
Ayre Rosellon
This is a brand new 4 star hotel near to Gaudi's world famous Sagrada Familia and is easily accessed by all public transport.
There are 105 rooms in this modern and new hotel. The en suite rooms are equipped with air conditioning, telephone, TV, hairdryer, safe and wifi.
There is a restaurant and coffee shop with terrace overlooking the Sagrada Familia.
The hotel provides easy access to some of the cultural delights of this vibrant city.
Ayre Caspe
There are 145 rooms at this modern 4 star hotel. The hotel is within 15 minutes walk of Plaza Catalunya (the old town) and its 5 minutes by excellent public transport to the city beaches.
The en suite rooms are equipped with air conditioning, telephone, TV, hairdryer, safe and wifi. Some interconnecting rooms are available.
The hotel's central location is ideal for those who want to get out and about in this fantastic city.
Optional activity - Barcelona by bike
Classic tour
On our Classic-Tour we explore the most important sites of Barcelona in the medieval Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter), the Art Nouveau neighbourhood, with its famous modernist buildings, the 1992's Olympic Village and the seaside and beach areas. Duration: 3hrs, easy cycling on the flat.
Coastal extension
After and active week in the mountains of Spain or France we find that many people like to relax at the coast for a week and explore the Catalan coastline on their own. We can arrange week long hotel stays and car hire for you so that on your return to Barcelona you can pick up your car and head to one of two delightful coastal hotels in Calella de Palafrugell.
Calella de Palafrugell is a small fishing town and popular holiday destination in the summer. It must not however be confused with Calella which is a much larger resort. Calella de Palafrugell has escaped the mass tourism and large hotel complexes which are features of many other regions of the Costa Brava. The scenery here is spectacular and the town's coastline stretches 2 kilometres from Golfet Beach to a headline where some stunning botanical gardens are situated. There are some beautiful small sandy coves and a delightful coastal walk to Llafranc.
We have been lucky enough to secure very limited allocations at two very well known and desirable hotels in the beautiful town of Calella de Palafrugell. These extensions are based on 2 people sharing a room for a minimum of seven nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Hotel Garbi
This is a family run hotel set amidst beautiful pine trees and boasting an impressive outdoor swimming pool. The hotel has 52 rooms each with satellite television, balcony, air conditioning, hair dryer and phone.
The hotel is in the town of Calella de Palafrugell, noted as one of the most scenic in this region and it is just a 10 minute walk to the town centre and the beach. There are many activities available locally such as hiking, mountain biking and scuba diving.
Hotel San Roc
This family run hotel boasts one of the best locations in Calella de Palafrugell, situated on the cliffs and just 300m from the centre of town. It is a quiet location and has built an excellent reputation.
The hotel has 47 rooms which are en suite and equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and balconies or terraces. There are two restaurants serving a variety of local and international cuisine.
accommodation
Hotel Pey
Our base is the Hotel Pey in Sort. This family run apart hotel is centrally situated within the town and within easy walking distance of many restaurants. The hotel owner is a former international kayaker who is responsible for helping promote Sort as an activity destination so it is no wonder that you can watch people hone their skills on the river from the hotel.
Accommodation is in apartments with one double bedroom, a lounge area with two pull out beds, bathroom and kitchenette. En suite twin and triple rooms are also available as well as a very limited number of two bedroom apartments.
There is an indoor swimming pool, a small games room and a sauna. The hotel also has a spacious bar and lounge ideal for after dinner drinks.