agenda
Saturday
Flights, arrivals and transfers
You will be met at Barcelona Airport from where the transfer takes you to your accommodation in Font Romeu. In the evening there will be a welcome meal and an introductory meeting hosted by our head guide for the week, Simon Evans.
Sunday
Gorge walking and thermal baths
We head to the jaw dropping Gorges de la Caranca for a circular 5km trek. The reward for our endeavours is a series of truly spectacular views. As we follow the path which has been cut directly through the rock face it soon becomes evident that this is anything but an everyday walk. In the afternoon we visit the Thermal Baths of St Thomas for a chance to relax.
Monday
AM Rafting PM Hydrospeeding
In the moring we will experience rapids of up to Grade 4 as we plunge down the River Aude in our white water rafts. In the afternoon those who are 12 years old and over can take to the river for an adrenaline filled hydrospeed descent of the same stretch of water.
Tuesday
Mountain biking into Spain
We drive up to 2100m before starting a 17km descent through varied terrain into the pretty Spanish town of Llivia, where cold sangria and beer will await you. There will be a couple of hours to explore the town or enjoy a leisurely lunch before transport is porvided back up the hill!
Wednesday
Adventure park
We will visit 'Parcours Adventure' where the whole family can enjoy high ropes course, tyrolean crossings and zip slides of up to 100m! If you've visited 'Go Ape' back home and thought that was good, then you're in for a real treat today. The afternoon is free to relax at Lake Matemale where sailing, windsurfing, archery and horse riding are all available (pay locally).
Thursday
Free day
You can choose from a wide range of additional activities (payable locally) such as paragliing, via ferrata, bouldering or climbing. Alternatively, simle relax or take the 'Train Jaune' to the historic village of Villefranche.
Friday
Canyoning
We've been building up to this all week! The canyon at Porte Puymorens offers a fantastic mix of slides, abseils and jumps into deep, clear pools and all with a stunning backdrop. Every year this is the most popular activity of the week and the final 11m (optional) jump is a great way to finish the holiday. In the evening we all head into town for our farewell dinner.
Saturday
Depart or extend your stay
If you just can't bear to go home yet then why not extend your stay. We can arrange extensions in Barcelona and 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
Pic de L'Ours apartments
For 2010 we are featuring some fantastic new apartments in Font Romeu, ideal for active families and providing the opportunity to self cater. The three star Pic de L'Ours apartments are situated in the heart of town, close to the shops, bars and restaurants.
Each apartment has one bedroom and two pull out beds in the lounge area. The apartments have a kitchenette (ideal for cooking up some local produce), a ceramic hob, dishwasher and oven. There's a dining and living area with TV. Two bedroom apartments are available on request but are subject to availability.
The piece de resistance at the apartments is the heated indoor pool - the perfect place to unwind.