Practical Informations Aran Valley

Moving through the Aran Valley

There are many ways to travel inside the Aran Valley. This valley has a good road infrastructure that can greatly facilitate the movement, so that you can use the car, taxis and buses in comfort and security.

Internal transport Intervalle

Bus lines within the valley (Intervalle public transport). Alsina company is responsible Graells that performed first Barcelona- Vielha communication . It also performs routes between towns . Some telephone numbers are:

Alsina Graells Vielha : 639 380 373

Alsina Graells in Lleida : 973 27 14 70

Alsina Graells in Barcelona : 93 265 68 66 - 93 265 65 92

This operates public transport throughout the Aran Valley . It operates from 8 in the morning until eight p.m. 8h to 20h . It has a distance of Pontaut Baqueira Beret and thence . Stops at Vielha , Bossòst Lés and Salardú.

Taxis, minibuses and rent cars 4X4

You can also use taxis that are distributed in many companies and minibuses (Autocars Val d'Aran, SL in Artiés) that can be hired according to the needs of the traveler. You can also rent cars 4X4 Vielha (Elurra mall , tel 973 640 147).

By helicopter 

Baqueira Beret has a helipad (Tel. 973 64 57 97 ) where a fleet of helicopters take off which can also be used as a transport . The company responsible is called Iberian Heliswiss.

The Aran Valley in summer

In this section you will find things to do in the Aran Valley in summer.

Paragliding in the Aran Valley

Historically, a dream that has prevailed in the minds of men is the ability to fly like birds do . Really the sense of freedom it must feel watching the landscape from above has to be one of the beautiful potential . Birds have that tremendous luck because nature endowed them with perfect wings . The man does not have those wings but his genius ability has led him to devise contraptions that have been filled in some way those who lack wings .

One of these gadgets is paragliding . Paragliding is a small , lightweight aircraft that has only the pilot's chair , fabric and strings whose weight ranges on the 8 kg .. The expert is launched from a steep slope and riding the thermals and fly plan get many many miles above the ground . A paraglider if you guide , you can reach the speed of 50 km per hour. 

Paragliding in the Aran Valley can be one of the most beautiful experiences there . Move to the distance with those beautiful landscapes beneath your feet makes you see the world in a whole other way .

For those who are not experts travel in paragliding, the option of using a two-seater is the best way to get started in this sport . It has the safety of a tandem pilot , experienced instructor will ensure that the experience is the perfect and without any risk for the passenger .. In the town of Sos Castejon the services you can hire to make this activity seater . The flights may vary between 10 and 30 minutes . Also in the ski resort of Baqueira there are companies that can provide all relevant information regarding this beautiful hobby ..

You need to bring appropriate clothing , hiking boots or running shoes, and long pants . Other companies contracted supply helmets, specific material ... etc. .

Playing golf in the Aran Valley

Salardú is definitely a people of the Aran Valley very interesting to know . Geographically it is located in the Aran Valley between the Garonne River and the river Unhola . The views are excellent and also has a rich artistic Digana mentioned, including the Romanesque Church of San Andrés with its robust hexagonal belfry and its famous Christ of Salardú beautiful example of the Romanesque period imagery.

But apart from all the above , salardú offers visitors another attraction : it is his golf club that certainly is a great incentive for fans of the sport . The course was designed by Enrique Saenger and extends around the Garonne river , taking some time to cross this river to reach some holes. This field has 9 holes of different length being 1 and 5 the longest ( 120 and 130 m respectively). The shortest hole is 80 meters. The tour of the 9 holes is 895 m. 

It really an enjoyment for the senses play the sport of golf in an incredibly beautiful setting , surrounded by lush forests and valleys.

The club, otherwise it is very complete because it has an area of ​​100 meters to practice shooting with a capacity for 12 players , also can practice bunker and area and approach. In front of the club house area can also find a putting green with 6 holes with different slopes and levels.

The club house also collects varied attractions for players and visitors , as a convention hall with capacity for 90 people , a good restaurant, shops and places to Golf equipment rental.

Restaurants in the Aran Valley | Best restaurants in Baqueira

Information about restaurants in the Aran Valley

SALARDÚ

BENJAMIN Borda . Plague Era Pica. " 973 64 51 13 . Closed Sunday and the months of May , June, October and November. Old farmhouse with rural decor typical of these places. Traditional Aran , highlighting their mushroom dishes . Reservations are recommended .

ETH CABILAC : Major, 12. ' 973 64 42 78 . Closed Sunday night and in low season ( Easter to July and 12 October to early December). It occupies a very well equipped traditional house and its decoration highlights the original structure ( stone walls , wooden beams ) . The cuisine is based on local produce and is very varied, creative dishes author , some local and some international ( mainly French ) . Hunting season. Home baking . Correct proposal wines ( Rioja , Ribera de Duero , Somontano , Catalonia ... ) .

BAGERGUE

CASA PERU : Sant Antoni , s / n. » 973 64 54 37 . Close the months of May , June, October and November. Air House family meals ,

ARTIES

MONTARTO : Baqueira Road (next to Hotel Edelweiss ) . " 973 64 44 23 . Closed Tuesday and the months of May and November. He bases his proposal on the regional and international cuisine , mostly French dishes . Spanish wines from different OD ( from 36 to 60 € )

CASA IRENE : Major, 4 . « 973 64 43 64 . Closed Mondays in winter and low season . Her clients include fixed with the kings of Spain and various personalities . Crisp cuisine with French influences and traditional recipes disdains not Aran . Their service is the most professional in the area, in the same way that your cellar well stocked with Spanish and French wines .

URTAU : Urtau plate , 2 . " 973 64 09 26. In the most central square of Arties , opposite the cow sculpture . The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays and the months of May and November. The bar is open daily . There is an inn with a variety of snacks and restaurant completely independent . Very nice room and kitchen recently renovated traditional Aran with a good proposal for grilled meats . Wines from different OD notable presence of champagnes and spirits . Letter - menu with three rates .

SALT GORDA : Carretera Baqueira , s / n. ' 973 64 45 31 . Close the second half of June and the second half of September. It is a Basque- Navarra raw materials brought from the Basque Country. The wine cellar offers more than a hundred references Rioja and Ribera del Duero to the delight of its guests .

SIDRERÍA IÑAKI : Baqueira Road . Modern Basque cider beside the road with a sunny terrace.

GAROS

TARTERÍA : Plague Major. Corner . Closes May, June and October. A place to take a break and have a coffee that may be associated with some cake.

ETH RESTILLÉ : Plague Runs, 2 . » 973 6415 39 . Closed Sundays and off season . Small and cozy dining room decorated in the style rustic , with the kitchen in view of the customer , which is frequented by almost all the personalities that come to the ski resorts . Typical cuisine of the valley.

PLAQA GAROS : Dera Hont , 2 . » 973 64 17 74 . A nice house that retains a nice Aran facade decoration purpose. Homemade meals and appetizing , with recommended value . Closed Mondays , Monday to Friday in the months of May, June and November.

VIELHA

ALL I OLÍ : Major, 7 . Sausages, pates, grilled meats and Aranese dishes.

MANOLO II : Mayor Calbetó bar , s / n. ' 973 64 17 52 . A simple bar in the basement of the commercial building, where the restaurant was Lucana , frequented by townspeople and which proposes a very cheap menu.

PUMA ERA : Pas de Arro , 4 . » 973 64 24 49 . Bar where you can be an affordable and sandwich menu . Also some tapas

ERA LUCANA : Mayor Calbetó Barra ( dera Creu Building Nheu ) » 973 64 17 98 . Closed on Mondays ( except holiday ) and the first week of July. On the first floor of the mall. Smallish room decorated with wood and very attentive and professional service . Market cuisine and cookbook author inspired Aranese. Correct proposal wines.

ERA MOLA ( MARY JOSEPH AND GUSTAVO ) : Marrec , 6 ' 973 64 24 19 . Nestled in the old town of Vielha , a few meters from the Museum of Aran . Construction of stone and wood and beautifully restored typically Aran was once a block - which serves a regional cuisine with some French influences . Ducks raised in the house and homemade desserts . The hotplates are in sight of the clientele. Advance booking is recommended . 

ANTONIO : Castèth , 1 » 973 64 August 87 . Elegant frame restaurant not far from the station , whose menu is based on local and international cuisine . Good service .

ET HURAT : Passeig de la Llibertat , 14 » 973 64 February 10 . Closed 15 days in May and 15 days in November. Occupying the street Vielha stately and elegant , it is a creperie with savory and sweet crepes , fondue , raclette and other French dishes.