Ski touring in The Spanish Pyrenees

Organized by Vertical Emotions

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 1 half day
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
Minimum age: From 16 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
Opening seasons:
  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D

Activity description

The Catalan Pyrenees are one of the best places in the world to practice ski touring. Vertical Emotions will initiate you at the amazing ski resort of Vallter 2000.

If you've become an amazing skier and not even black slopes are a challenge for you anymore, why not get off the groomed slopes and experience the thrill of actually exploring the snowy mountains of the Pyrenees! Ski touring is probably the best way you can really feel what skiing in ungroomed parts of the mountain feels like.

The Catalan Pyrenees have a lot of mountains and peaks that during winter get covered in snow, from all of them the area around Nuria stands out. There, you'll find Vallter where Vertical Emotions will teach you all necessary skills so you can start ski touring and exploring the mountains in a different way! 

During this half o full-day session, you'll learn how to handle your skis as you make your way up and down the mountain. While climbing up mountains, you'll require special skis which allow mobility to the heel of the boots. Also, you'll learn to use ski skins, a stripe of a special textile, that will help you have more traction as you go up. 

You'll also cover how to stay safe in case of an avalanche, the use of ARVA transceivers, and safety measures in general. Make sure to bring all necessary safety equipment, which is a basic component of this kind skiing.

Course of events

The specific route will be decided considering your ski level and weather conditions.

Activity requirements

All participants must have a good ski level (red and black slopes). Minors must have authorization from their parents.

Special terms

The price depends on the number of people booking.

1 participant: € 140/ person
2 participants: € 75 / person
3 participants: € 65 / person
4 participants: € 50/ person
5-6 participants: € 45/ person
7-8 participants: € 40/ person

Included
  • Guide and insurance
Do not forget to bring
  • Clothes adapted to the mountain
  • Mountain boots
  • Ski touring skis, boots and ski skins
  • Sunscreen
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Shovel, probe, and ARVA transceiver
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal
Meeting point
Vallter 2000 1st parking lot: Rue Vallter, 17869 Setcases, Girona, Spain Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule