As it happens with all the regions that touch the Pyrenees, the province of Lérida is an incubator for activities in nature , in general, and for adventure sports, in particular.

 

Crossed by rivers, large lakes and mountains, in Lleida there are activities for all tastes. Both for those lovers of adventure, who seek the risk in each step they take, as for those who only think about disconnecting and discovering this beautiful scenario in the company of their family or friends.

 

In the north of Lérida, where the high mountain reigns, the National Park of Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici is perhaps the most recognized spot in the province. But he's not the only one. Adjoining France is the Natural Park of the High Pyrenees, the largest in Catalonia; and, further east, that of Cadí-Moixeró, where a large number of species of flora and fauna of high interest live.

 

In this northern area there is the largest offer of active tourism activities in Lleida. The routes to travel on foot or by mountain bike multiply. Sports such as climbing or caving are increasingly in vogue. Not to mention water sports. The rivers of Lérida are the perfect scenario to practice refreshing activities among which the indisputable protagonist is, without a doubt, rafting in the Noguera Pallaresa.

 

A little further down, in the Pre-Pyrenees, the Territorial Park Collegats-Terradets and the Sierra de Montsec delights lovers of hiking and adventure . In Montsec, aerial sports or water activities such as kayaking, which are practiced in their reservoirs, are fashionable. In the Collegats Gorge, meanwhile, the star is the descent of ravines.

 

Finally, the south of Lérida, perhaps the most unknown part, has landscapes of incomparable beauty hidden among olive trees and farmland. One of them is the Aiguabarreig del Segre and the Cinca, a wetland that becomes a stop in the spring and an inn for birds and ornithologists alike.

 

But also, the Lands of Lleida, as this area is known, are crossed by multiple hiking trails full of charm, a true reflection of the culture and history that surrounds them and that, for sure, will wrap you too.

 

If your thing is pedaling, you are in luck. One of the sports that more adept win today is mountain biking. In Lérida, the 7 BTT centers that are distributed throughout the region give a good account of this. In total, there are more than 2,300 kilometers enabled specifically for mountain bikers. Some of these roads cover places as famous as the National Park of Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici or La Cerdanya.

 

 

2. Practice rafting on the river that saw him born

There is no doubt that rafting, in Spain, arose in the Pyrenees. In the 80s, a group of French people discovered the potential that the Noguera Pallaresa river had for this exciting sport and they made it known. Since then, this river is considered one of the best destinations for rafting in Europe. In addition, other water sports such as open kayak or hydrospeed are carried out there.

Excited emotion!

3. Get to know Lérida from the heights

The Sierra del Montsec, thanks to its exceptional weather conditions, has become a common area for the practice of aerial sports such as hang gliding or paragliding. Pilots from all over the world arrive there to practice them. But in addition, other activities are carried out in the area, such as balloon rides or ultralights, which will allow you to discover all the charm of Lleida from above.

4. Get lost by ancient roads that continue alive

Of the many trekking and hiking routes found in Lleida, a large part is concentrated in the National Park of Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici. Among other things, it has opted for the recovery of 230 kilometers of old roads that have been enabled for hiking. The route crosses four regions and is known as Living Roads.

5. Enjoy the winter

The people of Lleida do not fear the cold because, in this land, snow is synonymous with adventure. The province has a large number of ski resorts that proliferate when the white dominates the green in the mountains. In them, sports such as alpine or cross-country skiing can be practiced; but also other activities such as snowshoe excursions or dog sled rides.

Winter is coming!

6. Explore the universe without taking off the feet of the Earth

The arrival of the night, in Lleida, leads to another kind of adventure.

Listed as one of the few StarLight destinations in Spain, the province of Lleida and, more specifically, the Sierra de Montsec, has a clear and dark sky perfect to see the stars. There, 1,570 meters high, is the Astronomical Park of Montsec, the most advanced in Catalonia, where you can take guided tours or immerse yourself in the universe from its observatory.