Archives for Boí

“Històries i Camins a la Vall de Boí” (Stories and Paths of the Vall de Boí)

Morning: 10.30 am – 1.15 pm. Guided excursion to learn about the legends and stories of the Vall de Boí and the Pyrenees. Who were the mysterious and beautiful “Encantàries” (enchanters)? What tasks did the restless “Minairons” (elves) like to perform? Which giants live in the high mountains? Free activity which must be booked in advance at the Patronat de la Vall de Boí (local tourist board office). Tel. 973 69 40 00 or vallboi@vallboi.com Afternoon: 5 pm. Theatre: “Camins que parlen” (Paths that talk) with the company La Fanga Escènica. Based on tales for the exhibition “Històries i Camins”
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Calendars: culture, family tourism, and festivals and fairs.
Comarques: Boí and La Vall de Boí.
Campanyes: spring.

Descent of the “Falles” – Boí, Casós, el Pont de Suert i Vilaller (l’Alta Ribagorça)

The young people of the villages light the “falles” (logs) up in the mountains and then drag them down the hillsides under the guidance of the “fadrí”, or group leader.
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Calendars: festivals and fairs.
Comarques: Boí, Casos, El Pont de Suert, L'Alta Ribagorça, and Vilaller.
Campanyes: spring.
Venues: Boí, Casós, el Pont de Suert i Vilaller (Baixada de falles).

“Let’s Walk with Snowshoes” – Boí (Casa del Parc) (l’Alta Ribagorça)

Walking through the snow is an activity that allows us to discover the mountains in the park during the coldest seasons of the year. Information and bookings: Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Casa del Parc de Boí
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Calendars: active tourism and snow.
Comarques: Boí and L'Alta Ribagorça.
Campanyes: spring.
Venues: Boí (Casa del Parc) (Caminant amb raquetes de neu).

Ziga-Zaga Boardercross

Saturday, 11th March is the day of the Ziga-Zaga Boardercross party, which is a competition designed for amateur skiers and snowboarders who must be of intermediate level. The minimum age is 14 years old. Don’t think twice and participate! We’ll be waiting for you!
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Calendars: active tourism and snow.
Comarques: Boí and L'Alta Ribagorça.
Campanyes: winter.
Venues: Estació de Boí Taüll (ZigaZaga al Boarder Cross).

Guided Visits to the Romanesque Art and Architecture of the Vall de Boí

The Romanesque Centre of the Vall de Boí offers a guided visit service throughout the year, with visits organised by prior booking and in different languages. As well as the churches, the Centre proposes 5 guided routes for groups, allowing people to discover the Romanesque art and architecture of the Vall de Boí and its surroundings by walking through its villages.
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Calendars: culture.
Comarques: Barruera, Boí, Durro, Erill la Vall, L'Alta Ribagorça, and Taüll.
Venues: l’Alta Ribagorça (Visites guiades al romànic de la Vall de Boí).