This is a 213 km mountain bike raid, with a net variation in altitude of 6,200 metres, which starts from, and finishes at, Vielha. The majority of the course follows the same route as the legendary “Pedals de Foc” (Pedals of Fire).
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Archives for La Val d'Aran
“Hardbike” – Vielha (la Val d’Aran)
A cycling event whose objective is to discover the best places in the Val d’Aran in order to enjoy high mountain environments and single-track MTB routes in 4 days of biking.
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Burning of the “Haro” – Les (la Val d’Aran)
The “Haro” is a trunk from a fir tree which is about 12 metres high. It is planted in the middle of the village square and its upper part is then opened using wooden wedges. Once set alight, the “Haro” forms the centrepiece of a festival full of colour, fire and traditional Aranese dances.
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Burning of the “Taro” – Arties (la Val d’Aran)
A group of men from the village set out in search of the largest fir tree in the forest, which is then planted outside the village. On the night of 23rd June, the Taro (a large log) is set alight, blessed, and then dragged around the village and as far as the mayor’s house. Along the way, the young people of the village jump over the Taro in celebrations that combine music, folklore and dance.
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“Hèsta d’Aran” (Festival of the Val d’Aran) (La Val d’Aran)
The Val d’Aran organises a series of activities to celebrate the reconstitution of the Conselh Generau d’Aran and the recovery of the territory’s historic rights and privileges. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Conselh Generau of Aran.
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Transpyr Coast to Coast – Vielha (la Val d’Aran)
What is considered one of the top ten stage-by-stage mountain bike races in the world.
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Gathering of Santa Quitèria – Vielha (la Val d’Aran)
A gathering which takes place at the southern entrance to the tunnel of Vielha, with a mass and dance.
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“Hèsta dera Santa Creu” – Salardú (la Val d’Aran)
All of the municipal crosses from the local villages will be brought together around the Cross of the Holy Christ of Salardú. This will be followed by a mass and then all of the crosses will be carried to the Plaça dera Pica square for a blessing ceremony. Activities for young and old alike: the chopping of tree trunks, a “bitlles” (skittles) competition, “aubades” (traditional dances), groups providing entertainment for children and a dance with live music, etc.
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Theme routes (La Val d’Aran)
“Carros de foc” (Chariots of Fire), “Pedals de foc” (Pedals of Fire), “Pedals d’Occitània” (Pedals of Occitania), “Setau sagèth”, “4cumbres, 4lenguas” (4 summits, 4 languages), “Camin Reiau”, “Era Roda”, “Encantats”, “Pass’Aran” and “Termal Trek”.
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NACARI CAVIAR GASTRONOMY SESSIONS
Caviar gastronomy sessions, in which various restaurants in the Val d’Aran offer a menu that includes caviar.
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