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Un reportaje sobre el Val d'Aran gana el premio "Pica d'estats"
El sábado 9 de mayo la Diputación de Lleida hizo público el veredicto del jurado de la 26ena edición premio
“Pica d’Estats” de prensa, radio, TV e internet y entregó los galardones de las 8 categorías de la edición de este año.
El premio correspondiente al mejor trabajo de prensa especializada en viajes y turismo ha sido para el monográfico sobre el Val d’Aran publicado en noviembre del 2013 por la revista El Mundo de los Pirineos.
El presidente de la Diputación, Joan Reñé, destaca del Premio su capacidad prescriptora de la oferta turística de las comarcas de Lleida.
Un reportaje sobre el Val d’Aran publicado en la revista el Mundo de los Pirineos ha ganado el premio “Pica d’Estats” en la categoría de prensa especializada en viajes y turismo. El monográfico, dirigido por Argiñe Areitio, directora también de la revista, ha contado con la colaboración de los periodistas Ignacio González y Albert Torrent y de los fotógrafos Roger Rovira y Roger Llabrés.
El “Pica d’Estats” es un certamen plenamente consolidado y un referente del periodismo turístico de ámbito estatal e internacional, tanto por el número de trabajos que se presentan como por la calidad de sus reportajes. El premio consta de 8 categorías con una dotación económica global de 38.000 euros.
En la edición de este año se han presentado 212 reportajes procedentes de 17 países, 144 de los cuales correspondieron a trabajos de ámbito estatal, 33 a trabajos de ámbito internacional y 35 a medios locales. La cifra de 212 inscripciones representa el tercero mejor registro en toda la historia del galardón y el segundo en cuanto a trabajos internacionales (33 de 17 países diferentes). Este año, hay que destacar la presencia por primera vez de obras procedentes de la China, el Líbano, Marruecos, Egipto y México. Por segundo año consecutivo también optó al premio un trabajo de Israel.
El jurado del premio
El jurado del Premio “Pica d’Estats” fue presidido en esta edición por Neus Bonet, decana del Colegio de Periodistas de Catalunya. formaron parte como vocales Santiago Costa, director de redacción del diario Segre; Josep Cuní, director del programa “8 al día”, de 8 TV; Lluís Foix, periodista y analista político de La Vanguardia; Antonio Franco, asesor a la presidencia del Grupo Zeta; Rafa Gimena, presidente a la demarcación de Lleida del Colegio de Periodistas de Catalunya; Eduard Navarro, director general de Cadena Pirenaica de Radio y Televisión; Mariano Palacín, presidente de la Federación Española de Periodistas y Escritores de Turismo; Mònica Terribas, directora de “Las Mañanas de Catalunya Ràdio”, y Jordi Blanch, actuando como secretario, en calidad de director del Patronato de Turismo de la Diputación de Lleida.
Bridge May 1 in the Val d'Aran
At this time of year the landscapes of Val d’Aran are transformed, all shades of green make their appearance in the mountains and begin a good time to enjoy nature.
Open Access:
Artiga Lin and Joèu Eyes to the Plan Artiga
Salt del Pish, is only open until Bòrdes
Oles raft
Banhs of Tredòs
Montgarri
Open itineraries:
Gausac-Aubert-Es Bòrdes open Baricauba
The Portet-Era-Honeria
Bossòst Arres-
Hiking, cycling and other activities related to the mountain are excellent alternatives in a visit to the valley, but not the only, Aran tourist proposals are varied and for all audiences.
Aran Park Wildlife Park
In Bossòst in nature is Aran Park Wildlife Park, a place where you can discover the wildlife and biodiversity of the mountains.
In this park you expect bears, otters, white and gray wolves and deer and many other animals, all living in semi-freedom.
The park is open daily from 9.30 to 18.00.
www.aran-park.es
Adventure park Naturaran
Les, located in a forest with significant slopes is Adventure Park Naturaran, a forest adventure in the trees, with circuits of varying difficulty, depending on the height and complexity of the challenges that must be overcome. This is a good proposal for those who like to be in touch with nature and also an ideal activity for families.
The park will open this bridge
Mornings from 10.30 h. to 13:30 h.
Afternoon 16.00 h. to 19.00 h.
Reservations: 973 64 70 45/973 64 70 44
Other options
Make the thermal circuit Termas The Barony of Les, visit the farm Caviar Nacarii where caviar is produced Aranese or discover how to make cheese Hormatgeria Tarrau to Bagerge, are some of the many options offered by the valley, you choose!
Museums and Heritage
Aran Valley Museum in Vielha
Hours Saturdays: 10.00 h. 13.00 h and 17.00 h. to 20.00 h.
Friday and Sunday morning only
House Joanchiquet in Vilamòs
Hours Saturdays: 11.00 h. to 14.00 h. and 16.00 h. 18.00 h.
Friday and Sunday morning only
Snow Museum Unha can visit schedule Saturday afternoon from 17.00 h. to 20.00 h. Friday and Sunday closed.
Salardú celebrates Festival of the Holy Cross
From April 30 until May 3 in Salardu celebrate the Festival of the Holy Cross, the most important moment of the festival program is the procession, where the Cross of Christ of Salardú taken out with crosses of other peoples. The meeting on May 3 is at the entrance of Salardú.
This Festival is one of the most popular Val d’Aran and highly anticipated by Aran and those who visit the valley.
Mass in honor of the Holy Cross, Aran dances, popular dinner and many other fun activities make up the program of the Festival of Salardú 2015.
Aranese Spring, too hard to resist!
There is still snow on the heights, the sun slowly thickens the flow of the Garonne and the spring verdure he owns the Aranese landscapes. Spring is a symbol of rebirth in a high mountain area as Aran. Explosion spring everywhere!
We have designed a series of breaks so that you have an excuse to enjoy this special period. Look for the one that suits your tastes or if you do not ask us to design a tailor.
2-night getaway in bungalow
What is best suited to your tastes?
– Getaway (rafting) from 61 €
– Couples Getaway (typical dinner aranesa) from 45 €
– Break dogfriendly (free dogs) from € 30
– Family Getaway (visit NaturAran and fauna Park) from 52 €
– Break BTT (includes BTT rental) from 60 €
Prices per person in regime 2 nights accommodation + activity proposed.
In addition to the proposed activities, can make endless trips on your own. At reception we inform you in detail the possibilities.
Offer valid from 20/04 to 06/21/2015 (excluding weekends). All inclusive except the tourist rate.
Reservations by phone or email.
Offers camping area in spring
If you want quiet: you’re in luck!
Take advantage of our offer in the camping area to enjoy the peace and quiet at this time of year.
For stays of a minimum of 2 nights for 2 people + car + caravan or tent / camper
17 euros / night
Offer valid from 20/04 to 06/21/2015. Minimum 2 nights. All inclusive except the tourist rate.
Reservations by phone or email.
Puente de Mayo just around the corner
A deserved bridge approaches, do not stay at home …! Escape
We have an offer for 3 nights in bungalow:
Come … to walk, to dusting the BTT, to rest …
The Val d'Aran ready to receive the first spring hikers
The Conselh Generau d’Aran has worked to put some clues, and leave them in perfect condition for hiking. Visitors arriving to the valley from Friday can access Piusa, the circuit Varicauva (Gausac-Aubert-Es Bordes) will also be open access to shelter from the Honeria and Arres-Bossòst Circuit. In addition, you can access the chapel of the Artiga de Lin and track Margalida.
The valley ideal for hiking destination
The Val d’Aran is an ideal hiking destination, is located between the two trans-Pyrenean hiking trails long distance, GR10 and GR11, the network of trails in the valley than 300 Km. And offers routes of varying difficulty and for all types of visitors.
In the valley cycling enthusiasts will find the BTT Centre Val d’Aran, has 27 routes of different levels and circular routes that allow return to the starting point.
The active tourism in the Val d’Aran also has a wide range created by various companies in which highly qualified professionals accompany visitors who choose this option.
3 days ski touring Parc National d'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
The ski mountain or cruise, ski touring or ski randonnée is an activity located halfway between skiing and mountaineering and which involves making ascents and ski descent of mountains, lakes or estanys or make trips or trips advantage snowy landscapes that gives us the cold winter in Pyrenees. It is a very rewarding and ideal for those who love skiing seeking new thrills activity.
The Palai de Geu Vielha installation is ideal as an alternative for winter sports in the Val d'Aran
• The skating and swimming are the main activities of this sports facility
• Consul is a ton of references Aran originated in this sport center
The Val d’Aran stands in winter to have great attractions and sports that are one of the leading destinations in Spain. Baqueira Beret, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, is the great reference for winter sports, with almost 150 km of ski track. The activities of snow is very extensive (mushing rides, snowshoeing, freeride, heliskiing, etc.) and promotes a climate of constant amusement area. The perfect complement to the winter sports have a specific place: the Palais de Geu Vielha. This facility offers a range of activities involving appeal led to all kinds of audiences. The sports center is the star of skating. A 1456m2 ice rink to enjoy with your partner, family or friends. This facility has emerged a major sporting sensations of the moment: Ton Consul. This young Aran Spain takes several years participating in international events and is one of the great promises of the sport Aranese. Recently, he participated alongside Irene Manau in the opening ceremony of the ISU Grand Prix Final 2014 Barcelona Consul this year earned minimum mark to participate in the World Junior Tallinn (Estonia) and short programs free.
The Palai de Geu also offers ice sports such as curling, hockey, ice skating and ballet. Moreover, swimming also represents an important activity with two heated pools. A large semi-Olympic 25x12m and a small 12x12m2.
The installation has auxiliary rooms in which you can practice karate, aerobics, spinning and climbing (summer is complemented with a paddle and an outdoor swimming pool).
The Val d'Aran received in the secretary of state of Madrid, recognition as a seal of Family Tourism
This morning the Councillor for Tourism of Conselh Generau d’Aran, Anna Diaz, attended the signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement that the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Social Services and Equality and the Spanish Federation Large Families (FEFN) involved to validate the seal of Family Tourism Product Club specializes in family segment. Prior to signing the agreement, there have been two exhibitions on the vision and strategic direction of the Seal Family Tourism and lines of advance and innovation Family Tourism Seal. The secretaries of state present at the event and the president of the FEFN have signed the agreement before the Federation make delivery of the certificate of appreciation in recognition of the effort that has been made since the Conselh Generau d’Aran to promote this tourist segment.
The Conselhera Diaz said in Madrid that the segment of family tourism is important to the Aran Valley, which is why, it has worked to provide answers to their needs, both in terms of accommodation such as restoration or offering complement . The Val d’Aran has many things to say in the field of family tourism, its offer, both in winter and summer, brings together more than sufficient to motivate families to visit the valley. The variety of offerings in activities, the Aran Park in Bossòst, the ability to start or winter sports or adventure and trade, gastronomy and the very history of Aran constitute an attractive destination for all ages.
Descubre la naturaleza de la Val d'Aran con tus hijos
The Val dAran it is a territory that stands out for offering the nature in pure state, where resalta the big quality of the biodiversidad that along the centuries has gone conserving. Like this, the fauna, the flora and the green landscapes in summer, are a big appeal, that every time sticks to more visitors. The Val d’Aran enamora from the first step that gives by any corner surrounded of nature. With your children will enjoy of a big experience in any one of the activities organised. A very special occasion to know all the secrets that hides the nature of the Val d’Aran.
Reserve March 22, we celebrate the 36th edition of the March Beret'15
The weather conditions did not allow celebrate the 36th edition of the Marxa Beret on February 1. From Baqueira Beret already working to close the program of activities for the next day March 22, fixed for the holding of the 2015 edition of the Marxa date.
The Marxa Beret is the best sporting event skiing in Spain, scoring for the Euroloppet circuit, which includes the best European competitions of this modality. The race starts at the Plan de Beret at 1,850 m. Montgarri and passes, can compete in 10, 21 and 42 km.
The organizers expect that can exceed 1,000 participants, high level skiers arriving from different countries. Also in the Marxa there is significant popular participation, families and groups of friends who make the competition the great festival of skiing.
Baqueira Beret slashing 200,000 skiers at Christmas 50th Anniversary
A total of 196,000 skiers have enjoyed the resort of Val d’Aran, this winter meet their golden wedding, during the weeks of Christmas, New Year and Epiphany.
Baqueira Beret start the Christmas holidays with a major snowstorm that left up to 80 cm of snow at higher elevations. The snowfall was accompanied days of low temperatures allowed to enjoy a very good condition. This high quality snow has allowed many skiers discover new freeride area which gives access to the ski lift installed Saumet. Got its start at half court Beret view in elevation 2.006m, 2.384m and the arrival is a facility that provides access to experts, plus off-track, 4 new tracks: the Saumet three black and red crab, Sangli and Orri Tredòs the route goes through the valley and reaches Baciver Orri.
Kings of the week highlighted by a spectacular sunny weather and up to 145 km of pistes open throughout the season. In fact, on 2 January Baqueira Beret made his record 20,557 people skiers. From 20 to 31 December have gone to the station 108,378 skiers and 1 January until Epiphany enjoyed Baqueira Beret 87,693 users.
Note that this season has gone 14-15 of 131 km to 153 km above the winter slopes and trails with the current station has an extensive ski area of 2,166 Ha. Moreover, 35 lifts, the new lift Jesus Serra maximum exponent, give the station a capacity to transport 60,000 skiers / hour.
The clubs who train the Stadium Beret have taken full advantage of the new ski lift anchor that gives access to the area of training. With skiing competition focused on overcoming this chair Dera Reina recorded greater fluidity for recreational skiers.
As for the hotel occupancy segonsdades of Tourism Val d’Aran and the Guild House Aran Valley, 95% has been pointed hanging the poster of the full accommodation slopes. Note that the hotel capacity of the valley is wide and varied reaching the 13,500 places that should join the private accommodation of second homes.
Furthermore, the port of Bonaigua has been opened practically every Christmas holidays so that skiers from culd have been to the Baqueira Beret from accessing the hoof.
All services Baqueira Beret were open to the public, including Baqueira Ski Service Store and themed restaurants with 5J Grill Baqueira 1800, the Moët Winter Lounge Orri, Refugio and San Miguel in Bonaigua Hotel Montarto and Borda Lobato restaurant.
The skiers were able to experience the holiday spirit with the arrival of Santa Claus with sleigh dogs, the massive torchlight parade with 500 participants, fireworks New Year’s Eve concert of classical music and endearing arrival Kings of machine-stepped slopes to the base station in 1500. In addition,
different clubs in the Aran Valley have organized events like the Olympic skiing with by the CAEI involving Paul and Alex Puente de la Cuesta. Meanwhile, the CEVA celebrated its 50 years with an original Triathlon Skiing in which they competed in alpine crossing and closed funds and their celebrations with a spectacular torchlight parade Beret.
Baqueira Beret is scheduled for next weekend opening almost all slopes and ski lifts if, as forecasts suggest, good weather is fine.
Source: Baqueira Beret